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

Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast)

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 to theracespacdepodcast@gmail.com