The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Fit Men Cook founder Kevin Curry joins Joe De Sena (Spartan Race founder & CEO) to talk about how Kevin changed his relationship with food. This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

If you want to make a change, start with a single person. In an age of more is better - more likes, downloads or views - Todd Durkin talks with hosts Jarog Cogswell and Yancy Culp on how to 'light up the planet' by starting with a single person. In case you missed the first episode, Todd Durkin (@ToddDurkin) is an internationally recognized strength, speed, and conditioning coach, as well as an author, and a motivational speaker. He is the founder of Fitness Quest 10, an award-winning health and human performance facility in San Diego, where he works with a high-profile clientele of elite professional athletes. Throughout his career, Durkin has worked with NFL MVPs, Super Bowl champions, Heisman Trophy winners, Olympic and X Games gold medalists, and World Series champions. Takeaways from today's episode: -Get out of your bubble. To make an impact, you have to get out of your gym and talk with people. Have real conversations with people you don't know. -It's not about the size of your audience, it's about the mission. -But never forget, it starts with you. Todd is big on this. Identify your purpose, and then pursue it like crazy. SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by GoneRogue. Use the promo code 'Spartan25' to get 25% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Runners, when you hit the wall, Meghan Hicks suggests these two tips to push through. She would know, she's run over 60 trail races and ultras, won and won the Marathon des Sables. She's is the managing editor for IRunFar.com. She's also the author of Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running. Today she tells Spartan Trail host Mauri Pagliacci about her experience at Nolan's 14 where she's set multiple records. Back in the 2000's, Meghan quit her first 100-mile race. It's hard to believe – even Mauri Pagliacci was shocked to hear the news. Meghan explains why she quit and how to push-through those all too common rough patches. In this episode we cover: #1 - When Meghan hit the wall at hour 13 of a 50-hour race, and how a few slices of pizza got her over the hump. #2 - The two things that will get you through the 'wall'. One is obvious, the other is not. #3 - Why Meghan quit her first 100-mile race and how to avoid bowing out of races. If you want to learn more about Meghan, check out her work at IRunFar.Com, as well as her social accounts: · Instagram: @meghanmhicks · Twitter: @@MeghanHicks Subscribe so you don't miss part two of our conversation with Meghan. Please enjoy! SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by GoneRogue. Use the promo code "Spartan 25" to get 25% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod

Hooked on Sugar? How about "diet" sodas? Kara Goldin, founder of hint water and author of the new book Undaunted, fell for the advertising. For years she believed that something called "diet" must be good for you. One day she stopped and read the ingredients label and her journey to better health for herself and others began. Kara set the diet sodas aside and drank only water. The benefits to her health were immediate, but she found the taste boring and she invented "hint." Starting and growing the business was not easy, she chronicles the story, and some of the other challenges life has put in her path, in her new book "Undaunted." Today she and Spartan Race founder and CEO Joe De Sena talk about the food business and her journey. This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

Biochemical Engineer and Complex Problem Solving Specialist Ivor Cummins talks about the conclusions he's come to based on Covid data. At Spartan, we do the hard things. Today that means tackling a difficult conversation. Joe De Sena invited Ivor to share his information with you. Please, listen all the way through, give it some thought, and then let us know what he got right, and what he got wrong. Two things we can ALL agree on - we need to have open discussion and review of the data, and we should all be getting exercise, eating healthy, and getting outside. FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

Ben Friberg, extreme endurance paddler talks with Johnny Waite, of Spartan Up Podcast, about how to prepare for the really big, self-supported, expedition-style adventures where you will be truly on your own. An example is Ben's dream crossing - the Bering Strait from Siberia to Alaska, alone on a stand-up paddleboard. Ben Stresses the importance of preparation - doing your research, knowing your gear and your body, and considering how to handle absolute worst-case scenarios, including injuries. He reminds us that when you have enough moving parts to a plan, you have to know that something is going to go wrong! JOhnny'ss favorite part is when Ben talks about the potential beauty of a Painted Corner (when you get yourself in a situation where you have eliminated all other options) and the spiritual epiphany that led to him composing a song by that title. #1 - How Ben uncovers every stone (e.g., analyzing weather patterns, talking to locals, reading books on the terrain he's going to traverse) to prepare for a self-supported paddle expedition #2 - How navigating class-5 rapids equipped Ben for a career in self-supported adventures #3 - Why crossing the Bering Strait is Ben's "white whale" of self-supported paddle expeditions. SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Save 10% with the code 'Spartan 10' at TrueFormRunner.com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Pain is easy to forget, says Louise Kobin, 4x La Ruta race winner. In this episode, our first in the La Ruta series, Louise and Spartan Up La Ruta series host Roy Wallach introduce you to the 3-day, cross-country mountain bike race known as La Ruta. In this episode, you'll learn about Louise's first La Ruta race, specifically... -A deep dive of the 3-day race and the challenges presented throughout -Lousie's mindset after she fell behind by 20 minutes on day two, yet still managed to pull-out a victory -How every rider falls off the bike a few times during the race, and how to persevere across the jungles of Costa Rica -How to view fear in the physical sense (i.e., crashing down a hill) and emotionally (i.e., fear of getting tired) Please enjoy! SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Save 10% with the code 'Spartan 10' at TrueFormRunner.com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Host: Roy Wallack Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

James Nestor, author of the hugely popular book "Breath" explains his deep research. Should you be breathing through your nose? The answer is YES! Today on the Spartan Up podcast, He tells Spartan Founder & CEO Joe De Sena how breathing affects your performance. He also explains the history, the science, and some simple steps you can take to improve your breathing. As Nestor says "If you stick with this, the benefits are profound, you will most likely gain performance, you'll be able to recover more quickly, you'll be able to work out at the same level with the lower heart rate, so you'll be able to push it even more. And they've done this with cyclists, with rowers with ultra marathoners, with so many other people." FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

Spartan Combat athlete Gabe Dean (@DabeGean) discusses his comeback to the mat, and how the passing of a family member helped motivate his return. Gabe Dean is an assistant wrestling coach at Cornell - one of the top wrestling programs in the country - and was a 2x NCAA Champion for the Big Red. Gabe recently returned to competition, and that's the focus of our conversation today. Please Enjoy! Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Adapting to drastic life changes Ryan KentRyan Kent (instagram: dr0p_the_hammer) was a full-time, professional athlete until Covid hit. Now, he's a full time worker with a pro athlete's training load. Tune-in to learn how Ryan is adapting to the new normal, while still maintaining his fitness. SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Save 10% with the code 'Spartan 10' at TrueFormRunner.com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Yancy Culp, Jarod Cogswell Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Evolution has left you with two basic drives - to survive and to procreate, but evolutionary biologist Rebecca Heiss, Ph.D. tells Joe De Sena how understanding those drives can lead us to overcome fears and achieve success. Fear, says Heiss, is an ancient signal meant to keep us alive, but most things we fear today are not life-threatening. In this interview, she shares tactics to replace you A.N.T.s (automatic negative thoughts), to use triggers to heighten consciousness and to think like a Spartan. As Heiss says - When life gives you lemons, bite down and keep going. You can pre-order her book "Instinct: Rewire Your Brain with Science-Backed Solutions to Increase Productivity and Achieve Success " coming out in April. "my entire field of study is based around understanding why we behave the way we behave based on these ancient stories. Basically I'm here to tell you that your brain is literally wired to survive and have sex. That's it. Two Worlds we live it right? Can I eat that or is it gonna kill me?and can I procreate with that? That's what we're walking around with most of the time. So how can we use that brain to maximize our efficiency in life?" ~ Rebecca Heiss, PhD FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

How do you find the motivation to start your first trail race? Tune-in to hear professional, ultra-racer Mike Wardian (@mikewardian) tackle this question. Mike has set world records for the fastest time for 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and has also completed some of the most difficult races in the world like the Badwater Ultra. SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Athlet Brewing. Place your order today to get free shipping on two 6-packs or more. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Mauri Pagliacci Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

What goes into success in an expedition or adventure race? One huge element is your support crew. Spartan Up endurance host Johnny Waite talks to Ben Friberg, who has paddled from Cuba to the US and completed numerous ultra-paddle events, about what makes a solid crew. The main lessons in this podcast are: 1 - Planning is Everything 2 - Work with optimists 3 - The importance of preparation This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Durolane. Visit Durolane.com to learn more. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

How many hours a day do you need to use your feet to get to your phone? One? Two? zero? Adam Alter, author of "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked," has made a study of the outsized influence addictive technology has had on us and some basic steps to counteract it. An associate professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, his research focuses on judgment, decision-making, and social psychology. Today on Spartan Up podcast Adam Alter and Joe De Sena, Spartan Race founder, hash out some simple steps to get your relationship with technology back in balance. Joe's involve a phone on a drone you have to chase to use, Alter's are more practical: Aim for 4 hours a day your phone is not within reach Spend the first and last hour of the day away from your phone No screens at dinner, even if you're alone "It's almost like a gateway. Once you're in there, it's really hard to stop. It's kind of binary, either you don't use these devices, or you use them more than you would like." ~Adam Alter FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

Kat Shai is a 6x Team USA member for women's wrestling, She's competing at the national tournament this weekend, aiming to make the 2021 Olympic team. In this episode, Kat talks self-doubt, her experience with it after the 2016 Olympic team trials, and how to overcome it. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Welcome to the DEKA series here on the SpartanUp podcast. Professional trainer Todd Durkin talks about that all important moment when you don't 'feel' like doing what needs to be done, and how to persevere. About Todd - Todd Durkin is an internationally recognized strength, speed and conditioning coach, body-worker, author and motivational speaker. He is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, an award-winning health and human performance facility where he works with a high-profile clientele of elite professional athletes including NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions and MVPs, Heisman Trophy Winners, Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalists and World Series Champions. Fitness Quest 10 has been named one of "America's 10 Best Gyms" by Men's Health 7 times, while Durkin's work there has earned him the industry's highest honors including being named Personal Trainer of the Year by both IDEA and ACE, a four-time Top 100 Most Influential Person in Health & Fitness, the 2017 Jack LaLanne Award winner, and 2018 International Presenter of the Year from Canfitpro representing legacy and impact in the fitness industry. SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Lumen. Visit Lumen.Me to order and use the code Spartan 50 for $50 off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Yancy Culp, Jarod Cogswell Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Cindy Eckert has seen incredible success in the pharmaceutical industry challenging the boys club with the "little pink pill." She and Joe De Sena talk about the crossovers between overall health, diet, and good sex, about challenging the status quo, and her advice for female entrepreneurs going against the odds. Cindy says " I think that good sex is the trifecta of wellness. We talk about physical health, mental health, and sexual health is a component of that. I mean, that's my perfect Venn diagram, all of those intersecting to be at your best level of performance." 4% of all research dollars are going to women's health, Cindy saw that as an opportunity rather than an obstacle and she invests in products that make women's lives better. This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at the injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon!! © 2020 Spartan

Michael Wardian is the first guest on our new Spartan Up Trail running series, Michael is a professional marathon and ultra-marathon racer. He's set world records for the fastest time for 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and has also completed some of the most difficult races in the world like the Badwater Ultra. Michael shares expertise on how to overcome the rough patches in races, particularly when those rough patches are related to nutrition and diet. He tells a few stories of his toughest moments, including one in his Olympic trials, and he shares some of the personal techniques he uses for hydration on the trail. SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Lumen. Visit Lumen.Me to order and use the code 'Spartan 50' for $50 off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Mauri Pagliacci Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Back again, Courtney Dauwalter shares her diet / meal-plan for an ultra-endurance race. About Courtney: Courtney Dauwalter is an ultra-marathon racing champion. She was named Ultra Runner of the Year in 2018, and has won some of the most prestigious races in the endurance world, such as the Moab 240 and Western States. Follow Courtney at @courtdauwalter. This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Lumen Metabolism Tracker. Visit Lumen.Me to order and use the code Spartan50 for $50 off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Ryan Holiday studies the place where ancient Greek philosophy meets current day high achievers with books like "Lives of the Stoics," "Ego is the Enemy," "The Obstacle is the Way," and "Stillness is the Key." He tells Spartan Race founder the lessons he learned from each of these explorations and how he applies them to his life. From his morning routine, to his thoughts on exercise, and his method and philosophy for writing ten successful books.

Kevin Ward received a master class in team-building, while working under legendary, Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith. Now, Kevin is the head coach at Army and is recognized as one of the premier coaches in the country. In this episode, Kevin shares how-to, tactical advice on how to build teams from the ground-up. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Courtney Dauwalter is an ultra-marathon racing champion. She was named Ultra Runner of the Year in 2018, and has won some of the most prestigious races in the endurance world, such as the Moab 240 and the Western States. Follow Courtney at @courtdauwalter. Courtney shares how-to advice on how to grow your endurance. In this episode, we cover… -Competitiveness doesn't know genders -Discovering ultra-running -How to grow your endurance -When your normal distance is 100 miles -How to rest your body and brain, before a bit race -Courtney's why -Courtney's battle with the mental wall -Emotional and pain management -What's next for Courtney This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Lumen Metabolism Tracker. Visit Lumen.Me to order and use the code Spartan50 for $50 off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

While building the incredibly successful Huffington Post Arianna Huffington suddenly collapsed. The diagnosis - burnout. Yes, burnout is a real, medical condition and it threatens all of our health. Over the next few years Arianna explored the consequences, the cure and the prevention of burnout - today it's her life's work. Spreading the anti-burnout gospel through her books like "Thrive" and "The Sleep Revolution" and her company Thrive Global teaching resilience and behavior change. In this candid discussion, Arianna shares the journey and the pillars of good mental and physical health with Spartan founder Joe De Sena, and asks him to take a look at his own health in a new way. This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Lumen metabolism tracker — the first device to track your metabolism and provide daily personalized nutrition plans for peak performance. Visit Lumen.me to order and use code spartan50 for $50 off. FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :) Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Business, fitness and leadership coach Alicia Streger joins Yancy Culp and Jarod Cogswell on the DEKA series of Spartan Up. Fitness pro Alicia Streger drives home the importance of acting as if you were your future self AND shares 3 actionable, revenue-generating tips for gym owners. LESSONS Trust yourself to make decisions quickly (and nerve second guess yourself after the fat, simply adjust and pivot as required). Adjust the plan, never the goal Act As If...Walk as your future self. Have clarity on who you want to be 3 years from now, and embody that person today Three revenue-generating tips for gym owners SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Durolane. Visit Durolane.Com to learn more. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Yancy Culp, Jarod Cogswell Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Ultrarunning father & son Travis & Mark Macy were excited about the return of Eco-Challenge Fiji and planned to race - Travis on a younger competitive team, Mark on team "Stray Dogs." Plans changed after learning 66-year-old endurance racer Mark Macy was facing Alzheimer's. He'd won the grueling Iditashoe 100-mile snowshoe race and competed in 9 Eco-challenges - but this race would pose a special challenge, but also unique rewards. Joe De Sena, a veteran endurance racer himself, trades tales with Travis and Mark about eco-challenge and about their last meeting when we interviewed Travis about his book "The Ultra Mindset." LESSONS Make time for family Sometimes the risk of avoiding the challenge is greater than the risks the challenge poses. This episode was brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Visit www.trueformrunner.com/spartan and use the code SPARTAN10 to save 10% FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :) Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Mike Amine is the CEO and president of Wealth Strategies Financial Group. He was an NCAA runner-up in 1988 and competed for a spot on the US greco team in 1992. In this conversation, we focus on a 12-month period that was, as Mike called it, the toughest 12 months of his life. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Deanna Blegg is our guest for this week's Spartan Endurance episode. Deanna breaks-down the Amazon Eco-Challenge, as well as her background in competitive racing. Specifically… 1:08 Deanna's first race 04:14 Biathlon & aquathlon racing 06:24 How to reignite the competitive flame 11:50 Age is just a number 15:23 How to manage injuries 20:45 Deanna on the "world's toughest race", the Amazon Eco-Challenge This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Save 10% on your purchase by going to TrueFormRunner.com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

As a kid Jim Kwik was the "the kid with the broken brain," but through curiosity and sheer will he learned to hack his own brain and today is recognized as one of the top brain trainers in the world. "I had three traumatic brain injuries before the age of 12. I had very poor focus. I was put in special classes took me three years longer to learn how to read. My teachers would have been surprised I read a book much less wrote a book." The author of the best selling book "Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life," and founder of Kwik Learning tells Spartan founder Joe De Sena the most important things to include in your morning routine, but more importantly - what NOT to do. As always, De Sena wants to knowKwik's origin story, whether doing hard things now strengthens your brain for later challenges, and how nutrition and exercise affect the brain. Listen in for the answers. "There's no limit to our determination to our ability to solve problems, no limit to our creativity, our imagination, our ability to persevere." LESSONS Be the thermostat, not the thermometer Your mind is receptive in the morning, be careful what you feed it Struggle is an essential part of developement This episode was brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Visit www.trueformrunner.com/spartan and use the code SPARTAN10 to save 10% LINKS https://kwiklearning.com/ https://www.limitlessbook.com/ FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :) Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Welcome to the DEKA series here on the SpartanUp podcast. On today's episode Jarod and Yancy interview Spartan CEO and founder, Joe De Sena. In this episode you'll hear about TIME STAMPS 1:30 The origin story of DEKA 3:35 The warpath to impact 100m lives through fitness 5:01 Why DEKA 8:21 The grind to creating DEKA 12:53 DEKA is for the masses 15:19 Joe on going through the DEKA course 22:53 Why the gym is the shrine of the athlete 30:09 The future & impact of DEKA This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Save 10% on your purchase by going to TrueFormRunner.com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Yancy Culp, Jarod Cogswell Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Deana Blegg is our guest for this week's Spartan Endurance episode. Deanna recently competed in the Amazon Eco-Challenge Fiji. She's a veteran endurance racer and in this episode we talk about why and how to choose a team for your next endurance-event. This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Save 10% on your purchase by going to TrueFormRunner.com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

A brain surgeon, author, and wrestling coach Dr. McLaughlin knows how obstacles affect your body & mind. He explains the science behind quitting and its effects on the brain, and why it's critical to overcome obstacles. We get good at what we do, which includes quitting. Through his life experiences, he's learned to metabolize fear using what he calls "Cognitive Dominance." It allows you to make quick decisions in stressful situations, something we all need! Don't be limited by fear and always keep challenging your brain! LESSONS You are what you repeatedly do Challenge your brain Follow your circadian rhythms Don't let fear limit you You can metabolize fear in a healthy way This episode was brought to you by TrueForm Runner. Visit www.trueformrunner.com/spartan and use the code SPARTAN10 to save 10% LINKS https://www.markmclaughlinmd.com/book TIME STAMPS 0:25 Joe intros this episode 1:20 TRUEFORMRUNNER.COM intro 1:50 Interview begins with wrestling 3:00 His family's history & beginnings of weightlifting 7:15 The psychology of quitting 9:00 Challenging your brain 12:00 Parenting strategies 14:00 Training good habits 15:30 Earn your breakfast 17:10 Camp Spartan on Youtube 18:15 TRUEFORMRUNNER.COM break 19:45 Rites of passage 22:45 Limitations of fear 25:30 Overcoming anxiety of perceived failures 27:00 Cognitive dominance and advanced situational awareness 28:00 A map to metabolize fear 29:00 Alchemy in transformation 30:00 Quadrants of the subjective and objective 32:00 Go towards your fear 33:00 Joe debriefs what he learned FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :) Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Matt McDonough is a 2x NCAA champion for the University of Iowa and a 3x All American. In this episode, we talk about embracing discomfort for the sake of your goals and dreams. Enjoy! Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Welcome to the DEKA series here on the SpartanUp podcast. Chris Hinshaw is our guest for episode two. For those of you who missed episode one, Chris is one of the top coaches in the world, a former professional triathlete and the founder of Aerobic Capacity. In this episode we focus on how to win the caring game. TIME STAMPS 1:14 - How to win the caring game 05:08 - Winning the caring game with different types of athletes 12:42 - Role of the coach during CV19 This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Honey Stinger. Use the code HSSPARTAN2020 at HoneyStinger.com to save 30% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Yancy Culp, Jarod Cogswell Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Should you eat before bed? What's the best time to train hard? What's the simplest way to improve sleep? Can respiration rate changes identify COVID 19? Three pillars: strain, recovery, and sleep are vital to succeeding peak performance says WHOOP founder Will Ahmed. We are all trying to become the healthiest versions of ourselves - yet there are some physiological indicators that can't necessarily be felt but can be measured. In fact, groundbreaking data from WHOOP tracking enabled a PGA tour pro golfer to identify COVID before he had any known symptoms. Information is power, and in this interview, Ahmed shares data patterns gleaned from hundreds of thousands of users that you can implement today. Should you eat before bed? What's the best time to train hard? What's the simplest way to improve sleep? Will says- measurements can motivate! LESSONS Develop a sense of curiosity Train optimally Use information as a preventative tool Strain, recovery & sleep are the three pillars Routines are key You can manage things you measure Measurements can motivate Sleep consistency is paramount This episode is brought to you by Honey Stinger HONEYSTINGER.COM CODE: HSSPARTAN2020 LINKS https://www.whoop.com TIME STAMPS 0:45 honeystinger.com intro 2:15 Continuous health monitoring 3:15 training optimally 4:15 cutting weight properly 5:15 the flintstone model 6:15 what you can measure & may not feel 7:15 research on covid-19 9:15 monitoring as a preventative tool 10:15 improving sleep 12:45 information as power 14:00 honeystinger.com break 15:00 what metrics they monitor 16:45 recovery levels 17:45 Whoop Journal 19:15 building a routine 22:15 measuring can motivate 23:15 resting is vital in recovery 25:00 green means go 27:30 Joe's morning method 29:00 key tips 31:30 honeystinger.com close FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :) Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Welcome to the Spartan Endurance series here on the SpartanUp podcast. Our second episode features Patty Alcivar, who is a competitive racer, mountaineer and boxer. She's training to be the first women to climb 7 summits. In this episode we cover... TIME STAMPS 2:48 - Balancing workouts with 2 full time jobs 5:50 - Why cross-training to build endurance 9:25 - Keep moving forward no matter what 12:07 - Using sports to train for life This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Welcome to the Spartan DEKAFIT series here on the SpartanUp podcast. Our first guest is Chris Hinshaw, who is one of the top coaches in the world, a former professional triathlete and the founder of Aerobic Capacity. In this episode we cover, TIME STAMPS 2:39 Taking ownership in your training 5:48 How to survive your first month of training 8:13 Why DEKAFIT serves the fitness generalist 10:33 Adding variety to your training 12:44 How to set attainable challenges in your workouts 16:29 Everyone isn't ultra competitive and how to set workout challenges appropriately This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by Athletic Brewing. Get free shipping on two six-packs or more. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Yancy Culp, Jarod Cogswell Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Ed Mylett is one of the fifty wealthiest individuals under fifty - what has been his strategy? In this episode, Joe De Sena challenges you to find the two essential elements. In Ed'd life he first found his catalyst, what motivates him. Mylett's mantra became "Bella's Wedding." After a doctor gave him advice, he used that as his way to navigate decisions - will this help or hurt my ability to walk my daughter down the aisle? It's the process and the pursuit of his goals that truly gives him joy. Winning is actually an art form. This episode will reframe how you view success and make you realize you are always able to do one more! LESSONS 1. Find your catalyst aka "Bella's Wedding" 2. Understand leverage 3. Learn linking & anchoring 4. The joy is in the pursuit 5. Help others 6. Winning is an art form 7. TRUST the process 8. Don't avoid pain 9. Find passion 10. Feed your identity 11. Believe that you deserve what you want 12. Self confidence is keeping promises to yourself 13. Always do one more This episode is brought to you by ATHLETICBREWING.COM for free shipping on two six-packs or more LINKS https://www.edmylett.com TIME STAMPS 1:00 Joe tells us what we are going to learn today 2:00 ATHLETICBREWING.COM intro 2:30 Interview begins with Ed & his fitness regime 4:00 Conversations around testosterone 6:30 A wakeup call around health: "Bella's Wedding" 9:00 Pleasure versus pain 10:00 Finding leverage & the Spartan Paradox 12:00 The joy of pursuing goals 14:00 Redifining crazy 15:45 Most important thing is to help others 17:30 Mentoring at an orphanage 19:30 How do you demonstrate what success looks like? 20:45 ATHLETICBREWING.COM break 24:00 Winning as an art form 27:30 Always more to give 30:00 Missionary work 32:00 Tips for those who have to much comfort 33:00 Tips for those who have to "fight for milk" 36:30 Believe that you deserve what you want 38:30 Always do one more 39:30 What Joe got from this interview SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :) Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

J Jaggers is the associate head wrestling coach at Ohio State. He's a former 2x NCAA champion and has coached the Buckeyes since 2010. In this episode, we talk about the moment when visualization becomes 'to much'. When it becomes all encompassing and is a detriment to performance. Enjoy! Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Welcome to the Spartan Endurance series here on the SpartanUp podcast. Our first guest is Patty Alcivar, who is a competitive racer, mountaineer and boxer. She's training to be the first women to climb 7 summits. In this episode we cover... LESSONS Get out of your comfort zone to overcome personal hardships How to persist when you've spent 16 days on a mountain dealing with uncontrollable elements Having a clear purpose removes obstacles & distractions Sports psychology practices for the endurance athlete TIME STAMPS 1:21 What attracted Patty to endurance 2:39 Training for the Breakneck Marathon 4:17 Boxing is all about endurance 6:00 Persistence when you're at your limit 10:22 Fighting the elements / spending 16 days on a mountain 18:07 Sports psychology practices for the endurance athlete 22:40 Seeing your goal before it happens This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams

Mom would send them off to Kindergarten with a uniquely motivating message: Kick Today's A**! The DeCCio brothers, Jake, Jim, and Jordan credit her two-part strategy - hard-driving competition and a priority on being nice - with the incredible success they are seeing today with the business they started in their dorm room.As you might guess they are also focused on health. Maybe you saw them pitch Supercoffee, a healthier alternative to many of the sugary options out there, on Shark Tank. Joe De Sena invited them to visit his Vermont farm (the birthplace of the Spartan Races,) run up his mountain, and be on the podcast. What did he want to know? How were the three men raised, and how they run their days today to maintain that level of success and fitness? Today's question - did your parents throw you out the door every morning? How were you raised? LESSONS You're never too young to Kick Today's A** Win & Be Nice Eat less sugar! Don't be afraid to compete Kids can handle more than you think Make the leap! This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Gone Rogue High Protein Chips. Visit Amazon.com or goneroguesnacks.com and enter promo code Spartan 25 for 25% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :) Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

When you run a Spartan Race, do you look around and wonder about everyone else's story? Why are they racing? What brought them here? Is this their first race our their 2oth? What was their first Spartan like for them? Well Joe De Sena does… and today two amazing women: Lani Woods of the Unrelenting Humans Podcast and Laura Mignot, the CEO of DFLASH tell us about their journey. You can do more than you think you're capable of, embrace your inner child and get out there! LESSONS Follow your passion Give back Help others in your community Don't be afraid to get dirty Embrace your inner child When you do something- go all in Know what you want & what you don't want Choose how you react to challenges Your stronger than you think you are This episode is brought to you by Honey Stinger HONEYSTINGER.COM CODE: HSSPARTAN2020 LINKS Lani's Unrelenting Humans Podcast https://pod.link/1511970677 Laura Mignott https://www.lauramignott.com/ Laura's Reset podcast https://pod.link/1451895613 TIME STAMPS 1:30 Joe says do hard things & get to the farm! 2:20 Honey Stinger Intro 2:40 Lani Woods tells the story of her first Obstacle Race 4:45 Lighting the fire of passion for Spartan Race 7:00 Going for a Delta 8:00 Training others in the community 8:30 Embracing your inner child on the course 9:00 Honey Stinger Break 10:00 Laura Mignot tells her story 11:35 Intimidated by new arena 13:00 Community helping each other 15:00 Putting one foot in front of the other 16:00 Choosing your reactions 16:55 Joe wants to hear your stories ! 18:10 Honey Stinger close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Brian Ferentz is the offensive coordinator for the University of Iowa Football team. His father, Kirk, is one of the most successful college coaches of all time. Before his tenure with the Hawks, Brain wrestled in high school, played in the NFL and worked as an assistant coach under Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. In this episode, we cover the one leadership principle that can drastically raise your team's performance. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Every time we ask you "who do you want on the Spartan Up podcast" your answer is Joe Rogan. We finally got him! Here's the story of the 6 year journey AND the questions Joe De Sena asked Joe Rogan, along with insights from some of the guests who have appeared on both The Joe Rogan Experience and with Joe De Sena on Spartan Up: Ben Greenfield, Rich Roll, CT Fletcher, Andrew Huberman, PhD, Jesse Itzler and Gary Vaynerchuk. This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount Watch Desnea on Rogan https://youtu.be/wCSDF0RNuXY SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are impressed Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

How much trash do you create? Professor Joshua Spodek tells Joe De Sena he had been eating packaged food with every meal of his life. One day he decided to take responsibility for his own mess. With every meal, everything we buy from stores, everything we order- we throw something away, and every item of waste you have ever "gotten rid of" still exists in some form, somewhere. Spodek calls Joe De Sena out on his own consumption - and Joe responds. Spodek, a leadership professor at NYU, has embarked on a journey to lighten his impact on the planet by creating as minimal garbage as possible. It has meant, among other things, that at the supermarket he is buying whole fruits and vegetables because everything else has packaging. The added benefit - a more healthy diet. Take responsibility for how you are participating and contributing. Are you a steward of the land and of your community? Can you implement simple tactics to improve your impact? Spartan's, we all need to take ownership and initiative around our actions. What will you do today?! LESSONS Be where you can effect the most change Be a steward of the land Be around a community that challenges you Be resourceful and efficient to fulfill your needs Be mindful of how much trash you create Learn to reduce your impact on the earth Purchase things without packaging Adapt your tastebuds to what's healthy and local Be motivated by internal factors Be an initiator Be better & just do ! This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Wild Alaskan Company. With wild-caught and sustainable seafood delivered right to your door, it's never been easier to access the best seafood that Alaska and the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Go to https://wildalaskancompany.com and enter promo code SPARTAN on checkout to save $25 off your first order. LINKS https://joshuaspodek.com. His TEDx page: https://joshuaspodek.com/tedx. Joe De Sena on Spodek's podcast https://shows.acast.com/leadership-and-the-environment/episodes/360-sparta-could-make-history Book: Initiative : https://joshuaspodek.com/initiative TIME STAMPS 0:00 intro to unpackaging and new podcasts 2:00 WildAlaskanCompany.com intro 2:30 Living in nature and edible forests 4:00 Being a steward of the land 5:00 Transforming kids 7:00 Challenging students at NYU 8:15 Things we can do to be more efficient 10:00 The need to reduce garbage 12:30 WildAlaskanCompany.com break 14:00 Shop.Spartan.Com Be Unbreakable! (Special offer through July 25th) 16:00 Communities strategies on waste 18:00 Figuring out how to reduce how much trash you make 19:30 What can you buy that has no packaging? 21:00 Foraging in the city 22:00 Changing your taste buds 24:00 Walking your talk 25:30 Empowering people to figure it out for themselves 27:15 The meaning of competition 28:30 The rules of engagement with the environment 29:30 Developing skills of an initiator 31:00 Exhausting passing fancies & ideas of a lifetime 32:30 Starting with the emotion 33:10 Why Joe feels uncomfortable 36:00 Just doing & taking ownership of your life 37:10 WildAlaskanCompany.com close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are farming/ not buying plastic ;) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Every individual responds differently to what they eat. We all know eating a healthy diet is important, but what is happening on a chemical level inside our bodies? Josh Clemente started out as an engineer and welder at SpaceX to explore the outer atmosphere, but what he realized was most important was monitoring what was going on inside our own bodies. This episode is a great deep dive into what helps and hinders your metabolism, key tips and tricks for stabilizing your glucose response and understanding what it takes to train metabolic flexibility. As Josh says, "you have to put in focus, effort and repetition to develop metabolic health- it doesn't just happen." Make it happen Spartans! LESSONS Individuals respond differently to foods Measure, monitor and respond to your glucose Walk after meals Train your body into metabolic flexibility Put in the effort to develop metabolic health Learn dietary flexibility It's not just what you eat, it's how you eat it Understand the consequences of your decisions Place your actions in context This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount LINKS https://levels.link/spartan https://www.levelshealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/unlocklevels https://twitter.com/unlocklevels ᐧ TIME STAMPS 0:00 research highlight 0:30 Joe De Sena introduces Josh Clemente1:30 GoneRogueSnacks.com intro 3:30 Working at SpaceX 5:00 Starting Levels Health 6:15 Continuous glucose monitoring 7:00 Understanding metabolism 8:00 Glucose disfunction 9:15 Individuals response to food 13:00 Real time data to make educated choices 14:00 Exercise after meals for blood sugar response 15:25 Blood sugar responses 16:45 Stored fat 17:30 Metabolic flexibility 19:30 "Bonking" & intermittent fasting 20:30 "fat-adapted" 21:30 Metabolic fitness 22:00 GoneRogueSnacks.com break 24:30 Dietary flexibility 27:00 Glucose excursions 30:00 It's not just what you eat it's how you eat it 31:30 Sleep affects insulin resistance 33:00 Applying control to your decisions 35:00 Listening to your body 37:00 Developing software around glucose monitoring 38:15 Metabolic Fitness Score 40:30 Electrochemical glucose monitoring 42:30 Joe De Sena reviews lessons learned 44:00 GoneRogueSnacks.com close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are out training their metabolism! Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

This week's episode features an audio documentary - Assembly Fall - produced by our host Ryan Warner. The audio documentary is about the biggest upset in Illinois High School wrestling history. Enjoy! ABOUT: Dubbed as the biggest upset in Illinois history, Matt Kucala defied the odds and pinned the previously unbeaten Eric Tannenbaum at the 2001 IHSA state finals. Assembly Fall takes an in-depth look at that match and answers the question: is it the biggest upset in state history? Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do as well. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

What does an Ultra Runner look like? Sometimes it looks like Mirna Valerio! Mirna, "The Mirnavator," is busting expectations and stereotypes and she's on a mission to make trail running, fitness and the outdoors accessible to all. She and Joe De Sena talk about some of the challenges and rewards of being an unconventional runner. "I feel my most human out on the trails." New to trail running? She shares her 6 key tips to getting the most out of the sport. Mirna says "I'm not out here to win sh*t, I'm out here to be on trails and show people that … if you have a body like mine you can be on trails too!" Nature, fitness, Spartan races and trail running are for everyone. Have you thought about what you can do to help us on our mission to rip 100million people off the couch? Are you welcoming new and different athletes to our sport? Forget the excuses, don't be afraid to fail and just get out there - and inspire others to join you! LESSONS Live an enthusiastic life Find the greatness in yourself Embrace the joy of the trails The trails are made for all body types Bring joy to others Forget excuses Inspire others Don't depend on motivation Start wherever you are Give yourself grace, time and be patient! Do not be afraid to fall Get a really good pair of trail shoes Work on your core & lateral & leg strength Go on the trails with a sense of adventure! This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Wild Alaskan Company. With wild-caught and sustainable seafood delivered right to your door, it's never been easier to access the best seafood that Alaska and the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Go to https://wildalaskancompany.com and enter promo code SPARTAN on checkout to save $25 off your first order. LINKS https://themirnavator.com/ https://www.spartan.com/en/trail TIME STAMPS 0:45 Sefra Alexandra introduces the "Mirnavator" 1:30 Wildalaskancompany.com special offer 2:30 Moving to the great state of Vermont 4:30 "Slow As F*ck" 6:30 The "ZoomPocalypse" 8:00 Growing up in a strong community in Brooklyn 9:30 Starting her running "journey" 11:00 Finding the greatness in yourself 12:00 The joy of being out on the trails 13:00 Food as fuel 14:00 The trails are made for all body types 15:00 Forget your excuses- get out there! 16:00 Inspiring others 18:20 Wildalaskancompany.com break 20:00 "A Beautiful Work in Progress" 22:00 Starting wherever you are 24:00 Getting injured and pivoting 27:30 Trail Running tips 101 ! 30:00 Adventures in the Copper Canyon 32:00 Tracking her son 35:45 Sefra the Seed Huntress reflects on this awesome episode 37:30 Wildalaskancompany.com close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena & Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are out on the trails! Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Mark Schwab is the former wrestling coach for the Big 10 power Minnesota Gopher wrestling team. In this episode, Mark talks about having a 'healthy mental climate' and how to achieve that. Enjoy folks! Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do as well. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Tyler Jack Harris set an insane goal, to sell almost three times the number of policies a great salesperson would in a year. Then he did it, for three years straight. When 7 miles was the longest distance he had ever run, he took on two ultramarathons in one week. He completed both. He sets audacious goals and achieves them. WHY? Because he said he would. In this interview, he shares his ultimate sales technique ( which happens to be a form of respect) and his goal attacking process. He sets a goal, simplifies his target, creates an action plan, and goes forth full speed, trampling over any excuse to accomplish the task. It's your choice, he says, honor excuses or honor your word. Be in service to others Spartans & get it done! This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Wild Alaskan Company. With wild-caught and sustainable seafood delivered right to your door, it's never been easier to access the best seafood that Alaska and the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Go to https://wildalaskancompany.com and enter promo code SPARTAN on checkout to save $25 off your first order. LESSONS Seek discomfort & the world will deliver pleasure A safety net is the most dangerous thing you have You find out what your capable of when there isn't a plan b It's your choice to honor excuses or honor your word To be unbreakable you have to be broken Your mental capabilities may surpass your physical Pain is a teacher Narrow your focus for success Understand the people you are serving Set audacious goals & complete them Make a plan for recovery after accomplishment Have a team around you It's all about offense, defense & strategics Have an action list Simplify Define & honor your story Have integrity LINKS https://www.unbreakableleadership.com/ https://tylerjackharris.com/ Spartan Resilience Academy - SRA be.spartan.com/resilient TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe De Sena Introduces the episode 1:30 Wild Alaskan Company 2:45 Interview with Tyler Jack Harris begins: Seeking discomfort 4:30 Dangers of a safety net 5:40 Eliminating options of success 6:30 Unbreakable leadership 8:00 Uncomfortable with being comfortable 10:00 Exposing kids to adversity 12:00 Pain as a teacher 13:20 Wild Alaskan Company info 15:25 Narrowing your focus 16:30 Understanding the people you are serving 18:15 Setting audacious goals 20:25 Ramifications of self-talk 25:05 Declaring identity 26:00 Planning for recovery 27:00 Having a team & an action plan 28:00 Simplifying & creating an action list 29:00 Get moving & it gets better 32:40 Joe De Sena tells us what he learned from Tyler Jack Harris 34:15 Joe De Sena introduces you to Spartan Resilience Academy 35:20 Wild Alaskan Company SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena. Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are still social distancing :) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Phil Davis is the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion and is currently fighting out of San Diego. In this episode we talk about Phil's background in wrestling, where he won an NCAA title for Penn State, as well as his transition to MMA. My favorite part of this episode is when Phil talks about the 10k rule and how he applied it to his MMA training. Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do as well. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan