The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Joe Gray says, "What are the elite athletes doing? If you're looking to set elite goals for yourself, I don't care if you're a five hour marathoner and you want to run a 4:30, you're trying to do something that you've never done before. You have performance on mind. One thing you'll always notice is you're not going to see a lot of low carb athletes in endurance sports at the top of the sport." Today, Yancy and Joseph Gray talk about how you can reach elite goals and live life and train like an elite athlete. Today, you'll learn about: - Finding what's best for you instead of just what works for others - Training at 38 vs 28 years old - Importance of being selfless Joseph Gray is one of the most accomplished professional trail and mountain runners on the planet. He is a 9-Time World CHAMPION, 31-time USA National team member and 2016 & 2019 World Mountain Running Champion, the American record holder at the Mount Washington Road Race, 2012 XTERRA Trail Run World Championships co-winner, and he is a 16-Time USA National Champion. Follow Joe: Facebook - facebook.com/journeyofjoegeezi Twitter - @joegeezi Instagram - @joegeezi Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR Become the best version of yourself in just 3-minutes a day with Heroic—the new social training platform built to help you be more energized, productive, and connected, TODAY! Join the movement at www.heroic.us, and use the code SPARTAN20 to save 20% off your membership. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

The behavioral and social science tells us community is the great unlock! Gina Bianchini is a groundbreaker in the work of entrepreneurship and community first with Ning and today as founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. Hear how you can use community to unlock your potential, how this is a golden age for sharing ideas, what she thinks of Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and much more! LINKS: Mighty Networks: https://community.mightynetworks.com/ https://www.mightynetworks.com/ https://www.mightynetworks.com/migration 10 Rules for Resilience, Mental Toughness for Families https://amzn.to/3FbqwQ0 Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Wild Health www.wildhealth.com Wondering which diet is right for you? What your optimal recovery routine is? How your sleep impacts performance? Wild Health will help you uncover all the answers to your health questions with a fully personalized, precision health plan, based on your DNA & bloodwork. Discover your truth - sign up at wildhealth.com with code SPARTAN10 for 10% off. Become the best version of yourself in just 3-minutes a day with Heroic—the new social training platform built to help you be more energized, productive, and connected, TODAY! Join the movement at www.heroic.us, and use the code SPARTAN20 to save 20% off your membership. CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Aaron Hinde, Laura Gassner Otting, and Ryan Holiday have advice and experiences that will help you get where you truly want to be. Laura Gassner Otting, author of "Limitless," says, "I had the great fortune of having this business coach who was curious about what I was doing and wanted to help me. And I went to have breakfast with him, and I brought him all this great stuff. I brought him like my P&L sheets and my marketing material and all my to do lists and all this, and I thought I was gonna get all the gold stars. And he didn't look at any of it, and he basically was like, 'What kind of life do you want?' And I was like, What are you talking about? And he's like, 'What kind of life do you want? And is the work you're doing right now helping you build that?'" In this episode, you'll learn: - The relationship between Alignment, Trajectory, and Momentum - How to evaluate if you're on the right trajectory, and controlling it yourself - Setting your trajectory for the day to help the trajectory of your life If you want to watch the full episodes: LIFEAID Founder Aaron Hinde and his Bottomless ATM https://youtu.be/_L790EQ_u2A Define Your Own Path with Laura Gassner Otting & Joe De Sena https://youtu.be/D8ES8-zrfvQ Real Life Lessons from Ancient Greeks / Ryan Holiday & Joe De Sena https://youtu.be/Xj6kBZgIsjk SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Company. Athletic Brewing Company's innovative process allows them to brew great-tasting craft beer without the alcohol. Place an order today at athleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customers can also get 10% off their entire order with code SPARTAN10. Limit one per customer. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Yancy: There may come a day when I can't run anymore, but I can still do it right now. So I do it. I run just about everywhere I go. Joe Gray: But ultimately too, I need to stay in shape because I want to beat my son for a few more years. He's slowly catching up. Today, Yancy and Joseph Gray talk about finding the spark to run, having an activity to do until you physically can't anymore after a long life, and using it to better your life and for those around you. Today, you'll learn about: How to push yourself in a way that brings you gratification like nothing else Getting lost in the magical feeling of the trail One day there will be a day you can't run anymore, enjoy physical things while you can Joseph Gray is one of the most accomplished professional trail and mountain runners on the planet. He is a 9-Time World CHAMPION, 31-time USA National team member and 2016 & 2019 World Mountain Running Champion, the American record holder at the Mount Washington Road Race, 2012 XTERRA Trail Run World Championships co-winner, and he is a 16-Time USA National Champion. Follow Joe: Facebook - facebook.com/journeyofjoegeezi Twitter - @joegeezi Instagram - @joegeezi Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Company. Athletic Brewing Company's innovative process allows them to brew great-tasting craft beer without the alcohol. Place an order today at athleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customers can also get 10% off their entire order with code SPARTAN10. Limit one per customer. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Your brain evolved to prevent you from moving, to conserve energy, because there was a time when humans needed a lot of energy to hunt and to gather food. We don't have to do that now, but the brain is still set up to conserve energy. But if you can overcome that resistance and MOVE you unlock the most powerful medicine in mental health. This episode explains how exercise can improve focus, memory, depression, anxiety and sleep. How much exercise you need to do. And some simple recommendations to encourage the release of the chemicals your brain wants more of. Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan is joined by Jennifer Heisz, PhD author "Move the Body, Heal the Mind" is an expert in brain health, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University and directs the NeuroFit Lab. Dr. Heisz's research examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition. LINKS: More about Dr. Jennifer Heisz https://www.jenniferheisz.com/ Move the Body Heal the Mind https://amzn.to/3y9IYaz 10 Rules for Resilience, Mental Toughness for Families https://amzn.to/3FbqwQ0 Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Wild Health www.wildhealth.com Wondering which diet is right for you? What your optimal recovery routine is? How your sleep impacts performance? Wild Health will help you uncover all the answers to your health questions with a fully personalized, precision health plan, based on your DNA & bloodwork. Discover your truth - sign up at wildhealth.com with code SPARTAN10 for 10% off. AND by Athletic Brewing Company. Athletic Brewing Company's innovative process allows them to brew great-tasting craft beer without the alcohol. Place an order today at athleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customers can also get 10% off their entire order with code SPARTAN10. Limit one per customer. CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Marla Sweeney, Heather Gollnick, Jimmy Binns are going to let you know how they keep doing what they do as they get older, and with their advice, you'll be able to keep competing and having fun actively until your 80s, 90s, maybe even into your 100s. We had the help of Amelia Boone interviewing Marla, and Kevin Gillotti interviewing Heather. Joe: Because they didn't want a 72 or 73 year old? Jimmy Binns: I think a part of it was that they didn't want people thinking that anybody can walk in there and just go through the police academy. Joe: But you would train. Jimmy: Yeah, but I mean, it's a very vigorous and rigorous program. You know, ain't nobody walking in there and completing it, trust me, unless you really are motivated. In this episode, you'll learn: - How to run Spartan Races in your 70s - With competitive age comes wisdom IF you listen to your body - How Jimmy was able to complete the Police Academy at the age of 73 If you want to watch the full episodes: You're Never too old to Run - Marla Sweeney and Amelia Boone ep 185 - https://youtu.be/RY5bcqyHppQ Staying Fit as You Age with Heather Gollnick // Spartan ATHLETE 001 - https://youtu.be/3o45DV6GXTU 74 Year Old Motorcycle Cop Jimmy Binns is Never too Old for a Challenge ep.031 - https://youtu.be/SEyf8H8vVcc SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by the EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system. EXOGEN is a non-invasive treatment option that can help heal your broken bone in just 20 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home. If you or a loved one has broken a bone, talk to your doctor about EXOGEN. EXOGEN is indicated for the healing of nonunion fractures and for accelerating the healing of certain acute fractures, with no known contraindications. To learn more visit https://www.exogen.com/us/SPARTAN SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Hans Florine says, "That's what climbing is, is doing something that you couldn't previously do, whether it was last week or seconds ago. And so there's immediate reward in climbing for, 'Hey there's a problem in front of you, and it's just a problem.' And that's what life is. And we do something, change our body position, get another tool, and we move forward and we get past it." Today, Yancy and Jarod talk with Hans about reaching for goals you can't accomplish yet, and how having fun means you're at your best. Today, you'll learn about: The people having the most fun are the best climbers Go out and find things to do and challenge yourself, because you can Finding something you can't do, but want to do, and working and learning until you accomplish it Hans Florine is a speed climber, professional speaker, author and thought leader in speed and efficiency. Hans has repeatedly set and broken one of the most coveted speed records in the world: The Nose of El Capitan, a 2,900-foot monolith in Yosemite Valley. Connect with Hans and buy his book, On the Nose: On the Nose (Hardcover and Audiobook) -hansflorine.com/?page_id=252 Website - hansflorine.com/ Do Hard Things Challenge - dhtchallenge.com/ Facebook - facebook.com/HansFlorineclimbs Twitter - twitter.com/hansflorine Instagram - instagram.com/hansflorine YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UChfOZX5LDSuhZDJA4xa08Og/feed Stay at Hans' homes -hansbasecamp.com/ Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by the EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system. EXOGEN is a non-invasive treatment option that can help heal your broken bone in just 20 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home. If you or a loved one has broken a bone, talk to your doctor about EXOGEN. EXOGEN is indicated for the healing of nonunion fractures and for accelerating the healing of certain acute fractures, with no known contraindications. To learn more visit https://www.exogen.com/us/SPARTAN SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Feel a lack of motivation? Find a problem that needs to be solved. Ryan joins Spartan Race founder and CEO Joe De Sena to talk about it. He enlisted in the Navy after watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11, and Parrott served eight years as a U.S. Navy SEAL completing three combat tours to Iraq before being assigned to Advanced Training Command as an Instructor. He saw the need for better burn care, he started Sons of the Flag. Today he sees a need for better physical education and he's starting the The Human Performance Project to dissect and share essentials of human physiology. The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Wild Health www.wildhealth.com Wondering which diet is right for you? What your optimal recovery routine is? How your sleep impacts performance? Wild Health will help you uncover all the answers to your health questions with a fully personalized, precision health plan, based on your DNA & bloodwork. Discover your truth - sign up at wildhealth.com with code SPARTAN10 for 10% off. Race, recharge, recover. The #1 workout-recovery blend in America is now available with 200mg of clean caffeine. FITAID Energy is naturally sweetened with only 15 calories, no sucralose, no aspartame, and no compromises. This NATURALLY sweetened clean energy + sports recovery blend is now available in 4 electric flavors. Visit lifeaidbevco.com and save 20% when you sign up for a subscription today. Use code SPARTANENERGY at checkout for 20% off. CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Meb Keflezighi, Jeffrey Zeizel, and Kathrine Switzer each have experiences at the Boston Marathon that would seem unthinkable if they didn't happen. Meb Keflezighi, the first American to win the boston Marathon after the tragic bombing, says, "In a marathon, you don't break early. You know, you try to hold on, but sometimes you have to listen to your instincts and go for it. And I went for it. I was the fifteenth, or so, fastest guy in the race, but you know, you've got to do it that day, and I was so proud to be able to pull the victory for the United States." In this episode, you'll learn: - How Meb's family embodying the American dream led to his glorious victory - Jeffrey's experience being in the Marathon when the bomb went off and how he managed his situation - The lead up, the incident, and the after effects of Kathrine Switzer's historical run where she was attacked by an official If you want to watch the full episodes: Meb Keflezighi tells Spartan why he wins Marathons - https://youtu.be/SDUU865MV4s Clinical Social Worker Shares Techniques to Overcome Any Obstacle ep.068 - https://youtu.be/1Jo1oEHVttY Kathrine Switzer Changed Marathons Forever, with host Joe De Sena - https://youtu.be/p7cjri0IX80 SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by the EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system. EXOGEN is a non-invasive treatment option that can help heal your broken bone in just 20 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home. If you or a loved one has broken a bone, talk to your doctor about EXOGEN. EXOGEN is indicated for the healing of nonunion fractures and for accelerating the healing of certain acute fractures, with no known contraindications. To learn more visit https://www.exogen.com/us/SPARTAN SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Hans Florine talking about when he broke his legs 4 years ago, "I was out of view when I fell and broke my leg. He came around the corner and I was talking on the phone. And he's like, "What the F are you doing talking on the phone?" And I'm like, I'm talking to the Rangers. Why are you talking Rangers? We need a rescue. I've broken both of my legs, and he's just like, you you know, couldn't you, like, cry or scream or do something first before you just get to business of fixing it... I think he's one of the people who just said, like, I just started doing what I could do." Today, Yancy and Jarod talk with Hans about finding peace with yourself through adventure. In this episode, you'll learn about: - Don't live life from the sideline - Get as much as you can out of what you love doing - How joy and proper safety outweigh fear - The bonds and trust you gain taking things on with others - Staying happy and doing what you can do Hans Florine is a speed climber, professional speaker, author and thought leader in speed and efficiency. Hans has repeatedly set and broken one of the most coveted speed records in the world: The Nose of El Capitan, a 2,900-foot monolith in Yosemite Valley. Connect with Hans and buy his book, On the Nose: On the Nose (Hardcover and Audiobook) -hansflorine.com/?page_id=252 Website - hansflorine.com/ Do Hard Things Challenge - dhtchallenge.com/ Facebook - facebook.com/HansFlorineclimbs Twitter - twitter.com/hansflorine Instagram - instagram.com/hansflorine YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UChfOZX5LDSuhZDJA4xa08Og/feed Stay at Hans' homes -hansbasecamp.com/ Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by the EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system. EXOGEN is a non-invasive treatment option that can help heal your broken bone in just 20 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home. If you or a loved one has broken a bone, talk to your doctor about EXOGEN. EXOGEN is indicated for the healing of nonunion fractures and for accelerating the healing of certain acute fractures, with no known contraindications. To learn more visit https://www.exogen.com/us/SPARTAN SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan