Strength & Speed

Evan "Ultra-OCR" Man Perperis talks about the future of Strength & Speed deep diving a little more into what is OCR?  What is Pammachon Combatives? and what is Orthodox Christianity?  Learn a little outside your normal comfort lane in this episode that explores some of the future of Strength & Speed.    Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing   Episode The Feed: https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos

2x Ultra-running National Champion and World's Toughest Mudder vet Anthony Kunkel has been news coming out.  In May he is running tryouts to live and train at the "Ultra-House" in Durango Colorado.  Learn about his background in this episode, rise to ultra-running greatness and how he plans on giving back to athletes in the sport.  Great opportunities for athletes in this episode filled with Anthony's unique take on life, training and reaching higher levels of spirituality.    Follow Anthony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonykunkel   Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Order you training supplements from The Feed: https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free

Lynn Hall from Boldr Dash talks about how her OCR has managed to stay alive and strive since 2011, an impressive feat considering the number of brands that have folded since then.  Lynn talks about what makes her event unique, the challenges they faced and how they continue to adapt.  Plus, she talks with Evan about the New England OCR Expo and why it would be a bad move not to show up...the event pays for itself!   Learn more about Bolder Dash: https://www.facebook.com/BoldrDash Learn more about New England OCR Expo: https://www.facebook.com/neocrexpo Learn about Find Your Bold: https://www.facebook.com/FYBold   Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Order you training supplements from The Feed: https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to sa

Medusa Edged Weapons Systems and World War II Combatives Instructor Jason Schultz joins Evan to talk about how Combatives training is connected to sports performance.  The two talk about the prison based edged weapons system Medusa as well as some of the unique aspects of Combative systems developed in World War II.    Check out Stakora for Medusa or Christian jewlery at www.Stakora.com Explore Jason's links here: https://linktr.ee/bloodhillcombatclub Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of Ultra-OCR Man here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Order you training supplements from The Feed: https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis    More Useful Links: Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com

Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis shares his post-race experience at Alula Saudi Arabia for Tough Mudder Infinity, the biggest prize purse in OCR history.  Learn about the travel, culture, how his predictions panned out and if it looks like this will be a one time event.    The OCR Report article: https://theocrreport.com/the-experience-alula-saudi-arabia/ OCR Buddy Article: https://ocrbuddy.com/race-review-alula-tough-mudder-infinity-saudi-arabia/   BleggMits, books and more at Strength & Speed: www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com Order your supplements from The Feed at https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Episode brought to you by MANSCAPED, use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Learn more about the pro team at www.ocrproteam.com Order your books and BleggMits from www.teamstrengthspeed.com Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your f

Fresh off his most recent win at Shamrock 352 Anthony Dooley Sr. joins Evan to talk about Mixed Martial Arts, how his faith as played a role in competing/training and his background in traditional martial arts.  Anthony is a Sensei at Aplomb Martial Arts- Kansas City North where he runs a successful dojo training the next generation of martial artists.    Train at Anthony Dooley Sr.'s dojo or one of the sister schools: https://www.aplombmartialarts.com/ Learn more about Shamrock Fighting Championship: https://shamrockfightingchampionships.com/  Order the Sponsored Athlete or one of Evan's other books: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store   Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app   Episode brought to you by MANSCAPED, use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Music by Dino Sinos

Evan jumps on for a quick episode to share some thoughts on the upcoming Kingdom of Saudi Arabia race, Tough Mudder Infinity held in Al Ula.  The race is the largest prize purse in OCR history and is bringing out the biggest names from the past, present and future of the sport.    Order your supplements from The Feed at https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Episode brought to you by MANSCAPED, use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com   Learn more about the pro team at www.ocrproteam.com Order your books and BleggMits from www.teamstrengthspeed.com Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app

Noel Medina, the sweatcheck guy, joins Evan to talk about his background in OCR, involvement with Lionhearts Fitness and how being a roofer hurts/helps his racing career.  Plus, the two talk about the Florida OCR scene and Native X, a model for televised OCR.   Follow Noel on IG: https://instagram.com/funky_cold_ocr Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/noel.medina.5811877 Check out his gym: https://gett-ittcorefitness.com/   Learn more about the pro team at www.ocrproteam.com Order your books and BleggMits from www.teamstrengthspeed.com Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app   Episode brought to you by MANSCAPED, use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com   Music by Dino Sinos

Newest member of the MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Team (www.ocrproteam.com) Vivien Tran joins Evan on the podcast to talk about her accomplishments in OCR.  A former musician who now uses discipline to crush the course, Vivien won the 35-39 AG in the Spartan National Series and has collected a handful of elite podiums from various brands along the way.    Order your BleggMits from Strength & Speed: www.teamstrengthspeed.com Subscribe to the Tiga Tactics Podcast on you favorite podcast app or via Podbean: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ Check out the Train Safely Section of our website: https://ocrproteam.com/training/train-safely   Music by Dino Sinos

2x 100 miler finisher at World's Toughest Mudder Christian Brown-Johnson joins Evan to talk about his rise to Ultra-OCR greatness.  After struggling to hit 50 miles at World's Toughest, CBJ has now doubled his best at the event twice!  The two talk about Ultra-OCR, American Ninja Warrior, how Ironman triathlon relates to OCR, ultra-endurance sled events through the snow and of course, the biggest prizes purse of the year at Tough Mudder Infinity Al Ula.  Don't miss the first episode of 2024!   For coaching services https://www.nvdmcoaching.com  Code: CBJ at Raw Nutrition and Revive MD @christianbrownjohnson Instagram   Episode brought to you by MudGear, use code UltraOCRman to save on every order from www.MudGear.com Order the latest book The Sponsored Athlete at our online store   Music by Dino Sinos

MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Amy "Magic" Pajcic joins Evan to talk about what she has been up to for the last year and what her plans on for the future.  Amy shares some of the details and tips for running rim to rim to rim at the Grand Canyon and the challenges shes faced.  Plus, the two talk about Evan's newest book, The Sponsored Athlete, which Amy wrote the forward for.     Pick up your copy of The Sponsored Athlete here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Music by Dino Sinos

Looking for items for your Christmas list or something to buy you OCR/athlete for the holidays?  Check out this gift guide brought to you by OCR Pros Jenny Overstreet and Evan Perperis.  Links to brands mentioned below: Squirrel's Nut Butter: www.squirrelsnutbutter.com Hammer Nutrition: www.hammernutrition.com (use ref# 240887 for 15% off your first order) MudGear temp tattoos, socks and shorts: www.MudGear.com (use code UltraOCRman to save) Volition Chiropractic: https://volitionchiropractic.com/ ORORO Heated Apparel: http://ororo.refr.cc/terryperperis (link saves 15%) KC Timber Challenge:  www.kctimberchallenge.com Mythic Race: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Sikeston/MythicRace  BleggMits & OCR Books: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store RockTape: https://www.rocktape.com/ NormaTec: https://hyperice.com/products/normatec-3-legs/ Rapid Reboot: https://rapidreboot.com/ IMMORDL Coffee Powder: https://immordl.com/ Naked Nutrition: https://nakednutrition.com/   Music by Dino Sinos  

Mythic Race owner and competitive OCR athlete William Shell joins Evan to talk about his experience at OCR World Championships and if you should be concerned Spartan now owns the brand.  Plus, the two deep dive into Mythic Race and what is in store for 2024.  Lastly the two talk about the Midwest OCR scene including brands like Hazelwood OCR and Race Ready Obstacle's new event, Midwest OCR.   Sign up for Mythic Race: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Sikeston/MythicRace Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save from www.mudgear.com Save 20% on ORORO Heated Apparel with this link: http://ororo.refr.cc/terryperperis Save 20% from www.Yolked.com with code Strength20 Order BleggMits and books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Watch the Ultra-OCR Man documentary here: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq   Episode brought to you by Fat Gripz, head over to www.fatgripz.com to pick up one of the best grip strength training tools you can buy. Music by Dino Sinos

Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis drops a quick episode on his thoughts for 2023 World's Toughest Mudder.  Were the obstacles too hard?  Is this the end of his elite OCR career?  What changes would he make to obstacles?  How does this compare to other events and more in this solo episode.   Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save from www.mudgear.com Save 20% on ORORO Heated Apparel with this link: http://ororo.refr.cc/terryperperis Save 20% from www.Yolked.com with code Strength20   Order BleggMits and books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Watch the Ultra-OCR Man documentary here: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq   The OCR Report What Happens After 24 hours of OCR Article Series: Physically: https://theocrreport.com/what-happens-to-your-body-after-24-hours-of-ocr-from-one-day-to-one-week-to-one-month-the-physical-aftereffects-of-your-24-hour-race/ Mentally: https://theocrreport.com/what-happens-to-you-mentally-after-24-hours-of-ocr-more-aftereffects-of-your-24-hour-race-you-should-know/   Music provided by

Although an experienced OCR athlete with a ton of podiums under her belt, MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Miranda Huber is taking on World's Toughest Mudder for the first time.  Miranda and her pit crew, Strength & Speed's AC Hale join Evan for a Q&A about the 24 hour Obstacle Course Race world championship.  The group talks everything WTM including pacing, fueling, gear choices, injuries on course and what makes WTM one of the most challenging experiences in the OCR world.    Order Evan's book Ultra-OCR Bible & pickup your BleggMits here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Episode brought to you by ORORO Heated Apparel: 10% off link: http://ororo.refr.cc/terryperperis Ultra-OCR Man Documentary: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq?layout=profile  Use code Strength20 to save 20% off www.yolked.com Use code UltraOCRman to save on every order form www.mudgear.com Use discount code BRANDAMB164MR31T to save 20% off any race (including WTM) from www.toughmudder.com Check out the new MudGear-Hannibal Race

Podcast host, Evan Perperis, has been on a quest to hit 100 elite OCR podiums by 2024.  Thanks to OCR Buddy and some friends he has managed to find some unique local events including two discussed in this episode.  MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Thomas Plush and his Muddy Water/The Siege teammate JC Massie join Evan to discuss some of their recent events.   The three take a look at Muddy Water OCR one of the best atmospheres for OCR with 3x events in one day, afternoon start, live music, post-race food, awesome podium swag and more.  Additionally, Evan shares his thoughts on the Wildwood Adventure OCR, a local event near his house that has a high adventure zip line on the property.    Check out Evan's books and BleggMits at www.teamstrengthspeed.com Episode brought to you by Juice Performer, providing pre (Beet Juice) and post (Cherry Juice) to maximize performance. Music by Dino Sinos

The 1st place team from Toughest Mudder Pittsburgh goes on the Strength & Speed podcast to discuss the event, how the race went, the future of Tough Mudder/OCR and what their thoughts are after racing various brands for more than a decade each.  Chris Mikolajewski, Eddie Goertzen, TJ Syzmanski and Evan Perperis all chime in with their thoughts.   ORORO Heated Apparel Discount: http://ororo.refr.cc/terryperperis Ultra-OCR Man Documentary: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq?layout=profile  Use code Strength20 to save 20% off www.yolked.com Use code UltraOCRman to save on every order form www.mudgear.com Use discount code BRANDAMB164MR31T to save 20% off any race (including WTM) from www.toughmudder.com   Music by Dino Sinos    

Fran Chiorando has been in the sport of OCR since almost the beginning.  Fran talks with Evan about about some of the history of the sport in UK/Europe, what it was like to run the original Tough Guy and where the sport is going.  From Mud is My Makeup back in 2014 all the way to being the host of the OCRWC podcast, Fran has some interesting insight on the sport, the Olympics and where things are going in the future.   Ultra-OCR Man Documentary: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq?layout=profile  Use code Strength20 to save 20% off www.yolked.com Use code UltraOCRman to save on every order form www.mudgear.com Use discount code BRANDAMB164MR31T to save 20% off any race (including WTM) from www.toughmudder.com Music by Dino Sinos

A quick update as Evan talks about the future of Strength & Speed. What is changing, what is staying the same and the future of OCR's link to the brand.   Ultra-OCR Man Documentary: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq?layout=profile  Use code Strength20 to save 20% off www.yolked.com Use code UltraOCRman to save on every order form www.mudgear.com Use discount code BRANDAMB164MR31T to save 20% off any race (including WTM) from www.toughmudder.com   Music by Dino Sinos

After their win The Siege OCR in Garden City, Kansas, the team including MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Thomas Plush, JC Massie and Keatin Herder join Evan Perperis to talk about the race.  They cover not only the experience but what they do for training and how they manage to balance work with training for races.    Use code Strength20 to save 20% off www.yolked.com Use code UltraOCRman to save on every order form www.mudgear.com Use discount code BRANDAMB164MR31T to save 20% off any race (including WTM) from www.toughmudder.com Ultra-OCR Man Documentary: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq?layout=profile   Music provided by Dino Sinos