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Today Brother Boggs gets a chance to catch up with More Heart Than Scars.   Originally the BeastNet team had planned on talking about the Zack Attack race on July 18th 2020 with Joey McGlamory but he had to cancel last minute.  Then Joey suggested we just get everyone on the show from MHTS HQ since Joey was headed down to help build the rig that was donated to More Heart than Scars by Mike Rowe and the team from Returning the Favor.  So instead of talking only about Zack attack, we ended up with Zack Paben, Wendy Jenkins Paben, Erika Bogan, and Joey checking in on Zoom about the build and the race season remaining.  Now, because this was a Zoom episode with 5 people talking, it may be better served to watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/wgziiAdNWDU A couple of the highlights include talking about the Scenic City Mud run and Celtic Warrior Challenge that are both put on by Julie Wolf,  More Heart Than Scars is the official charity recipient of proceeds from Celtic Warrior. You can

This month Brother Boggs is joined by Tatianna Pugmire, a former drug and alcohol counselor that has worked her own way though things to get sober at age 18. They talk about genetic predisposition and how they both have found more sobriety in their families after getting sober themselves.  Tatianna talks about the struggles of growing up in a small town in New Mexico where gangs were prevalent and how this helped her fuel her addictions until after what was set to be her second DUI before her 19th birthday was dropped and she moved to the PNW to get sober. This is a fun episode where Don and Tatianna talk about all sorts of things including integration with "normies" and still having friends who can drink.  They discuss how OCR has become a new addiction and how 2021 is going to be a huge year. If you need help, reach out on Facebook to Sober Spartans, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com , other resources: www.AA.org, or www.NA.org WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on you

Lisa's Back and is talking with Dwayne Legrand, the Bayou Spartan.  Dwayne is an active OCR racer, competitive runner, Legendborne Ambassador, and Friend to everyone on course.   Before COVID Dwayne got to run Battle OCR with his team from Battle 611, his team uses Battle OCR as a guinea pig race to build new obstacles that have made their way into OCRWC.  They also talk history of OCR and suggest you watch Rise of the Sufferfests available at www.riseofthesufferfests.com or on your streaming provider. Find him on IG @BayouSpartan Virtual races become the subject for a while and BeastNet has started Battle Miles, a virtual race that challenges you to push beyond your limits.  Listen to the show, learn more and purchase yours here:  https://battlemiles.com?sca_ref=279928.4LlBLLtbBv  #beastnetpod Have  a listen, do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your    favorite  Podcast Platform.  Screenshot it and email the review to us   at

Mike and Werico talk about what got him into racing, what it means to race with family on the course, and life during the break from racing.  Werico talks through having to relocate because his neighbors balcony fell off the apartment and took his wall out. They discuss Werico Bear's 10x Trifecta while he was going back to school because his wife is awesome and supported him doing these crazy things. Post work out and Spartan Race foods come up, Mike and Werico talk about their must haves and lead into other food conversations.   Virtual races become the subject for a while and Mike introduces Werico to Battle Miles, a virtual race that challenges you to push beyond your limits.  Learn more and purchase yours here:  https://battlemiles.com?sca_ref=279928.4LlBLLtbBv  #beastnetpod Have  a listen, do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your    favorite  Podcast Platform.  Screenshot it and email the review to us   at   BeastNetPo

Today  Pretty Mike talks with Hazelanna from Summit To Swamp and Kyoul Cha From 3 Elements.   Two of the 2020 Sagitta Series partners and Hazelanna's Farm is host facility to some of Beasts Endurance events.    This year Summit to Swamp has expanded to a multi day event 8/22-23 and Kyoul has brought PNW12 event overnight after the Summit to Swamp Challenge.   This year, if you haven't already needs to be the year you get down to Randle WA and check out this event that is in partnership with Visit East Lewis County.   The events discussed on today's episode are all a part of the Beasts OCR  #raceLocal  #runLocal Volunteering at these events doubles down as part of the Beasts for a  cause event that you can join here:  https://beastschallenge.com/events Below is the list of partners for the Sagitta Series, in 2020 COVID may have put a pause on this, but some of it will still happen, Follow everyone below to keep up with all the happenings: Su

Today Hammer comes back to the show and sits down with Myke Thompson to talk life, OCR, and more.  Myke hails from Hillsboro Oregon and is an Ambassador for Terrapin Events.  In 2020 they were able to hold My Muddy Valentine and the Dirty Leprechaun before COVID shut everything down.  In Response they have moved to virtual.  Find more info here https://terrapinevents.com/ as they raise money for local non-profits.   Follow Myke in instagram here: @Myke.Thompson WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your         favorite  Podcast Platform.  Screenshot it and email the review   to      us      at   BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a     sticker. www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music #BeastNetPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast:

Today Mike reaches out to a comedian his alter ego knows well.  Ashley Gutermuth, local comedian and avid runner.  Today they discuss what made her decide to start running every day since 1/25/2015 and why she started picking up trash on these runs 144 days ago.  They go back and forth talking running and comedy.  Through covid Ashley has still been able to perform comedy all over the world thanks to Zoom and she's been able to run and clean the streets around Seattle every day.  Stay Tuned for details on Pretty Mikes' run streak and how you can join them both on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Ashley's Journey here: https://www.instagram.com/ashgutermuth/ Check out the return to live comedy with Ashley hosting at Cole Street Brewery August 5th. More info on the even link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/297954164664124/ Check out the new group for positivity here: Survivors https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454349528069375/ WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a r

Let me set a scene for you: It was a little while back, Spartan and everyone was gearing up for the 2020 race season.  BeastNet invited Ashley Heller on the show(Episode 174) to talk about what looked to be a big season for her. Hammer and her had a great conversation about expectations and aspirations.   And then, COVID19 shuts down the whole world.  No Spartans, no Gyms, no OCRs. Even with all that Ashley continued training and working towards better health since there were no races.  Mike and Ashley talk about that, home gyms and more.   If you follow us on FaceBook you saw a couple weeks ago a pretty gruesome photo from a hit and run that sent Ashley to the hospital.  Mike and Ashley discuss the accident and the feelings involved.   But, even being run down by a car can't slow Ashley down, she's a survivor, after a little healing shes back in action.  Listen to her story today. Check out the new group for positivity here: Survivors https://www.facebook.com/group

Today Lisa-Anne hosts her first solo interview.   Why not start out with with former Miss Wheelchair USA, Shower Toga ambassador, Dame/Ambassador of More Heart Than Scars, Life Coach and Spartan athlete Erika Bogan.  With everything shut down in 2020 this episode takes some time to dive into more than just OCR.  Erika and Lisa-Anne talk about Jacksonville and the let down of not being able to take the course.  They also discuss how Joe De Sena was a champion for getting the adaptive athletes on the course and the County and State shut him down.  They talk about Being a life coach and setting up Erika's new venture. You will have to listen or Follow Erika on Facebook to find out more (If you don't know Erika's story, look back and listen to our previous episodes #133 and #181 with her.)    Find Erika and her Life coaching here: https://www.erikabogan.com/ See her on Mike Rowe's Returning the Favor on Facebook Watch. Here is the link to Erika's episode: https://www.facebook

Team Beastnet has upped the Ante.  Get registered this week June 29-July 3rd and send us a screenshot we will send you a gift.  We want this event to be huge and help more Veterans and First Reponders than ever in the Washogal area.  Email the screenshot to BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com along with your shipping address and we will send you a gift. Your  friends over at BeastNet take every opportunity we get to help our  Veterans and today we had a chance to talk with Bonnie Wilson of Mud Run  Guide about a small race out of Camas Oregon/ Washougal Washington that  has some big dreams.  The Heroes' Challenge July 4th 5k, 10k, and just  added VIRTUAL.  This race is put on by Backahero.today and has raised  over 11k for local help for Camas/Washougal Veterans in crisis. Are you Military or a First Responder? Race Free! Military/first responders need to reach out to Bonnie via the event's FaceBook page for a free entry. Everyone else register below and you can

This month Boggs sits down to talk with Adam Courtney about his life, where it was headed, and how he transformed it through CrossFit and Sobriety.  A few year back Adam was headed down a dark path drinking every day before and after work, he was up to 267# and not happy with how things were going.  He recognized his problem and reached out for help.  After a few meetings he found his place for sobriety in a CrossFit Gym.  Have a listen, and if you need help , be sure to reach out.  We are all here for you. Follow Adam's Journey on Instagram @Adam206 If you need help, reach out on Facebook to Sober Spartans, or Email   BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com , other resources: www.AA.org, or www.NA.org WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your          favorite  Podcast Platform.  Screenshot it and email the review    to      us      at  

Today Boggs takes a few minutes to catch up with Lisa-Anne Lindley and discuss this race season, living through the Pandemic, and her new position with BeastNet Productions as a Show host.  Starting in July you will hear Lisa talking with Pro Athletes, fitness trainers, everyday people, and more.  With Lisa being one of the Moderators for the Survivors group and an ever positive spirit it just made sense to give her her own show.  So sit back, relax, have a listen and get ready for more fun and exciting episodes.  Check out the new group for positivity here: Survivors https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454349528069375/ WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your       favorite  Podcast Platform.  Screenshot it and email the review to      us      at   BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a   sticker. www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnet

This week Mike and some of the BeastNet Family partook in https://www.driven2perform.com/ Mark Ballas' Green Beret Virtual Challenge. After the event Mike, Brian, Felicia, and Coach Elise all sit down and recap the race. Mike reaches out to Coach Beast Elise to talk all things physical recovery this week.  Mike has finally bit the bullet and retained her as an actual coach for his continued journey of weight loss and physical recovery.  Long term listeners would know that host Mike struggles with his weight and his overall physical fitness.  He has sustained many injuries in his life and his go to recovery has been to sit on the couch and eat potato chips.   Mike is down 50# this year and we will start to check in monthly with Mike and his coach for his continued transformation. Elise specializes in recovery PT and has lots of solid advise to offer Mike.  We should start to see more follow up episodes with her checking up on Mike's progress. Find Elise here: BeastElise@gmail.com

Today Boggs talks with Julie Wolff from OCRaddix, Scenic City Mud Run, and Celtic Warrior challenge.  Boggs got a chance to talk with her fresh off the course at the Jacksonville Spartan on June 13th.  They first discuss everything going on with OCR in the world, Julie's Races and her team.  One of her races this year, Scenic City Mud run is a 3 event weekend with Mark Ballas of Driven2Perform.  This sounds like it's going to be one heck of a weekend Sept 11-12th.   Don and Julie finish out talking about her experience in the first US Spartan race since the COVID shutdowns.  OCRaddix on fb and IG (team) Follow Julie here: Jules_ocraddix on IG www.OCRaddix.com   www.sceniccitymudrun.org https://www.driven2perform.com/our-events http://celticwarriorchallenge.com and their charity recipient for the 2020 race: Click here for more info on MHTS and make a donation if you wish: https://www.moreheartthanscars.org/ Surviving the pandemic takes social contact. We created the Surv

Today Mike catches up with Justin Parker of More Heart Than Scars.  Justin had to learn everything over after illness had paralyzed him. He still lacks feeling in his feet and parts of his legs.  Justin Runs Savage race, Spartan, road races, and more.  They talk about experiences in coming back from injury, working with adaptive athletes, and OCR with Teens with varying levels of autism. Check here for more info on MHTS and make a donation if you wish: https://www.moreheartthanscars.org/ Surviving the pandemic takes social contact. We created the Survivors   group as a way for you to connect. It's a common theme with many   Spartans out there, At this point in    your life you have already   Survived the worst thing you have lived    through. You are a Survivor. (Check out the new group for positivity here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454349528069375/ ) WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your  

Today's BeastNet comes from a strange place.  Brandon Valentine from Love and Hate Radio(Pretty Mike's alter Ego) forgot which show he was recording and spent an hour talking with Comedian Andy Vargo about fitness, exercise and gave a real good recap of the Spartan Virtual Ultra Mike ran.  This works out to be a great crossover and you should take some time to get acquainted with Brandon Valentine if you have a minute.  Fun things happen on Love and Hate Radio. Love and Hate Radio on NWCZ: https://www.nwczradio.com/programming/ Love and Hate Radio on Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/podcast-e8530c8 Instagram awkwardcareer Pinterest andyv1376 Twitter vargoandy LinkedIn andyvargo www.awkwardcareer.com Surviving the pandemic takes social contact. We created the Survivors     group as a way for you to connect. It's a common theme with many     Spartans out there, At this point in    your life you have already     Survived the

BeastNet Officially lost their minds.   Mike, Don, Charity, and Ryan decided to see how many 5 miles loops they can get done in 12 hours. After the race They all get on Zoom to discuss the race, what worked and what didn't,  and how they finished Mike and Don got 31 miles done with the help of Christine and Virginia fo rthe entire event.  A whole cast of race family came from all around the State to join for a lap or two. Charity finished with 35 miles, and Ryan the overachiever knocked  it out of the park with 5 miles.  Granted Ryan was the MC for the event on their ZOOM race party pit.   Since this was an ORM event, we figured we would record this episode in tribute to their style.  Recording the whole time and send it up with minimal edits.  This race was allot of fun and it sounds like the BeastNet team in the South Sound of Washington has already committed to the next ORM UltraVirus event on July 18th.  When these four get together things get crazy, funny

BeastNet Officially lost their minds.   Mike, Don, Charity, and Ryan decided to see how many 5 miles loops they can get done in 12 hours.  Before the race They all get on Zoom to discuss the race, prep work, and how the race is expected to be.  Mike and Don have 30 miles on their goal sheet, Charity has 35, and Ryan the overachiever plans on knocking it out of the park with 5 miles.   :)  When these four get together things get crazy, funny, and at times unintelligible.  You will have to give it a listen. Surviving the pandemic takes social contact. We created the Survivors   group as a way for you to connect. It's a common theme with many   Spartans out there, At this point in    your life you have already   Survived the worst thing you have lived    through. You are a Survivor. (Check out the new group for positivity here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454349528069375/ ) WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate

Today Pretty Mike gets to talk with Stephane Oliver about his path from Paris France to Southern Oregon . Along the way Stephane went from the top of Track and Field in France to almost unable to walk. He got back out and went into extreme sports but injuries still plagued him. A break for Modeling and eventually he decided to give Spartan OCR a run and found his place. Competing from day one for age group just because he wanted the smaller crowds he made sure he pushed and kept competitive. 2020 was set to be his breakout year in Spartan, but, as with everything else it's been postponed for the Covids. Right now he's focused on Running, leading self training workouts of Facebook and Instagram as well as Parkour and ninja training. We ran into some technical difficulties and lost Stephane. But he is such a lively and fun guy to talk with, you know we will have him back in the future. Find Stephane on Facebook and Instagram FB: @STEOLIVIER Insta: stepholiver_spartan Surviving the pandemic takes social contact

Today's episode is the another installment of Sober Spartans on BeastNet.  This show serves as an extension of the FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoberSpartans/ Through our journey running OCR many of us have found that not only  are we Spartans, but, we find that we are also on a path of sobriety and  the race is an outlet for us.  Many guests will use their real names,  some will use false names for anonymity.  If a guest has chosen to  remain anonymous, please respect that and just listen.  We will not  share names or stories of anyone but our own on this show. Today we hear some of the story of Terry "Tatted Ninja" Lamb.  Terry is a trainer, former Spartan employee, and motivational speaker.  We have a great conversation and talk about things like: why he has a check engine light on his forehead, working the steps any why they are important, and we finish out talking about our favorite memories from on the course.   If you need he