Obstacle Dominator

In this episode, special guest Adam Ster from MasterBodyWorker joins us to talk about the #1 reason that obstacle racing athletes get injured, and what you can do about it. We also talk about giving blood before a race, and will apologize in advance for the slightly subpar audio as we were all "on the road" traveling for this episode! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter and Ben are joined by Alexander Nicholas (pictured above), who has created an intense workout at his EPIC gym in New York City that burns 1200 calories, and that ABC World News picked as the toughest workout in the nation. Joe DiStefano also pops in to let us know about the upcoming elite athlete combine in Temecula. We also field questions from listeners, including: Ryan asks: How do you protect your knees during the barbed wire crawl? V asks: How do you transition to racing as an elite obstacle racer? Beni asks: Can you work fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers on same day? Steven asks: How do you transition from bodybuilding into endurance sports? Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator23.mp3"] Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter and Ben reveal the details of the brand new Obstacle Dominator Training Package (for beginner to advanced obstacle racing athletes) which includes: Obstacle Dominator Training Manual Pro Athlete Insider Interview Series Obstacle Dominator Video Instructions How to Create Your Own Obstacle Course Top Secret Controversial Interview With Spartan CEO Complete Nutrition Plan for Obstacle Training & Racing Spartan race discount Unconventional Obstacle Course Training Guide Complete Obstacle Dominator Transcripts 100% Confidence and Dominance In Your Training and Racing A special introductory price of 77 bucks Click here to get it now Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator23.mp3"] Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter and Ben, US Mountain Runner of the Year Joe Gray about altitude training and racing at elevation. -Alex asks a question about the best way to taper before a race... -Mike asks once again about training with monkey bars, and also asks about 3Fuel nutrition... -Andrew asks about how many miles per week he should be running to train for Tough Mudder, and how to keep from cramping during race... Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter McIntyre conducts an up close and personal interview with Isah Vidal. In this episode: The 2014 ultra beast champion, Learn about his bike 2013 bike ride from text to Vermont to compete at the spartan world championship. Learn about how his early years of football and ultra distance events forged the mentally unbreakable athlete he is today, And much more... Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Ben Greenfield, Hunter McIntyre, and special guest Isaiah Vidal record from a road trip to Malibu on a drive back from Navy SEAL's commander Mark Divine'sUnbeatable Mind summit in San Diego. In this episode, they cover: How to use workout playing cards to get a better workout... A hidden use for beet juice... Underground tips on how to sleep better and manage jet lag... Weighted vests in Spartan races... And much more... Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... ...and here's just a taste of what's to come from Hunter and Ben: Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre record straight from Ben Greenfield's house in Washington State, where they're shooting instructional videos for the new Obstacle Dominator program. They answer the following questions: Charles asks: What is the best gear for a Hurricane Heat? Dan asks: How can you limit GI distress during races? Jeanette asks: How to get a sponsorship? Hunter asks: How to get ready for a hot weather race when you’re training in the cold? Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... ...and here's just a taste of what's to come from Hunter and Ben:

In this episode, Miguel Medina joins Hunter for some toughest mudder chitchat. Hear directly from Miguel and Hunter... ... recap of 2014 worlds toughest, ... winners are Amelia Boone, Ryan Atkins and the Wolfe pack spartan team, ... learn about the hardest 24 hour in the us and maybe the world, ... new obstacle, new challenges and new friends. Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, straight from the Sacramento Super Spartan, Hunter and Ben give you plenty of tips and tricks for traverse walls, rope climbs, moats, bucket carries, sandbag carries, running on uneven terrain, obstacle racing nutrition, Spartan race hydration and more! Want the video version of this episode? Click here to watch it now for free! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Ben and Hunter give you a report from Warrior Dash, Ironman Hawaii and a preview of Sacramento Spartan, then answer listener questions...including: Doug asks about the dangers of running downhills in obstacle races... Christian asks about the type of hydration pack we use, and you'll find out at Hunter's huge vest he wears... Zak asks about what diet to follow for the combination of strength and endurance... Angel asks about how you control your heart rate when you're racing hard... Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Jon Albon joins Hunter and Ben for a Vermont World Championships race recap! Hear exactly how Jon trains... ...the shocking story of which sport actually got him into obstacle training... ...why Jon decided to live in Norway... ...how Jon approached the dreaded double sandbag at Spartan World Championships and much more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre give a Spartan World Championships Race Recap, with their biggest takeaways and tips. In this episode... -Ben mentions his Spartan World Championships Top 10 Tips article. -Hunter mentions the MarcPro Electrical Muscle Stimulation device - and you get a $32 discount at http://www.MarcPro.com with discount code "Ben". Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre are joined once again by Spartan pro athlete Miguel Medina with a preview of the last big week of training before Spartan World Championships... then answer questions including: -Sian asks: How do you keep your ankles from twisting when racing on uneven ground? -Bob (from Mud & Obstacle Race Magazine) asks: How do you train for the bucket carry? -Shawn asks: Tips for doing a Trifecta in one day? Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Hunter McIntyre talk about Ben's experience at SEALFit Kokoro camp, and Hunter's training with surfer Laird Hamilton, and Hunter's race at Virginia Super Spartan, then answer the following questions: -Eli asks: what is the etiquette on passing during an obstacle race? -Colette asks: how do you find balance between strength and cardio, and build a base for longer races? -Thomas asks: how to train on hills if you live in a flat area? -Paul asks: should you eat fat during a Super Spartan? -Blair asks: should you wear compression socks during a race? Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter and Ben talk about Hunter's recent ultra-marathon and Ben's AT&T Stadium race fiasco, then delve into... -The Rise of the Sufferfest Movie with special guest Scott Keneally... -"Prison Workouts" for obstacle racing... -Beginner obstacle racing mistakes... -And more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter McIntyre and Ben Greenfield are joined by obstacle racing coach Dennis Wayne Welch (pictured right, above), and in addition to race predictions for Spartan World Championships, field the following questions: -Is Australian Matt Murphy a Spartan threat? -How should a weekly workout split look for obstacle racing? -What to do about chafing during obstacle running and trail runs... Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now! Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter and Ben are joined by elite Spartan athlete "The Bear" Matt Novakovich to talk about the toughest workouts, how to run uphill, swimming for recovery, pre and post workout and pre and post racing nutrition for obstacle racing and much more! One resource we discuss in this episode is the SwimSmooth Book. Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now!

In this episode, Hunter and Ben talk about sandbag yoga, then welcome special guest Rose Wetzel! -Female training for obstacle races... -How to do a Spartan Trifecta in a weekend... -How the hell do you train for a spear throw... Resources we mention during this podcast: -Runner Joseph Gray -How to make a Spartan Spear -$32 discount at http://www.MarcPro.com with discount code "Ben" Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now!

In this episode, find out Hunter and Ben's toughest workouts...and then hear the answers to listener questions, including: -Stadium races vs. regular obstacle races... -Using SEALFit for obstacle racing... -Best benchmarks for being in top ten at Spartan... Resources we mention during this podcast: -8 Weeks to SealFit -HempMeds -Tart Cherry Juice Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now!