Obstacle Dominator

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Episode #65: Official (WARNING: Controversial!) 2016 Spartan World Championships Race Recap With Joe DiStefano Oct 04, 2016

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In this episode, Ben Greenfield interviews Joe DiStefano, director of sport at Spartan Race, about drug-testing, the nefarious Spartan World Championships blizzard, canceling obstacles and much more.

During this episode, Joe and Ben discuss:

-What a bottle of whiskey and a spear have to do with this episode...

-Why Hobie Call won Spartan World Championships...

-Why nobody got drug tested after the race, and whether they're going to drug test age groups...

-How drunk Hunter got...

-The things that happened on race day that drastically affected results...

-Why the woman's champ two-peated (and her banana + water training secret)...

-Which new obstacles are you most excited about?

-If Spartan was too "soft" on the Ultra Beasters on Saturday by canceling some obstacles....

-The inside story of the blizzard that blew in during Ultra Beast...

-Whether they'll move the Spartan World Championships course around to different locations...

-And much more!

Resources from this episode: –Dec 2017: Runga in Costa Rica: 8 days, epic food, twice daily yoga, salt water pool and manual therapy and spa services galore, experts from around the world teaching running clinics, kettlebell seminars, lecturing on nutrition, etc. Also daily adventures ranging from zip lining to white water, along with a full digital detox. Code "BEN" gets you a free gift with your SNOW registration valued at $75! Click here to get in now.

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #64: Gettin' Burly With Michael Caron Sep 07, 2016

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In this episode, Ben Greenfield interviews Michael Caron, a Spartan and SEALFit coach from GetBurly.com. After circumnavigating the globe via a "Semester at Sea Program", Michael completed Teach For America in Houston, Texas where he also attained a Masters Degree in Education. Strongly identifying with the struggles and hardships he witnessed through the international relations and global education of semester at sea, combined with his work to bridge the achievement gap with the Teach For America Program, Michael was reinforced with a desire to pursue a career bringing about positive change. Upon returning home to Boston, Michael took to teaching and coaching immediately, and has been coaching three sports at the high school level for 10 years. Michael's certifications include:

Seal Fit Basic Training Certification
Certified First Aid/CPR- American Red Cross
Certified Spartan SGX Coach
Child Light Yoga for Teens
Certified High School Coach- Cambridge Rindge and Latin & Reading Memorial High School
Certified Physical Education Teacher- Massachusetts
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Reading Memorial High School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Completion of Pikes Peak Study USARIEM with US Military
Masters Degree in Education- University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX.
Completion of Teach For America Program
Bachelors Degree- Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
University of Pittsburg Completion of International Studies: Semester at Sea Program-Japan, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Kenya, South Africa, Brazil, Cuba

During this episode, Michael and Ben discuss: -What it means to be "burly"... -Why Michael uses a "push-pull" format for Olympic weightlifting to develop speed and strength... -Laird Hamilton's book Force Of Nature... -How and why Michael does so much beach running... -Michaels' top grip strengthening exercises, including rock climber pullup equipment... -And much more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator64.mp3"]

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #63: Rose and Hunter Discuss OCR with Spartan's Ultimate Team Challenge Champion, Beni Gifford Aug 13, 2016

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In this episode, Hunter McIntyre and Rose Wetzel interview, OCR Champion, Beni Gifford.

During this episode, they discuss:

-How Beni rose to the top in Obstacle Course Racing and what his plans are for the future...

-Broken Skull Ranch and the future of short course Obstacle Racing ...

-Their favourite workouts of the week...

-The results of Asheville Spartan...

-And much more!

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator63.mp3"]

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #63: Rose and Hunter Discuss OCR with Spartan's Ultimate Team Challenge Champion, Beni Gifford Aug 13, 2016

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In this episode, Hunter McIntyre and Rose Wetzel interview, OCR Champion, Beni Gifford.

During this episode, they discuss:

-How Beni rose to the top in Obstacle Course Racing and what his plans are for the future...

-Broken Skull Ranch and the future of short course Obstacle Racing ...

-Their favourite workouts of the week...

-The results of Ashville Spartan...

-And much more!

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator63.mp3"]

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #62: The Genetics Of A Beast Freak Of Nature - Hunter McIntyre's DNAFit Results. Aug 03, 2016

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In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre review Hunter's genetic testing and DNAFit results.

During this episode, you'll discover: -Why Hunter should quit powerlifting... -Whether you can be genetically predisposed to a high VO2 max... -How to know how quickly you recover and how predisposed you are to injuries... -How to get genetically tested to customize your fitness and diet... -What it means to have "medium-low" carbohydrate sensitivity (he can eat carbs but they need to be low GI)... -How to test for your sensitivity to saturated fats, and how to decide between monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats... -Why Hunter needs to avoid barbecued meats... -How to know if you need to take supplements like antioxidants and fish oil, Vitamin B and Vitamin D... -How to decide if you should avoid milk and wheat... -And much more!

Resources from this episode: -Article: Training in Line W/ Your Genetic Potential Can Boost Your Performance Gains More Than 600%, DNAFit™ Studies Say -Podcast: Ben's Q&A on genetic testing -Podcast: Ben's interview with DNAFit and Ben's genetic testing results -Get your own testing with DNAFit -Food allergy testing with Cyrex/TrueHealthLabs -Hunter's DNA Fitness Results -Hunter's DNA Nutrition Results -The F Factor Diet Book [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator62.mp3"]

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

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Episode #61: Interview with One of the Top Obstacle Racers and Family Man, Brakken Kraker. Jul 21, 2016

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In this episode, Hunter McIntyre and Rose Wetzel chat with Pro Obstacle Athlete, Brakken Kraker.

During this episode, you'll discover:

-Brakken's optimal diet for training...

-How to balance family life with...

-Brakken's background in competitive team sports...

-The progression of the sport of obstacle racing...

-And much more!

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator61.mp3"]

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #60: One Of The Most Unique Obstacle Course Races On The Face Of The Planet. Jun 09, 2016

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In this episode, Ben and Hunter interview Kenton Clairmont (pictured above) of TrainToHunt. Get ready to discover one of the most unique obstacle races on the face of the planet: a mash-up of hunting, lifting and carrying really heavy stuff and obstacle racing!

Kenton's Workouts: "Willi" 1 mile run with #40 Pack then... WITHOUT A PACK 10 Rounds of... 10 Burpees 1 Shot from standing position (See above) Retrieve arrow. For every 10 ring (8" circle) you hit you take off 30 seconds from your total time. For every arrow outside the 10 ring (8" circle) you add 30 seconds to your total time. Anything under 10 minutes after adjusted time is BEASTLY!!!

"Running the Ladder" Run For 5 minutes (2:30 away from your shooting position...2:30 back to your shooting position) 10 Push-ups Shoot 1 Arrow Run 4 minutes 20 Scissor Jump Burpees Shoot 1 Arrow Run 3 Minutes 30 Sit-ups Shoot 1 Arrow Run 2 minutes 20 Scissor Jump Burpees Shoot 1 Arrow Run 1 minute 10 Push-ups Shoot 1 Arrow

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[audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator60.mp3"]

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #59: Q&A With Canadian Spartan Champion, Fay Stenning. Jun 05, 2016

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In this episode, Hunter interviews First Place Ranking Reebok Spartan Pro athlete, Fay Stenning.

During this episode, you'll discover:

-Fay's training techniques...

-The importance of maintaining movement and flexibility...

-How to balance work with working out...

-What are Dennis' key workouts for his athletes...

-Fay's diet for training...

-Racing in Europe...

-And much more!

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #58: Five Rapid Fire Questions With Professional Coach and Runner, Dennis Welch. May 14, 2016

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In this episode, Hunter interviews professional runner and Spartan coach, Dennis Welch.

In this episode, you'll discover:

-How fatherhood has impacted Dennis' training regime...

-How has Spartan changed since he first got involved...

-What are the best events to look out for in OCR...

-What are Dennis' key workouts for his athletes...

-Who are the athletes to look out for this year...

-What kinds of athletes do we need to look out for...

-And much more!

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator58.mp3"]

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #57: How To Survive SEALFit Kokoro With Hunter McIntyre & Dylan Davis May 03, 2016

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In this episode, Hunter interviews two-time Agoge finisher, Dylan Davis to discuss their recent experience at Kokoro Camp.

In this episode, you'll learn all about:

-How to survive Kokoro...

-What is the most painful element of Kokoro...

-What's the biggest lesson to learn from Kokoro...

-What's the biggest lesson Hunter learned at Kokoro...

-Would Dylan or Hunter ever go back to Kokoro...

-SealFit Kokoro vs. Spartan Agoge...

-And much more!

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator57.mp3"]

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

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