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BeastNet PodcastEpisode 435 The OCR Trainer checks in for the end of the yearToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer. OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a li...
2025-12-221h 06BeastNet PodcastThe lost episode OCR Trainer August 2025Today on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer. OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a li...
2025-11-031h 17BeastNet PodcastEpisode 431 The OCR Trainer talks "A" RacesToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer. OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a li...
2025-10-201h 14BeastNet PodcastEpisode 425 The OCR Trainer returnsToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer. OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a li...
2025-06-161h 15BeastNet PodcastEpisode 422 The OCR Trainer AprilToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer. OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a li...
2025-04-2151 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 420 The OCR TrainerToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer. OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a li...
2025-03-1758 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 418 Lisa nd Brittany talk about life post BariToday Lisa-Anne sits down with her "bari sister" Brittany West to talk about her journey from 4'10" and 280lbs almost unable to shop for groceries without using a mechanical cart to a ripped Spartan and member of More Heart Than Scars. In 2027 they both may be headed back up Mt Kilimanjaro to assist an adaptive athlete from More Heart Than Scars up the mountain.This is a great episode about team and community support both on the course and off. Sit back, relax, and listen to this great story of overcoming. Want your own #raceLOCAL shirts? BeastNet has you cover...
2025-02-031h 13BeastNet PodcastEpisode cover art Episode 415 The OCR TrainerToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer.
OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a listen to...
2025-01-131h 00BeastNet PodcastEpisode 409 The OCR TrainerToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer.
OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a listen to...
2024-11-1157 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 407 The OCR Trainer visitsToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer.
OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a listen to...
2024-10-271h 04BeastNet PodcastBeastNet Short - Lisa heading outAbout the time Lisa headed to climb Mt Kilimanjaro our BeastNet server died. Boggs has been working to rebuild it and he is uploading some episodes/shorts that didn't get out on time.
2024-10-2702 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 399 The OCR Trainer and a tribute to TitanToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer. This episode they start out with a very hard conversation about love and loss. Megan lost her best friend right before we recorded this episode. This one is dedicated to Titan.
OCR Trainer episodes take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits al...
2024-06-241h 19BeastNet PodcastEpisode 395 The OCR TrainerToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer, in an episode where they take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all. If you have a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com Have a listen to this monthl...
2024-05-131h 12BeastNet PodcastEpisode 392 Ultras and Ironmen. The OCR Traineroday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer, in a special episode where they take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all.
If you have
a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email
BeastNetPodcast@gmail...
2024-04-221h 05BeastNet PodcastEpisode 388 A very special Episode with The OCR TrainerToday on the BeastNet™ Pretty Mike sits down with Megan, The OCR Trainer, in a special episode where they take you through being a client of a personal trainer and why it's important to have a committed trainer that works with you, writes specific programs for you, and isn't just an Instagram coach that gives generic advice or reuses training programs as a one size fits all.
If you have
a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email
BeastNetPodcast@gmail...
2024-03-181h 09BeastNet PodcastEpisode 384 Brother Boggs stops in to discuss the 2024 OCR ScheduleToday one the BeastNet Brother Boggs stops in to talk with Pretty Mike about the BeastNet 2024 OCR and event schedule as well as some of the exciting this coming in 2024.
More heart Than Scars, Oscar Mike, Operation Enduring Warrior, Ainsley's Angels and more are discussed as well as More Heart Than Scars Tanzania and BirdMine Productions. Lots of great info on Mike and Don's Why and whats happening.
Want to race Spartan, Tough Mudder, or Deka and save some $$? Check out More Heart Than Scars for...
2024-02-1948 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 371 The OCR Trainer visits BeastNetToday, fresh off the boat in Texas using his mobile recording studio, Pretty Mike James continues our monthly conversation with The OCR Trainer Megan Beck . She is an OCR trainer and can help you get better at obstacle completion or attacking the course. She is also one of the hosts of Middle Of The Pack Podcast .
Have a listen to
this monthly special and let us know what you think. If you have
a question you would like discussed on an upcoming episode with The
OCR Trainer send it to BeastNet on FaceBook, IG, or Email
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2023-11-0658 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 366 Weston Titus talks Death Race and CBD recoveryToday Pretty Mike has Weston Titus on to declare his intent to attempt the Spartan/Peak Endurance DEATH RACE
Weston owns 2 Gyms, has done many long endurance events, is a college professor of kinesiology and is currently doing PHD studies in CBD post endurance recovery. You can check out t he study here: CBDstudy.org
#SpartanDeathRace #CBD #CBDstudies
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2023-06-1655 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 359 Phoenix Race 2023 PreviewToday Pretty Mike talks with Julie Wolff about the 2023 Phoenix Race OCR schedule. Mike and Julie discuss the season, what all came together to make it happen. If you have never run an OCR from Phoenix Race you MUST get out in 2023 and run one. If you are in Calhoun GA Sir Boggs of BeastNet will be there with More Heart Than Scars, say hi!. Phoenix Races are all in small towns in partnership wit their council or chamber of commerce and the towns are super appreciative and love what the OCR community brings to their town. Adaptive Athletes? Julie a...
2023-01-3053 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 356 Rose Wetzel5 years and one month later, Pretty Mike gets to sit down with someone he has been working to get on the show since day 1, Rose Wetzel. Mike and Rose talk about all things in this episode and nothing is off limits. Who is Rose? A Mother, an OCR racer, an American Ninja Warrior, you will have to listen to this episode and decide for yourself. Want your own #raceLOCAL shirts? BeastNet has you covered: https://www.bonfire.com/beastnet-v2/ www.BeastNetPod.com #ocrstrong #madetougher #beastnetpod #helpushelpyou #fullcircleproject #MitoQ #ocr #obstaclerace #obstaclecourseracing #mudrun #racereadyobstacles #frontlineocr #beastnetpod #moreheartthanscars #mhts #celticwarriorchallenge #cwc #ocrtriad...
2022-12-1950 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 355 Ryan Declares he is going back to Death Race (If they'll have him)Today Pretty Mike James talks with Ryan Nicholas you may remember him from Episode 340 where Mike and Ryan discussed his DNF. What is Death Race? It is something you should do at least once. Listen to Mike and Ryan talk about "Doing Stupid $h|t", DNF, and signing up to do it again! #SpartanDeathRace #PeakDeathRace Want your own #raceLOCAL shirts? BeastNet has you covered: https://www.bonfire.com/beastnet-v2/ www.BeastNetPod.com #ocrstrong #DeathRace #Spartan #DNF #helpushelpyou #fullcircleproject #ocr #obstaclerace #obstaclecourseracing #mudrun #racereadyobstacles #frontlineocr #beastnetpod #moreheartthanscars #mhts #celticwarriorchallenge #cwc #ocrtriad #ocrracers #epicseries #berserkerbrew #highlanderassault #lionheartsfitness #sceniccitymudrun #scmr #dolichosrace #dragonocr #mmc #m...
2022-12-0738 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 343 Tom LoomisAlright, so after editing this episode twice and Dell computers still letting me down(Boggs gets to sit on chat again for an hour or more later to try and fix things in the BeastNet Studio). We were finally able to render the Episode last night and upload a couple days late..
Today Pretty Mike James sits down with fellow Spartan, Hurricane heat connoisseur, and adventure racer Tom Loomis to talk about just about everything. Did I mention that Tom is also the face of Unique Medal Holders ? The coolest way to display your Spart...
2022-08-171h 05
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 341 Mid Year Check in with Julie Wolff from Phoenix RaceMike and Julie discuss the season so far, what all came together to make it happen, and what remains. If you have never run an OCR from Phoenix Race you MUST get out in 2022 and run one. They are all in small towns in partnership wit their council or chamber of commerce and the towns are super appreciative and love what the OCR community brings to their town.
Adaptive Athletes? Julie and her team have you covered. Joey McGlamory from More Heart Than Scars is the director of adaptive programs at Phoenix Race OCR and he will be there to...
2022-07-2544 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 340 DNF the Spartan/Peak Death Race? Do it again! Ryan GoreToday Pretty Mike James talks with Ryan Nicholas fresh off the mountain from Spartan Spartan Extreme Endurance Death Race. What is Death Race? It is somethign you should do at least once. Listen to Mike and Ryan talk about "Doing Stupid $h|t", DNF, and signing up to do it again!
Want your own #raceLOCAL shirts? BeastNet has you covered: https://www.bonfire.com/beastnet-v2/
www.BeastNetPod.com #ocrstrong #DeathRace #Spartan #DNF #helpushelpyou #fullcircleproject #ocr #obstaclerace #obstaclecourseracing #mudrun #racereadyobstacles #frontlineocr #beastnetpod #moreheartthanscars #mhts #celticwarriorchallenge #cwc #ocrtriad #ocrracers #epicseries #berserkerbrew #highlanderassault #lionheartsfitness #sceniccitymudrun #scmr #dolichosrace #dragonocr #mmc #m...
2022-07-1146 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 336 Nicoal CampbellToday's episode is a special one. You get Sir Boggs of More Heart Than Scars talking with Nicoal Campbell, Cancer Survivor, Ms. Wheelchair Georgia 2020/2021, artist, and soon to be social media influencer. She's on the show today to talk about her story overcoming an accident that caused a spinal cord injury, learning to walk again, Cancer taking the ability to walk away and more, to getting back on course with More Heart Than Scars and finding herself again. Nicoal is at a point in her life that she needs our help. Her current situation doesn't allow for much of an incom...
2022-06-061h 00
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 332 Brittany WestToday Pretty Mike talks with Brittany West about her journey from 4'10" and 280lbs almost unable to shop for groceries without using a mechanical cart to a ripped Spartan and member of More Heart Than Scars.
This is a great episode about team and community support both on the course and off. Sit back, relax, and listen to this great story of overcoming.
Want your own #raceLOCAL shirts? BeastNet has you covered: https://www.bonfire.com/beastnet-v2/
www.BeastNetPod.com #ocrstrong #helpushelpyou #fullcircleproject #ocr #obstaclerace #obstaclecourseracing #mudrun #racereadyobstacles #frontlineocr #beastnetpod #moreheartthanscars #mhts #celticwarriorchallenge #cwc #ocrtri...
2022-05-091h 29
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 330 What's happening? with Don and MikeToday Pretty Mike has Brother, cough cough, Sir Boggs on the show to recap the first four months of the year, discuss upcoming events and promote some of our partners.
James Safety Service CPR class 4/30/2022 In Orting:
https://www.facebook.com/events/423055499583751/
Rise Events/Montana Tuneup workout 5/1/2022 In Bothell:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1225105381359306/
Rise events Challenge 5/7 and 5/28-5/30/2022
https://www.risechallengeevents.com/
Summit to Swamp 4/22/2023
https://summittoswamp.com/
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2022-04-2534 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 329 Kilimanjaro and the One-Leg BeastToday Lisa-Anne has Erika Bogan who has been on before and her One-Leg Beast that she takes on OCR together on the show.
Brian is a single leg amputee from an accident that found himself through OCR. This is a great episode discussing how he started, how they met, and the next couple big challenges including Spartan Ultra, Worlds Toughest Mudder, and a little trip up the largest freestanding mountain in the world. Mt. Kilimanjaro. One-Leg will be joining Erika, More Heart Than Scars, and Birdmine Productions as they climb this mountain. Not to prove anything, but to rais...
2022-04-201h 01
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 323 HILDERVAT OCRToday Pretty Mike talks with race director and founder of HILDERVAT OCR Dan Woods. They discuss the history of the race, what made him decide to do this, and some of the future of the races(including Team relay races). They also talk a lot about mandatory obstacle completion and how it levels the field for elite racers. Lots of fun thing at this destination race series on the beaches of Florida.
Hildervat 2022
Family and Kids Race
3/26/2022 Nocatee FL
Thor Distance 5k
2022-03-1445 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 316 Erika Bogan, The Human Ruck?Today Lisa-Anne Catches up with Erika Bogan, Adaptive Athlete, former Miss Wheelchair USA, Spartan, Author, and now a Human Ruck?
I won't give it away here, you have to listen to find out the story behind the episode name.
In today's episode Lisa and Erika recap the end of the shortened 2021 Season and the rescheduling of the Kilimanjaro trip due to covid. The trip will be joined by a documentary team from Birdmine so be sure and follow them on social as well to keep up to date. https://www.birdmine.com/
Since we las...
2022-01-251h 16
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 315 Phoenix Race OCR 2022 PreviewToday Lisa-Anne talks with Julie Wolff about the 2022 Phoenix Race OCR schedule. Julie just finalized the purchase of Black Swamp runner to add to the Phoenix brand. Lisa and Julie discuss the season, what all came together to make it happen. If you have never run an OCR from Phoenix Race you MUST get out in 2022 and run one. They are all in small towns in partnership wit their council or chamber of commerce and the towns are super appreciative and love what the OCR community brings to their town.
Adaptive Athletes? Julie and her t...
2022-01-1750 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 305 Joey McGlamory , More Heart Than Scars, and Mount KilimanjaroToday Lisa Anne gets a chance to sit down with Joey Mcglamory Georgia chapter of More Heart Than Scars Director. Brother Boggs hopped on also to catch up with everyone. You may have noticed that after 4 years of publishing episodes every Monday BeastNet disappeared for 2 weeks. Brother Boggs came down with COVID and just as soon as he was cleared to return to work his granddaughter brought him Bronchitis home from daycare. Boggs is back up and around but has a nagging cough, so he doesn't say much on this episode.
Joey just summited Mount Kilimanjaro and it...
2021-10-251h 03
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 302 Danae and Brian Jr conquer Seattle Spartan Trifecta weekend.Today Lisa-Anne is back . She's talking with Danae and her son Brian JR about their OCR experiences. Danae was in Hawaii for a few years and got to know Darren Tanaka and the family at Spartan Ohana and talks about training with them and running a Spartan. The Seattle Trifecta weekend was Danae's first trifecta weekend and her son joined her to get the kids trifecta also earning himself 1st place in all three races. Have a listen, some silliness ensues and you will have fun. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/102830893575752 Want your own #raceLOCAL shirts? BeastNet has you...
2021-09-2031 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 300 OhanaToday Pretty Mike sits down with Richard Park III to discuss Spartan Ohana, how it started, how it grew, a Hurricane delay, and 2021 Trifecta weekend. I could type out a long note here, but, you need to learn about Ohana by listening.
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2021-09-0637 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 290 SISU 2021 PNWToday's episode has Pretty Mike, Chris Emineth, and Sirena Denbow discussing SISU PNW 2021. In 2019 BeastNet host Lisa-Anne Lindley took first place on Team Pink Gorilla and in 2021 Team BeastNet headed up into the Cascade Mountains outside Enumclaw Washington looking to take home the "gold" In the end it was Team Pink Gorilla again taking first place and BeastNet coming in third, but if you listen to this episode, take some notes, and join us in 2022 you can see where your team can take you. We want to thank Tony Matesi, That Endurance Guy and Author of Legend of Death Rac...
2021-07-0556 min
BeastNet PodcastMid Summer follow up with Phoenix Race OCR and their multitude of new eventsToday Mike James keeps to our #raceLOCAL initiative here at BeastNet and sits down with Julie from Phoenix Race OCR, one of our partners here at BeastNet, about the second half of the 2021 season. In 2020 with COVID19, Hurricanes, and all the unrest Julie managed to still put on events that were safe, COVID free, and affordable to all those who attended. 2021 they have 4 more races on the books now and hope to get up to a few more on the schedule here shortly. This is a fun episode talking with a race director who knows how to get things done.
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2021-06-281h 02
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 286 Dave from LegendborneToday Pretty Mike James gets a chance to sit down with David E Bryant, CEO of LegendBorne Sportswear. They talk about where the company started out and how it became the best OCR Jersey currently in production. Dave is a Vet, Rugby Ref, and is now a military Husband as his wife just graduated basic. Mike and Dave talk about many of the reasons why you need a LegendBorne jersey and why they are worth EVERY penny you spend on them.
Sit back, have a listen, and learn about Dave and these awesome jerseys.
Get your...
2021-06-0743 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 285 Hubie Cushman of Indian Mud RunToday Pretty Mike James talks with Hubie Cushman from Indian Mud Run about his upcoming race June 26th 2021. They discuss 2019 results and the effects of 2020 on his race and other races across the nation. Hubie is an Obstacle fanatic and has upwards of 90 obstacles at his race this year. There are still about 50 spots left to run in 2021(maybe more if they health department raises the limit again) If you can't make it out for 2021 plan now for 2022. The 2022 race will be June 25th 2022. Look for sign ups shortly after the 2021 event here: https://www.indianmudrun.com/
Indian...
2021-05-3139 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 284 Rise Up with Kacey McCallisterToday Pretty Mike catches up with Kacey McCallister fresh off the course at Spartan Montana. Mike and Kacey crossed paths on the Beast and discuss the race, the mental aspect of racing and getting out of your own head. If you don't know who Kacey is, go check out his website https://riseupwithkacey.com/ Look for him on course at Denver and Hawaii later this year as he keeps attempting to overcome all obstacles and complete more races.
BeastNet is one of the founding members of www.ocr-strong.com/ and we would like to let you know w...
2021-05-2421 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 283 Casey Griffith's first OCRToday Lisa Anne talks with Casey Griffith. Lisa and Don got a chance to run Phoenix Race OCR Meridian MS with Casey and it was her first OCR. Casey's story has a bunch of life obstacles that she has had to overcome, from loss of her love, heart surgery, to addiction, and fibromyalgia. Just getting up in the mornings hurts for her. She comes on the show to talk about her introduction to More Heart Than Scars and what OCR has become for her.
Find Casey on Facebook and Instagram @FireHouseFitLLC
BeastNet is one of the...
2021-05-1734 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 282 Lisa, Erika, a Phoenix, and MT KilimanjaroToday Lisa-Anne catches up with Erika Bogan, OCR and Cross-fit Athlete.
Lisa and Erika finally got to get on course together after COVID shut down the world last year. Phoenix Race OCR has been able to host all their events in the era of COVID and because of this Lisa-Anne and Brother Boggs from BeastNet got to travel and run with More Heart Than Scars. Before the race Erika got to meet young Gemma, she was diagnosed at 6 months old with Krabbe, a fatal disease. Follow her story here @Gemma's Krabbe Journey on FaceBook
During th...
2021-05-1052 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 280 Tres Amigos Drinking game?On this weeks episode of BeastNet Pretty Mike James talks with his racing partners Justin Wylie and Sirena Denbow. This is a follow up to last weeks "ride again" episode. This time, following up on Spartan Las Vegazona, The Amigos bring in their spouses and create a strange new drinking game. Not sure if I followed, but it's either everytime Justin ins't talking you drink, or when they say Spartan, or something. You Decide.
BeastNet is one of the founding members of www.ocr-strong.com/ and we would like to let you know what it is.
Wh...
2021-04-2648 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 279 Tres Amigos ride again!Finally, after 2 years we rounded the Three Amigos back up. On this weeks episode of BeastNet Pretty Mike talks with his racing partners Justin Wylie and Sirena Denbow. Sit back and take a listen into the shenanigans that happen on course with the Three Amigos
BeastNet is one of the founding members of www.ocr-strong.com/ and we would like to let you know what it is.
What is OCR Strong?
•Our goal is to help. We have partnered with OCR events and brands to help the OCR Community.
•We know this w...
2021-04-1953 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 274 Dwayne Legrand is Back!Lisa's Back in the saddle and is talking with Dwayne LeGrand, the Bayou Spartan. Dwayne is an active OCR racer, competitive runner, LegendBorne Sportswear Ambassador, and Friend to everyone on course. 2020 cut the OCR season short and 2021 has been hard to commit to, but Dwayne and Lisa-Anne Lindley talk about the races they are signed up for, the races they want to do and Phoenix Race OCR(Lisa talks about wanting to go, and Guess what! She’s gonna be there in Meridian MS April 17th!)
Do you want to save 25% or more on your Phoenix Race OCR e...
2021-03-191h 18
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 273 Matthew Saylor, Part 2Today is the second part of special series of episodes where Mike James and Matthew Saylor discuss their amazing transformations. Mike lost 100# in 2020 and Matthew dropped from over 520# to a very healthy and agile 200. Matthew has worked so hard to lose the weight and now needs your help to remove the excess skin.
This episode focuses on the How as the first episode focused on the why.
Matthew has a go fund me here: https://gofund.me/c9422794If you can, please donate as every dollar helps.
If you would like, Donate and get a gift...
2021-03-1546 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 271 Matthew SaylorToday is the first part of special series of episodes where Mike James and Matthew Saylor discuss their amazing transformations. Mike lost 100# in 2020 and Matthew dropped from over 520# to a very healthy and agile 200. Matthew has worked so hard to lose the weight and now needs your help to remove the excess skin.
Matthew has a go fund me here: https://gofund.me/c9422794If you can, please donate as every dollar helps.
If you would like, Donate and get a gift from BeastNet, send BeastNet your snail mail address and we'll send you out a special thank...
2021-03-0819 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 270 Victoria PhillipsHammer keeps to our #raceLOCAL initiative here at BeastNet and sits down with Coach V, Victoria Phillips from Our House Studios Inc, OCRaddix, and 2021 @Phoenix Race OCR Ambassador. Phoenix Race OCR one of our new partners here at BeastNet so Kyle and Victoria talk about their upcoming 2021 season. In 2020 with COVID19, Hurricanes, and all the unrest Julie White Wolff, Race Director of Phoenix Race OCR, managed to still put on events that were safe, COVID free, and affordable to all those who attended. 2021 they have 4 races on the books now and hope to get up to a full 9 on the...
2021-03-0139 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 268 XtremeFitGamesHammer is back! Today he sits down with Heidi Williams, featured athlete from Mudgear.com, Masters Elite competitor, and now Race Director. They talk about the upcoming Xtremefitgames she's hosting in Punta Gorda Florida on April 18th. Sign up here https://runsignup.com/x-tremefitgames and use code FITZONE by March 1st to save 50% Yes 50% off using that code. Kyle Jolliff and Heidi talk about everything that led up to her starting her own race and the partnership that's forming in Southern Florida between RDs from OCR Overload, Hildervat, and more to ensure safe and fun events happen in Florida thi...
2021-02-2255 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 267 Joey recaps OCR Overload and moreToday Lisa-Anne gets to sit down with Joey McGlamory. How do you introduce Joey? He is involved in so many things, but heres a short list:
More Heart Than Scars Georgia President, More Heart Health & Wellness owner, Phoenix Race OCR Director of Adaptive Programs, Shower Toga Ambassador, BerserkerBrew Ambassador, LegendBorne Sportswear Ambassador, The Original WarriorPak Ambassador, and probably more. They recap OCR Overload and having to leave Ericka home due to weather, but, everything happens for a purpose. More Heart Than SCars got the honor of meeting Roger Crews and learning about his story. Read this post for...
2021-02-1544 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 266 Josh Hamilton, founder, Battle MilesToday Pretty Mike talks with the Founder of Battle Miles, Josh Hamilton. Mike finally gets to meet the creator of his favorite virtual event series. Josh tells mike where he got the idea from and they discuss some of the races. (The ones they can discuss, monthly challenges and Impossible are not to be talked about) Kinda like Fight Club, if you know you know.
Follow Battle Miles on FB and Insta @Battlemiles
Purchase your own Battle Miles by following this link:
https://battlemiles.com?sca_ref=279928.4LlBLLtbBv
Or if you want...
2021-02-0843 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 265 Fenix Fit indoor outdoor OCRToday Lisa-Anne Lindley talks #raceLOCAL with Justin Scholl race director of the upcoming Fenix Fit Indoor OCR in Easton PA. This event is brought to you by Justin of course, Thomas Karlick, and Danny Cabrera. Justin and Lisa talk about 2020 and the COVID effect as well as how Justin and the team plan on providing a COVID safe event. There are a few surprises in store if you stick around for this whole episode including the truth about the course designer(you have to listen to the end)
When we recorded this there was 6 spots left. ****THIS EVE...
2021-02-0338 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 264 Julie and Phoenix Race OCRToday Mike James keeps to our #raceLOCAL initiave here at BeastNet and sits down with Julie from Phoenix Race OCR, one of our new partners here at BeastNet, about their upcoming 2021 season. In 2020 with COVID19, Hurricanes, and all the unrest Julie managed to still put on events that were safe, COVID free, and affordable to all those who attended. 2021 they have 4 races on the books now and hope to get up to a full 9 on the schedule here shortly. This is a fun episode talking with a race director who knows how to get things done.
Adaptive Ath...
2021-02-0140 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 263 Captain Kaufmann of All Terrain SportsToday Mike gets Jeremy "Captain" Kaufmann on the phone and they discuss his OCR/Ninja career, his family dynamics in OCR, and how All Terrain Events formed. They discuss in detail the previous ATE events from 2020, how they went, and more. In 2021 ATE has multiple events planned out starting with Monthly Virtual Challenges and some in Person Events. First in Person event for 2021 is The Showdown on March 6th. Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2703462506650489 Later in the year there will be more events from All Terrain Events and you will want to be there and/or pa...
2021-01-2634 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 262 MAchete Talks Small Business with BeastNetOn this episode of BeastNet Pretty Mike Talks with Victor Carrillo of Machete Labs and Machete Madness. This is an episode focused on Local Flavor #raceLOCAL where we talk with Race directors from smaller independent races.
Victor and Mike talk about what got Victor into racing, where his passion for training and coaching others comes from, and what keeps him committed to getting people off the couch. Machete has set up a Virtual Challenge series for 2021 to keep you moving.
You can find info on their site https://www.machetemadness.com/ Follow Victor on Instagram @M...
2021-01-2528 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 248 3 Years of BeastNetWell, it's been 3 years since Mike James launched the first episode of BeastNet. Many things have changed over the years, different hosts, different podcast providers, and even the introduction of Video. Today's episode features Lisa-Anne Lindley, "Hammer" Kyle Jolliff, "Brother" Boggs, and of course "Pretty" Mike. They talk about whatever they want and have a ton of fun doing it. Upcoming events, changes to the show, and the new BeastNet Training grounds are all a part of this show.
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2020-11-0956 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 242 Machete Madness 6 Year Anniversary Virtual RunOn this episode of BeastNet Pretty Mike Talks with Victor Carrillo of Machete Labs and Machete Madness. This is an episode focused on Local Flavor #raceLOCAL where we talk with Race directors from smaller independent races.
Victor and Mike talk about what got Victor into racing, where his passion for training and coaching others comes from, and what keeps him committed to getting people off the couch. Machete has their 6 Year Anniversary Virtual Run coming up on November 14th. BeastNet Is hosting a local virtual of this event out of the BeastNet Training Grounds. You can find info...
2020-10-1245 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 230 Heidi WilliamsThis week Brother Boggs talks with Heidi Williams, Featured athlete this week on Mudgear.com, Masters Elite competitor, and now Race Director. They discuss the 2020 Season and how it isn't cancelled. Heidi competed recently in the Grit Games in Texas, Spartan Jacksonville, and She will be taking on The Gauntlet here shortly. Boggs and Heidi also get into her love for competition at events like Dekafit, Hyrox, and more. She's designed her own OCR that will premiere later this year that will incorporate all the best things shes experienced and more. Follow her on Facebook for more info as it co...
2020-08-2454 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 229 Ken DolleFirst and foremost, can you like this episode on whatever platform you are using/seeing this? Facebook especially has gone to the wolves with politics and pandemics. We need to see something uplifting. Ken's Story is one of the things that's uplifting.
Ken and Lisa talk about his journey into OCR, how weight gain and Pokemon lead to an accident that changed his life starting him on the Spartan courses. He started out with an SGX coach and then joined Mud Sweat Tears gym that also joins him on the course.
For 2020 Ken and his...
2020-08-171h 09
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 228 Lisa Sirena and ChrisToday's episode with Lisa-Anne, Chris, and Sirena ran long, really long. So we split it into two episodes.
In part two today they discuss what got each of them into racing, what it was like on course, and how they all met. Spoiler, the episode picture tells the story.
They continue the talk about OCR family and how it effects everything they do in life. In 2020 Sirena and Chris put together a few fundraisers to help fund a new service dog for Trystan, their daughter with Dravet Syndrome, and how the OCR community came together to m...
2020-08-1052 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 227 Role Reversals with Pretty MikeToday Mike gets into the Guest Chair and is interviewed by Elliot, Virginia Nickelson's young Spartan. Elliot is 10 years old and a 6th grader in Everett WA who got into Spartan Races 3 years ago. She is a competitive gymnast who trains year round and is planning on doing her first GORUCK Light this year. She has a heart for the special needs community working with kids with all abilities to play all kinds of sports and do OCR races.
This is a fun episode and a nice break from the usual show. Elliot starts out a little ne...
2020-08-0727 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 226 Chris Emineth and Sirena Denbow p1Today's episode with Lisa-Anne, Chris, and Sirena ran long, really long. So we split it into two episodes. (you'll have to listed to part two, there is a sequence of about 5 minutes of laughter I am going to have to use as part of the best of episode someday)
They discuss the lock down and and it's effect on them. Recap Chris doing the ORM UltraVirus 2 and UltraVirus 3. They talk about the effect of race family on the course. Chris talks about how she's never seen someone who can talk for 31 miles like Mike and how it help...
2020-08-0327 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 225 Aaron CoffmanToday Lisa gets a chance to talk with Aaron Coffman fresh off the course at Savage Race Chicago. Aaron got to run the Pro course and step onto the podium for 1st place age group. Then he went back out and ran the Blitz open. They discuss some of the safety protocols and the overall race experience. Aaron and Lisa also review what got him into OCR after years of road racing and how his training style changed for OCR.
Completing the Savage Race on July 25th was his 70th OCR.
His other accolades include:
...
2020-07-3149 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 224 More Heart Than Scars builds their RigToday Brother Boggs gets a chance to catch up with More Heart Than Scars.
Originally the BeastNet team had planned on talking about the Zack Attack race on July 18th 2020 with Joey McGlamory but he had to cancel last minute. Then Joey suggested we just get everyone on the show from MHTS HQ since Joey was headed down to help build the rig that was donated to More Heart than Scars by Mike Rowe and the team from Returning the Favor. So instead of talking only about Zack attack, we ended up with Zack Paben, Wendy Jenkins Pab...
2020-07-2746 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 223 Dwayne LegrandLisa's Back and is talking with Dwayne Legrand, the Bayou Spartan. Dwayne is an active OCR racer, competitive runner, Legendborne Ambassador, and Friend to everyone on course.
Before COVID Dwayne got to run Battle OCR with his team from Battle 611, his team uses Battle OCR as a guinea pig race to build new obstacles that have made their way into OCRWC. They also talk history of OCR and suggest you watch Rise of the Sufferfests available at www.riseofthesufferfests.com or on your streaming provider.
Find him on IG @BayouSpartan
Virtual races become the...
2020-07-241h 03
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 218 Ashley Heller returns to the show.Let me set a scene for you:
It was a little while back, Spartan and everyone was gearing up for the 2020 race season. BeastNet invited Ashley Heller on the show(Episode 174) to talk about what looked to be a big season for her. Hammer and her had a great conversation about expectations and aspirations.
And then,
COVID19 shuts down the whole world. No Spartans, no Gyms, no OCRs.
Even with all that Ashley continued training and working towards better health since there were no races. Mike and Ashley talk about that, home gyms and...
2020-07-0650 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 217 Lisa-Anne and Erika BoganToday Lisa-Anne hosts her first solo interview.
Why not start out with with former Miss Wheelchair USA, Shower Toga ambassador, Dame/Ambassador of More Heart Than Scars, Life Coach and Spartan athlete Erika Bogan. With everything shut down in 2020 this episode takes some time to dive into more than just OCR. Erika and Lisa-Anne talk about Jacksonville and the let down of not being able to take the course. They also discuss how Joe De Sena was a champion for getting the adaptive athletes on the course and the County and State shut him down. They talk about Being...
2020-07-031h 04
BeastNet PodcastBeastNet wants you to Join the Heros Challenge Race with us.Team Beastnet has upped the Ante. Get registered this week June 29-July 3rd and send us a screenshot we will send you a gift. We want this event to be huge and help more Veterans and First Reponders than ever in the Washogal area. Email the screenshot to BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com along with your shipping address and we will send you a gift.
Your friends over at BeastNet take every opportunity we get to help our Veterans and today we had a chance to talk with Bonnie Wilson of Mud Run Guide about a small race out of...
2020-06-2925 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 216 BeastNet grows with a new host, Lisa-Anne LindleyToday Boggs takes a few minutes to catch up with Lisa-Anne Lindley and discuss this race season, living through the Pandemic, and her new position with BeastNet Productions as a Show host. Starting in July you will hear Lisa talking with Pro Athletes, fitness trainers, everyday people, and more. With Lisa being one of the Moderators for the Survivors group and an ever positive spirit it just made sense to give her her own show. So sit back, relax, have a listen and get ready for more fun and exciting episodes.
Check out the new group for posi...
2020-06-2652 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 215 Do Worms have ears and do Penguins have kneecaps? Coach EliseThis week Mike and some of the BeastNet Family partook in https://www.driven2perform.com/ Mark Ballas' Green Beret Virtual Challenge. After the event Mike, Brian, Felicia, and Coach Elise all sit down and recap the race.
Mike reaches out to Coach Beast Elise to talk all things physical recovery this week. Mike has finally bit the bullet and retained her as an actual coach for his continued journey of weight loss and physical recovery. Long term listeners would know that host Mike struggles with his weight and his overall physical fitness. He has sustained many inj...
2020-06-221h 14
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 212 Love and Hate Radio forgets what show they are recording.Today's BeastNet comes from a strange place. Brandon Valentine from Love and Hate Radio(Pretty Mike's alter Ego) forgot which show he was recording and spent an hour talking with Comedian Andy Vargo about fitness, exercise and gave a real good recap of the Spartan Virtual Ultra Mike ran. This works out to be a great crossover and you should take some time to get acquainted with Brandon Valentine if you have a minute. Fun things happen on Love and Hate Radio.
Love and Hate Radio on NWCZ: https://www.nwczradio.com/programming/
Love and Hate Rad...
2020-06-1253 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 211 BeastNet takes on the Ultra Virus and Spartan Ultra Virtual. AFTER the Race recapBeastNet Officially lost their minds.
Mike, Don, Charity, and Ryan decided to see how many 5 miles loops they can get done in 12 hours.
After the race They all get on Zoom to discuss the race, what worked and what didn't, and how they finished Mike and Don got 31 miles done with the help of Christine and Virginia fo rthe entire event. A whole cast of race family came from all around the State to join for a lap or two. Charity finished with 35 miles, and Ryan the overachiever knocked it out of the park with 5 miles. Grante...
2020-06-0859 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 210 BeastNet takes on the Ultra Virus and Spartan Ultra Virtual. BEFORE the RaceBeastNet Officially lost their minds.
Mike, Don, Charity, and Ryan decided to see how many 5 miles loops they can get done in 12 hours.
Before the race They all get on Zoom to discuss the race, prep work, and how the race is expected to be. Mike and Don have 30 miles on their goal sheet, Charity has 35, and Ryan the overachiever plans on knocking it out of the park with 5 miles. :)
When these four get together things get crazy, funny, and at times unintelligible. You will have to give it a listen.
Survivi...
2020-06-0537 min
BeastNet PodcastSober Spartans May 2020 Tatted NinjaToday's episode is the another installment of Sober Spartans on BeastNet. This show serves as an extension of the FaceBook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoberSpartans/
Through our journey running OCR many of us have found that not only are we Spartans, but, we find that we are also on a path of sobriety and the race is an outlet for us. Many guests will use their real names, some will use false names for anonymity. If a guest has chosen to remain anonymous, please respect that and just listen. We will not share names or...
2020-05-3157 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 207 Matt Solum and True North a year laterOn this weeks episode of BeastNet, Brother Boggs talks with Matt Solum from True North Endurance & Events about their upcoming events. With COVID19 there were some changes and a cancellation of an event. But Matt made some lemonade with this and is still putting on virtual events so he can continue raising funds for donations and giving back. If you haven't heard of True North sit back take a listen and learn about their amazing events and how you can join in on the fun. You can find out about their events below and this years W4W 5K chari...
2020-05-2739 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 205 Hammer's HiatusToday Host Mike gets a chance to catch up with BeastNet host Hammer Kyle Jolliff. They catch up on what's been going on with Hammer's Hiatus. If you haven't seen it yet, Hammer and Dea had another baby during the COVID shutdown. They touch on the BeastNet Speakeasy Popup Workouts. If you want info on a workout, message us, there are private and won't be posted on FaceBook until after COVID clears up. Somehow they end up talking quite a bit about Lahars and Mount Rainier.
It's a common theme with many Spartans out there, At this po...
2020-05-2255 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 204 Joey McGlamoryToday Bother Boggs gets a chance to talk with Joey McGlamory of More Heart Than Scars as well as IRUN4, GREY BERETS, (50+), OEW, OSCARMIKE, 22TOOMANY, 22KILLS, CARRY THE FALLEN, and Operation Valor. Joey and Don talk Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe, to Sober Spartans, and our new Facebook group Survivors that we just couldn't break this up any further. This is just a super fun episode and might have info on upcoming BeastNet events not announced yet.
You can watch Returning the Favor Mondays on Facebook watch.
https://www.facebook.com/ReturningTheFavor/videos/193967495266434/
Lear...
2020-05-201h 10
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 203 Andrea Britten.Today Host Mike gets a chance to catch up with Andrea Britten. Andrea is part of the BeastNet Family and is out almost every weekend with us putting in the miles. Sometimes she drags along one of her bothers. Mike and Andrea talk about missing Spartan, missing their Race Families, and the BeastNet Speakeasy Popup Workouts. If you want info on a workout, message us, there are private and won't be posted on FaceBook until after COVID clears up.
It's a common theme with many Spartans out there, At this point in your life you have already Surv...
2020-05-1841 minBeastNet PodcastEpisode 202 BeastNet UpdatesToday Mike and Don keep testing out the new toys at BeastNet Studios, they discuss upcoming updates to the shows, events, collaborations, and more. They will be hosting some "Speakeasy" Training sessions and you'll have to listen to the episode to learn how you can join in. Take a few minutes, kick back, listen and enjoy.
It's a common theme with many Spartans out there, At this point in your life you have already Survived the worst thing you have lived through.
You are a Survivor.
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2020-05-1355 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 201 Tatianna stops by.Today host Mike James sat down in the BeastNet Studios with Tatianna Pugmire. Tatianna's story is that of a Survivor, listen to her background on the earlier episode here: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/episodes/Tatianna-e7srb8 Mike is getting better each time running the board. Let us know what you think @BeastNetPod
Mike and Tatianna talk about a little bit of everything, lots of discussion about college, COVID, and choosing your profession. Tatianna also talks about buying an RV and travelling the country if she can't find a research position she feels passionate about.
It's a...
2020-05-111h 09
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 200 Nic Thompson returnsToday host Mike James sat down to keep learning how to use new toys in the BeastNet Studios. Let us know how you feel the sound quality is on this conversation.
Mike and Nic have spent allot of time out on the trail together and take this opportunity to catch up on how their lives, family, race family, and work are going. They talk about the Hawaii Trifecta and plans for the Seattle Trifecta weekend this fall. At the end they discuss some of the things going on while being quarantined for COVID.
It's a comm...
2020-05-081h 14
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 199 Benton JamesToday host Mike James sat down to play around with new toys in the BeastNet Studios. Let us know how you feel the sound quality is on this conversation with Benton James..
It's a common theme with many Spartans out there, At this point in your life you have already Survived the worst thing you have lived through.
You are a Survivor.
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2020-05-0625 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 195 Coach EliseMike reaches out to Coach Beast Elise to talk all things physical recovery this week. Long term listeners would know that host Mike struggles with his weight and his overall physical fitness. He has sustained many injuries in his life and his go to recovery has been to sit on the couch and eat potato chips. Mike and Elise discuss where mike was mentally ready to give it all up, BeastNet, Spartan, and his race team back in September.
In January Mike made the decision that the world was not going to get him down. He removed the ne...
2020-04-271h 13
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 193 Zackary "Nubs" Paben part 2Today Bother Boggs gets a chance to catch up with Zackary "Nubs" Paben. Zack and Don talk for so long we had to split this into two episodes. Originally it was slated to be two separate episodes for two separate podcasts that air on the BeastNet. But, Don and Zack are so all over the board with everything From training turtles for a Broadway show, Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe, to Sober Spartans, and our new Facebook group Survivors that we just couldn't break this up any further. This is just a super fun 2 part episode that you will have to...
2020-04-2232 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 192 Catching up with Zackary Paben, part 1Today Bother Boggs gets a chance to catch up with Zackary "Nubs" Paben. Zack and Don talk for so long we had to split this into two episodes. Originally it was slated to be two separate episodes for two separate podcasts that air on the BeastNet. But, Don and Zack are so all over the board with everything From training turtles for a Broadway show, Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe, to Sober Spartans, and our new Facebook group Survivors that we just couldn't break this up any further. This is just a super fun 2 part episode that you will...
2020-04-2044 min
BeastNet PodcastThe Heroes' Challenge with Bonnie WilsonYour friends over at BeastNet take every opportunity we get to help our Veterans and today we had a chance to talk with Bonnie Wilson of Mud Run Guide about a small race out of Camas Oregon/ Washougal Washington that has some big dreams. The Heroes' Challenge July 4th 5k, 10k, and just added VIRTUAL. This race is put on by Backahero.today and has raised over 11k for local help for Camas/Washougal Veterans in crisis.
Are you Military or a First Responder?
Race Free!
Military/first responders need to re...
2020-04-1722 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 184 Trailmaster HammondToday on this very special episode of BeastNet Host Mike James lands his "White Whale"(Moby Dick reference) After almost three years of trying to sync schedules, work interruptions, and figuring out how to make things work, Today Mike talks with Trailmaster Steve Hammond.
Starting April 1, Participate in the Hammond challenge. You Run the number of miles for the day of the month. 1 mile on the first, 2 miles on the second, and so on until 30 miles on the 30th of April(You can substitute other mileage, biking, rowing, etc if daily marathons aren't your...
2020-03-2949 min
BeastNet PodcastSober Spartans Ep2 Jessica CToday's episode is the second installment of Sober Spartans on BeastNet. This show serves as an extension of the FaceBook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoberSpartans/
Through our journey running OCR many of us have found that not only are we Spartans, but, we find that we are also on a path of sobriety and the race is an outlet for us. Many guests will use their real names, some will use false names for anonymity. If a guest has chosen to remain anonymous, please respect that and just listen. We will...
2020-03-2938 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 183 Everything Live is Cancelled, with Brianne ShowmanThis episode Host Mike and Brianne Showman talk about things to do for training while you are stuck without a gym. Mike is training for The Tunnel Marathon in June and WAS training for the Spartan Beast in Montana. Unfortunately like everything else live. Montana is now cancelled. Mike and Brianne walk about the two different trainings for a downhill marathon and a 13 mile uphill Spartan. They also talk through other things you can do to keep sane and in shape while COVID closes more and more businesses.
Brianne and BeastNet have partnered up for a race. Until M...
2020-03-2625 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 181 Erika Bogan and Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe featuring More Heart Than ScarsToday Brother Boggs gets a chance to catch up with former Miss Wheelchair USA, Shower Toga ambassador, Dame/Ambassador of More Heart Than Scars, and Spartan athlete Erika Bogan. Erika achieved her first Spartan Trifecta in 2019 and we wanted to catch up with her about it. (If you don't know Erika's story, look back and listen to our previous episode #133 with her.)
Oddly enough, when we started preparing to record we had to postpone due to Mike Rowe showing up at MHTS headquarters. Boggs and Erika talk about the experience of going through the recording of Returning the F...
2020-03-2339 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 180 BeastNet and COVID19 with Charity and Pretty MikeHere at BeastNet we will be releasing supplemental episodes over the coming weeks, focused on health, fitness, mental health, and hope during the COVID19 crisis. We will be avoiding the political stuff out there and focusing only on things that will help our community.
Today BeastNet Hosts Charity Fick and Pretty Mike sit down and talk about COVID19 and the effect on nutrition, training, and shopping for healthy foods. Charity is a nutrition coach and is willing to help anyone with ideas on putting together healthy options while accessing limited foods. Pretty Mike has a ha...
2020-03-221h 03
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 179 Sacia Cova and Spartan EdgePSA this episode was recorded just before Spartan had to announce cancellations and reschedules of events. Mike and Stacia talk about events like SLO and SEA that have been cancelled or rescheduled. For a complete list of Spartan events please check at www.Spartan.com
Today Mike and Stacia discuss many things including the Spartan Edge retreat that she will be hosting in August(scheduled Aug 14-16) more details here: https://www.wrestling.life/store/the-inaugural-spartan-obstacle-retreat
They also talk about being a Spartan and what it means to each of them. Mike with the tortoise pace...
2020-03-1950 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 178 Endurance Project with Dennis Wayne WelchToday Hammer talks with Dennis Wayne Welch about his life, running, a condition that stopped him from competition, and the Endurance Project. Dennis talks about running with adaptive athletes and pushing strollers for Team Hoyt VB and about Ainsley's Angels of America. The joy of running with people who could never do it on their own.
Dennis and Hammer talk about Spartan and Hyrox and how pro athletes like Rose Whetzel, Alyssa Hawley, and more are so much more accessible than most any other sport pro athletes.
You will have...
2020-03-1638 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 176 I am a Spartan OCR Podcast 2 part episodeWHAT? A Two Part Episode?
Yes, you will have to go find Scott Fayne Knowles' Podcast. https://www.podcasts.com/i-am-a-spartan-ocr-podcast-b5a2c69d7 and https://www.facebook.com/Iamaspartanpodcast/ are great places to find him.
Pretty Mike talks OCR and more with Scott. Being an East Coast Spartan, Tough Mudder, BoneFrog, and Savage Racer Mike picks Scott's brain and continues to add reasons for BeastNet to make an East Coast Swing.
Again, the other half of this episode is on https://www.podcasts.com/i-am-a-spartan-ocr-podcast-b5a2c69d7 or @IamaSpartanPodcast Please ensu...
2020-03-0931 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 175 Legend of Death Race with Tony MatesiToday you get a special episode with Brother Boggs and Tony Matesi. You may know Tony from The Legend of Death Race Podcast, That Endurance Guy, or Team SISU Pacific Northwest. Tony tells us some stories about his experience in the Death Race, including the story from the chapter Coming in Hot with Rob Barger.
Well, now Tony has completed his Book "The Legend of Death Race", including the forward by Joe De Sena himself, and is being hosted by Arundel Books in Seattle on March 10th from 6pm-8pm sponsored in part by CLIF Bars. Tony talk...
2020-03-0533 min
BeastNet PodcastSober Spartans Episode 1 "Amanda"Today we premiere a new show on the BeastNet, Sober Spartans. This show serves as an extension of the FaceBook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoberSpartans/
Through our journey running OCR many of us have found that not only are we Spartans, but, we find that we are also on a path of sobriety and the race is an outlet for us. Many guests will use their real names, some will use false names for anonymity. If a guest has chosen to remain anonymous, please respect that and just listen. We will not share names...
2020-02-2342 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 163 #raceLOCAL Sagitta Series with Kyoul ChaToday on BeastNet Pretty Mike talks with Kyoul Cha, former Hotshot Firefighter, Spartan Kryptia, current CEO 3 Elements, and Co-Owner of Firefighter Fit. Kyoul and Mike go over what Sagitta is, where it came from, and what 2020 plans lay ahead. They talk about the difference between racing local and under a national brand. Kyoul talks about how the event is set up and what portions are specifically ties to Sagitta. There's even some fun 80's geek references in there too.
https://sagittaseries.com/
Sagitta Partners:
Swanson Grit https://www.facebook.com/swans...
2020-01-231h 00
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 162 #raceLOCAL with Allison Tai and Grit Farm FitnessToday Pretty Mike Hosts Charity Fick and Allison Tai discussing all sorts of things. They talk about their background, what got Allison into OCR, and where Grit Farm came from. Allison and Charity talk about Allison's move from Vancouver and the hunt for a Farm she could live and run at. They talk about BeastNet International's partner Grit Farm Fitness' 2020 Race series and Allison Tai Coaching and OCR Certification Course. There is so much they talk about. You'll Just have to listen.
www.GRIT-FARM.com
www.ALLISONTAI.com
#GritFarm
#ATC
#Rec...
2020-01-201h 07
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 152 And now for something different, BeastNet International Episode 0Today 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...
2019-12-1658 min
BeastNet Podcast2 Years Later-- Retrospective --where we have been and where we are going. Special Episode about the BeastNet.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...
2019-11-061h 00
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 109 Welcome To BeastNet "Show Updates"On this episode the BeastNet we go over the changes that you may or may not have noticed on the last couple episodes and the direction the show is going. We introduce the new Podcast Manager "that" Don and the new host who will be sharing duties with Pretty Mike, "Hammer" Kyle. We go over the plan for the show and please take the time to listen to the full episode as it ends with our first product review. We have product to give away in conjunction with the review.
2019-08-0158 min