CTG Pro Team

From: Miami, FL

Trains at: ATP Obstacle Gym in Fort Lauderdale, FL

      (when visiting family) Legendary Fitness Wisconsin

Specialty: Technical Grip Strength Obstacles

First Year in OCR: 2013

Biggest Accomplishment in OCR: 2017 OCR World Championships “Master of the Rig” World Champion

Other OCR Highlights:

-12 weeks on Exatlon: Estados Unidos (6x a week televised OCR based reality show on Telemundo)

-2017 US OCR Championships gold medalist 15k Men’s 25-29 age group

-2017 US OCR Championship silver medalist 3k 20-29 age group

-50+ overall OCR podium finishes
-2 x Nominated for Mud Run Guide’s “Most Inspirational Person in OCR”
-7 CTG Podiums in 9 CTG races

-Never lost a CTG Belt

Why is CTG your favorite race?

Conquer the Gauntlet provides the most well balanced challenge in OCR (running, terrain, grip, balance, strength). If you want to grow as an athlete and test your boundaries, CTG is the best place to do so. CTG also has the best family feel. Every time I cross the finish line David Mainprize is there for a big hug and I can’t wait to spend a few hours with the rest of the #CTGFamily

From: Long Island, NY residing in Kansas City, MO

Trains at: Apex Climbing Gym in Kansas City, KS

      (when visiting family) Otherworld OCR in Frederick, MD

Recovers at:  Advanced Healthcare and Sports Injury PA in Olathe, KS

Specialty: Ultra-OCR (Obstacle Course Races between 8 hours and 24 hours long)

First Year in OCR: 2013

Biggest Accomplishment in OCR: World Championship Team (Team Atomik) at the 24 hour long 2018 World's Toughest Mudder

Other OCR Highlights:

-2nd 2018 North American OCR Championship- Pro Coed Team- CTG Prime

-2019 undefeated in Conquer The Gauntlet Continuum (4x wins)

-2nd Team (2+) 24 hour 2017 World's Toughest Mudder- Team Merrell

-9 Conquer The Gauntlet Elite Podium Finishes including a win at CTG Iowa 2018

-50+ career OCR podium finishes

-Record for most OCR miles (191 miles) in a week: 2020's OCR America 2 (8 day total was 200 miles, 1000+ obstacles)

-2017 Ultra-OCR Grand Slam (1st or 2nd at every 24 hr OCR in the US)

-2018 Record for the longest OCR ever- 48 hours of Endure The Gauntlet

Why is CTG your favorite race?
It is hard to pick one thing that I love about Conquer The Gauntlet. Some might say, the price and experience you get is unmatched across the OCR world. Others that their obstacles are challenging and push you to become a better athlete and person. However, I would say the #CTGFamily. Finding a group of people that are passionate about the same interests is simply the best. Every race is like a family reunion and an unforgettable experience.

From: Gautier, MS

Trains at: NOLA Muscle Park in New Orleans

Specialty: Technical Obstacles and Sneak Attacks

First Year in OCR: 2012

Biggest Accomplishment in OCR: Never lost a band/belt in six years of OCR across 14 different OCR series

Other OCR Highlights:

-Undefeated 2018 CTG Masters male (5 Masters CTG wins)

-The only male Masters finisher in his first CTG

-Nominated 2018/2019 Best Male Masters OCR Athlete

-13 overall OCR podium finishes

-34 Masters OCR podium finishes (9 Masters wins at CTG)

-2018 1st place  masters National Ninja League (NNL) qualifier

-Never lost a belt or band in more than seven years of OCR

Why is CTG your favorite race?

It’s my favorite because of what makes it unique!  (Ever notice they hand out their own brand of water?)  I have a mental checklist of what I like most about each different race I’ve run.  When I discovered CTG in 2017, I was amazed at how many of my ‘likes’ it has.  First off, it’s a family operation with a strong sense of faith, which creates a family atmosphere for the participants.  The consistency of the staff/owner’s presence race after race is awesome.  Speaking of presence, having the pro team hanging out at every race and greeting everyone makes the festival area even more fun.  As for the course, I love the obstacle difficulty, which is the best in the OCR industry.  Also, I like the use of terrain in course layouts, efficiency in obstacle construction, and the “simple complexity” of them (who else would think of putting an eyebolt in a bowling pin and hang it up??)