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PNW ToldTony Matesi - SISU 24 Ultra PNWTony Matesi, also know as 'That Endurance Guy', is the race director for SISU 24 Ultra PNW race, author of the book: 'The Legend of the Death Race', he is the Chief Growth and Technology Officer for Sound Surveillance. We will be talkinig about his race SISU 24 Ultra PNW 15% Off Registration using "PNWTOLD" Race Website That Endurance Guy Website Book - Legend of the Death Race
2025-05-1937 min
BeastNet PodcastEpisode 324 SISU PNWToday Pretty Mike catches up with Tony Matesi from That Endurance Guy, Legend of Death Race, and SISU PNW. This is a great epsiode focused on the event SISU and overall back country wilderness hiking/racing safety. We want to thank Tony Matesi, That Endurance Guy and Author of Legend of Death Race, for hosting this #raceLOCAL event. SISU $20 Discount code all caps BEASTNET Team SISU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sisuendurance Find Tony's Book here: https://smile.amazon.com/Legend-Death-Race-Conquering-Courage/dp/1734541717/ #ocrstrong #helpushelpyou #fullcircleproject #ocr #obstaclerace #obstaclecourseracing #mudrun #racereadyobstacles #frontlineocr #beastnetpod #moreheartthanscars #mhts #celticwarriorchallenge #cwc #ocrtriad #ocrracers #epicseries #berser...
2022-03-211h 06
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
The Legend of the Death Race PodcastDiscovering the Joy of Endurance with Ronald Tortola | LotDR Episode 050Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
Ronald Tortola hails from Texas and was a life long athlete who came across endurance racing during the brief period of Death Race's absence. Participating in Hurricane Heats and Agoge, he thought he was prepared for the challenge of the Death Race. As he would soon discover, there is no race like The Death Race. Listen as Roland talks about the training, the tricks he learned from past death racers; and how, no matter what yea...
2020-11-1942 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Power of Sobriety and Single Motherhood with Tera Spencer | LotDR Episode 049Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In this week's episode, we hear from Tera Spencer, a single mother who got sober and found fitness as her new outlet. Upon discovering fitness, she found Camp Rhino in Las Vegas, and shortly after met the one and only Rob Barger, after crewing the 2014 Death Race, the compelling need to compete herself took over. Tera's story is woven with many lessons all aspiring endurance athletes can learn from. Tune in to learn how her Dea...
2020-10-2255 minThe Legend of the Death Race Podcast‘Family Reach’ Ambassador Mynet Velez | LotDR Episode 048Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
This week Tony continues his conversations with a string of female interviews with Mynet Velez, Law Enforcement Officer, and ambassador of Family Reach; a non-profit that raises money to help cover the living expenses of families as they battle cancer.
'Ma' (as she is affectionately called) speaks about her New Jersey roots, how she incorporated fitness into her life while raising her children, her passion for teaching personal defense, and how her compassion for...
2020-10-0855 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastInternational Death Racer Alex Terrazas | LotDR Episode 047Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
Alex Terrazas is an International Spartan Championship racer who caught his first glimpse of the Death Race in 2014 when he volunteered for the Mexico Death Race. With the help of some gentle persuasion, he traveled to Vermont to participate in summer 2015’s race.
Listen to this weeks' episode as he shares his experience with Tony and highlights the important growth that athletes cultivate when they seek to advance outside their comfort zone.
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2020-10-0152 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Original "Barn Beast" Jason Jaksetic | LotDR Episode 046Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In this week's episode, Tony catches up with the creator of the Spartan WOD, Jason Jaksetic. Jason was no stranger to the world of endurance races when he found himself living on Joe’s property to train for the Death Race; earning him the nickname “Barn Beast”.
He shares his hindsight on what motivated him to get outside his comfort zone, what he gained from his experience, and how the race changed his perspecti...
2020-09-241h 05The Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Formidable Leyla Di Cori | LotDR Episode 045Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In Episode 45 we catch up with Leyla Di Cori, a veteran of both the ‘old’ and ‘new’ Death Races. Up until two months ago, Leyla had spent the better part of the past decade training for the day where she would finally earn her skull. That is, until earlier this summer when she received a diagnosis of cancer. Listen as she tells her story with humor and authenticity; reminding us how lucky we are to have suffer...
2020-09-171h 17The Legend of the Death Race PodcastMarine Corps Major Maggie Seymour | LotDR Episode 044Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
On this week’s legend, we meet Marine Corps Major Maggie Seymour. In 2014 Maggie’s military experience had already taught her how to play the Death Race game; go hard, get out of your head, hack the system. And yet something went awry in 2014. Unphased, she carried on with life until a familiar friend suggested giving Death Race another shot. Listen as she recalls how those three days finally gave her the Death Race experience she had...
2020-09-101h 27
Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman RobEpisode 41 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Tony MatesiAs a lifelong athlete, Tony prioritizes health and wellbeing above all else and created the blog “The Legend of the Death Race” as a resource for Obstacle Race Training. Tony constantly seeks the next challenge and has competed at elite levels in Tae Kwon Do; gymnastics; competitive cheerleading; obstacle, endurance, and adventure racing; Ultramarathons; and spent ten years on stage performing as a lead ballet dancer in the Chicago Festival Ballet rendition of the Nutcracker. He has competed in three Spartan Death Races, placed 3rd at the San Diego Alpha Warrior, made it to the City Finals on American Ninja Warr...
2020-09-0837 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Ever Charitable Frank Fumich | LotDR Episode 043Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In this weeks' forty-third podcast episode, we talk to Frank Fumich; an entrepreneur whose racing career includes raising funds for causes close to his heart. Listen as he recalls his history leading up to his 2011 legend after meeting one of the founders of the Death Race and pivots from his familiar world of racing and climbing to take on an adventure full of unknowns.
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2020-09-0338 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastWinner of the First Death Race Ever Doug Lewis | LotDR Episode 042Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
This week's podcast features the father of all death racers, 2007 Inaugural Winner Doug Lewis. Doug, was an Olympic medalist in skiing who went into the Death Race expecting little more than a quick trail run on that fateful day 13 years ago. Fast forward through race history and we find that the roots of the Death Race continue to share many common themes today. Values including willingness, uncertainty, and the drive to overcome any obstacle in the...
2020-08-2745 minThe Legend of the Death Race Podcast'Super Dad' Death Racer Jesus Chavez | LotDR Episode 041Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the forty-first episode, we catch up with Jesus Chavez as he recalls his experience from the 2014 Summer and Mexico Death Races. His legend includes creative ways to train for the Vermont slopes in the flatlands of the Midwest, with a throwback to one of the original Death Race training camps. Most importantly, Jesus talks about his greatest inspiration and describes the unique way he keeps them at the forefront of his mind as he tac...
2020-08-2046 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Jovial Death Racer - John Chambers | LotDR Episode 040Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
Join us as we catch up with Scottish Death Racer John Chambers. John is a next-generation Death Racer who came to the event through the Spartan Agoge and a series of other endurance challenges from ‘Across the Pond’; listen as he recalls with delightful humor battling emergency surgeries, training deadlines, and an ambitious race schedule in his pursuit of the skull.
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2020-08-131h 01The Legend of the Death Race PodcastSage Advice From Determined Winter Death Racer Dion Mindykowski | LotDR Episode 039Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-ninth episode of the podcast, we hear from Dion Mindykowski. In 2014 Dion happened upon a chance meeting with one of Death Race’s most recognizable figures, leading him down the path that would become his legend. Recognizing his strength in cold weather led him to discover the drive to face the more challenging climates of the Vermont summers. Through all his races he regularly draws on his experience from previous events to help him m...
2020-08-0656 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastCancer Couldn't Stop Him at Death Race - Jeff Robinette | LotDR Episode 038Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-eighth episode of the podcast, we connect with Jeff Robinette, who competed in the 2012 Summer Death Race as well as the 2015 Winter Death Race. At the time, Jeff had been diagnosed with cancer, but he never let it stop him from challenging himself to go beyond his limits. We discuss what mindset it takes to train and compete with cancer, how he navigated both of his Death Races, and the lessons learned along the...
2020-07-301h 14The Legend of the Death Race PodcastDeath Race from the Early Days with Anthony Capone | LotDR Episode 037Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-seventh episode of the podcast, we connect with Anthony Capone who first started participating in Death Race all the way back in 2008. You're in for a real treat with this episode as we go back in time and review some of the crazy challenges faced over the years. Tune in to find out why Anthony kept coming back for more and more after each year, to learn some fun history about the Death Rac...
2020-07-231h 03The Legend of the Death Race PodcastMastering Emotions and Making Deals - Francis Gennarelli | LotDR Episode 036Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-sixth episode of the podcast, we connect with Francis Gennarelli, owner of Mud Sweat Tears in Verona, NJ, who started racing competitively and fell in love with endurance events. Francis qualified and competed in all 3 Spartan Ultra World Championships in Iceland and Sweden taking 2nd place in his AG in 2019. He's a CPT, Spartan SGX Coach, and CrossFit L1 trainer. Hear about how Francis almost missed the start, how he got into this spo...
2020-07-1654 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastDeveloping the Confidence and Courage to Death Race - Ashley Alarcon | LotDR Episode 035Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-fifth episode of the podcast, we connect with one of the latest generations of Death Racer, Ashley Alarcon who competed in the 2019 Death Race. Previously a belly dancer, Ashley takes us on her interesting journey to the 2019 Death Race. From failing her first Spartan Race to competing in a Death Race, it took time to develop the confidence and courage to sign up, but once she had it, she was in it. We dis...
2020-07-0959 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Highs and Lows of Team Death Race with Shane, Matt, Valerie, and Stephen | LotDR Episode 034Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-fourth episode of the podcast, we decided to bring an entire team back together to discuss their team Death Race. In this episode, you'll hear about the Team Death Race experience of previous guests Shane Ellison and Matt Waller, as well as their fellow teammates Valerie Smith and Stephen Crawford. We discuss what it was like to find a team, training thousands of miles apart, and the overall experience of trying to work tog...
2020-07-0245 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastOwner of Battle Unicorn Training - Morgan McKay | LotDR Episode 033Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-third episode of the podcast, we connect with Morgan McKay, the Canadian woman who made my first Death Race finish possible. Morgan and I take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the 2012 Death Race and share how we both helped each other to continue racing even when everyone else was literally telling us to quit. In the Death Race, not giving up and doing whatever you're directed to do is essential to...
2020-06-2551 min
Bad Boy RunningEp 220 - The legend of the Death Race with Tony MatesiSend us a textJody speaks with Tony Matesi, former director of Spartan Endurance and author of The Legend Of The Death Race, an account of his three years trying to conquer the event.Tony has a really interesting story from a family of circus performers who became a competitive cheerleader and then moved into obstacle course racing, and eventually ultras.In this episode, he explains what attracted him about his first Death Race, how he prepared, what the race is like and why he came back three times before he felt he...
2020-06-191h 23Bad Boy RunningEp 220 - The legend of the Death Race with Tony MatesiSend us a textJody speaks with Tony Matesi, former director of Spartan Endurance and author of The Legend Of The Death Race, an account of his three years trying to conquer the event.Tony has a really interesting story from a family of circus performers who became a competitive cheerleader and then moved into obstacle course racing, and eventually ultras.In this episode, he explains what attracted him about his first Death Race, how he prepared, what the race is like and why he came back three times before he felt he...
2020-06-191h 23The Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Pursuit of Life and Death Race with Johnny Waite | LotDR Episode 032Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-second episode of the podcast, we connect with the one and only, Johnny Waite. Johnny has been involved in the Death Race for quite a bit of time, during which he's had the opportunity to participate in Winter, Summer, and Team variations of the Death Race. He has even taken to the Darkside and played the role of Race Director on a few occasions. Johnny approaches life in a very practical way, we dis...
2020-06-181h 19
Unlock Your Ears To A Next-Level Full Audiobook.Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom by Tony MatesiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/61310to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom
Author: Tony Matesi
Narrator: Tony Matesi
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
Release date: 06-15-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Extreme Sports
Publisher's Summary:
In the Green Mountains of Vermont, one of the world's most extreme endurance events pushes racers to their absolute limits. With no defined start or finish, the Death Race strips away all of life's comforts and forces racers to dig deep within themselves to overcome the challenges they will face. In...
2020-06-157h 59The Legend of the Death Race PodcastOvercoming Adversity and Loss with Lauren Cisneros | LotDR Episode 031Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-first episode of the podcast, we connect with Lauren Cisneros who considers herself the everyday person and athlete who uses these events as a way to overcome adversity. Lauren entered the Death Race with little preparation but a whole lot of motivation to overcome any obstacles thrown her way. After losing two people that she deeply loved and cared for, her mother and a close friend, she decided to take on the Death Rac...
2020-06-1146 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastUtilizing Addiction as a Superpower - Josh Fiore | LotDR Episode 030Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirtieth episode of the podcast, we connect the first winner of the Spartan Ultra World Championship, Josh Fiore on his experiences at the Spartan Death Race. We discuss his journey from being addicted to smoking and drinking to becoming one of the top ultra-endurance athletes in the world. In this episode, you'll learn how smiling can help you overcome everything in the Death Race and in life. Additionally, you'll learn how addictive personality dis...
2020-06-0457 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastFrom World’s Toughest Mudder to Death Race and Beyond – Ryan Atkins | LotDR Episode 029Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-ninth episode of the podcast, we connect with one of the most decorated athletes in the sport of obstacle and endurance racing, Ryan Atkins. You've probably heard his name if you follow obstacle racing at all but what you might not know is in 2014 he decided to participate in the Winter Death Race after winning his first World's Toughest Mudder (he won 3 total, I mistakenly say 6 in the intro). Entering a race with no...
2020-05-2846 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastThree-Time Cancer Survivor Kristal Clement | LotDR Episode 028Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-eighth episode of the podcast, we have the story of Kristal Bergeron-Clement, a single mother of two who is a runner turned endurance athlete. Kristal discovered the Death Race in 2011 but didn't make her attempt until 2018. Kristal has endured much in her life as a three-time cancer survivor and finds the art of endurance and meditation to be her ultimate saving grace. Tune in to hear how her Death Race journey gave her wha...
2020-05-2150 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastPro Snowboarder Turned Death Race Champion - Don Schwartz | LotDR Episode 027Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-seventh episode of the podcast, we get to hear the legend of Don Schwartz. Don has a legend the goes far beyond that of the Death Race. In the early days of snowboarding, Don became one of the first few professionals in the sport, from magazine articles to documentaries, he's had a life full of adventure. As someone who has suffered more than most after surviving a crash in the early 90s, he cam...
2020-05-1455 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastFrom Spinal Fusion to Death Race - Ella Kociuba | LotDR Episode 026Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-sixth episode of the podcast, we have the legend of Ella Kociuba, one of the youngest competitors to toe the line at a Death Race, winner of the 2011 Spartan Race World Championships, and all-around badass. Ella competed in five Death Races and has overcome some serious obstacles in her life, including the discovery that her spine never fused to her sacrum after an accident during her endurance horse racing days. No matter how many...
2020-05-0750 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastMulti-Sport Ultra Endurance Pro Stefanie Bishop | LotDR Episode 025Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-fifth episode of the podcast, we have multi-sport, ultra-endurance athlete, Stefanie Bishop, who competed in four Death Races and has some very unique stories from the early days. Stefanie competed in the beta version of the Winter Death Race and also the Mexico Death Race. With her unique experiences, you'll want to tune in to this episode. You'll hear how she went from working on Wall Street to easting a mostly plant-based diet dur...
2020-04-3050 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastOwner of Elevate Interval Fitness David Magida | LotDR Episode 024Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-fourth episode of the podcast, David Magida joins us to share his experience competing in the 2014 and 2015 Death Race. Magida has been an athlete for much of his life and after competing on the Spartan Pro Team for a few years was coerced into competing in the Death Race to prove that "pretty boys" can endure anything the race directors threw his way. After being called out by Joe De Sena and Don Dev...
2020-04-231h 05The Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Queen of Pain - Amelia Boone | LotDR Episode 023Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-third episode of the podcast, Amelia Boone joins us to share her incredible journey from her life in Chicago, to becoming the "Queen of Pain." Amelia shares how she went from knowing little about endurance sports to her rise to the top. Discover how the Death Race pulled her from the need to have everything organized and calculated in life to learning to let go and thrive in the chaos that is the Dea...
2020-04-1649 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastMother and Ultra Endurance Athlete - Amie "Livewire" Jacobs | LotDR Episode 022Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-second episode of the podcast, Amie "Livewire" Jacobs, shares her story of being a mother and what it's like competing in ultra-endurance events and shuffling her life responsibilities. In 2014, Amie took on the Death Race challenge, which involved competing in all four Death Races that year starting with the Winter Death Race. Amie takes us on remembrance of her journey through Winter Death Race and Mexico Death Race and Summer Death Race. We dis...
2020-04-091h 07The Legend of the Death Race PodcastSports Documentary Director Rick Cohen | LotDR Episode 021Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-first episode of the podcast, Rick Cohen, a Sports Documentary Director joins us to share his journey through the 2014 Death Race. In this episode, you'll hear all about how he dedicated the race to his friend Chad. Coming from a background in creating Sports Documentaries, Rick had set out to create a true documentary of the legendary race. Prior to the event Rick had a mishap at one of Joe Decker's Ultimate Suck eve...
2020-04-021h 05The Legend of the Death Race PodcastFrom High Blood Pressure to SEALFIT Kokoro to the Death Race with Brandon Bonser | LotDR Episode 020Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twentieth episode of the podcast, I connect with Brandon Bonser, who competed in two Death Races. After a visit to a doctor and finding out he was suffering from high blood pressure, Brandon knew he needed to shift his life's trajectory. Before the doctor visit, Brandon did like many do and put career above all else, but knowing that formula would likely lead to an early grave, he decided to make a drastic cha...
2020-03-261h 13The Legend of the Death Race PodcastIntroducing: The Legend of the Death Race Podcast with Tony MatesiIn the Green Mountains of Vermont, one of the world's most extreme endurance events pushes racers to their absolute limits. With no defined start or finish, the DEATH RACE strips away all of life's comforts and forces racers to dig deep to overcome the challenges they will face. In some Death Races, it has taken more than three days before any racer received the infamous plastic skull which designates their success and recognizes them as a finisher.
Now, the former Director of Spartan Endurance, Tony Matesi, shares the legends of past Death Racers to tell the many...
2020-03-2501 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastBuilding Relationships & Hacking the Death Race - Clay Speakman & Anthony Sinopoli | LotDR Episode 019Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the nineteenth episode of the podcast, we switched things up and brought together two Death Racers, Clay Speakman and Anthony Sinopoli, for a discussion on building relationships and hacking the Death Race. These two racers participated in the 2019 Death Race - The Journey, a throwback to the best Death Race challenges from years past. While this iteration of the Death Race was a team event, these two were not partners but still found themselves wor...
2020-03-191h 37
The OCR Underground ShowEpisode 69As always this episode is jammed packed with helpful training strategies for your next obstacle course race. In this episode I have a great interview with Helene Dumais from Platinum Rig Obstacle Relay Race World Championship. This is an incredibly unique race and Helene fills us in with all the details. To register or learn more check out the links section below. In the inside Mike's mind segment I go over my thoughts in strength training for OCR. Mark Rippetoe has a great quote, "Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and are more useful in gene...
2020-03-1256 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastFrom the Odyssey Adventure Race to Badwater to Death Race - Chris Rice | LotDR Episode 018Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the eighteenth episode of the podcast, I connect with Chris Rice, an athlete for life who works on Wall Street as a technology professional. Chris has a lot of experience in the world of ultra-endurance sports, growing up as the military kid of a father who graduated from West Point Chris comes from a homelife where endurance is part of life. He competed in the Odyssey 24-Hour Adventure Race, some Ironmans, Badwater 135 Ultra, World's To...
2020-03-121h 07
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 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastSpartan Krypteia & GoRuck Selection Finisher - Patrick Mies II | LotDR Episode 017Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the seventeenth episode of the podcast, I connect with Patrick Mies II; most recently, you may know him for his successful completion of GoRuck Selection, an intense 48-hour event patterned to resemble Special Forces Selection. Patrick competed in six Death Races. He is currently one of the Spartan Krypteia, a leader of Spartan Endurance events, and he has one heck of an endurance resume. If you want to learn how to overcome life's obstacles, spend...
2020-03-051h 04The Legend of the Death Race PodcastFrom Wheelchair to Death Race - Yvette Ahern | LotDR Episode 016Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the sixteenth episode of the podcast, I connect with Yvette Ahern, an incredible human who defied the limitations set by her doctors after a motorcycle accident in 2012 which left her in a wheelchair for a month. Through a dedicated practice of yoga and cycling, she recovered and soon found Spartan Race. When the Death Race finally returned Yvette she decided to sign up and shed the idea that she was "fragile" once and for all...
2020-02-271h 06The Legend of the Death Race PodcastGaining Wisdom at a Young Age - Andrew Blair | LotDR Episode 015Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the fifteenth episode of the podcast, I connect with one of the younger humans to toe the line at the Death Race, Andrew Blair. Andrew got his start in Spartan Races and additional training at the Spartan Agoge, a program we developed during my time at Spartan to prepare racers for the inevitable return of the Death Race. Once the Death Race reemerged in 2018, Andrew signed up and gave it a try. Using the exp...
2020-02-201h 06The Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Death Racer AKA "Santa" Matt Waller | LotDR Episode 014Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the fourteenth episode of the podcast, I connect with the other half of team "Shake n Bake." Last week we heard from "Bake" (Shane Ellison), this week it's "Shake" also known as "Santa" also known as Matt Waller. The two of us dive deep into his five Death Race experiences which included a Winter Death Race, Mexico Death Race, Team Death Race, and of course the legendary Summer Death Race. Tune in to hear how...
2020-02-131h 21The Legend of the Death Race PodcastMaster Death Race Hacker Shane Ellison | LotDR Episode 013Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirteenth episode of the podcast, I connect with the one and only Shane Ellison from West Virginia who has competed in every type of Death Race and earned his Spartan Delta, he's a glutton for self-punishment and knows how to overcome many of life's obstacles. Shane is an expert at finding ways to complete tasks by thinking way outside the box. At every Death Race, he found ways to hack challenges in ways tha...
2020-02-061h 00The Legend of the Death Race PodcastCombat Choreographer Edgar Landa - LotDR Episode 012Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twelfth episode of the podcast, I connect with Edgar Landa of Team SISU. He's a combat choreographer for theatre and film and he discovered the Death Race when he was searching for his next challenge after visiting Everest Basecamp. Edgar has participated in all the flavors of Death Race, including Mexico, Summer, Winter, and Team. Edgar shares with us how he found and trained for his first Death Race some of the wisdom he...
2020-01-3039 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastSeeking the Ultimate Challenge - Andé Wegner | LotDR Episode 011Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the eleventh episode of the podcast, I connect with my long-time friend, Andé Wegner and we hear about how she discovered the Death Race after seeing a post about this website www.youmaydie.com and she had been seeking the ultimate challenge. When Andé discovered the Death Race, she knew had the endurance from all her years of triathlons but she knew she would need to develop more physical strength and mental grit. Listen in to...
2020-01-2348 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastStanding with Legends Neil Murphy | LotDR Episode 010Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the tenth episode of the podcast, I connect with Neil Murphy, who waited years to get ready for the Death Race only to realize he may have missed out. Then, years later when the Death Race returned, Neil finally got his chance at the Death Race. Hear how Neil discovered the Death Race, trained for it, and learned as much as he could from veteran Death Racer, Matt Dolitsky. Neil competed in both the 2018 and...
2020-01-161h 33The Legend of the Death Race PodcastHurricane Katrina Survivor Leah Erickson | LotDR Episode 009Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the ninth episode of the podcast, I connect with Leah Erickson, who rose to the challenge of the Death Race after surviving Hurricane Katrina. Leah shares her story of how the challenges of her past motivated her and equipped her to handle the Death Race. We discuss the value of Leah's two "superpowers", her ability to fuel herself without the normal mid-race pickiness for food, and her upbeat attitude that creates a "soft armor" mak...
2020-01-0943 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastAn Evolutionary Death Race Experience with Ken Lubin | LotDR Episode 008Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the eighth episode of the podcast, I connect with Ken Lubin, the host of Executive Athletes, a podcast that speaks with executive business people who are endurance athletes. Ken Lubin participated in three Death Races and had an evolutionary experience from nearly winning to not finishing to coming back and securing a top spot in the world of Death Race Finishers. We discuss the importance of gear, playing the game, and how so many lessons...
2019-11-1448 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastThe Next Generation Death Racer Kert Elkins | LotDR Episode 007Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the seventh episode of the podcast, I connect with the Kert Elkins, he's the partner of last week's guest, Eric Hutterer, in the 2019 Death Race. Kert shares his Death Race training secrets and some of the things that he has learned to prepare for the newly resurrected Death Race. In his first Death Race an accident early-on ultimately leads to a medical pull. On the episode, we discuss the difference between the Death Race OGs...
2019-11-071h 16The Legend of the Death Race PodcastGuinness World Record Holder Eric Hutterer | LotDR Episode 006Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the sixth episode of the podcast, I connect with the Eric Hutterer, the Guinness World Record Holder for crawling the farthest distance under barbed wire with a distance of 7.54 miles over the course of 12 hours during the 2018 Death Race. He's from Canada, he's handsome, he's probably one of the kindest guys I've met over video chat. With some unfinished business, you'll want to listen to his legend.
Eric is one incredible human and...
2019-10-311h 20The Legend of the Death Race PodcastOn a Quest to Earn a Skull with Abe Mikell | LotDR Episode 005Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the fifth episode of the podcast, I connect with Abe Mikell from Virginia who has competed in two Death Races. He's on a mission to earn his first skull and he's working with Rob Barger of Redpath Performance (who was on episode three of this podcast) to train up and make the adjustments he will need in order to earn a beloved Death Race skull. Tune in to hear Abe's legend thus far.
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2019-10-2448 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastAthena Ojeda - The Woman Who Shared Her Skull | LotDR Episode 004Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the fourth episode of the podcast, I connect with Athena Ojeda a Queens, NY native who found herself quickly falling in love with the challenge of overcoming the next obstacle. Starting with a Spartan Sprint, Athena tells us about how she was just your average woman but the more she raced, the more she pushed herself, she soon became stronger and faster. She's finished two Death Races since the resurrection and did something incredible at...
2019-10-1730 minThe Legend of the Death Race PodcastGo. Do. That is All Rob Barger Does - Founder Redpath Performance Group | LotDR Episode 003Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In this third episode, I connect with Rob Barger the Founder of Redpath Performance Group, an endurance training program based in Massachusetts. We discuss his 2013 and 2014 Death Race experiences on the show. Rob shares with us his evolution from the Ragnar Relay Series to Spartan Races ultimately to the Death Race and beyond and his addiction to finding the next challenge. His journey takes him on a quest to push himself to that dark place to...
2019-10-101h 16The Legend of the Death Race PodcastDeath Race Daren de Heras - Founder SISU Endurance | LotDR Episode 002Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In this second episode, I connect with Mr. Death Race Daren himself. Daren de Heras is known for his love of the Death Race. If there is anyone who talks about the Death Race more than me, it's Daren. Daren has competed in many Death Races and is the Founder of SISU Endurance, the same SISU that I partnered with to bring the SISU 24 Ultra to the PNW. Daren discusses what it was like to be...
2019-10-101h 02The Legend of the Death Race Podcast5x Death Racer Mark Jones - How One Call Saved His Life | LotDR Episode 001Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old. In this first episode, I connect with 5x Death Racer Mark Jones to discuss his many dances with Death and how one email on his phone from the best team ever, saved his life. Mark competed in his first Death Race in 2011, after becoming addicted to pushing himself beyond his perceived limits. After that, he kept returning to compete in more Death Races, including Mexico, Winter, and Team variations which existed before the event briefly retired back in 2015...
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Alpha Omnia Podcast#16 Competing in a Death Race with Tony MatesiTony Matesi is an endurance athlete and entrepreneur! He joins us in this episode to talk about his experiences competing in Death Races, which is a race that tests you mentally and physically. No two races are alike, they are designed with extreme challenges and are completely insane! Races have taken over 70 hours before. We also talk about his entrepreneurial past and what he's currently up to. He is hosting his first race the SiSu 24 PNW in June 2019. Check out his website, www.legendofthedeathrace.com, where he talks about his experiences in endurance races and gives good tips and a...
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