{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 99 - Deka Team Challenge, Race Day Nutrition, &amp; The Best Way To Build Endurance","description":"The OCR Underground Show is your best resources for training tips on obstacle course racing.&amp;nbsp; Each episode is full of practical strategies to help you crush your next race.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Thanks to my newest sponsor of the show Fit Track.&amp;nbsp; Check out the Fit Track Dara scale at  www.getfittrack.com.&amp;nbsp; Get 17 health metrics every time you step on the scale to help you monitor your progress.&amp;nbsp; Use code OCRUNDERGROUND to save 20%.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In this episode I share a brief recap of the recent Deka Strong event that was help at my studio.&amp;nbsp; This is always such a great event and we had an awesome turnout.&amp;nbsp; Have you heard of the new 65+ age group modifications and the new team challenges?&amp;nbsp; I discuss some of the more recent changes with Deka.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In my Research Review I discuss a really cool study looking at high fat versus high carb meal prior to performing.&amp;nbsp; This study shows some interested results and I explain why this might be the way to go for your nutrition leading up to your next race and the strategy you want to implement morning of your race.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In the Inside Mike's Mind section I talk conditioning.&amp;nbsp; I question I get all the time is what is the best way to build conditioning.&amp;nbsp; Is it tabata intervals or other HIIT methods?&amp;nbsp; This is a topic I am really passionate about and I take a deep dive in the physiology of conditioning to help explain what the best method actually is for improving your endurance.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Shop My Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements at&amp;nbsp;www.aminoco.com\/OCR.&amp;nbsp; Enter code OCR at check to Save 30% + get a FREE amino eBook! Amino Co\u2019s science is unmatched with over 30 years of experience.&amp;nbsp; Amino Co was created by former Harvard professor and world-renowned clinical researcher Dr. Robert Wolfe.&amp;nbsp; Their precise blends of amino acids help you become stronger, heal faster, reduce ag-related declines and improve your overall metabolic health. Enjoy the episode! &amp;nbsp; Links Mentioned in the Show: Deka:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.deka.fit Fit Track Dara Scale:&amp;nbsp;  www.getfittrack.com Use code OCRUNDERGROUND for 20% off Amino Co: www.aminoco.com Use Code OCR for 30% off Venga CBD:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.vengacbd.com\/ocrunderground Research on High Fat Meal Consumption Prior to Performance:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/pdfs.semanticscholar.org\/0922\/1cdc3b8c1708a006805e91f0e532644c0076.pdf?_gl=1*a4a8tq*_ga*MTAxNzUxNTczNy4xNjcyMzQyMDQ2*_ga_H7P4ZT52H5*MTY3ODgxNzU1Ny4zLjAuMTY3ODgxNzU1OC4wLjAuMA.. &amp;nbsp; Ready to save on your next spartan race?&amp;nbsp; Use code SGX-230403 ","author_name":"The OCR Underground Show","author_url":"http:\/\/spartanunderground.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26233317\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/26233317"}