Obstacle Dominator

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Episode #16: Practical Tips And Tricks For Spartan Races Oct 26, 2014

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In this episode, straight from the Sacramento Super Spartan, Hunter and Ben give you plenty of tips and tricks for traverse walls, rope climbs, moats, bucket carries, sandbag carries, running on uneven terrain, obstacle racing nutrition, Spartan race hydration and more!

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #15: Is Obstacle Racing Too Dangerous?, Hydration Packs For Racing, Oct 20, 2014

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In this episode, Ben and Hunter give you a report from Warrior Dash, Ironman Hawaii and a preview of Sacramento Spartan, then answer listener questions...including:

Doug asks about the dangers of running downhills in obstacle races...

Christian asks about the type of hydration pack we use, and you'll find out at Hunter's huge vest he wears...

Zak asks about what diet to follow for the combination of strength and endurance...

Angel asks about how you control your heart rate when you're racing hard...

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #14: Spartan World Champion Jon Albon Oct 03, 2014

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In this episode, Jon Albon joins Hunter and Ben for a Vermont World Championships race recap!

Hear exactly how Jon trains...

...the shocking story of which sport actually got him into obstacle training...

...why Jon decided to live in Norway...

...how Jon approached the dreaded double sandbag at Spartan World Championships and much more!

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode #13: 2014 Spartan World Championships Race Recap Sep 26, 2014

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In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre give a Spartan World Championships Race Recap, with their biggest takeaways and tips.

In this episode...

-Ben mentions his Spartan World Championships Top 10 Tips article.

-Hunter mentions the MarcPro Electrical Muscle Stimulation device

- and you get a $32 discount at http://www.MarcPro.com with discount code "Ben".

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

#11: How To Train For The Bucket Carry, Doing Long Races Like World's Toughest Mudder, Getting Strong Ankles and More! Sep 09, 2014

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In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre are joined once again by Spartan pro athlete Miguel Medina with a preview of the last big week of training before Spartan World Championships...

then answer questions including:

-Sian asks: How do you keep your ankles from twisting when racing on uneven ground?

-Bob (from Mud & Obstacle Race Magazine) asks: How do you train for the bucket carry?

-Shawn asks: Tips for doing a Trifecta in one day?

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

#10: Training On Hills, Compression Socks, Etiquette on Passing People During Your Race & More! Sep 02, 2014

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In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre talk about Ben's experience at SEALFit Kokoro camp, and Hunter's training with surfer Laird Hamilton, and Hunter's race at Virginia Super Spartan, then answer the following questions:

-Eli asks: what is the etiquette on passing during an obstacle race?

-Colette asks: how do you find balance between strength and cardio, and build a base for longer races?

-Thomas asks: how to train on hills if you live in a flat area? -Paul asks: should you eat fat during a Super Spartan?

-Blair asks: should you wear compression socks during a race?

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

#9: Rise Of The Sufferfests Movie, Beginner Obstacle Racing Mistakes, "Prison Workouts" For Obstacle Racing & Much More! Aug 12, 2014

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In this episode, Hunter and Ben talk about Hunter's recent ultra-marathon and Ben's AT&T Stadium race fiasco, then delve into...

-The Rise of the Sufferfest Movie with special guest Scott Keneally...

-"Prison Workouts" for obstacle racing...

-Beginner obstacle racing mistakes...

-And more!

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

#8: Chafing During Obstacle Runs, Australian Obstacle Racing, Weekly Workout Splits And More! Aug 07, 2014

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In this episode, Hunter McIntyre and Ben Greenfield are joined by obstacle racing coach Dennis Wayne Welch (pictured right, above), and in addition to race predictions for Spartan World Championships, field the following questions:

-Is Australian Matt Murphy a Spartan threat?

-How should a weekly workout split look for obstacle racing?

-What to do about chafing during obstacle running and trail runs...

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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

#7: Pre-Race Nutrition For Obstacle Racing, "The Bear" Matt Novakovich Podcast, And More! Jul 29, 2014

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In this episode, Hunter and Ben are joined by elite Spartan athlete "The Bear" Matt Novakovich to talk about the toughest workouts, how to run uphill, swimming for recovery, pre and post workout and pre and post racing nutrition for obstacle racing and much more! One resource we discuss in this episode is the SwimSmooth Book.

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#6: Female Training For Obstacle Races, Training For The Spear Throw, Racing A Trifecta & More! Jul 21, 2014

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In this episode, Hunter and Ben talk about sandbag yoga, then welcome special guest Rose Wetzel!

-Female training for obstacle races...

-How to do a Spartan Trifecta in a weekend...

-How the hell do you train for a spear throw...

Resources we mention during this podcast:

-Runner Joseph Gray

-How to make a Spartan Spear

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