🔥 Ryan Atkins 🔥 Conversation with The Greatest Of All Time, Racing the Limits & Conversation on Tough Mudder Infinity at AlUla and Spartan World Championship ❗

Host: RA George (Blockchain DXB Podcast) Guest: Ryan Atkins, Canadian Endurance athlete, climber, cyclist, OCR, World Champion. Passionate about being outside & pushing boundaries and redefining limits Date 13th Feb, 07:00 pm EST (04:00 am GST) Contact details for Ryan Atkins Instagram: @ ryanatkinsdiet ⁠http://tinyurl.com/2xt24w3h⁠ Facebook ⁠http://tinyurl.com/37dj6rvm⁠ Noxcoach ⁠https://nox.coach/⁠ Summary of the conversation: We discussed Ryan's degree in Mechanical Engineering and his early days before getting into OCR. Reminisced about his inaugural OCR experience in 2012, marking the start of his winning streak in OCR events, including Tough Mudder where he clinched the World’s Toughest Mudder title thrice. Shared personal insights, including family ties to Saudi Arabia and detailed methods for evaluating his performance. Highlighted the risks and signs of Over Training Syndrome (OTS), emphasizing its variability among individuals and the importance of gauging peak performance metrics Reflected on race experiences, including participation in Spartan World Championship events in Abu Dhabi and comparisons of post-race villages in Al Wathba to other locations. Discussed his Noxcoach program aimed at grooming aspiring athletes. Stressed the significance of maintaining a positive outlook and adapting to unforeseen challenges to enhance performance. Previewed the Tough Mudder Infinity AlUla event and shared thoughts on the announced record prize money. He provided suggestions for improving OCR globally and in the Middle East, expressing a preference for longer-distance events over shorter ones. Discussed the use of non-fitness influencers in promoting OCR and shared favourite events worldwide. Delved into cultural experiences in the UAE, interest in Gov Games, and the Spartan Ultra in Morzine. Offered strategies for developing world-class athletes in the UAE and MENA region, along with advice for Tough Mudder AlUla participants. Shared expectations for the upcoming Spartan World Championship. Discussed challenges and motivations, including a love-hate relationship with certain obstacles, interest in Hybrid events, and thoughts on the Barkley Marathon. He mentioned his running mate for the Beer Mile and his passion for music. Wrapped up with final advice for aspiring athletes and humble aspirations for remembrance. Thank you for the podcast. For feedback or suggestions send us an email to [email protected]