Link Endurance Podcast

In this episode Alix and Mo dive into your questions on training, nutrition, and mindset! We talk about: How to get faster How to prioritize training for OCR with minimal time available How to curb sweet/sugar cravings Weight loss plateaus BCAA's... Do you really need them and if so when  

In this episode Mo and Miles sit down with the Belgian Beast, and one of the few OCR athletes to defeat Jon Albon, Thibault Debusschere (I just made up the Belgian Beast part.. :-) ) We discuss his running 7 days a week Speed work All you need is bouldering for strength His race against Albon Training in Belgium  and More!!

In this episode Mo and Miles sit down with Rachel Corilgliano, and elite female OCR athlete that dominates the Savage Race circuit among other races.  We discuss: Her experience at NORAM in 2018 and how her will training will change to better prepare for 2019 How to still get your workouts in as a busy parent How to train for LOOOONG downhill races, NORAM, when you live in flatlands Her experience with Savage Race And more!!

In this episode Coach Mo sits down with active duty Air Force ICU nurse and elite OCR competitor Ben Morgan to talk all about his unique and effective training, nutrition and racing strategies.  We discuss: How he uses light therapy during the Alaskan winters of only 4-5 hrs of sunlight each day to stay healthy and motivated How he trains and races in a fasted state How he uses the carnivore diet of 90% meat, and it's effectiveness in his training How he follows the circadian code for food intake during odd work hours as an ICU nurse How he likes to make himself mentally and physically suffer to build both physical and mental resilience How he stays focused and positive through an "I GET to" mindset and more!

In this episode Mo and Miles sit down with Canadian Elite Austin Azar to recap his experience at Spartan's Iceland Ultra World Championships. Austin had to unfortunately withdraw at mile 49 due to injury but gives us great insight on: Training needed to prepare for this race or a race of this caliber Why it was virtually impossible for anyone to complete 100 miles on that course The wise decision to drop out of the race to minimize long-term injury His mindset going in to this race and much more!

This episode starts a bit different than the others. Mo and Miles were having a deep conversation about why Miles needs a haircut and how to style his hair when they both realized "this should be on the air" :-) Afterwards we dive into listener questions and discuss: Terrain Race's new format and ownership Strength training post injury How to cool down after a race How to build your race schedule Strength moments for ultras and mountain running Morning MOGA movements How long should off-season last When you change up your routine Can you keep muscle mass during race season AND Mo lets you know EXACTLY who will win OCRWC & Spartan Championships in 2019

In this episode Coach Mo sits down with a close friend and new OCR athlete J.D. Harvey.  J.D. was born with a condition called Phocomelia, where his arms did not develop, yet he didn't let this condition slow him down. He overcame life challenges, bullying, self-doubt, and negative self-talk, and used these challenges, as he says, "to grow into who I'm supposed to be". J.D. took this confidence to Laughlin, Nevada where he competed in the first annual Spartan Para-elite Team Championship taking home second place! In our conversation we discuss: How he used life's challenges to his advantage How he used mindset, self-talk, & meditation to affirm and solidify his desired outcome  How he approached the Spartan race and overcame mental & physical challenges and a lot more! J.D. offers gold nugget after gold nugget of inspiration and motivation for anyone, athlete or not, to learn from and apply to your life

In this episode we sit down with the man behind Altra running shoes and the zero drop shoe movement Golden Harper! We discuss: How Altra began How a zero drop shoe is so beneficial to long-term foot health The creation of modern running shoes How over striding, not the heel stack, causes injury How to transition from a 6-10mm shoe to zero drop Strength movements to build bulletproof calves and feet and a WHOLE LOT MORE (we had a ton of great listener questions)

In this episode we are not interviewing a pro. Instead we are talking to an athlete that races at the elite level while holding down a full-time job and going to school for his MBA. Almost every person that races OCR can relate to this in some form or fashion. Maybe you have a family instead of going to school, which is another full-time job in and of itself. We wanted to share Shan's story and experience to show you that you CAN do anything you want if you focus, plan, and put the right mindset into your training, nutrition, & recovery! Want to know what it takes to grit out 60 miles in 24hrs, soaking wet in freezing 30 degree temps? Have you been curious what it takes to crew a 24hr obstacle race? We chat with Shan Khan and Coach Mo and get in to just that, plus find out how Shan managed to train for the World's Toughest Mudder all while holding down a full-time job AND going to school for his MBA. Oh, and he finished 34th overall out of over 1200 athletes!!  We discuss: Mental & physical strategie

In this episode Mo & Miles dive into what it takes mentally so that you never have a "bad day" of training or racing again.  We cover: Vegan Santa Claus :-) What to do when you miss a workout or training/race goal Where/How to shift your focus during hard training sessions How to change your self-talk for a more positive outcome The importance of setting daily training goals and intensions Then we jump into a quick review of the book Peak Performance and talk about: The importance of rest and extended breaks from training When and why you need to go slow and take it easy How mental fatigue could be ruining your training How to use stress as a tool for success How to get your mind right and more!

In this episode Coach Mo sits down with Dan Ferguson the Founder of the Newf Fitness Bag and along with Newf's COO Alex Vezza talk about: How Dan became inspired to help people "get out and make the world your gym" by creating the NEWF bag How NEWF is redefining fitness and how they are contributing to "fitness anytime anywhere" What makes the Newf different and superior to traditional sandbags How to stay focused when starting a new business Why it's critical to always stay curious and go after your dreams Golden tips for entrepreneurs  and more!

In this episode we get to sit down and chat with Brakken Kraker and he mic drops knowledge and insight for the entire show. Brakken has always been a leader in the OCR world both in competition and in coaching, and it came as a shock to a lot of athletes when he announced early in the year that he had been unhappy and "fallen out of love with training". We dive into this and along the way discover: How his broken down minivan helped him rediscover his love for the sport and training How to love the process not just the goal How not to rush into decisions  We also talk about: How to train in the off-season The importance of sustainability & quality vs. quantity in trainig Could Cross-Fit make a surge in Spartan Stadium races His "go-to" workout for hills on a treadmill and SO MUCH MORE Seriously this episode is so full of great information that will help make you a better athlete in every way shape & form

In this episode Mo, Miles, & Vic answer listener training, hydration, & nutrition questions for the upcoming Dallas Beast & Ulta-Beast. Even if you're not racing the Dallas B/UB we provide great advice and tips to help you prepare for any B/UB you will do in the future.  We also quickly dive into how you should be training this off-season to make 2019 your strongest season yet!

In this episode we sit down with Spartan elite racer Lefty Kapanadze. Lefty has a pretty incredible story, coming from the impoverished war torn country of Georgia, to playing semi-pro baseball in the U.S., then finding OCR. We talk about: Life growing up and how that's given him perspective His love for mountain biking and how he uses big mile weeks on the bike to build fitness for OCR Using mountain biking as active recovery  Why he races and races so hard and more!!

Have you been wanting to change some of your bad habits, or perhaps create a new habit or two, but don't know how or where to start? In this episode Alix and Mo share how to do just that by: Creating one new habit a week or month How to FOCUS on changing just one habit per week/month How to shift your thoughts from a "have to" mindset to a "get to" mindset How creating new habits can improve cognitive function How taking on one habit at a time vs multiple habits increases your ability to stick with it

In this episode Mo, Miles, & Vic answer listener questions! We discuss: How far should you run when training for a Beast Distance race How training load, run strength/economy, & time/recovery factors into your training How to train for long hilly races when you don't live near long hills How to fuel for super early morning training sessions How to train when coming off an injury How to fuel when traveling and limited to fast food and gas stations And how to prevent calf cramps in races

Keeping the MOTIVATION train rolling with this weeks episode!!! On this podcast Mo, Miles, & Vic chat with one incredibly determined man Sawyer Brown. Not only is Sawyer a bad ass OCR athlete, but he just successfully completed being stranded on a deserted Island with barely any food and only a small suitcase for FORTY ONE DAYS!! We discuss: How he transformed his life from partying with alcohol and drugs, to getting in the best shape of his life and finding Spartan Racing/OCR How OCR helped give him the grit he needed to not quit while on the show #paincave How he gave up a secure job to pursue this opportunity, and how it has positively changed his life in more ways than one How he kept a positive mindset while starving How being on Castaways has transformed how he reacts and to people/situations How it has made him a better father, husband, & trainer/coach How he bounced back after losing over 30lbs while on the Island and a lot more!  

In our final episode on the macronutrients, Alix and Mo talk about: The importance of eating protein The importance of quality How to consume before early morning sessions How to use supplements and how Mo is using protein to make his biceps Huge! :-)

THIS episode is FIRE!! Seriously, our guest Rachel Hamrick has one hell of a story to tell. From gaining over 80lbs & suffering depression as a single mother of 3 girls, to her first Spartan race and not being able to get over any of the walls, failing all the monkey bars, & maxing out at a 12 minute mile run pace, to WINNING Spartan Elite Women's races and running 6 minute miles!  We also have fun talking about how she grew up in, and exactly what is, a "holler". She tells us about the ONE 7th grade student who's dog legitimately DID eat his homework, and why she would bring a rope with her on a desert island (besides taming a leopard) :-) This show is incredibly inspiring and Rachel is seriously and amazing woman who proves that with the right daily mindset and taking time for yourself, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. You're going to want to share this with someone that needs a little motivation  

In this episode Miles and I sit down with Conquer the Gauntlet Pro Team Member Evan Perperis as he talks about his recent 48hr "Endure the Gauntlet" OCR event to raise money for Folds of Honor.  Evan talks us through his race and we discuss: The mission behind the event How he handled hands being ripped to shreds early on His nutrition/hydration strategy for a hot 48hr event How he handled overheating The critical importance of support/pacers A strong mental game plan and tips for anyone training for an ultra-endurance OCR race This was a great episode that shows us that we ARE stronger than we think we are, and when the seeds of doubt begin to grow, how having a strong support team and strong mindset is crucial to your success. You ARE capable of the "impossible"  To support our heroes families visit www.foldsofhonor.org