Patrick Vuong has the equivalent of 4x black belts in various martial arts styles (including Pekit-Tirsia Kali, Lai Chung Chuan Fan and Kenpo Karate)  and the co-owner of the company Tiga Tactics.  He is an instructor who has worked with military Special Operations, the movie industry and is a well known writer for publications like Recoil Magazine (former senior editor) and Recoil Offgrid Magazine (former head editor).  He continues to learn training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Pentjak Silat Serak and Muay Thai.  Evan joins him to talk about learning new skills, trying to achieve mastery and the importance of mindset in high threat situations along with how that relates to Obstacle Course Racing.    Tiga Tactics Website: www.tigatactics.com Code for 50% off their online courses: strengthandspeed Use the code here: https://tigatactics.com/training/ EDC Karambit Course Referenced in podcast: www.karambit.training Patrick Vuong on IMDB   Ultra-OCR Man book available here in hard copy, digital and audio: http://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man   Episode brought to you by InsideTracker, find out what's going on inside with blood tests designed for athletes.  Music provided by Dino Sinos

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Knife Fighting, Mindset & Mastery with Tiga Tactics‘ Patrick Vuong

Fresh off his Pro Coed OCR World Championship Team Relay win, we talk to Jarrett Newby, owner of the awesome permanent Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) facility Newbsanity in Binghamton, NY.  Jarrett along with upcoming top tier athletes Ryan Brizzolara and Jerine (both recent winner's of Savage Race) won the team Pro Coed Division at OCRWC.  MudGear-Battle of the Lions Pro Evan and Jarrett critique OCRWC, nitpicking at the ridiculously high bar they have set for themselves (still the best OCR weekend in the world...2022 registration is now open).  Then they make some predictions about the future of the sport.    Evan on the Annunciation podcast available here: https://annunciation.podbean.com/e/orthodox-interviews-faith-in-fitness-fighting-with-special-forces-ultra-athlete-evan-perperis/ Evan's 1st Infantry Division video available here: https://fb.watch/8oOb7P0Oud/   This episode is brought to you by Mythic Race, don't miss all the OCR action in Missouri on April 23, 2022.  Register here and if you can't make it, like their Facebook page here. Music provided by Dino Sinos.

World Champion & Owner of Newbsanity Jarrett Newby

Every Toughest Mudder a group of men spend 12 hours pulling people up the Tough Mudder quarter pipe "Everest".  Evan Perperis brings on three of them including: 131x TM Finisher: Ryan Creagh: Who was at the first Tough Mudder ever 117x TM Finisher: Francis Lackner who runs for his mom, now forever cancer free 163x TM Finisher: Joe Van Tassel (JVT) The group talks about why they do it, some of the unexpected challenges, what the first Tough Mudder was like and what makes them "Tougher Together".  Give a listen to this all Tough Mudder episode, get inspired and we will see you out on the course.   Episode brought to you by Mythic Race, Missouri's newest OCR, details and sign up here: https://m.facebook.com/Mythic-Race-101941148527352/   Music provided by Dino Sinos

Everest Angels: JVT, Francis Lack

Hannibal Race owner Amine Dib talks about the return of Hannibal Race to Lebanon after not holding races for a year.  A national Tae Kwon Do champion and endurance cyclist, Amine is an accomplished athlete and the King of OCR in the Middle East holding events in Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and soon...Dubai!!!  After talking OCR for the first half of the episode Amine talks about the Beirut Blast, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, when 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate killing 217, injuring 7000 and damaging buildings up to 20 km away.  Amine's family and friends were personally effected and he responded to help his parents and civilians within 11 minutes of the blast.  He shares some personal details of that painful day for the first time on the podcast.   This week's episode is brought to you by OOFOS, the best recovery sandal for training and racing.  Head to www.oofos.com to pick up your pair of their best selling sandals, shoes, slides, clogs or boots. Music provided by Dino Sinos (subscribe to his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs41UzqhjMs7MJFM6oG8yzg

The Beirut Blast & The Return of Hannibal Race

Conquer The Gauntlet co-founder Stephen Mainprize joins Evan to talk about the Midwest's biggest Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) event, the 10 year anniversary event of Conquer The Gauntlet (CTG).  Tickets are still open for a packed weekend of events including Friday dinner at the venue, Saturday Elite/Open/Continuum event and Sunday's Team Event (of note, the team event is sold out).  Stephen shares some stories from the early days of CTG and Evan asks the question that's on everyone's mind...."Is this the last CTG ever?"    Sign up for CTG here: https://www.conquerthegauntlet.com/ Check out "The Gauntlet" on CTG's YouTube page (2:30 into the video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K02iA7GpWwk   Episode brought to you by MudGear, bringing you everything you need for OCR performance (like shorts, socks, race jerseys, gloves) and post race cleanup (like shower togas and seat shields). Read MudGear, Here for the Long Haul here: https://www.mudrunguide.com/2021/07/mudgear-here-for-the-long-haul/ See Bobby Ross' commercial here: https://www.facebook.com/350235815062531/videos/788729538672422   Music provided by Dino Sinos

10 Years of CTG & The Final CTG Ever? with Stephen Mainprize

Grit Fitness Pro Van Tran joins Evan to talk about his training background, the Grit Fitness Games (a uniquely formatted events) and his podium at every Battle of the Lions podium.  Van is an Air Force veteran and currently working to become a registered nurse while simultaneously competing in the highest levels of Obstacle Course Racing.  Competing since 2014, he's been on Savage Race podiums, competed on American Ninja Warrior and was on the podium of the one (and only) BattleFrog Xtreme 24, the two explores some of Van's training that makes him so versatile.   Playout The OCR Game Review: https://www.mudrunguide.com/2020/05/fitness-made-fun-a-review-of-playout-the-game/ Playout Original Review: https://www.mudrunguide.com/2021/07/playout-the-game-review/   This episode is brought to you by Playout The Game, the card game designed to improve your fitness and get you ready for OCR.  Order your set of their best selling cards here: https://www.playoutthegame.com/ Music provided by Dino Sinos 

Ep 168: Grit Fitness Pro Van Tran & Battle of the Lions OCR

In this uniquely formatted episode Evan shares some OCR related news, provides shout outs to donors for Folds of Honor (OCRmill 21,000 feet), makes a Rugged Maniac podium correction, talks a little about Tough Mudder Infinite Hero Honor Challenge, shares some Battle of the Lions news and releases the beginning of Ultra-OCR Man audio book for free. Links for things referenced below: Mud Run Guide Product Reviews and Rugged Maniac Experience: https://www.mudrunguide.com/ Strength & Speed Article Referenced: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/blog/ Tough Mudder's Infinite Hero Honor Challenge Articles/Details: https://toughmudder.com/weekends/infinite-hero-honor-challenge/ (scroll down to read the three articles) Battle of the Lions Sign Up: https://www.battleofthelions.com/ Battle of the Lions Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesecretbotl Ongoing Folds of Honor Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2200106567503546/ Order your BleggMits here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/ Order the rest of the Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Pro OCR Athlete audiobook via this link: https://amzn.to/2QuqJpV   Episode brought to you by Hammer Nutrition.  Use ref# 240887 for 15% off your first order from www.HammerNutrition.com 

Ep 166: OCR News & Ultra-OCR Man Teaser

Grit Fitness Pro Kait Bykowicz recently finished 2nd at Toughest Mudder East (Poconos) after winning the sprint lap for the ladies.  She joins Evan to talk about her thoughts on the first Toughest Mudder of 2021, the recent Rugged Maniac OKC and her future plans in the ultra and OCR world....including an appearance at the endurance version of Battle of the Lions.   Episode brought to you by The Amino Company, use code Strength to get 30% off your orders from the Amino Company at www.aminoco.com/tss   Music provided by Dino Sinos, follow his YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs41UzqhjMs7MJFM6oG8yzg

Ep 166: Grit Fitness Pro/Ultra-athlete Kait Bykowicz Talks Toughest East & Rugged Maniac

Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Brint Hastert made some big waves in the sport recently when he finished 3rd at the Hyrox US National Championship.  Evan talks to Brint about his training, background in sports, diet and more in this content packed episode. Plus, we learn why Brint tends to stay away from DekaFit and his plans for Battle of the Lions OCR.   Episode brought to you by The Amino Company, use code Strength to get 30% off your orders from the Amino Company at www.aminoco.com/tss   Music provided by Dino Sinos, follow his YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs41UzqhjMs7MJFM6oG8yzg

Ep 165: Bronze Medalist at HYROX Nationals Brint Hastert & OCR

Spartan Pro and men's champion from Indian Mud Run Logan Broadbent joins Conquer The Gauntlet Pros Jenny Overstreet and Evan Perperis to talk Indian Mud Run.  The two dive into the details of the race, what they thought of the 85 obstacles, how hard was the 3 lap chief's challenge, which obstacles were scary, which ones were hard and more.  It's an all Indian Mud Run episode with world champion boomerang thrower Logan Broadbent (go back and listen to the last episode we had him on for details and check out the Dude Perfect video below).   Logan/Dude Perfect's Boomerang Trick Shots Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9KxqRUcnCU   Episode brought to you by The Amino Company, use code Strength to get 30% off your orders from the Amino Company at www.aminoco.com/tss   Music provided by Dino Sinos, follow his YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs41UzqhjMs7MJFM6oG8yzg

Ep 164: Indian Mud Run with Men's Champion Spartan Pro Logan Broadbent & CTG Pro Jenny Overstreet

Amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighter Colt Billingsly joins filmmaker Bobby Ross and Strength & Speed owner Evan Perperis to talk training, mindset and more in this episode.  The first half of the episode talks mostly about training and crossover points between MMA and Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).  The second half is spent talking about the Reign vs. Bang fight scene with Colt & Evan filmed by Bobby as well as some of the discovered nuances with movie fighting.    Watch the Evan/Reign vs. Colt/Bang fight scene here (jump to 5:20 to get right to the fight): https://youtu.be/1ixIOpgungM?t=320  Follow Colt on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/coltyrolty/ Follow Bobby Ross on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChb4ElYaw5nF6rvl5JREJoQ   Episode brought to you by Yolked, use code Strength20 for 20% off from www.yolked.com Music provided by Dino Sinos, follow his YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs41UzqhjMs7MJFM6oG8yzg  

Ep 162: MMA Fighter Colt Billingsly & Reign v. Bang Fight Scene

John Kelly (www.randomforestrunner.com) is one of the best ultra-runners of all time with major accomplishments including: 1st to complete “The Grand Round” – the UK’s big 3 fell running rounds, biking between them 2017 Barkley Marathons winner – becoming just the 15th person to finish the race in 30 years Breaking a 31 year old record on the Pennine Way (before it was broken again a week later) 2020 Spine winner John is joined very briefly by our beer drinking ultra-runner Gary Shaw (race director of Leaky Hourglass Ultra: ) and Ultra-OCR Man Evan Perperis (www.ultraocrman.com) to talk the far reaches of endurance including training, fueling, gear, major goals and a lot more.    Links for the Ultra-OCR Bible and Ultra-OCR Man: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/books   This episode was brought to you by XOSKIN, a veteran owned company providing high quality compression apparel that John Kelly uses for multi-day endurance without issues.  Use code Strength20 to save 20% off http://xoskin.us Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 162: Barkely's Finisher & World Class Ultra-Runner John Kelly

Aliyah Emas is a the definition of multi-sport with backgrounds jumping into any type of event including strong(wo)man, rowing, Crossfit, running, figure competitions and triathlon but is now focused on OCR.  This NASM certified trainer and 3k North American OCR Champion in her Age Group who has racked up 15 OCR podium finishes in a short time shares her training methodology with Conquer The Gauntlet Pros Ashley Samples and Evan Perperis.  Plus, the three talk their most recent races including the star studded Hildervat Race and Frontline OCR (OCR with a weight vest to honor first responders). Plus they find out what the deal is with her giant hoop earrings that she always wears at races.   BleggMits now back in stock, order here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/ MudGear Made Tougher video: https://fb.watch/5UDiOkU_A4/ Evan's fight scene (subscribe to Bobby Ross' YouTube): https://youtu.be/1ixIOpgungM?t=320 (start at 5:20 for the fight scene)   Episode brought to you by XOSKIN, use code Strength20 for 20% off items from http://xoskin.us Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 161: Frontline Champion Aliyah Emas & Hildervat Jax Beach

Physical Therapist Kelly Williams answers your questions that were posted to the Strength & Speed Facebook page on dealing with injury.  Kelly also recently raced both HYROX and DekaFit doing well in both.  After the Q&A portion, Evan and Kelly talk Tougher Mudder Missouri, where they both finished 2nd in their gender.  Plus, Evan shares what he does in his free time when not trying to hurt himself doing endurance sports.    MudGear commercial now live: https://fb.watch/5AW8v4DJ51/ Bobby's fight scene between Evan/Reign and Colt/Bang is now live (starts at 5:20 in): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ixIOpgungM&t=536s   Episode brought to you by XOSKIN, use code Strength20 for 20% off their socks, compression or XOUNDERWEAR. Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 160: Physical Therapist Q&A with Elite Athlete Kelly Williams

The last BattleFrog champion/the first Battle of the Lions champion Amy "Magic" Pajcic and CTG Pro Doug Snyder join Evan to discuss some of their recent races.  Amy gives a run down of the scenic Horseshoe Bend OCR in Arizona, the crew talks about all things Battle of the Lions (BOTL) and finally we talk some expectations for Indian Mud Run.   Join the BOTL Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/455257708983324 Pickup a copy of S&S's New Guide to Elite OCR here: https://amzn.to/3pGpbYy   Episode brought to you by XOSKIN, head to http://xoskin.us and use code Strength20 to save 20%

Ep 159: Battle of the Lions, Horshoe Bend OCR & Indian Mud Run

Strength & Speed podcast focuses on Obstacle Course Racing improvement by pulling in lessons learned from other sports.

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