Champion's Journey: Mark Batres - World's Toughest Mudder Champion 2021, Spartan Pro athlete, Running and OCR coach.

Guest: Mark Batres - World's Toughest Mudder Champion 2021, Spartan Pro athlete, Running and OCR coach. Host: RA George (Blockchain DXB) Date: 24th Jan + Time: 12 PST (00:00 GST) Recorded: Google Meet Contact Information: Instagram @mgbracing http://tinyurl.com/zun6rpmw Coaching https://www.mgb-racing.com/coach-mark YouTube channel: http://tinyurl.com/3zw3bjcz Facebook- http://tinyurl.com/22xt3jsa Run To Save the Shark: http://tinyurl.com/254rcrv3 Post via FB winning the NCAA Div II Western Regional Championships in 2004 http://tinyurl.com/kca9dhmy Q &A by Spartan http://tinyurl.com/3bneeh2y Couple goals: Achieved - Video by Spartan: http://tinyurl.com/mttyzan2 Podcast Mark Batres was featured in the following podcast · Evaluate your goals and go after them - Mark Batres episode here http://tinyurl.com/mr2ys2dx · How to smash your first 12-hour Ultra Marathon - Mark Batres http://tinyurl.com/54mhxhw8 · Turn your sport into your business with Spartan racer - Mark Batres http://tinyurl.com/5n9yhdkk · The Rabbit in the Race – Mark Batres http://tinyurl.com/yxrxh37k · Training in the Off-Season with - Mark Batres  http://tinyurl.com/ynmhw8b2 · The fastest runner in the sport of OCR today - Mark Batres  http://tinyurl.com/4fyn258w  Summary of the conversation: Introduction to Mark Batres: Running experience spanning 8 years. Fastest runner in the country with over three decades of competitive running. Training Insights: Emphasis on training and rest days for high-level competition. Personal bests (PB) for 5km, 10km, Half, and Full Marathon shared. Reflection on breaking the sub-2-hour marathon barrier. Notable achievement in NCAA Div II Western Regional Championships in 2004. Business Ambitions and Coaching: Aspirations in the running industry. Passionate coaching journey, starting with guiding his mother to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Founding MGB Racing with a focus on athletes' improvement. Coaching Website: Mark's coaching website: www.mgb-racing.com. Highlighting benefits for UAE athletes. Event Insights: Preparation insights for events, balancing goal-oriented training and a proactive attitude. A business perspective on OCR, drawing parallels with successful brands like Red Bull. Valuable advice for event organizers. Special Achievements: 2021 Worlds Toughest Mudder Champion, setting a record with 115 miles in 24 hours. Fulfilment in witnessing athletes' improvement, prioritizing their success over personal racing success. Tough Mudder Infinity Event in Saudi Arabia: Mark's informed preparation for the 8-hour OCR event in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Wise advice for athletes, emphasizing grip strength and enjoying the event. Competitive advantage and the possibility of family participation. Championship Mentality and Life Insights: Treating each day as an opportunity. Handling challenges and trials with a championship mentality. Future Competitions: The possibility of competing in the Spartan World Championship 2024 in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Music Preferences: Mark's diverse music playlist, includes hip hop, heavy metal, and rock and roll. AI Perspective: A lighthearted note on what Artificial Intelligence thinks of Mark Batres. Thank you for the podcast: For feedback or suggestions email [email protected]