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About Evan Perperis

Evan is a Conquer The Gauntlet Pro, NSCA-CPT, owner of Strength & Speed along with a Hammer Nutrition sponsored athlete whose biography "Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Pro OCR Athlete" is now available (hard copy, digital or audiobook). His highlights included 2018's 1st place Team Atomik at World's Toughest Mudder, 2nd Pro Team Coed at North American OCR Championships in 2018 and yearly record setting Ultra-OCR events for charity raising more than $26,000. With 60+ overall OCR podium finishes, he captured his training techniques and strategies in his books, "Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing", "Mud Run Guide's Ultra-OCR Bible", "Conquering The Gauntlet", "CTG Pro Team Workouts To Go" and covered some of his favorite OCR events in "MRG's Ultimate OCR Bucket List" (all available from www.teamstrengthspeed.com ).

    Gear Review: XOSKIN Compression Shorts

    By |June 4th, 2021|

    A review of the XOSKIN Compression Shorts and how they hold up in obstacle course races.

      Race Review: The Gladiator Assault Challenge 2021

      By |June 1st, 2021|

      We review The Gladiator Assault Challenge, a local obstacle race based in Iowa that that has been holding races since 2012.

        Race Review: Tough Mudder Missouri

        By |May 25th, 2021|

        Tough Mudder Missouri 2021 was one of the first events since Spartan acquired the brand. We review the race and share what to expect.

          When is the right time to get tested for InsideTracker?

          By |May 17th, 2021|

          Finding out what is going on inside your body is always valuable - even if it just confirms your training & recovery plan is following the right path.

            Gear Review: HYLETE Incline Shorts

            By |May 13th, 2021|

            HYLETE Incline Shorts. I’m a huge fan of HYLETE’s products.  From backpacks to pants, everything I’ve picked up from their website has been top notch.  I picked up a pair of the Incline shorts and here are a couple of quick thoughts on them as well as some thoughts if you should add [...]

              Rising with the Sun: New “OCR” Documentary

              By |May 11th, 2021|

              100m OCR World Champion and Red Bull athlete, South African Thomas Van Tonder recently set out to accomplish the insane feat of climbing a 95 meter rope (approximately 285 feet) and trying to set a world record in the first 50 meters!

                Volition Chiropractic and Building Local OCR

                By |April 22nd, 2021|

                With the effects of COVID and quarantine it is more important to support local businesses more than ever during this time.  In my biased opinion, I also like to support Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) related businesses if possible.  So when fellow OCR athlete Dr. Alexis Buford opened her chiropractic office, Volition Chiropractic, I stopped by [...]

                  The Unseen Cost of Poor Traction

                  By |April 22nd, 2021|

                  Conquer The Gauntlet starts off one of their 2020 races with a muddy start. Any time someone picks up a new pair of trail or Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) shoes, they want them to have good traction.  After all, who wants a pair of shoes that slip around in the mud or on [...]

                    Gear Review: HYLETE T-Shirts

                    By |April 20th, 2021|

                    I’ve got so many t-shirts I typically have to donate a whole bunch to Salvation Army every year (Congrats random person on “finishing” that Tough Mudder).  Still I occasionally find myself with a t-shirt that always seems to find its way to the top of my drawer and is worn weekly.  The two HYLTE shirts [...]

                      2021 KCOCR Double Down: Battle of the Lions and KC Timber Challenge

                      By |April 20th, 2021|

                      With limited racing going on in 2020 I know everyone is itching to get back out on the course.  Luckily for you Kansas City has two events in one weekend this coming June making it a perfect opportunity for a trip.  Furthermore, these are by brands or owners that held multiple events in 2020, so [...]

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