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Today Pretty Mike talks with Jodi V after she completed her 7th Trifecta of this year at the Los Olivos Spartan last weekend.  Mike and Jodi talk through all the races and memories from 2019.  They even hit the way back button and talk about Jodi's first race and how the Mike and the Beasts OCR Community helped her through it.  Jodi goes into detail about her experience in Sacramento with Andrea Britten and how the experience was so inspiring watching and helping Andrea through so many obstacles she hadn't done before.  Not to mention it was also her first Back to Back race weekend.  What would the episode be if we didn't have a couple stories about Steve Hammond and his interactions that helped them bot on the course.   Music by: Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Wandering by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix Runaways by MegaEnx | https://soun

Today on BeastNet Brother Boggs talks with Brian Cays about the 2020 pro and ambassador teams.  Which include Pro Team: Tracy Elenzano Murillo,  Michael Lee,  Melisa Joyal,  Tasha Overmiller,  Taylor Overmiller and the Ambassador team of Audra Coggin, Mario Guiza, and Jonathan Butler.  Sorry Jonathan Boggs skipped over you on the list while talking with Brian.  Luckily Jonathan was just on the show, you can listen here: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/episodes/Beast-Report-with-Jonathan-Butler-e7sr8i After talking about pro team Boggs and Brian talk in depth about two Beast Challenges for 2020 that are very important and near and dear to their hearts. Beasts Race Local and Beasts For a Cause.  In the discussion about these they talk about the local races that have faded away the last few years and how this is an effort to ensure local races grow and expand.   Races they talk about include Renegade Rage, Summit to Swamp, Omak Warrior Stampede, Grit Farm Fitness series, Swanson Grit Series, Run a Muk with Pennies

Have a listen while Adam B brings you up to date on all things Beasts OCR.   Music: Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Wandering by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix Runaways by MegaEnx | https://soundcloud.com/megaenx Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Beasts OCR Monthly AMA Session with Adam B.  Have a listen, it keeps you up to date with Beasts OCR Goings on and updates to the Non Profit. Music used: Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Wandering by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix Runaways by MegaEnx | https://soundcloud.com/megaenx Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today we have the Ask me Anything session hosted by Adam and Brian where they talk about things to come and answer your questions.  This is a monthly session so if you have any burning questions get on over to the Beasts OCR Facebook and tune in for next month.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today on BeastNet Charity and Ryan Fick host a round-table conversation with Pretty Mike, Hammer, and Brother Boggs about a new monthly special show.   BeastNet International airing on the 15th of the month starting in January. They discuss everything that lead up to the decision to bring in more hosts and add additional shows.  You'll hear allot about Tough Mudder, a story about Coach Mud, Spartan CA, Vancity OCR/Ninja Momentum Ninja, and Grit Farm Fitness.  Ryan and Charity also talk with the guys about their past year racing and spending a few hours on the Tough Mudder - Seattle Course with Mike, Kyle, and Boggs. You can see some viseo Footage on the BeastNet YouTube page  here: https://youtu.be/oRe_nNLQI3M Be sure to like, follow, subscribe as things will only be getting better from here.   Welcome to the Team Ryan and Charity Fick! Music by: Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Bittersweet by | e s c p | https:

This week Kyle talks with the Beasts Tech and challenge master. Brian May. Brian talks with Kyle about the upcoming Beast challenges, music, and his personal experience in running OCR. Brian has some fun stories about how not to run a race and great workout music advise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today Pretty Mike catches up with the OG, the guy who started it all, The Beast Master Andrew Hooper.   They talk about all things, starting with how the Beasts OCR began all the way through Drew stepping away to let the group grow into the Non Profit it is today.  Recently Drew has moved into motivational speaking and returned to the mud of OCR racing.  Make sure and listen to the whole episode as there's a fanboy story about Adam B and discussion about that time Drew and Mike met on the toughest course Mike's been on to date.  Follow Drew here: http://www.breakthrough2thrive.com Facebook: BreakThrough2Thrive Instagram: BreakThrough2Thrive Twitter: BT2Thrive --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today Pretty Mike talks with Andrea Britten, fresh off the the course in Sacramento.  While there she ran both days and is getting the itch to do more and more OCR after her bother coaxed her into her first recently.  This episode talks a lot about the why.  Listen and find out her why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

This special episode is a companion to Candice Thornton Day's Written letter to Joe De Sena found here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/candice-thornton-day/rope-and-dagger/10157678874599547/ This is the second time this year Mike has had the honor of interviewing someone who had a near miss during a spartan race.  Earlier this year we spoke with Brandy Conlin after she head a heart attack during the Kimberley Trifecta weekend where the Spartan volunteers and medics didn't know what to do or how to respond.   Today Candice talks about her races in 2019 and everything she went though.  The nudge from Joe to go take on the biggest challenge of her life, that subsequently made her question the safety protocols at the Tahoe Championships this year.   We heard about many elites DNF'ing, getting pulled from the course for safety,  and Candice got the opportunity to run the same course on the same day with AG.   It almost cost her everything.   After this was recorded Joe De Sena

This month we learn all about what makes Lorenzo Contreras tick, his joy  of the sport, and his gratitude for the Beast OCR team and racing  community. We will also discuss some workouts to help build your  strength for those heavy OCR carries. Last, check out the nutrition  section for tips to enjoy the holiday meals without overindulging or  feeling deprived. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Happy Thanksgiving from Beastnet!  We have a very special episode for you today. Pretty Mike sits down with the founder and CEO of More Heart than Scars Zack Paben. Zack recently returned from Saudi Arabia where he gave a talk about More Heart Than Scars and the Black Mountain academy . They talk about what got Zack into OCR and Tough Mudder, Spartan, Sean Corvelle and his part in naming the NPO, Joe De Sena of Spartan, Erika Bogan's races, and More Heart Than Scars.  Talk goes to safety, training, BEASTaid and beyond.  They spend a while in the middle talking about suicide prevention and somewhere get into a story about decapitation?   You'll have to listen to the whole episode and find out. MHTS YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3i5uJghzWta8kRqFNdjLSw/videos Zack's talks from: Saudi Arabia https://youtu.be/Mni3vZrV5DM TEDxASHVILLE https://youtu.be/OPfdfdNnPjE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beas

Today Hammer talks with Brianne Showman about being a physical trainer at Get Your Fix Physical Therapy, being an OCR trainer, and her podcast the Highly Functional podcast.  Listen and subscribe here: https://hardwodderone.com/category/highly-functional/  Brianne also has a Facebook group Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Athlete Health And Performance that you should join for tips and trick on better training.  Kyle and Brianne talk allot about strengthening and injuries that are OCR specific and her mission to help her clients overcome them.  This is a great episode going in depth on things you can do to better prepare for the course. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today Hammer talks with Doug Arant from the Beasts OCR group. He recently traveled to Greece for the Spartan Trifecta weekend. They talk about the course, the food, and Greece. They go into depth about walking 15k steps everyday without the additional steps the course added to it and the craziness that was traffic in Athens. Doug talks about how Sparta embraced the entire event and how the parade of nations felt. #subyfixer  #alltortoisenohair --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today Hammer talks with Lindsay Smith.  They talk about many things including her background in teaching, what got her into OCR, her first Spartan and the madness that ensued after she caught the race bug. She is a trainer at a Tough Mudder Bootcamp in Tough Mudder Bootcamp Sawyer Heights.   She is returning to racing after a hiatus to have her son.   Lindsay recently completed the Bone Frog Trident after this was recorded. This is a fun episode, make sure you listen to the end. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today Hammer talks with Jonathan Redmond.  You may know him as Spartan East Coast Lead Krypteia Jonny Red.  They talk about how he got into racing and going from couch coach to Spartan Krypteia.  Hammer and Jonny talk about parenthood and the joys of seeing your children go out and perform. They also talk about Hammer's first Tough Mudder and share some laughs. Find Jonny on Instagram: @jonny.red.75 Want to save a buck on Spartan Canada races, use  his Ambassador code SRCA047 (30% OFF) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

11-11-19 Veterans Day USA Today Mike talks with Tina Johnson about her son's world record run for veteran suicide awareness.   This has the longest post attached for an episode I've ever written.  But please, scroll through the entire post.   We've never asked before, Please share this episode.   Help stop Soldier Suicide. Navy veteran Dustin Johnson started off the year with an attempt to take his own life. Today, he continues to fight to “find his light”. Help him raise funds and awareness for veteran and military suicide prevention by donating to his mission:  There are a couple ways to get money straight to Dustin.  His run not fully funded yet. You can send it to his PayPal account. Use friends and family for it to be sent free. Worldrun.djohnson@gmail.com OR You can drop off money at any Southern Bank location. Just tell them it's for Dustin Johnson's account. They will know what to do from there. OR You can mail it Dustin Johnson 102 Charleston Street Benton, Mo

Today Pretty Mike catches up with Tatianna Pugmire after her completion of the Ultra Beast.  They talk about life, the curve balls that life contains, racing, helping her friend through the Ultra Beast and more.  Mike talks about his marathon and invites Tatianna to join him on the Tunnel Marathon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

On this special edition of BeastNet Pretty Mike, Hammer, and Brother Boggs all get on the line and discuss the show.   Stories about Spartan, Tough Mudder, Run A Muck with Pennies for Quarters, and more.  This is a fun episode that dives into the beginnings of BeastNet through that one time when Mike almost hung up the microphone. A Special thanks to Adam, Tatianna, and Ashley for our intros over the years and to everyone who has been with us through the first two years.  Here's to many more! Be sure to check our website and join our mailing list. WWW.BeastNetPod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

This time Pretty Mike talks with Rob Barger of RedPath Performance Group.  They talk about Redpath's beginnings, what got Rob into racing, working at Spartan, completing Death Race while being Joe De Sena's assistant and more.  Mike and Rob also get into discussion about Go Ruck and competitive shooting.  This episode touches on so many things, you'll have to tune in to hear about it all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support