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Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E11: What's in Your EDC?Patrick, Conrad and Evan talk Everyday Carry (EDC) kits and what they carry around town. It all started after sharing this joke (click here). Take a listen to see what you carry, what you may want to change and to see if you are going overboard.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E10: The Ninja EpisodeHow can we have a martial arts podcast without talking about one of the most popular martial artists from 80s culture...the ninja! Patrick shares some details from his trip to Japan including The Ninja Experience and Evan talks modern Ninjutsu and Conrad shares some of his favorite ninja movies. Don your all black outfits and grab your swords, you don't want to miss this episode.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E9: The Combatives BlueprintEvan's latest book, The Combatives Blueprint (NOW IN STOCK!) just released and the Tiga Tactics crew dives into the book. Patrick, Conrad and Evan talk about what's in the book including 8 ranges of combat, fitness, spirituality, martial arts myths, nutrition and more. Whether you are an experienced martial artist with multiple black belts or a beginner trying to find a path, you'll learn a lot in this 290+ page book. Pick up your copy today with forward by Dr. Conrad Bui!
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E4: (Updated) Fixed Blade Deep DiveNOW WITH FULL EPISODE!!! This is a re-upload of a podcast that had some audio issues.
Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into fixed blade recommendations, but first a quick recap of the Runner's Self Defense Webinar and Evan's recent trip to Kuwait. Don't forget to check the links down below to lots of the knives mentioned on today's episode.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E8: Defensive MindsetStay Alert, Stay Humble, Stay Kind. The Tiga Tactics crew deep dives into one of their most popular slogans talking about the Defensive Mindset to keep you safe. Join Conrad, Patrick and Evan as they share some of their thoughts on what may be the best self-protection advice there is.
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2025-04-3035 min
Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E7: Ba Gua Zhang Deep DiveDr. Conrad Bui talks Ba Gua Zhang and internal martial arts on this episode with Evan Perperis. What is the difference between Ba Gua and other internal martial arts? What even is an internal martial art? Are there ranks? How many forms? How long does it take to master and more in this deep dive into the art of Ba Gua Zhang.
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2025-04-1752 min
Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E6: Martial Blade Concepts ReviewPatrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into Martial Blade Concepts (MBC). The two share their thoughts on pros, cons, their experience in the system and if it is something you should sin up for.
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BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
2025-04-0127 min
Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E5: Injury Prevention, Prehab & RehabWe are a couple of months into 2025 and hopefully your goals haven't been knocked off the rails due to injury. If they have though, we have you covered. Patrick, Conrad and Evan discuss some of their injuries, how they have overcome them, prehab tips, rehab tips and how the Pyramid of Personal protection fits into training. (If episode is under 40 min, delete and re download to get the full episode, minor issue with the initial upload.)
Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, check out their full lineup of products at: https://www.vul...2025-03-2152 minTiga Tactics PodcastS2E4: Fixed Blade Pros/Cons & RecommendationsPatrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into fixed blade recommendations, but first a quick recap of the Runner's Self Defense Webinar and Evan's recent trip to Kuwait. Don't forget to check the links down below to lots of the knives mentioned on today's episode.
Tiga Tactics Seminar and Webinar Schedule
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BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E3: Can you be a pacifist and martial artist?Patrick, Conrad and Evan discuss pacifism and martial arts. Can you be both or do you have to choose one? As is the case with most questions, the answer is not so clear and the three deep dive the topic in today's episode.
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BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Tra...2025-02-1728 min
Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E2: Medusa Deep DiveDr. Conrad and Evan talk about a niche bladed system called Medusa Edged Weapon System. The system, developed by Michael and Seth Raymond, utilizes techniques from prisoners and criminals as a method of self-defense. Enjoy this quick episode and don't forget to check out Tiga Tactics upcoming events.
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BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Ope...2025-01-3133 min
Tiga Tactics PodcastS2E1: Nutrition and DietWelcome to Season 2!!! With the new year we know people often have weight loss related goals. Touching on some diet and nutrition tips, Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk about how they maintain lean physiques in a martial world of those "storing their chi in their stomach."
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FEB 23: Webinar Early Preview and Sign Up
BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E25: Goal SettingConrad, Patrick and Evan talk goal setting for 2025 and beyond. The trio provide actionable advice that not only works for New Years resolutions but for anytime you want to strive to achieve a big goal.
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EDC Pen Course
BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
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Shut Up And GRIND with Robert B. FosterEpisode #318 - OCR mastery with Evan Perperis
In Episode #318, we dive deep into the world of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) with none other than Evan Perperis. A professional OCR athlete, Army Special Forces veteran, and host of the Strength & Speed podcast, Evan has dedicated his career to pushing limits and unlocking potential.
With over 100 OCR podium finishes, including a team victory at the 24-hour 2018 World's Toughest Mudder, Evan’s insights into endurance, resilience, and mental toughness are second to none.
Join us as we explore Evan’s journey from the battlefield to the OCR arena, his approach to blending fitness with mental grit...2024-12-171h 03
Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E24: Martial Holiday Shopping GuidePatrick Vuong and Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis talk about what to buy the martial artist in your life for the holidays and/or things you may want to add to your list. They break the list down not only by price but by Tiga Tactic's Pyramid of Personal Protection: Mindset, Skillset and Toolset. Get those wish lists ready, we are about to fill them up! See below for some of the links of products mentioned:
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E23: BJJ Deep DiveDr. Conrad Bui and Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis do a deep dive into the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Is BJJ the ultimate martial arts? Did UFC prove this idea by dominating the octagon? What are some of the pros and cons of the art for both personal development and combatives.
EDC Pen Course
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BOOK: Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E22: Is Competition Necessary?Conrad and Evan discuss competition and if it is necessary as a martial artist? Plus, they dive into the drawbacks and benefits covering why you may or may not want to start competing?
EDC Pen Course
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E21: Silat Deep DiveIn another style focused episode, Evan asks Conrad questions about Silat. What are the pros/cons, where did it come from, why did Conrad start training it, how did this help start Tiga Tactics and where this would fall if Dr. Conrad was only allowed to train one style of martial arts...
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E20: Can you learn martial arts online?Can you learn martial arts online? Not surprisingly, the answer has a lot of nuance. Goals, type of martial arts, previous training and more help guide the answer. Patrick, Conard and Evan talk about Pros and Cons regarding training online as well as why you may be not optimizing your training if you aren't doing any work online. Then they share some of their personal preferences and recommendations.
Worst Case Defense In Person Seminar in Fullerton, CA
EDC Knife Course Online
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E19: Folding Knife Pros/Cons & RecommendationsWhy you should carry a folding knife...or maybe why you should not carry a folding knife. Patrick, Conrad and Evan get into the details on pros and cons of carrying a folding knife as a tool or self-protection item in this deep dive of folders. Plus, some recommended brands broken down by price range at the end.
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EDC Knife Course Online
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E18: Problems with Gun DisarmsWhat happens if you are empty hand facing a firearm? Do you just give up and die? Should you go for the disarm you learned on YouTube? Dr. Conrad Bui, Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis talk about gun threats, gun attacks and real life in this episode focused on empty hand vs. a firearm.
Worst Case Defense In Person Seminar in Fullerton, CA
Gun Defense Course Online
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Pammachon (Greek Combatives) Patreon Training Link with Special Operations Soldier Mindset, Tactics and Training
2024-09-1534 min
The OCR ReportEvan Perperis: Run If You Can, Destroy If You MustListen to every episode of "30 Podcasts Hath September" on Spotify. Here is a link to a Spotify playlist with every episode of our 30-Day Podcast Event. --- Support The OCR Report by shopping on Amazon! It helps us and doesn't cost you a thing! --- Evan Perperis is the author of "Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must: Tiga Tactics Runner, Walker, and Hiker Guide to Self-Defense". The book comes out on September 30th and is available now for presale on Amazon.com. Evan has written eight books o...2024-09-1550 min
Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E17: Most Common Street AttackWhat is the most common type of attack on the street and how do you defend against it? Patrick, Evan and Conrad (who jumps on a couple minutes in) dive into the topic along with some pre-attack indicators and why this is the most common attack. The episode ends with a quick review of Dragonfest 2024 held by the Martial Arts History Museum.
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Obstacle Running Adventures397. OCR in the US Midwest with Evan Perperis!After Evan Perperis interviewed Mike to talk about OCR in the Northeast on Strength and Speed (listen to episode here), Mike pulled an uno reverse and asked Evan to come on our show! We have heard of some events that take place in the center of the country but to have a much better idea of the state of the sport in that region it takes someone more local to the area. With Evan living there for the majority of his OCR career, he was the perfect guest to talk about these events. We discuss 29 different events th...2024-08-131h 10
Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E16: Why/How to Train Multiple StylesDr. Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk about the why and how in training multiple styles of martial arts at the same time? Can it be done? Should you finish one style before starting a new one? What are the benefits and drawbacks of doing multiple arts simultaneously? The three hosts dive into the topic sharing they thoughts and experiences from the cumulative experience of more than a dozen black belts of knowledge.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E15: Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) Deep DivePatrick and Conrad take the episode to talk to Evan about the Modern Army Combatives Program. What is it? What's in the program? How can it be improved and more? While fighting is important the three talk through the real value in Combatives and why you should be training.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E14: Less Lethal RoundupConrad, Patrick and Evan deep dive into all things less lethal for personal defense. The three share their thoughts on everything from self-defense key chains to non-lethal projectile launchers. Listen to hear some of the perks and drawbacks of tools like pepper spray, stun guns, tasers, kubotans, tactical pens, Byrna's lineup of less lethal launchers and more. See if whatever you carry fits the criteria of effective, accessible and convenient before you step out the door.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E13: Situational Awareness More Important Than Skill?Is situational awareness the most important self protection skill? Does situational awareness matter more than martial skill? How do you develop situational awareness? Conrad, Patrick and Evan deep dive into situational awareness in this episode on what many cite as the most important skill for self-protection.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E12: Muay Thai in ThailandDr. Conrad talks about his trip to Thailand to train Muay Thai. Evan asks about the training, the living accommodations, the tourist sites and more. However, most importantly Evan asks about the opinion of JCVD's Kickboxer and if Sagat's stage from Street Fighter II is a real place. Plus, Patrick jumps on later in the episode to ask about what kind of cardio fitness is required to do something similar.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E11: Pekiti Tirsia
Patrick Vuong talk about what makes Pekiti Tirsia Kali unique in the world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA).
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Pistol Defense Webinar
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Patrick V...2024-06-0137 minObstacle Running Adventures385. Evan Perperis on Toughest Mudder Philadelphia, 100 OCR Podiums, and What is Next!Evan Perperis is no stranger to the show due to his frequent appearances at our favorite OCR event to cover every year (World's Toughest Mudder), as well as our interest in his ultra OCR fundraising efforts over the years! We discuss his milestone of achieving 100 OCR podiums, which podiums stood out to him the most over the years, how the recent Toughest Mudder East went along with the new changes to the team format, Lebenese food, and what he plans to do in both sport and life moving forward! Listen to his podcast "Strength and...2024-05-211h 10
Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E10: The Laws of StupidPatrick, Conrad and Evan talk the Laws of Stupid in this motto focused episode. What are the laws of stupid? How do you avoid breaking them? How many can you break at once and not be in trouble? The group deep dives this easy to remember slogan of "don't do stupid things with stupid people at stupid times in stupid places".
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E9: Safety is an IllusionWhat does Safety is an Illusion mean and how does it apply to how you live your everyday life? Conrad, Patrick and Evan talk through the Tiga Tactic's slogan, how thin the veil of safety is, threats to our current way of life and things you can do to make yourself safer in your daily activities. Don't miss the latest episode of the Tiga Tactics podcast and don't forget to subscribe!
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E8: Q and A from Team Tiga TacticsDid you know Tiga Tactics has its own Facebook group for people who've come to in person seminars or trained online? The questions in this episode come from that group asking questions to the hosts to learn more about their marital arts journey and self-protection. Topics include:
-What do you consider the minimum effective dose of training to keep your skills sharp? What does that training look like?
-Is it possible to defend yourself without intending to harm your attacker? What if you don't want to hurt the abusive partner who's attacking you?
...2024-04-0748 minTiga Tactics PodcastS1E7: Street CombativesPatrick, Evan and Conrad discuss the upcoming Street Combatives seminar taking place in Parkville, Maryland April 27-28, 2024 at the Academy of Traditional Asian Fighting Arts. The trio talk the the importance of punch defense, why going to the ground may not be the best idea and the value of training in person at the upcoming seminar. Hope to see you in Maryland at the end of next month!
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E6: Special Forces Ultra-Athlete Evan PerperisDive deep into the background of Tiga Tactics co-host and instructor, Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis. Patrick and Conrad ask questions about Evan's childhood, military service, 44 months of combat experience, Special Forces training and the crazy world of ultra-endurance Obstacle Course Racing. Finally, they catch up with what Evan is currently training and his work with 1st Infantry Division Combatives.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E5: 4x Black Belts with Patrick VuongAs a self-defense instructor since 1999, Patrick Vuong closes the wide gap between two traditionally separate warriors: martial artists and firearms enthusiasts. He helps customize Tiga Tactics’ combatives programs for a wide range of students, thanks to his diverse knowledge of fighting systems and his 20-plus years of experience as a self-defense teacher. His studies range from combat sports and traditional martial arts to reality-based self-defense and tactical firearms training. Vuong is also the former senior editor of Recoil Magazine and former head editor of Recoil Offgrid Magazine. In this episode Evan Perperis deep dives into Patrick's background and experience.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E4: Kind By ChoiceConrad, Patrick and Evan explore one of Tiga Tactic's slogans, "Kind by Choice". They discuss not only the applications for self-protection but also how it benefits you in your daily life. Being kind with from a position of strength is the way martial artists should live and strive to behave. Plus, Dr. Conrad shares some actionable steps you can take right now to make you a nicer person.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E3: 8x Black Belt Deep Dive with Dr. Conrad BuiA combatives instructor with 40-plus years of continual experience, Dr. Conrad Bui is on a mission to empower others through the magic (and science) of martial arts. When he’s not healing bodies as a chiropractor, he’s learning and teaching others how to break them. Evan interviews Conrad talking about his childhood, his inspiration from Enter the Dragon, the multiple styles he has practiced and how that led to Tiga Tactics. Learn about Dr. Conrad's 40+ years of martial arts experience including:
5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and American Freestyle Karate
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E2: Pyramid of Personal ProtectionTiga Tactics podcast cofounders Dr. Conrad Bui and Patrick Vuong talk with Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis about the Pyramid of Personal Protection. If you want to get better at self-defense, this is how the path you need to follow to be able to maximize your training.
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Tiga Tactics PodcastS1E1: What is Tiga Tactics?Three co-hosts with more than a cumulative dozen black belts and 80+ years of experience in the world of martial arts talk about what makes the brand Tiga Tactics so unique. Dr. Conrad Bui, Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis talk about the founding of Tiga Tactics their methodology for analyzing real world problems and coming up with realistic solutions that have been pressure tested.
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Conr...2024-01-1436 minObstacle Running Adventures358. World's Toughest Mudder 2023! (Part 1: Community Dinner and Race Day Interviews)World's Toughest Mudder came and went but we have you covered to relive the experience for the next few weeks! Check the time stamps below to follow along with this one, because this episode is a big boy! You'll hear some interviews from the community dinner, more interviews on race day before the start, start line audio, interviews and audio from the course, and the same from the pit! For part 1 we have this coverage of the community dinner and all sorts of race day interviews and audio. Part 2 will be all about the brunch fe...2023-11-133h 13
The BridgePatriot TakeoverOn this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we’re joined by Chris Obermeyer, VP Credit Operations and Major Evan Perperis of the U.S. Army Special Forces. Evan shares his timeline of his military career, and how his military training works as guidance on leadership, problem solving and perseverance in all aspects of his life.The Patriot ERG mission statement describes our group as a community of one who aspire to continue to serve and honor those who have served our country. Whether it’s installing American flags at each retail location, bringing in veteran speakers, or orga...2023-11-0639 min
Obstacle Racing Media Podcast2023 World's Toughest Mudder Final Prep Episode We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder. Chapter 5 - Final Preparations! Jason Rulo and Matt B. Davis are joined by WTM veterans Hannah Carta and Evan Perperis to discuss final preparations for this year's big event. We talk about temperatures, obstacles, terrain, and more. Additional Links: Jason’s Prep List Matt’s List. Great article on layering and more for World's Toughest Mudder. Intro ...2023-10-3046 min
Obstacle Racing Media Podcast2022 World's Toughest Mudder Podcast Part 1A look back at 2014 WTM Episode 1 before talking to Brad Heilwagen, Kait Bykowicz, Ian Kay, Will Chung, Sean Merryweather, Heather Olson, Josh Fiore, Miko, Kelly Glynn, Evan Perperis, and Chris Hill. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. Get to the $5 level! All other Obstacle Racing Media Links. Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels 2022-11-171h 28
The Zack Arnold PodcastPushing Yourself to Your Limits (When Quitting isn’t an Option) | with Evan PerperisEvan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis is an active duty Army Special Forces Soldier with 44 months of combat deployments who is now a professional Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) athlete. He is best known for running insane multi-day, self-created (!!!) OCR endurance challenges to raise money for charity (and push him to his physical & mental limits). If you want to know what it really takes to overcome obstacles (or hundreds of them in a row), whether it’s out on a legit race course or just the everyday obstacles you encounter in life, Evan has the answers.What’s interesting is that...2022-07-051h 11Obstacle Running Adventures283. OCR Everest, "On Endurance", and More with Evan Perperis!Starting with OCR America back in 2016, Evan Perperis has been putting his body through insane ultra OCR challenges every year in order to fundraise, and see what he is capable of! This year it was OCR Everest where he ascended the elevation of Mount Everest (29,029 feet) while taking on Tough Mudder obstacles at their New England event in Stratton, VT! We had him on the call to discuss how the event went, how people can continue to help with the fundraiser, more information about his new book, and much more! Be sure to donate, check...2022-06-0756 minObstacle Running Adventures282. Matthew Gill on Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet, Savage Series, and Toughest Mudder Philly!When a name keeps popping up on podiums it starts to stand out, especially when we read podiums every week! This is how Mike noticed Matthew Gill. He took second at Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet as well as second at Toughest Philedelphia the following week. It wasn't until after we reached out to him that Mike also noticed his name on the Savage Series leaderboard as well! It was great learning more about him, his running backround with Newbsanity training is a recipe for success and we look forward to seeing more from him in the spo...2022-05-301h 07
Perspective w/Coach P | Where Coaching, Inspiration, and Faith Collide.124. Evan Perperis | Army Special Forces and Professional Ultra Distance Obstacle Course Racer- Do Hard ThingsIn this episode, Coach P speaks with Evan Perperis, an Army Special Forces combat veteran who is now one of the world's top Professional Ultra Distance Obstacle Course Racers. During the conversation, Evan shares his background, military experiences, obstacle course journey, and how to build an exceptional brand. Evan also talks about doing hard things in life and the mindset of this lifestyle. Evan drops wisdom, is easy to listen to, and will motivate you to push yourself to new levels. So, grab your pen, notepad, and let's go! You can learn more abo...2022-03-141h 11
World’s Toughest PodcastWhat is Infinite Hero Challenge? with Evan PerperisOne of the newest offerings from Tough Mudder is the "Infinite Hero Challenge". Infinite Hero Challenge is a new team-based way to explore the Tough Mudder course with challenges and obstacles that you won't face on a normal Tough Mudder course. Evan Perperis is the man behind the program for Tough Mudder. He joins us to talk about how the event came about, what people can expect, and the differences between Infinite Hero Challenge and Tough Mudder Infinity. The last time Evan was on the show it got a little spicy. We talk about how...2022-03-1133 min
Obstacle Running Adventures265. KC Timber Challenge's Yeti 5k with Thomas Plush!KC Timber Challenge is a venue out in Bonner Springs, KS! If this sounds familiar then you either live in the midwest or remember it from my OCR America 2 days back in 2020 with Evan Perperis and other awesome people! We had MudGear BOTL Pro Team athlete Thomas Plush on the show to talk about the event, how he got into OCR, his barefoot running, and more! 0:00 - 2:38 - Intro 2:38 - 7:54 - Quick News 7:54 - 8:22 - Content Preface 8:22 - 45:40 - Thomas Plush Interview 45:40 - End - Outro 2022-01-3148 min
Obstacle Running Adventures255. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 2: Brunch Interviews and Audio)More World's Toughest Mudder content coming to your ears! Originally I wasn't sure if we were going to get 2 full episodes due to showing up to the event late but thanks to working extremely hard it is looking like we will be getting 3! This is part 2 of 3 for our WTM coverage this year. This episode covers Brunch. We have interviews before the presentation, audio of the presentation, and interviews after the presentation. Next episode will have the hour and a half of bar crawl interviews as well as potentially 2 more WTM related interviews that I have yet to r...2021-11-222h 15
Obstacle Running Adventures249. OCR World Championships Team Races and 100 Meter Finals with Elites!Obstacle Course Racing World Championships was two weeks ago but we are still just as excited to release even more content from the amazing weekend! This episode has many more interviews with about 35 more incredible people that made the event so epic! This episode is part three and covers Sunday with the the team races and the 100 meter finals. Make sure you listen to the previous 2 episodes that cover Friday and Saturday! 0:00 - 3:08 - Intro 3:08 - 13:48 - Quick News 13:48 - 16:46 - Content Preface 16:46 - 20:55 - Vendors (Riverbend CBD) 20:55 - 23:43...2021-10-121h 34
Obstacle Running Adventures217. OCRmill 21,000 Feet, and American Ninja Warrior with Evan Perperis!It's another year for another one of Evan Perperis' Ultra OCR Challenges! This time he decided to take on a version of his OCRmill while wearing a hypoxic generator which effects the oxygen that he will breathe for the full 6 hours of his event, OCRmill 21,000 Feet! Listen to hear how you can support the fundraising efforts, participate in the virtual event, or cheer him on as he faces off against some pretty gnarly outcomes that could result if he isn't careful! Oh and he is going to be on American Ninja Warrior so that's an a...2021-03-011h 02
Obstacle Running Adventures216. Overcome All Obstacles Foundation with Max Fennell, Rea Kolbl, and Ian Hosek!Diversity in sports! Basketball, football, and soccer all have it but why doesn't OCR, triathlon, or other endurance sports? This is what the Overcome All Obstacles Foundation aims to change! Elite start lines at obstacle course races are objectively monochromatic which is a massive challenge when it comes to drawing a more diverse group of athletes to it! Max Fennell, Rea Kolbl, and Ian Hosek all call in for a much needed conversation on this topic. Regardless of your personal beliefs please take the time to listen to this with an open mind. Changing your opin...2021-02-221h 07
What It's Like ... with LuceWhat It's Like... to be Evan PerperisOn today’s episode, I’m sitting down with a special forces soldier and record-setting professional obstacle course racer. Interested in the outdoors from his early days in the scouts, this week’s guest had always been attracted to the idea of the military. Thinking about preparing for the course by putting his body through a variety of endurance sports, he could’ve never imagined he was actually readying himself for a career as a professional athlete. During his time as a soldier he took part in an exchange programme with Under Armour and ended up competing in his very fir...2021-02-0827 min
Obstacle Running Adventures208. 2020 Recap Compilation - Lessons Learned and Things Remembered!It's time for our second of two 2020 recap episodes! If you missed part one with our funny moments then check it out here! 2020 has been a strange year that likely won't be remembered well but we hope that this episode provides some great life lessons from our show so you can leave 2020 better than you went into it! Why are we so confident in our show this year? We have had athletes such as Brakken Kraker, Rebecca Hammond, Erin Rost, and Evan Perperis, as well as various race owners such as Jenn Scotts, Adrian Bijanada, a...2020-12-284h 05
Obstacle Running Adventures190. Virtual Toughest Mudder with Pit Audio!We survived through Virtual Toughest Mudder! Lots of emotions ranging from sincere gratefulness to complaining about boredom and everything in between for this one. You'll hear what TMHQ planned for their 13 lap obstacles, get some sweet Sean Corvelle and Kyle McLaughlin in your ears, as well as lap by lap pit audio as we persevere through our first overnight virtual race! 0:00 - 2:50 - Intro 2:50 - 7:50 - Quick News 7:50 - 14:03 - Content Preface 14:03 - 26:36 - Tough Mudder Obstacles List 26:36 - 38:07 - Sean Corvelle and Kyle McLaughlin Pre-Race 2020-08-231h 12
Obstacle Running Adventures180. Ultra OCR Man Giveaway Winner and Caterpy Giveaway Information!Our guest for this episode disappeared so we needed to change it to a last minute giveaway episode! You'll hear who won Evan Perperis' Ultra OCR Man Audio Book, and how to win some Caterpy laces! 0 - 4:37 - Intro 4:37 - 12:27 - News 12:27 - 13:04 - Content Preface 13:04 - 14:34 - Ultra OCR Man Giveaway Winner! 14:34 - 17:36 - Caterpy Giveaway Information! 17:36 - end - Outro Our Secret Project! Ultra OCR Man Hafthor Bjornsson Sets New Deadlift Record Laura Cummings Running 100 Miles in 100...2020-06-1722 min
Obstacle Running Adventures173. UltraVirus 12 Hour Race with Kristen Gray, and Build Your Own Obstacle Course Contest!More Obstacle Racing Media's UltraVirus 12 Hour Race content, we heard back from Kristen and were happy to have her on the show to get to know her a bit! Katelyn also got a call with Lynn Hall from BoldrDash to talk about Thrive Outside's big contest! There are some epic prizes to be won and at the very least you have a good time! 0 - 3:44 - Intro 3:44 - 7:11 - News 7:11 - 8:08 - Content Preface 8:08 - 20:21 - Kristen Gray Interview 20:21 - 59:14 - Build Your Own Obstacle Course Contest...2020-04-271h 05
Obstacle Running Adventures172. UltraVirus 12 Hour Race with Mark Batres!Mike ran Obstacle Racing Media's UltraVirus 12 Hour Race this weekend! He did lap by lap audio which we think is worth listening to but even better than that is the interview with Mark Batres the winner of the event! Hear how Mark went from just wanting to push a bit for 50 miles to dominating with incredible splits leading to his 85 mile finish! 0 - 2:52 - Intro 2:52 - 7:34 - News 7:34 - 10:21 - Content Preface 10:21 - 26:24 - Mike's Lap by Lap Audio 26:24 - 31:03 - Event Finish Audio 31:03 - 56:06...2020-04-201h 02
Obstacle Running Adventures159. OCR America 2: When Hell Freezes Over with Evan Perperis!Evan Perperis is gearing up for his 2020 ultra OCR fundraiser, OCR America 2! Guess who else is getting ready for it? Mike! He will be along for the ride helping out by taking charge of social media and hosting his podcast Strength and Speed! Make sure you follow along this frigid challenge and support in whatever way that you can! Also sorry for us sounding out of it in the intro and outro, we had planned to prerecord earlier this week but we wanted to wait for potential Tough Mudder news (glad we did). So anyway...2020-01-1842 min
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastWorld’s Toughest Mudder 2019 Podcast Part IITough Mudder CEO Kyle McLaughlin Trevor Cichosz 105 miles (He wrote his race recap here) Javier Escobar 100 miles Adam Ribeiro 75 miles (and got engaged!) Evan Perperis 90 miles Morgan McKay 80 miles Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Support Matt on his way to Boston Marathon 2020 Complete World's Toughest Mudder results OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon2019-11-211h 27
Obstacle Running Adventures115. FIT 'Rock 5 Mile & 5k with Elites, and Bolingbrook St. Paddy's 5k!Welcome to the most consistent co-hosted OCR show! Some elites, lots of hearing from the MStefano Running community, and Katelyn running a race in Chicago which wasn't actually in Chicago! 0-3:45 - Intro 3:45 - 11:55 - News 11:55 - 37:30 - FIT 'Rock 5 Miler and 5k 37:30 - 45:55 - Bolingbrook St. Paddy's 5k 45:55 - end - Outro Carlo Given 2 Years to Live Evan Perperis OCRmill Run Every Street in San Francisco 2019-03-1858 min
Obstacle Running Adventures97. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 1: Community Dinner and Event)Hear the first half of Mike and Katelyn's experience down in Atlanta, GA! This episode covers the community dinner as well as the event itself! You'll hear from Evan Perperis, Ian Panter, Melissa Sharkbait Dugan, Javier "Ecobar", and many others at the dinner the night before WTM! After that Sean Corvelle will get you pumped as you hear audio from the start line. Lastly hear the short clips of Mike's audio as he pushes through his first 24 hour event! Intro: 0-11 minutes. MBD's kids: 11-15. Community Dinner: 15-39. Race St...2018-11-141h 15
SOFLETE57: Evan PerperisSOFLETE HQ was excited to sit down with Evan Perperis, Green Beret and Obstacle Course Racer extraordinaire. He gives the inside scoop about the rise of professional Obstacle Course Racing.2018-07-3157 min
World’s Toughest PodcastWTM 2017: The Morning After with Zoe Szczepanek, Maria Herrera, Gaspar Vazquez, and Evan PerperisKickoff Week 2018 Continues! The morning after WTM 2017 Will Hicks took his microphone to the hotel lobby to see who he could find. He ended up talking with Zoe Szczepanek, Maria Herrera, Gaspar Vazquez, and Evan Perperis for this episode. Zoe Szczepanek (Scha-pah-neck. You can do it) was the sideline reporter for the Facebook Live coverage of WTM 2017. She shares her thoughts on the event, the community, and her future plans in the sport. 2017 was Maria Herrera's first time at WTM. She suffered an injury but still cranked out 35 miles her first time out.2018-01-2635 min
Obstacle Running Adventures53. 2017 and 2018 Goals, Joe De Sena's 50 Burpees, and Ryan Wood's DHEA!This is our first episode of the new year! Listen as we talk about the goals we set for ourselves in 2017 and whether or not we were able to achieve them. Also, you will get to hear what new goals we set for ourselves to accomplish in 2018. You will also get to hear the heated debate about Joe De Sena's comment on 50 vs the original 30 burpees and whether or not mandatory burpee completion (for Spartan Races) should be a thing for all athletes or just elites. Another discussion that follows is more in de...2018-01-0858 min
World’s Toughest PodcastThe Talk with Ryan Woods and Evan PerperisWelcome back! This is the first episode of Season Two, but it is not a typical episode. MATURE content warning. We sat down with Ryan Woods and Evan Perperis to talk about Ryan's recent failed drug test at OCR World Championships. Ryan has admitted to taking the banned substance DHEA but has said he took it accidentally, mistaking it for the approved substance DHA. Evan has said on his Strength and Speed podcast that he believes Ryan is lying about taking the substance accidentally. Evan has said he thinks Ryan took it intentionally and got...2018-01-041h 10
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastWorld's Toughest Mudder Podcast 2017 Part ThreeToday' episode is the final interviews for the 2017 World's Toughest Mudder podcast coverage. They were recorded in a Westin Hotel Room following The Champions Brunch on Monday November 13, 2017. Robert Killian Ryan Atkins Michelle Ford Evan Perperis/Wesley Kerr aka Dr. Red Tights Lindsay Webster Allison Tai Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Show Notes: Results For World's Toughest Mudder 20172017-12-011h 33
Overcome and RunPreparing for World's Toughest Mudder: Part 1With World's Toughest Mudder only nine days away, this week's episode(s) are dedicated towards Tough Mudder's pinnacle 24-hour event. From discussing the top competition, to tips, to the mindset needed to complete the grueling 24 hours, I brought in five experienced World's Toughest Mudder competitors to share their thoughts about this event. They had so much to share, I went and split the episode into two parts. Part one features two elite OCR athletes, Allison Tai and Evan Perperis. Allison is an elite OCR athlete who is leading in Tough Mudder's competitive series, and was a runner-up...2017-11-021h 47Overcome and RunToughest Mudder and Tough Mudder X with Sara KnightThis week, Heather spoke with Sara Knight, an elite OCR athlete who placed second at last year's World's Toughest Mudder, 6th at the Spartan Race World Championships last year, and has run every Toughest Mudder race so far this year. Sara talks all about Toughest Mudder: the differences between each one, what she liked and didn't like, and how she was able to stay healthy and at an elite level between each one. Sara also talks about her experience with WTM, and her goals for this year. Together Heather and Sara discuss the other 24-hour race...2017-07-2548 minOvercome and RunThe Endurance Project with Dennis WelchIn this episode I talk to running coach Dennis Welch. We talk about his background in running, how he got into OCR and how he got became a running coach. Dennis is the running coach behind the Endurance Project and helps OCR athletes achieve their running goals. He talks about what realistic timeframes are for improvement and how or if you could expect to hit a podium. We go on to talk about what a running coach could do for you as an athlete and if 180 steps a minute while running is really as important as you mig...2017-07-061h 13Overcome and RunReturning to OCR with Ashley SamplesHeather brings Conquer the Gauntlet Pro Team member Ashley Samples back on the show to talk all about her return to OCR and the podium after her time away while she was pregnant with her son. Ashley shares what it was like to be on the sidelines during that time, and the unique experience that it was. She talks about the challenges of returning to OCR after pregnancy, and the lessons she learned in that return. They also talk about long courses versus short courses, and debate mandatory obstacle completion versus burpees. They discuss Conquer the Gauntlet...2017-06-1353 minOvercome and RunLive from the Spartan Championship Series in MontereyLast weekend Heather drove up to Monterey to cover the Golden State Classic, the second race in Spartan's U.S. Championship series. She interviewed winners Hobie Call, Nicole Mericle, as well as Hunter McIntyre, Amelia Boone, and many others. The athletes share their experience with the race, their thoughts on the competition, and what they're looking forward to in their next race. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a discount on your next pair! Use head over to Icebug.com and use code OVERCEOME12 to save 20%! Evan Perperis sent us his book “Strength & Speed's ...2017-06-061h 07Overcome and RunCoach Pain Experience: Episode 6In this episode of The Coach Pain Experience, Coach Pain and Jay discuss discipline: what it means in your life, how to be disciplined and the benefits it’ll have in your life. Enjoy this weekly Wednesday motivation, and get out there and be disciplined. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a discount on your next pair! Use head over to Icebug.com and use code OVERCEOME20 to save 20%! Evan Perperis sent us his book “Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing” to check out. We will read it and get back to you w...2017-05-3122 minOvercome and RunUSAOCR, Short Courses and a Season Breakdown with Tim SinnettIn this episode, we talk to Tim Sinnett, the man behind Race Sherpa and Race Sherpa Rises. You may have also seen him around the races helping Rose Wetzel and the other top elites. Tim is a wealth of knowledge about OCR and we were excited to dig into the sport with him. We start by talking about USAOCR and some facts and myths about the race. We dig deep into the importance of short courses in OCR, and how the sport is simultaneously going in 2 directions at the same time. Tim breaks down for us the...2017-05-261h 09Overcome and RunSpartan athlete and Emerald City Open winner Alyssa HawleyIn this episode we talk to Alyssa Hawley who recently won the first Spartan Championship Series event in Seattle. Alyssa tells us about how she got into OCR in 2015, and was quickly on the podium. In her short OCR career, she has been made a Spartan Pro Team member, and won a Championship Series event. The also tells us about her full-time job, and how she manages to maintain the training of a pro athlete with a full-time job. Lastly, Alyssa gets Heather even more scared of bears. We just partnered with Icebug to get...2017-05-0138 minOvercome and RunLive from the Spartan Race Championship Series in SeattleIn this episode, we are live at the Spartan Race Championship Series in Seattle. We talk with Faye Stenning, Mark Batres, Robert Killian, Nicole Mericle, Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster about their race and what they thought of the course and competition. Additionally, Heather and I talk about our experience during the race, what we thought of the course, and the comparison between the Championship Series races and your average weekend Spartan. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a discount on your next pair! Use head over to Icebug.com and use code OVERCEOME10 to save...2017-04-2538 minOvercome and RunToughest Mudder, Spartan, and Training with Lindsay WebsterIn this episode we talk to Lindsay Webster about Toughest Mudder, her training, and her goals for this season. Lindsay shares with us her experience at the Toughest Mudder West. We talk about how she was able to do so well, and the course not being anything like she imagined. She talks about how she really likes the Toughest Mudder platform and that she plans on running as many Toughest events as she can this year. She talks with us about balancing her training for endurance events, but maintaining speed for events like Spartan Race...2017-04-2044 minOvercome and RunCoach Pain Experience: Episode 3In this episode of The Coach Pain Experience, Coach talks about learning to love yourself. He shares with us his experience with someone who was clearly lacking love for themselves and how Coach helped him find it again. He reminds us that if you don't have love for yourself, when you are done with the race, and everyone goes home, you still have to face yourself in the mirror. Enjoy this weekly dose of motivation and let Coach show you how to love yourself again. Connect with coach on Facebook, or on his website coachpain.n...2017-04-1918 minOvercome and RunCoach Pain Experience: Episode 1In our first full episode of the Coach Pain Experience, Coach and I talk with OCR athlete Justin Hammond about keeping your eyes forward and not worrying about what’s behind you. Justin trains under Coach Pain, and is consistently on the heels of the top competitors. One issue he has been facing is being too concerned about the racers behind him, which has led to some less than desirable finishes at recent races. Coach talks about how to keep your eye on the goal in front of you, not only in your race, but in life as...2017-03-2921 min
Overcome and RunJay and Heather talk Toughest MudderToday Heather and I talk about our experience at the first ever Toughest Mudder in Los Angeles. We take you through the rules you’d need to know for running a Toughest Mudder, the new obstacles, and the course itself. We also cover the gear we used, specifically our wet suites provided by Xterra Wetsuits as well as what we saw others doing on the course. Lastly we take you through the elite race, and some lessons learned for us and for Tough Mudder from this event. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a d...2017-03-2749 minOvercome and RunThe Coach Pain Experiment with Coach Pain and Jay Coach Pain and I debut our new weekly segment “The Coach Pain Experience” where we take your questions about training, motivation and anything else that will help you live a healthier life. We talk about why we started this new segment, why it’s important to us and what the format will be. This will be an interactive show, so we want your tweets, Facebook messages and emails! You can find Overcome and Run on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can find Coach Pain on Facebook, coachpain.net or email him at CoachPain.Life@Gmail.com. 2017-03-2413 min
Overcome and RunNutrition for the OCR Athlete with Josh StrydeIn this episode, I talk to Josh Stryde, elite OCR competitor and author of the book Nutrition for the OCR Athlete: Laying out the details and strategies to help remove the guess work from your diet. We start out talking about the paleo diet and being a fat adapted endurance athlete. We move on to talking about eating the appropriate foods to build glycogen for longer races and what’s best to eat for races like World’s Toughest Mudder. We also cover goal setting and how to plan your meals to meet your goals, how you shou...2017-03-2352 min
Overcome and RunU.S. National OCR Championships with Joe DeSenaIn this episode Heather talks to Joe DeSena, owner of Spartan Race. Joe shares some news with us that hasn’t been put out officially from Spartan Race yet. Joe explains how and why they were selected to host the U.S. National OCR Championships in Florida. He shares additional details about what Spartan Race brings to the table for the race and what their plan is for the race. Unfortunately, he wouldn’t tell us who the Race Director or Course Designer will be, that information is being held Top Secret till the race in April. 2017-03-2133 min
Overcome and RunOCR United, USOCRC and OCRWC with Adrian BijanadaIn this episode Heather talks to Adrian Bijanada, the guy behind OCRWC, USOCRC and OCR United. She starts out finding out the idea that started OCRWC and how it has grown. Adrian shares that he doesn’t want OCRWC to grow so large it loses its core values though. He also talks about what to expect in 2017. He couldn’t share any details, but he said there will be obstacles that have never been seen before. He talks about what led to USOCRC, and how he found out about the course from Mark Ballas owner of G...2017-03-1347 min
Overcome and RunSpartan's youngest pro-team member Veejay JonesIn this episode we talk to Spartan’s youngest pro-team member Veejay Jones. Veejay slow rolled his way into OCR and has quickly rose to the top of the sport. This was a great episode where I get to dive into the behind the scenes of a racer I see out at the races every weekend. Evan Perperis sent us his book “Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing” to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out thei...2017-03-0636 min
Overcome and RunRepresenting the little guys with Brenna CalvertIn this episode we talk to Brenna Calvert. Brenna is a Conquer the Gauntlet Pro-Team athlete, and has moved into the business side of OCR as a full time build team member for Conquer the Gauntlet. We also talk about how she works with other races like Terrain Race so she can help spread the word for the lesser known races. In addition to competing and building, she finds time to host the Strength & Speed Podcast with Evan Perperis where they talk in depth about training for Obstacle Course Racing. We wrap the podcast up...2017-02-2146 min
Overcome and RunFamily and OCR with Mark Batres and Natalie MianoIn the episode we talk to husband and wife team Mark Batres and Natalie Miano about how they manage their family of 4, work and personal life while consistently standing atop the podium. We had a great time talking to them about how they’re able to manage family time, work, personal life and training. In addition to family talk, they share their story of how they got into OCR, and why the sport is so important to them. These two are up and comers in our sport, and I expect to see great things from them in the...2017-02-1347 min
Overcome and RunWolfpack Ninjas Ian Dory and Noah KauffmanIn this episode I talk to Ian Dory and Noah Kauffman who you may know from the Wolfpack Ninjas. Ian and Noah tell us about their Wolfpack Ninja Tour, as well as their Wolfpack Ninja Podcast. The Wolfpack Ninja Tour will be coming at you on April 29th and 30th in Denver Colorado. The guys talk about why they started the tour, and how the event benefits Colorado Children’s Hospital. We also talked about how having a tour like this will promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle for kids. Noah and Ian share with us...2017-01-311h 03Obstacle Racing Media PodcastWorld's Toughest Podcast 2016 Part IIt's (almost) everyone's favorite time of the year, where we listen to World's Toughest Mudder interviews recorded live from the event, a tradition of the podcast since 2012. Today's episode brings you Friday pit set up interviews from WTM 2016 with: Matthew Hanson Ryan Atkins Morgan McKay April Dee Evan Perperis Ehsan Farkhondeh Jesse Bruce Mandy Baskin Nickademus Hollon and Jade Belzberg Dustin Partridge and John Fagan We then swing over to the Friday Night TMHQ Carb Load Dinner and talk with CEO Will Dean Course Maestros Eli Hutchison and Nolan Kombol Todays Podacast is s...2016-11-171h 00Overcome and RunOCR America Day 7 with Evan PerperisIn this episode I talk to Evan Perperis about his OCR America where he ran to raise money for the charity Folds of Honor. Today is day 7 and you can go back and see his journey on his website, or on Facebook, or just check back here for the previous episodes.2016-06-2617 minOvercome and RunOCR America Day 6 with Evan PerperisIn this episode I talk to Evan Perperis about his OCR America where he is running to raise money for the charity Folds of Honor. Today is day 6 and you can follow his journey on his website, or on Facebook, or just check back here every day for a post race reca2016-06-2516 minOvercome and RunOCR America Day 5 with Evan PerperisIn this episode I talk to Evan Perperis about his OCR America where he is running to raise money for the charity Folds of Honor. Today is day 4 and you can follow his journey on his website, or on Facebook, or just check back here every day for a post race recap2016-06-2412 minOvercome and RunOCR America Day 4 with Evan PerperisIn this episode I talk to Evan Perperis about his OCR America where he is running to raise money for the charity Folds of Honor. Today is day 4 and you can follow his journey on his website, or on Facebook, or just check back here every day for a post race recap.2016-06-2311 minOvercome and RunOCR America Day 3 with Evan PerperisIn this episode I talk to Evan Perperis about his OCR America where he is running to raise money for the charity Folds of Honor. Today is day 3 and you can follow his journey on his website, or on Facebook, or just check back here every day for a post race recap.2016-06-2215 minOvercome and RunOCR America Day 2 with Evan PerperisIn this episode I talk to Evan Perperis about his OCR America where he is running to raise money for the charity Folds of Honor. Today is just day 1, but you can follow his journey on his website, or on Facebook, or just check back here every day for a post race recap.2016-06-2109 minOvercome and RunOCR America Day 1 with Evan PerperisIn this episode I talk to Evan Perperis about his OCR America where he is running to raise money for the charity Folds of Honor. Today is just day 1, but you can follow his journey on his website, or on Facebook, or just check back here every day for a post race recap.2016-06-2011 minOvercome and RunStrength and Speed with Evan PerperisIn this episode I talk with Evan Perperis about his fitness site teamstrengthspeed.com, how to become a sponsored athlete, and what it takes to become an authority figure in the obstacle course racing community. 2016-01-2434 min