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Episode 183: Thibault Debusschere on Beating Jon Albon, Speed Work, & More!

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In this episode Mo and Miles sit down with the Belgian Beast, and one of the few OCR athletes to defeat Jon Albon, Thibault Debusschere (I just made up the Belgian Beast part.. 🙂 )

We discuss his running 7 days a week

  • Speed work
  • All you need is bouldering for strength
  • His race against Albon
  • Training in Belgium
  • and More!!

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Episode 182: Rachel Corigliano Talks Savage Race, OCR Parenting and More

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In this episode Mo and Miles sit down with Rachel Corilgliano, and elite female OCR athlete that dominates the Savage Race circuit among other races.

We discuss:

  • Her experience at NORAM in 2018 and how her will training will change to better prepare for 2019
  • How to still get your workouts in as a busy parent
  • How to train for LOOOONG downhill races, NORAM, when you live in flatlands
  • Her experience with Savage Race
  • And more!!

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Episode 181: Ben Morgan talks Training in Alaska, The Carnivore Diet, Training Fasted, and an “I Get To” Mentality

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In this episode Coach Mo sits down with active duty Air Force ICU nurse and elite OCR competitor Ben Morgan to talk all about his unique and effective training, nutrition and racing strategies.

We discuss:

  • How he uses light therapy during the Alaskan winters of only 4-5 hrs of sunlight each day to stay healthy and motivated
  • How he trains and races in a fasted state
  • How he uses the carnivore diet of 90% meat, and it’s effectiveness in his training
  • How he follows the circadian code for food intake during odd work hours as an ICU nurse
  • How he likes to make himself mentally and physically suffer to build both physical and mental resilience
  • How he stays focused and positive through an “I GET to” mindset
  • and more!

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In this episode Miles and I catch up with Spartan’s own Joe Di Stefano and talk about:

– Spartan Ultra Beast Training

– Where he sees Spartan Race in 10 years

– The benefits of being an SGX coach

– The best way to drink coffee

– And a whole lot more!!!

CLICK HERE to listen or download from Stitcher!

Check out Joe Di’s article on Spartan Ultra Beast Training:
Injury-Free and Fit as Hell

 

Episode 101: Interview with South African Super Star OCR Team Jeep Athlete Thomas Van Tonder

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In this episode Miles and I have the great pleasure of interviewing our brother from “the other side of the big blue dam” Thomas Van Tonder.  We chat about:

– The advanced difficulty in obstacles in SA vs US

– How to use percentages vs. a specific pace to make gains on your competition

– How to overcome a bad race

– The importance of race simulation training often

– AND does he really get to run alongside lions, zebras, and other exotic wildlife?? 🙂

CLICK HERE to listen or download from iTunes or Stitcher

To catch up with Thomas and his adventures follow him:

HERE for Facebook, HERE for Twitter, & HERE for Instagram

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