RMR Training Podcast

Veejay Jones is a Spartan Pro athlete who is at the top of his game. Veejay is one of the most skilled and creative athletes in the world and has the results to show for it.In this episode we talk about:Balance skill training with endurance trainingHow to prepare for high-level mountain running performance.The future direction of OCR (obstacle course racing) Obstacle Course Performance Project - https://diazhumanperformance.com/product/the-obstacle-course-performance-project/VeeJay Jones Instagram: @veejay_jonesFollow Reinforced Running Email: [email protected] - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) - @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Jamie Brusa is a Spartan pro team member with 12th place finishes at the Spartan World Championships and North American Championships in 2019.She is a former D1 runner, current collegiate coach, and quantitative Biologist with a focus on marine sciences.In the episode we cover:So we talk about Jamies Background as an athlete and her training. How she implements strategies for race day. And Why she has seen progressive improvement year over year as a spartan athlete.

Dr. Tim Silvestri is a Sports Psychologist and a consistent Spartan Race podium age-group finisher. Tim has developed a system to help athletes improve their mental performance.During the episode we talk about:Neuro-biomechanics and the hormonal response associated with performance and training. How to provide yourself with the best mental fuel to hit your goals.What your body is telling you during training and how to overcome negative signals. Other Episodes Mentioned: Dr. Tim Silvestri - A mental framework for elite performance. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reinforced-running-podcast/id1440655770?i=1000483235461Psychology of Performance - Dr. Tim Silvestri https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reinforced-running-podcast/id1440655770?i=1000462582240Follow Reinforced Running Email: [email protected] - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) - @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Nick Ryker breaks down the Savage Race Florida map and gives you some strategies for a successful race. Follow TORC on Social: Nick RykerThe Obstacle Racing Collab

Rachel Drake is a professional trail runner and Ph.D. candidate who finished second overall in the 2020 Golden Trail Series World Championships. Rachel has learned how to perform at a high level in many aspects of life. Listen in to learn how she has managed to balance her efforts while staying true to herself. In this episode we talk about:How to prepare for a multi-stage race and how to stay competitive each day. How to create clarity in your mindset so you can perform well. What you can do to race well on the road or trail.Rachel's Information: Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14331950Website: https://www.ultrasidehustle.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelraedrake/Follow Reinforced Running Email: [email protected] - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) - @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

TORC athletes stop on to talk about the first race in the Spartan Race USNS in Jacksonville. For the first 30 minutes, Annie Dube talks about the elite women's race. Logan Broadbent, Mark Gaudet, and Nick Ryker talk about the men's elite race. Follow TORC on IGAnnie DubeLogan BroadbentMark GaudetNick RykerThe Obstacle Racing Collab

Bethany McCheseny is a Spartan pro, gym owner, podcast host, and full-time mom. During the episode talk about: Why it's crucial to prioritize mental health.Ancient remedies backed by science that reduce your stress load. How to train for Hyrox Vs DekaFit. Follow Bethany McChesney IG: https://www.instagram.com/bethanymcches/OFX Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ofx-podcast/id1548302503Follow Reinforced Running Email: [email protected] - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) - @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Mark Gaudet and special guest David Magida talk about the 2021 Jacksonville Spartan Race and review the released course map. Listen in to get details about how to approach the first race of the USNS.

Josh Ried stops on an episode to talk about how to improve your core strength with training. We talk about:The most effective core strength movements for OCRHow to implement core work into your Spartan race training routineWhat you need to do for looks vs performanceConnect with Josh: IG: @Ja_shua_riedFollow Reinforced Running Email: [email protected] - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) - @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Annie Dube is an elite OCR athlete former AG Spartan World Champ and one of the brightest up-and-comers in the sport to look out for in 2021. Annie is a tremendous athlete with a big capacity to work. In her short time as an OCR athlete (started in 2018), she has learned quite a bit about what it takes to compete at a high level - and she shares her insight with us.Make sure to give Annie a follow at @mountaingoatgirl on IG and follow along with TORC @ the_obstacle_ racing_ collab.

Rob Hewitt is a fantastic endurance coach and has coached at every level including high school, college, and elite club level. Rob is currently the coach of the Philadelphia Runner Track Club. He has a serious passion for coaching and creating top-level performance as well as helping develop better human beings. We talk about:How to take ownership of your workout volume and intensity. Why you should develop absolute speed and how to do it.Follow Reinforced Running Email: [email protected] - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) - @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Charlie Schreiber is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has competed 2-times in the Bouldering World Cup, 3-times in the ABS Open Bouldering National Championships, 5-time in the Bouldering National Cup Series event champion as well as an 8-time Youth National Champion in Bouldering Events and can ascend V11's and V12's. As a coach, he's led his team to a 1st place team victory at the Regional Championships, 28 individual National Championship invitations, and 3 podium finishes. Topics covered in this episode:How to Build Grip Strength and Grip EnduranceHow to Understand the Signals of Overtraining Charlie Schreiber: IG: @charlie46YouTube: Paradigm ClimbingFollow Reinforced Running Email: [email protected] - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) - @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Nick Ryker is a Spartan Pro Team member, VJ Shoes sponsored athlete, and all-around beast. Learn how Nick lives and trains with the goal of becoming one of the best OCR athletes in the world. Follow Nick @nryker5Follow TORC @the_obstacle_racing_collab

Ryan Kempson has become one of the best and most dynamic OCR athletes in the world. In 2019, he finished on the podium in the Spartan U.S. National Series and finished third at Spartan Race North American Championships in West Virginia. Topics covered in this episode: How Ryan uses water workouts to improve his recovery.How to create the optimal race day plan and a season-long plan.How to build sustainable training volume year over year. The future of OCR and some possible directions it could go.Mentioned in this episode: https://athleticbrewing.com/ (code RICHR20)Follow Ryan Kempson: Instagram: @ryan.kempsonFollow Reinforced Running Email: [email protected] - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES: Apply for One-on-one Coaching Click Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Erin Rost is a two-time runner-up at Worlds Toughest Mudder with an expansive background as a D1 soccer player, jumpmaster, and bodybuilder. We talk about:Erin is also a full-time nurse working the night shift in Labor & Delivery and how she hopes to blend her passion for women’s health with fitness.How she uses her challenging night schedule to build my mental game. And how she is intentional in my training/nutrition to help get the best training results she can while. Give Erin a follow @womanzoniaFollow TORC @The_obstacle_racing_collab

Chris Wooley is a Spartan Pro athlete with podium finishes in Hyrox and several US-based stadium races. Chris also has top finishes in tower and dune running events. With a background as a coach and PT and has an extremely well thought out approach to training. We talk about: Advanced strength training techniques such as the conjugate method and maxim sustained power.How to improve running efficiency with cadence work. His prep to go after two world record for a mile run in full firefighter gear and the Murph world record. Follow Chris @ _chriswoolley_

Lillie Elkin is a two time Spartan Race AG World champion in the 15-19 AG group. After a Dominate 2019, Lillie has moved into the elite field full time and She kicked off 2020 with a 5th place finish in the only USNS series race in Jacksonville.We talk about Lillie’s goals of becoming a pro-OCR athlete, nutrition therapist, and coach.Her process of recovering from a recent surgery. And Lillies top three pieces of advice for young athletes looking to take their results to the next level. Follow Lillie @Lillieelkin_spartaocrFollow TORC @The_obstacle_racing_collab

Carolyn Stocker is a running coach, Registered Dietician, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. In the episode we talk about:Initiative eating for the endurance athleteWhy endurance athletes should lift heavy The newest in shoe tech Competitive snowshoeing. Follow Carolyn @castocker_rd , Chaski.run, and www.carolynstockerperformance.comGet Strength Coaching from Reinforced RunningLearn more about Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes here.Click here for Strength Coaching Runners.

Nic Maszk is an elite OCR athlete, NAIA Track and Field All-American, track coach, full-time teacher and soon to be dad. With only one year of racing under his belt has established himself as one of the top competitors leading into 2021. Nic has several podium finishes, won the OCR Stars mile, and has been featured as one of Jack Bauers's top athletes to watch in 2021. In this episode we talk about: How to go from a high-level runner to transWays to Improve your racing through mental preparationAnd how to commit to taking your results to the next level. Follow Nic @NicmaszkFollow TORC @the_obstacle_racing_collab

For the third year in a row, the first Spartan USNS race will be held at WW Motorcross Park in Jacksonville, Florida. For this TORC Talk, Nick Ryker, Mark Gaudet, and Rich Ryan have a convo about what to expect from the course and how to train for it in the next seven weeks. Follow Nick @Nryker5 Mark @markgaudet85 Follow TORC @The_obstacle_racing_collab

Bailey Kowalczyk is an elite trail runner based out of Boulder Colorado. Bailey established herself as one of the best trail athletes in the world with a 17th place finish at the 2020 Golden Series championship. In the episode we talk about:How to make a successful transition from the road into the trail. The perils of learning how to be the healthiest version of yourselfWhich mistakes you should avoid when starting trail training.Follow Bailey @Baileykowalcyzk learn more about her coaching at https://www.baileykowalczyk.com/Grab some delicious NA beers for dry January with Athletic Brewing here. Use code RICHR20 to get 20% off your first order. Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Lauren Longfield is a newcomer to the sport of OCR and a name to watch in 2021. She has dove into training during 2020 and has been able to push the limits when it comes to her training and volume. Check her Strava here if you don't believe me. Listen in to learn how she has used her background as a bodybuilder and extreme sports athlete to become one of the most promising ultra-endurance athletes in the sport. Follow Lauren @laurenashleeyy and @the_obstacle_racing_collab

Faye Morgan is a Spartan Pro athlete with a wide range of experiences and skills. She has top-ten finishes in the USNS and you can catch her on the podium at any SoCal spartan race. She has a background in ball sports, gymnastics, and CrossFit and uses her diverse background in training to help keep her at the top of the game. We talk about: How gymnastics training can help an OCR athleteWhat drives her to keep pushing for top-level results in her 40s. How to develop grit as an athleteFollow Faye @ fayemocrFollow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Lacey Bourgois is a Spartan Pro Team member and finished 10th in the series in 2019. She has since moved from Minnesota to Colorado Springs in part to help her training. Lacey is also a full-time Respiratory Therapist in a hospital and manages to balance her time to be an elite athlete while juggling 12-hour shifts. Follow Lacey at @bourgoislaFollow TORC @The_obstalce_racing_collab

Shaun Stephens-Whale is a Spartan Pro, Elite mountain runner, and seasoned bear fighter. He stops on the podcast for the first installment of an ongoing series of athlete-focused interviews called "TORC Talks."We talk about how he found immediate success as an OCR athlete and what he needs to do to improve his overall speed so he can get next-level results. We also touch on how ninja warrior training in a gym setting can help your OCR performance and what to do. Plus we get some storytime on his bear encounters. TORC is an acronym for The Obstacle Racing Collaboration. TORC is a team of elite athletes who will be working together to help get better results to push the sport forward. The team is compromised of 15 members - some you may know, some you will get to know.See the full roster here. Follow on Instagram hereThe TORC talk will give you the nuts and bolts behind what these high-end athletes do to prepare themselves for training and racing. Today in the first installment of TORC talk you will get to know Shaun Stephens Whale who is fresh off of a third-place finish in OCR Stars. We talk about his background as a mountain and tower runner and how it has prepared him for immediate success in OCR. Then we dive into some of the things he plans to do to take his results to the next level.Follow Shaun @verticalrunning_eh

Josh Ried and I sit down and talk about the offseason and what you should expect from downtime. During the episode, we talk about: Why not taking downtime might be the reason you are not hitting your goalsHow long to take downtime and how to start a plan for your next seasonSome key metrics to track and to consider for your previous season. And some qualitative questions to ask yourself to gauge the success of your season.Learn more about OCR Power and Conditioning Coaching here

Jack Bauer joins the Reinforced Running podcast to talk about OCR stars Burpee Mountain and the final standings. Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocrLearn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching and conditioning for OCR athletes here.

Today's episode features Rich as the guest on Endurance Minded a show hosted by our friend Taylor Thomas.Taylor is a professional mountain biker turned endurance coach - he has a conversational style of podcasting where dives into the mental side of performance and coaching. During the episode, we talk about:How to hack your motivation so you continue to make progress. The metrics you should and should not use for performance Why establish a goal for just yourself can backfire. Follow Taylor at https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Jack Bauer joins the Reinforced Running podcast to talk about OCR stars 6-mile recap and preview of the last workout Burpee Moutain.Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocrLearn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching and conditioning for OCR athletes here.

Jack Bauer joins the Reinforced Running podcast to talk about OCR stars. Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocrPerformance Predictor VDot Calculator Learn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching for runners here Learn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching and conditioning for OCR athletes here.

The single most important piece to long term improvement is creating habits around your goals and making them stick. But there are inevitably vices that will pop up from your past which will try and sabotage your improvement. So we give you some nuts and bolts info about some of the most common vices such as alcohol THC, and Sugar and how they will impair your progress. We also talk about: Why your biology can interfere with your goals. We give you info on how to become aware of your reward center and what to do when it’s taking control of your actions.Why stress leads to craving safe behaviors and some strategies on handling stress.Plus how to set goals that will stick. Lots of timely info headed into the holiday season so stick so you can get some ideas about how to plan for your holiday get-togethers. Try Athletic Brews Here Use Code RICHR20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Mike Bailey is a coach and an elite runner/ocr athlete. His background as a runner and competitive powerlifter has given him a vast knowledge of training and performance. In the episode, we talk about We talk about how to adapt your training and your weight room routine based on your race schedule. We also touch on how to structure some key workouts and how they differ for road, to ultras to OCR. The importance for runners to train their upper back and thoracic spine and some moves you can add to your routine. Follow Mike @michael.a.bailey and at werunrepublic.comLearn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching for runners here Learn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching and conditioning for OCR athletes here.

Jack Bauer joins the Reinforced Running podcast to talk about OCR stars. Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocrLearn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching for runners here Learn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching and conditioning for OCR athletes here.

Supplements can help endurance athletes, but you can always waste your money. The supplement world is full of marketing and lies, plus endurance sports and obstacle course racing are rarely the targets for most of these supplements - so the information can be confusing. But some of these supplements can really help you get the most out of your results We talk about:How beta alkaline may be able to make you faster at OCR.Why it’s important to consider adding vitamin D to your routine. We clear up some confusion about protein powdersAnd why you may be wrong on what you think about creatine.Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for Early Bird One-on-one Coaching for 2021 hereShoot us a direct message on IG - Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

The second episode of our OCR Stars series again features Jack Bauer. We do a deep dive on the ladder two events. The road run and the burpee mountain. We give you all the necessary planning and event prep to achieve your best score. Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocrFollow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

The first of an ongoing series surrounding this year premier OCR event (OCR Stars). Jack Bauer drops on the podcast to talk about how to prepare and execute a plan for OCR stars. Part 1 touches on the event details and how to train for events 1 and 2: The mile and the gripper chipper.Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocr Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Rea Kolbl is a professional ultra-endurance athlete, spartan pro, and endurance. She joins us fresh off the Spartan Games to talk about how to sustain a long term We talk about the mindset of an ultra-athlete and how to harness your mentality to push yourself. We touch on nutrition and defeating habits that do not serve you. Then we talk about how to use cross-training to improve your longevity as an athlete. Follow Rea @reakolblFollow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

This episode of HHMC will teach you how to plan and organize your race season so that you peak at the right time.We do a deep dive on: How to plan a seasonDifferent workouts and strategies to make sure you hit your race with optimal fitness.How to peak for multiple events in one yearPlus some bonus OCR Stars training and structure toward the back end of the episode.Learn more about One-on-one coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Hunter Mcintyre drops on the show today to talk all things OCR stars, an online competition to find the fittest obstacle course race athletes.Hunter is one of the most accomplished athletes the sport has ever seen but he also has a passion to continue to grow the sport. We talk about:How to train for OCR stars The challenges of running a brand new business from scratchSome hints and tips on what to expect. Sign up at OCR Stars here Learn about Hunter's Academy of Strength Here Follow him on IG @hunterthesheriff Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Concurrent training is the art of getting strong and get better at endurance at the same time. If you are not careful when you plan your training you could waste your strength and hurt your endurance sessions. We do a deep dive on the subject so you can get the most of your training.We talk about: How the competing pathways from endurance and strength do not mix and how you can structure your training so you do not call into this trap. We touch on what kind of workouts have been proven to work and where they fit in your scheduleAnd we touch on how different athletes with personal time can work concurrent training into the mix. Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Dylan and Michael Miraglia have a vision for a challenge that no one has done before. The strength and conditioning coaches are training to pull 500 lbs on the deadlift then running a mile all under a 5-minute time cap which presents a challenge of specificity for their training. We talk about: How to take multiple approaches to get to the same results including progression and volumeBody composition and how it can affect your results in training and competition. Different workouts that will get the most bang for your buck when you want to run fast and lift heavy. Follow Dylan (@dylanmiraglia) and Mike (michael.sgx)Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

This week we do a deep dive on intra-race nutrition. We talk about: Different race nutrition products available and how to know what you are getting.The best time to use them and why a product might or might not work for you.Best practices on how to train your nutrition.Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

This week on HHMC we are bringing you the second installment of our Listener Training Audit. This week we talk about long-distance road racer, Corbin. Corbin decided to take his nutrition more seriously by eating clean and unintentionally lost 20 lbs which have thrown a wrench into his energy and training. During the episode, Josh and I talk about: Healthy and sustainable methods to add healthy calories to your diet. The best type of food for training best at a high level. How to maintain speed while building volume.Get Your Free Nutrition Calculator Here.Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Ryan Atkins is a pro-OCR athlete, mountain biker, and adventure racer. He and his team "Canada Adventure" had a stand out performance during the 2019 Eco- challenge During the episode we coverThe unforeseen challenges of the eco-challenge and how his team was able to successfully navigate them. How to deal with sleep deprivation and nutrition during a 24+ hour race. The mindset of how to handle long and uncomfortable races. Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Alyssa Hawley is a professional OCR athlete, gym owner, and coach. Her wide range of athletic background has helped her become one of the best female OCR athletes of all time. IN this episode we talk about:Ways to stay competitive without in-person racesHow to properly use rehab and pre had drillsThe balance between body composition and competitive goals. Follow Alyssa @alyssahawley14Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Logan Broadbent who is a Spartan pro athlete, American ninja warrior, and legit one of the best boomerang throwers in the world. Logan performs at a high level no matter the endeavor, so in the episode, we dive in to see how he manages all this success. Walk talk about:How to juggle and prioritize training. How to practice a positive mindset during training and racing. Specific visualization techniques Logan uses that has helped his OCR results

David Magida is a member of the Spartan Pro team, founder of Elevate Interval Fitness, and the commentator for the Spartan Race broadcasts, and author of "The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training."We talk about:The perils of reopening a gym during COVID and lessons on how to grow a fitness business. Why you should not let up on your running volume….ever.And how he has shifted his goals to longer road races and how he is making that fit in his training. Follow Dave at Elevate Interval Fitness On IG @Trainatelevate and @davidmagidaGet his books The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training Apply to be featured on a Training Audit Episode.Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Kris Brown is an Ultra athlete, Spartan Pro Team member, and coach who has seen success in many distances including a top ten finish at the Western States and a dominating performance during the Tahoe Spartan Ultra. So talk about How to learn your signals to help with problem-solving during a long race. The difference in the mindset to perform well in any distance.How to physically and mentally prep for an ultra.Follow Kris on IG @krisbobbrown and chaski.runApply for a training plan audit hereFollow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

We go over our top five most influential books on training. Apply to be featured on a Training Audit Episode.Social MediaIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRun