The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Exercise is like the magic pill. You'll get better sleep. You're testosterone will go up. You're going to look and feel better. All because of exercise, says Olympic wrestler Jake Herbert. Host of the SpartanUp Combat Series Ryan Warner talks with Jake about: -How to track personal growth in 2021. Jake uses a journaling routine called the 4 B's to guide his personal growth tracking. -Why exercise is the magic pill -Financial literacy for the new year -Takeaways from the Russian philosophy of wrestling and how Jake uses these lessons for his own personal growth Follow Jake: Twitter: @Jakeherbert84 Instagram: @Jakeherbert84 Website:JakeHerbert.Com SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Headspace. For a free one month trial, go to Headpace.Com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ © 2020 Spartan

"If you want to identify your running inefficiencies, run naked" says ultra-marathon runner Patrick Sweeney, who talks with SpartanUp Podcast Endurance Series host Johnny Waite about how to become a minimalist runner. In this episode you'll learn: -How Patrick developed a love for running in the sandals -Why minimalist running improves your running form -How running with sandals heightens your sense of awareness -Why running naked will identify your running inefficiencies -That running in sandals and running barefoot are tools to improve your running form -The importance of listening to your body to prevent injuries -The genesis story for Pat's run from Huntington Beach to Boston - a 3,355 mile trek that took 114 days. SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Headspace. For a free one month trial, go to Headpace.Com/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: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

We've been telling you for YEARS to do hard things. Today Joe De Sena, our show host and the founder and CEO of Spartan, asks neuroscientist, psychologist, and University Distinguished Professor, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett if we're right. The author of "7 1/2 Lessons About the Brain" and "How Emotions are Made," explains how the brain reacts to stress. How to keep your brain snappy into old age. And how it is that doing hard things affects your mind and your body. This episode of Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Headspace You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit HEADSPACE.com/SPARTAN for a FREE one month trial with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. READ: Lisa's latest book https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain/ FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

This interview is dedicated to our gracious, enthusiastic, and gone too soon series host Roy Wallack. Rest in peace. "The best social security is to keep on riding." Tinker Juarez (@dtinker) is 59 years old and still rides 350 miles a week. His consistency and dedication to training is the main focus of today's episode. La Ruta Series on the SpartanUp Podcast host Roy M. Wallack talks with Tinker about training secrets for those of us past our athletic primes. In this episode you'll learn: • Tinker's weekly training regiment • Why Tinker prefers training on a road bike • Why he always includes climbing on his 'hard days' • A deep-dive on a Tinker's nearly 3-hour riding workouts • Tinker's diet strategy for big races Background: David "Tinker" Juarez is a 2x Olympian, former professional BMX racer and is one of the most decorated mountain bike racers of all time. Juarez got his start in BMX racing when he was just 16. For the next 10 years, built an impressive career in BMX, but then mountain biking pulled him in a different direction. Today, Juarez is still racing for Cannondale, his bike sponsor since 1994, and racing at the elite pro level most weekends of the season. Connect with Roy: • Hear more about La Ruta, the world's hardest mountain-bike race, on Roy's Bike for Life Stories podcast: https://roywallack.wixsite.com/bikeforlifestories • Read Roy's book: Bike for Life: How to Ride to 100 and Beyond SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Headspace. For a free one month trial, go to Headpace.Com/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: Ryan Warner Host: Roy Wallack Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

One of the most decorated CrossFit athletes of all time - Sam Briggs - talks with Spartan Up podcast DEKA series hosts Jarog Cogswell and Yancy Culp about: -Sam's origin story and what being a firefighter has taught her about team building -Why Sam participated in the Spartan Games -The benefits of functional fitness, regardless of age -When Sam takes on a new challenge, how does the evaluate the opportunity? -How has Sam's 'why' changed over the past decade? -Spartan Games Day 2 recap -Sam's inspiration at a young age and her favorite CrossFit Games memory Connect with Sam: -Twitter: @BicepLikeBriggs -Instagram: @BicepLikeBriggs Sam's Career Highlights: -2013 CrossFit Games Champion -DEKA STRONG world record holder -7x CrossFit Games qualifier SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Headspace. For a free one month trial, go to Headpace.Com/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: Ryan Warner Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

Pain is inevitable, right? But how do you distinguish between the pain you should push through and the pain that's a red flag? Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder of Active Life RX, gives Joe De Sena his 4 rules for pain assessment. He also talks about the importance of seeking out and overcoming some kinds of pain in our life. When assessing pain Pastuch says there are four important terms you need to understand - Insult, Irritation, Pain and Injury. Whether you're taking on a Spartan race or planning your workout understanding pain is critical to your growth. This episode of Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Headspace You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit HEADSPACE.com/SPARTAN for a FREE one month trial with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

When you leave a high-paying job on Wall Street to fight MMA professionally in Peru. That's the decision Rollie Peterkin (@rolliepeterkin - Twitter) made - our guest on today's episode of Combat on the SpartanUp Podcast - that would forever change his life. Host Ryan Warner talks with Rollie about: -Rollie's college wrestling career at the University of Pennsylvania -The breaking point that encouragee Rollie to move to Peru, leaving his Wall Street job behind -How to acclimate to a new environment -What routines, tactics and tips helped Rollie embrace a life without the 9-5 routine To learn more about Rollie,... -Check out his book "The Cage: Escaping the American Dream" -Listen to his podcast, The Divergent Path -Read Rollie's blogs SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Kettle & Fire. Use the code "Spartan" for 25% off and free shipping. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ © 2020 Spartan

Imagine running the Chicago marathon and then running to New York - spanning 22 days - to compete in the NYC Marathon. That's the kind of runner that Patrick Sweeney is and in this episode, he talks with Spartan Up Endurance Series host Johnny Waite about: -How he developed a love for running in the early days and what drew Patrick to long-distance running -How Patrick chooses a race. Here's a sneak peak - he uses the strength of community and the location. -How to have a blast and still perform at a high level -Burro racing and why Patrick is dabbling in this field of endurance -How to prevent burnout -How to develop a sense of community while being injured SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Kettle & Fire Bone Broth. Use the code "Spartan" for 25% off. 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: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

He went to the DOJ. He testified to congress. He went to the IRS. Instead of a "thank you," they threw him in jail! But that wasn't the end of the story. Next, the US Government awarded Bradley C Birkenfeld with over 100 million dollars. In fact, he holds the Guinness World Record for the largest payout by a government to a single individual! Sounds too crazy to be true? Joe De Sena interviewed Birkenfeld, author of "Lucifer's Banker," back in September of 2019. We just dug up the interview for you. What do you think? Was he right to do what he did? Is he right about the reason he went to jail? This episode is brought to you by Kettle & Fire, bone broth for better living. Visit Kettleandfire.com/spartan and use the code SPARTAN to save 25% FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

Meghan Hicks says "Don't put on a race or don't sponsor racers unless you are ready to sponsor women who perform at the same level as their male counterparts." Hicks tells Spartan Up Podcast Trail Series host Mauri Pagliacci about how gender equality, sustainability and COVID can pose unique challenges trail running. #1 - Meghan's race adventures during Covid. Meghan completed the Nolans 14, a run over the 14 summits over 14,000 ft. in Colorado's Sawatch Range. #2 - Equality in trail racing. Meghan talks about the challenges of ensuring male and female racers receive equal pay for equal performances and what we can do to help the cause. #3 - Sustainability for the natural lands which bears host to trail races. Meghan shares advice on how trail runners can practice sustainability. Background on Meghan Hicks: Meghan has ran over 60 trail races and ultras, and is the managing editor for IRunFar.com. She's also the author of Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running and has set records at the Nolan's 14 and won stages rages across the globe, such as the Marathon des Sables. If you want to learn more about Meghan, check out her work at IRunFar.Com, as well as her social accounts: Instagram: @meghanmhicks Twitter: @@MeghanHicks SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Optimize. Use the code word "spartan" to save 10% on a monthly or annual 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 https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Mauri Pagliacci Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan