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) 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) 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