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On this Episode, Benny Danaher comes on the show to talk about doing his first Spartan race  at Killington, Vermont. First he did the Sprint race there, and over the years moved up to the Ultra! He completed last year’s and this year’s. He has done a bunch of Ultras in the past year including the CUT . The CUT is a 112 miler that goes across the state of Connecticut.  Make sure you check this one out! 20% off Spartan race use code IAMASPARTAN20 SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1k

On this Episode, Spartan Killington Ultra race recap! Brian Beal, Michael Roberson, Jason Branham and I go over the entire race- strategies, fueling , pacing and our different experiences throughout the race.    We had a great race weekend, hanging out with a lot of laughs, that we shared on this episode, too!  20% off Spartan race use code IAMASPARTAN20 SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1k

On this Episode, Steven Jarvis comes on the show to talk about his experience at the Spartan Death Race, that took place in June. Steven made it through the entire event- which was over 65 hours and earned his skull. Steven was, also,  part of The Spartan Project 300, which led him to doing the Death Race. We talk about how he found OCR, and about the Spartan Project 7, that he is planning on completing next.  20% off Spartan race use code IAMASPARTAN20 SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1k

On this Episode, Brian Beal , Michael Roberson and I recap races!! We recap Brian’s Grandfurther Mountain 21k Race .  Then, we recap the Spartan West Virginia Trifecta Weekend race.  We, also, talk about Killington Ultra plans and strategies, at the end. Don’t worry, a lot of cuss words this Episode!  20% off Spartan race use code IAMASPARTAN20 SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1k

On this Episode, Andi Hardi and Dan McDonald, from Spartan, come on the show to talk about Spartan endurance events. We go over the Agoge 300 that will be in Sparta , Greece, and the Hurricane Heat Trifecta weekend in Nashville. In 2027 there will be a new race in Vermont called the Mount Sparta Challenge that has 2 options- last man standing, and a 24 hr event. We talk about the H3X, and how it works. Also listen to the end to hear background on Andi’s OCR story , including her experience at Killington Ultra the year it was one loop!  20% off Spartan race use code IAMASPARTAN20 SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1k

On this Episode, Spartan Killington Ultra Prepisode! Eric Langdon , Neil Murphy and I talk about what we’ve been doing this year. Then we go into what to expect, how to train for and prepare for the race. Between the three of us, we have a lot of experience with this race. Neil has done Killington every year except 2 years. A lot of great Ultra talk you don’t want to miss. For more info on Killington check out Neil's website http://www.regimentrunning.com/ 20% off Spartan race use code IAMASPARTAN20 SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1k

On this Episode, Alison Andersen returns to the show to recap  her race at the Spartan Morzine Ultra World Championship!  Alison was first on the show back in January, where I talked to her about placing 1st in the  Spartan Killington Ultra back in September. Since then she has taken on Lindsey Webster as a Coach, and also placed 1st  at the Spartan  New Jersey Ultra . We briefly talk about NJ, and then the rest of the episode we focused on Morzine. Good Ultra episode!  SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1k

On this Episode, Jillian Heller talks with me about placing 3rd place at World’s Toughest Mudder with 85 miles. Last year, she did the same thing. The year before that at her very first WTM in Florida, she placed 4th with 85 miles! We go over this year’s race with her. We talk about her race strategy for pacing , fueling, pitting and obstacles! Make sure you listen to this one! SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1k

On this Episode, Josh Sprague, Owner of Orange Mud, talks to me about starting his business 14 years ago with one product. After being frustrated with other hydration packs on the market, he decided to create his own. Now, he has a website full of products for running, mountain biking, and performance apparel. If this wasn’t enough , he has another business called Seven Clay. Seven Clay is a print and embroidery shop that specializes in custom apparel. Josh tells me about some of the endurance races he has done including a 550 mile gravel bike race! Make sure you check this episode out! SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x

On this Episode, Shell Luccketta, from Lionhearts Fitness, talks to us about the new ranch they are building, so they have an indoor and outdoor facility for the kids to train at. We also go over the War-X race that held the USAOCR Championship event.  SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x

On this Episode, Para Athlete Amy Haskell talks to us about being diagnosed with MS in 2008. She started doing the Spartan Deka events a few years ago, which led to doing her first Spartan Sprint. Last year, she placed 1st place in the Spartan Para World Championship In Orlando Florida. This year, she did her first Spartan Ultra in Fayetteville, and in 2028 she is planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with Dealers of Hope! SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x

On this Episode, Brian Beal and Megan Menges  recap the Hell Hole Hundred with Michael and me. Brian took 4th place in 21:08:34 and Megan took 3rd in 30:51:15. We go over the whole race and bust a lot of balls as usual!SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x

On this Episode, Alyssa Turner tells us about placing 1st at the Spartan Montana Ultra! We talk about pacing , fueling and strategizing. Not only was this her first Spartan Ultra , it was her first Ultra trail race. We talk about her living and training at Anthony Kunkel’s Ultra house in Colorado, too. This was only Alyssa’s 4th Spartan race- 2 of them were Elite podiums! Better watch out for her! SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x

On this Episode, Nick West , Michael Roberson ,Brian Beal, and I recap the Spartan Fayetteville Ultra, and the Run Bum Grayson Highlands 50 miler.  The 3 of us all placed in our Age Groups in the Fayetteville Ultra. Nick earning his first AG podium ever! Brian led the Grayson Highlands  50 miler from start to finish in his first 50 miler ever! USE CODE IAMASPARTAN20 FOR 20% OFF YOUR NEXT RACE!! SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x

On this Episode, Jason Branham recaps the Spartan New Jersey Ultra Race with Michael and me. Brian Beal missed this episode and hasn’t responded to our group message all weekend-  probably because he has an android phone. Jason placed 1st in his AG, going just over 10 hrs. We go over the whole race with Jason- the course , the weather ,what worked ,what didn’t ,how he paced , and how he fueled. USE CODE IAMASPARTAN20 FOR 20% OFF YOUR NEXT RACE!! SHOW SPONSORS ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com /⁠⁠https://www.monkeegrip.com/⁠  Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT10 for 10% off your order at ⁠https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x