MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
1105: How to Train for an Obstacle Course Race
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down what it takes to be a successful obstacle course racer and how to best train for a race.
- The phenomena that is obstacle course racing (OCR): The history, origins, how it became popular, the value & MORE. (2:49)
- How the struggle gives us meaning. (9:00)
- What it takes to be a successful obstacle course racer. (13:30)
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- You MUST have endurance/stamina. (14:25)
- The importance of having mental toughness/grit. (17:27)
- How your grip connects you to everything else. (23:37)
- The significance of practicing and strengthening your skills to build up your work capacity/durability. (28:43)
- What does the ideal physique look like for an OCR athlete? (37:40)
- How to program/train your body for an OCR. (40:36)
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- The importance of mobility. (43:19)
- Building the foundation of strength. (45:07)
- Using the running component to your benefit. (47:00)
- Create daily practices to toughen your body up. (49:30)
- The value in testing yourself. (51:00)
People Mentioned
- Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena) Twitter
- Amelia Boone (@arboone11) Instagram
- Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram
- Justin Brink DC (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- August Promotion: MAPS Prime & Prime Pro ½ off!! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout**
- MAPS OCR Preview Promotion: Discount code “OCR30” at checkout
- Mind Pump 595: Joe De Sena Founder of Spartan Race & the Spartan Up! Podcast
- "Field physical training of the soldier. 1917"
- Fight Club (1999) - IMDb
- Obstacle course racing scaling its way to Olympic inclusion
- The Rise of Obstacle Course Races
- The association of grip strength from midlife onwards with all-cause and cause-specific mortality over 17 years of follow-up in the Tromsø Study
- Mind Pump 630: Amelia Boone- Obstacle Course Racing’s Queen of Pain