🚨OCR Excellence with Tatiana Maltseva 🚨 A deep dive into her passion for Extreme Racing ⚡Tatiana is Asics frontrunner, Elite OCR athlete & Spartan Brand Ambassador

Blockchain DXB⁠ + Tatiana Maltseva OCR Excellence with Tatiana Maltsev: A deep dive into her passion for Extreme Racing Guest: Tatiana Maltsev Host: RA George Date: 06th Nov, Time: 14:00 pm GMT, Recorded via Google Meet Contact Info for Tatiana Maltsev + Asics Frontrunner + Coaching info Instagram: @meteorchik_m ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4ex2fmha⁠ Instagram Asics Frontrunner: @asicsfrontrunner ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3afyjrnj⁠ Instagram LK Running @lk_running_performace ⁠https://tinyurl.com/m92x3z6y⁠ Instagram Lee Harris @coach.ultraperformance ⁠https://tinyurl.com/ytb48hp⁠ Summary of the conversation: Tatiana is an elite-level athlete who recently participated in a gruelling race and is currently focusing on active recovery, emphasizing the importance of rest. She hails from Ukraine and discovered her passion for running from a young age, initially excelling in a 5k race, landing in the top 20 athletes. Her journey into obstacle course racing began with the Desert Warrior Challenge, leading to numerous events in this category. Tatiana highlighted her first Spartan Race experience in Hatta, UAE, and recounted a challenging event in the Philippines involving a storm, forcing her to tackle three races in one day. She has a preference for longer-distance races, citing valid reasons for her choice. Favourite obstacle course races in the UAE include Wadi Adventure Run, Ice Warrior Challenge, and Spartan Race Arabia. Tatiana has undertaken the Baikal Ice Marathon in extreme cold conditions and has been a regular participant in the Ice Warrior Challenge. She shared an intriguing race experience in Oman and compared OCR events in Europe to those in the Middle East, offering constructive feedback to race directors. Tatiana expressed her thoughts on the Spartan World Championship event at Al Wathba in December and offered valuable advice to international athletes visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time. She has a strong preference for Spartan Ultra events due to their longer distances and previously competed in the 24-hour Spartan Ultra World Championship. Tatiana discussed her insights on shorter distances and their focus in the Spartan Race. She shared her favourite event experiences and highlighted the unique aspects of different races that make them incomparable. Tatiana's achievements include outperforming male athletes in a race in Jordan and other races, and sharing an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles during competitions. She stressed the importance of taking breaks to prevent Did Not Finish (DNF) and shared her personal experiences during training. Tatiana is a passionate member of Asics Frontrunner and explained its significance, particularly its impact on mental well-being. She expressed her thoughts on the Tough Mudder Infinity Race in Saudi Arabia and its potential to educate people about the country. Tatiana commended her coach, who has supported numerous athletes in the UAE, explaining how the coach has enhanced her performance and discussing the qualities of a remarkable coach. She shared her thoughts on the Barkley Marathon and the role of hybrid fitness in leading a better life. The importance of sleep, especially at the competitive level Tatiana participates in, was discussed. The conversation also delved into two non-fitness-related questions towards the end. Thank you for the podcast! For feedback & suggestions drop us an email [email protected]