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Today Mike gets a chance to catch up with Koby Mcgrew.  You may recognize him from races carrying a flag or a log.  Koby and mike talk about training without a gym, races, injuries, coming back from injuries and avoiding the couch and Cheetos recovery.  They also talk about the origins of West Coast Spartans and West Coast Obstacles in this episode. Be sure to listen to the end for strange story about injury at Tahoe. Mike again talks about the things he's been through on his story of being a Survivor as does Koby.  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  favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at  BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.Beast

Today Mike gets a chance to talk Mindset with Mo Brosette.  Mo is a coach, athlete, Keynote Public Speaker, and is actively adapting to training without a gym. Mo talks about how this is the best time to get in your best position coming out focusing on recovery, nutrition, mindset, and training.  Find Coach Mo here: @linkendurancecoaching  https://linkendurance.com/ @brossette_performance_coaching https://brossetteperformance.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/mobro4 Mo's talk and a few others recently have talked about the fact that we are all survivors.  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 favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.BeastNetPod.c

Today Brother Boggs talks with Andrew Hooper, aka The BeastMaster.  They talk about the mental health aspect of what is going on in the world while sheltering in place waiting for the Virus to slow its course.  They talk about lots of things you can do to pass the time and how to better yourself while we have all this free time.  What is the #COVID19Challenge ? Drew and his family went out for a bike ride and it came to him, Lets do something POSITIVE that includes the number 19.  Just to make something positive happen.  It can be a 19 mile ride, a 19 minute walk, plant 19 plants, or do 190 reps of something.  Just do something that includes the number 19 and tag #COVID19Challenge @Breakthrough2Thrive @BeastNetPod This is a challenge to increase your happiness and improve mental health.  You can challenge yourself, or just do something you enjoy.  Just do something that makes you happy. Find Andrew here: FaceBook, InstaGram, and YouTube @BreakThrough2Thrive www.break

Today Host Mike walks with Andy Vargo, Comedian, Author, Positive Coach. During these times Andy's latest book "Your Awkward Lift Finds Peace" Since we don't know when the world is restarting Andy has released it Free on digital for a limited time if you sign up at http://www.awkwardcareer.com/your-awkward-life-finds-peace-journal/ Mike and Andy talk about many aspects of what's going on in the world and talk about Mike's other 2 Podcasts, Renerdish and Love and Hate Radio, plus Andy's Podcast Own Your Awkward. There are so many awesome thoughts and simple things talked about in here that can change your life. Love and Hate: http://www.NWCZradio.com Own Your Awkward: http://www.awkwardcareer.com/podcast/ Renerdish https://renerdish.podomatic.com/ http://www.awkwardcareer.com/ 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 Get Your

Today we finish up a two part event talking to the Spartan RD's with excellent accents.   Today Host Mike talks with Garfield Griffiths.  We get to hear about his background in the Rave scene, event coordinating, and races he directed before Spartan.  Mike and Garfield talk about everything from Abu Dhabi to the current situation in the world where most everyone is physically distanced.   Be sure to watch the Spartan Channel for all the new shows they are producing including Meet the Race Direcotr with Garfield, Brit Joke off show, and the Daily with Joe De Sena. 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 Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://sou

Today on this very special episode of BeastNet Host Mike James lands his "White Whale"(Moby Dick reference) After almost three years of trying to sync schedules, work interruptions, and figuring out how to make things work, Today Mike talks with Trailmaster Steve Hammond. Starting April 1, Participate in the Hammond challenge. You Run the number of miles for the day of the month. 1 mile on the first, 2 miles on the second, and so on until 30 miles on the 30th of April(You can substitute other mileage, biking, rowing, etc if daily marathons aren't your thing). Join us with him and log your progress on Instagram tagging @trailmasterhammond #HammondChallenge @BeastNetPod Mike and Steve reminisce about how they met at the 2016 Montana Beast when Steve was the Sweeper and they laugh about that experience with Mike and Stevie. They discuss what got Steve into OCR, his life as an international whitewater guide, Skiing all around the world, and eventually how his now wife Stacey suggested he tried @Spartan. Mike an

Today's episode is the second 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 Jessica Calhoun, Admin of the Facebook group, Sober Spartans.  She shares her story and why she works with the group during this episode. We also discuss online meetings and Physical Distancing with Social Connection during this time of Stay at home or Shelter in place orders around the world.  Find online meetings in the Sober Spartans Group on Facebook. We talk abo

This episode Host Mike and Brianne Showman talk about things to do for training while you are stuck without a gym.  Mike is training for The Tunnel Marathon in June and WAS training for the Spartan Beast in Montana.  Unfortunately like everything else live.  Montana is now cancelled.  Mike and Brianne walk about the two different trainings for a downhill marathon and a 13 mile uphill Spartan.  They also talk through other things you can do to keep sane and in shape while COVID closes more and more businesses.   Brianne and BeastNet have partnered up for a race.  Until March 28th you can sign up for the EVERYTHING LIVE IS CANCELLED virtual race by following this link:  https://www.facebook.com/events/502208497107244/ 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      

Today Mike gets a chance to talk with Becky Rogers, The Phoenix Running.  Mike and Becky talk about everything going on in the world right now and many aspects of training without a gym.  Becky actually doesn't  use the gym much.  Follow her on FaceBook and IG and you will see this.  They talk about the mindset of running a 200 mile Ultra and the mechanics of body movement.  If you are at home, struggling with what to do for your training.  Sit down, plug in, listen to this one and check out the links below.  TONS of great info here.  https://trainwithmorpheus.com/ - HRV system I use for my training and my clients www.8weeksout.com - Coach Joel Jamieson's conditioning site http://www.erdeneruc.com/ - Coach Erden Eruc's site www.morphconditioning.com - my coaching site www.thephoenixrunning.com -  my blog site (I rarely blog and prefer to put most of my coaching info on The Phoenix Running on IG or FB) https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/15

Today Brother Boggs gets a chance to catch up with former Miss Wheelchair USA, Shower Toga ambassador, Dame/Ambassador of More Heart Than Scars, and Spartan athlete Erika Bogan.  Erika achieved her first Spartan Trifecta in 2019 and we wanted to catch up with her about it.  (If you don't know Erika's story, look back and listen to our previous episode #133 with her.)    Oddly enough, when we started preparing to record we had to postpone due to Mike Rowe showing up at MHTS headquarters.  Boggs and Erika talk about the experience of going through the recording of Returning the Favor at Zackary Nubs Paben's house. They talk about things from the show, like Mike Rowe being pulled in her little red wagon, Shannon Chisolm climbing the rock wall with ease with Mike Rowe, and Erika shares stories that you didn't see on the show(more tissue moments).  At the end of the episode on FB watch you see Zack Dame Erika with the sword.  She explains more about that here on the podcast. &nbs

Here at BeastNet we will be releasing supplemental episodes over the coming weeks, focused on health, fitness, mental health, and hope during the COVID19 crisis.  We will be avoiding the political stuff out there and focusing only on things that will help our community.  Today BeastNet Hosts Charity Fick and Pretty Mike sit down and talk about COVID19 and the effect on nutrition, training, and shopping for healthy foods.  Charity is a nutrition coach and is willing to help anyone with ideas on putting together healthy options while accessing limited foods.  Pretty Mike has a habit when the times are tough to sit back and eat Chips and you will hear him reference that at times in this episode. There's allot of talk about things you can do to be healthy in this episode.  Please have a listen.  Contact Charity here for nutritional help: https://www.facebook.com/believeinyourselfnutritionandcoaching/ Until March 28th you can sign up for the EVERYTHING LIVE IS CANCELLED virtual race

PSA this episode was recorded just before Spartan had to announce cancellations and reschedules of events.  Mike and Stacia talk about events like SLO and SEA that have been cancelled or rescheduled.  For a complete list of Spartan events please check at www.Spartan.com Today Mike and Stacia discuss many things including the Spartan Edge retreat that she will be hosting in August(scheduled Aug 14-16) more details here: https://www.wrestling.life/store/the-inaugural-spartan-obstacle-retreat  They also talk about being a Spartan and what it means to each of them.  Mike with the tortoise pace and Stacia with Multi lapping for social laps.   This is a fun episode just before the virus took hold.  Have a listen. You will have to take a moment and listen to this episode of the BeastNet. 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

Today Hammer talks with Dennis Wayne Welch about his life, running, a condition that stopped him from competition, and the Endurance Project. Dennis talks about running with adaptive athletes and pushing strollers for Team Hoyt VB and about Ainsley's Angels of America.  The joy of running with people who could never do it on their own.  Dennis and Hammer talk about Spartan and Hyrox and how pro athletes like Rose Whetzel, Alyssa Hawley, and more are so much more accessible than most any other sport pro athletes.    You will have to take a moment and listen to this episode of the BeastNet. 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 Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal To

Brother Boggs does a little digging in the way back machine and gets an interview for Pretty Mike that's a ton of fun for everyone.   Today Mike gets a chance to catch up with the other guy he went to preschool with that's into OCR, Josh Rigtrup.  They treat the listeners to some stories about growing up in Maple Valley Washington.  Swimming the Cedar river and Lake Wilderness, raising kids to be good people and athletes, and more.  Of course Tough Mudder comes up, they discuss Mike's first and Josh's love for the race.  Mike talks about his run in with the Texas Hold'em Obstacle seen here: https://youtu.be/BnrQ1I3SoXY  In the end it looks like Pretty Mike and Josh might be doing the Lake Wilderness Triathlon?  You'll have to listen and find out. 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

WHAT? A Two Part Episode?   Yes, you will have to go find Scott Fayne Knowles' Podcast.  https://www.podcasts.com/i-am-a-spartan-ocr-podcast-b5a2c69d7 and https://www.facebook.com/Iamaspartanpodcast/ are great places to find him.   Pretty Mike talks OCR and more with Scott.  Being an East Coast Spartan, Tough Mudder, BoneFrog, and Savage Racer Mike picks Scott's brain and continues to add reasons for BeastNet to make an East Coast Swing. Again, the other half of this episode is on https://www.podcasts.com/i-am-a-spartan-ocr-podcast-b5a2c69d7 or @IamaSpartanPodcast Please ensure you subscribe to both and have a listen. 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 Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Torn by

Today you get a special episode with Brother Boggs and Tony Matesi.  You may know Tony from The Legend of Death Race Podcast, That Endurance Guy, or Team SISU Pacific Northwest.  Tony tells us some stories about his experience in the Death Race, including the story from the chapter Coming in Hot with Rob Barger.   Well, now Tony has completed his Book "The Legend of Death Race", including the forward by Joe De Sena himself, and is being hosted by Arundel Books in Seattle on March 10th from 6pm-8pm sponsored in part by CLIF Bars.  Tony talks about how these got him through the Death Race. We want to see you there.  Come meet Tony and listen as he tells some stories from the race and reads from the book.  Pick up a copy of the book and have the Author sign it.  Be sure to find and subscribe to Tony's Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/legend-of-the-death-race And if you are new to the BeastNet, do us a favor and subscribe to our show also here: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod To s

Today Hammer gets a chance to walk with Spartan Pro Team member Ashley Heller, fresh off the trail in Jacksonville.  The first race of the Spartan 2020 National Series.  Unfortunately a "hairy" situation caused her to finish in a much lower position than she anticipated.  Hammer asks some questions that no one asks and we get some very honest answers.  Ashley is an open book.  This episode is constant laughs and fun.  You need to have yourself a listen. 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   BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.BeastNetPod.com Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Torn by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge Freedom by Twisterium | https://www.twisterium.com Bittersweet by | e s c p | https:/

Today Kim Collings interviews Mario Guiza about racing OCR.  She spends some time helpign you to get to know him better and talk about his role as ambassador for Beasts OCR.  There are some good stories in here that get Kim and Mario laughing.  You'll have to listen and get to know this months Beast Report featured athlete. As an ambassador,  Mario is planning to do Beasts OCR Ghost, Beasts OCR BeastBreaker and Sagitta Series race Summit to Swamp as local races .   Don't forget about Beasts Challenges(www.Beastschallenge.com) and Boggs Challenged Mario to get more  Idaho Beasts out to participate in both Race Local and Beasts for a  Cause.   #beastnetpod #raceLOCAL #runLOCAL #beastsOCR #BeastsEndurance 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   BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we w

You might remember Ryan from Episode 104 where we talked to Ryan just after he had a season ending injury at the Sinister 7.   Today Pretty Mike gets to to with Ryan about his journey back from the injury, when he will be back on the  course, and then they dive into deep conversation about why the PNW fails to draw in some of the regional races like Green Beret Challenge, Savage, Bone Frog, and Gladiator(who is celebrating their run with one last hurrah read about it here: https://www.facebook.com/GladiatorRocknRun/ ) Mike and Ryan talk in depth about the need for more local races and how they both plan on attending the Omak Warrior Stampede in August.   One of the events discussed on today's episode is the Beasts OCR   #raceLocal  #runLocal you can join here:   https://beastschallenge.com/events #beastnetpod #raceLOCAL #runLOCAL Have  a listen, do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your      favorite  Podcast Platform. &nbs

Today   Pretty Mike talks with Russ Blatt of OCR Buddy.   Mike and Russ discuss what got him into OCR and why he made the App you need.  OCR Buddy is a super cheap (1.99 lifetime membership) App that allows you to build your race schedule, communicate with your Buddies where you will be and set up racing together.  They spend allot of time talking about the app and how it works so I won't duplicate it here.  But something you should know is Russ donates the proceeds from the APP to local charities in New York. Mike and Russ talk about Race Director support, how to list local races on the app,  and how supporting local races being an integral part of the OCR community.  The big races come to town once or twice a year and that helps perpetuate the sport, while the local events keep it fun all year long.   Be sure and download the app to help you find all the local races in your area. I One of the events discussed on today's episode is the Beasts OCR &nbs