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🔥 Ryan Atkins 🔥 Conversation with The Greatest Of All Time, Racing the Limits & Conversation on Tough Mudder Infinity at AlUla and Spartan World Championship ❗
Published 2 years ago
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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.
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