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September 2017

Episode 125: Interview with Spartan Pro and Broken Skull Challenge Champ Cassidy Watton

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In this episode Miles and I chat with Broken Skull Challenge Reigning Champ and Spartan Pro team member Cassidy Watton!

Cassidy talks with us about:

– Coaching at Epic Hybrid Training in NYC

– HIIT training for speed, power, and hilly races

– Her experience with Tough MudderX and Broken Skull Challenge

– and a whole lot more!!

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Episode 124: Interview with Spartan Elite Mark Batres

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In this episode Miles and I sit down with one of Spartan Race’s rising stars and hard working father of 2 Mark Batres.

Mark chats with us about:

– how he started his journey in sport at a very young age

– the importance of family support for training/racing

– do you really need to focus on run form ?

– his greatest fear

– his favorite obstacle a USOCRC

– Tough Mudder 8hr race

– and more!

 

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Episode 123: USOCRC Review, How to Improve Overhead Grip Strength, and Tips to Prepare for Racing at Altitude

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In this episode Miles and I review the inaugural US OCR Championships and talk about our favorite obstacles on course.

Then we get into something that SO MANY OCR athletes have trouble with… Overhead grip strength. We give you tips and a sample workout to help develop the grip you need for conquering the rigs!

Finally, for all you fine folks preparing for Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe that don’t have the ability to train at altitude, we discuss how using the supplement Chloroxygen and using hot sauna’s can help minimize the negative effects of altitude, so you can perform to your best ability!

 

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For more info on Chloroxygen and to order CLICK HERE

Check out this article on the benefits of hot sauna training for elevation HERE