The Race Space Podcast: Conversation with 🚨 Erick John 🚨 Half Citizen of the world! Wanderer! Nomad. Engineer! Specialist! Extreme Athlete!

The Race Space Podcast

Guest: Erick John

Contact information: Instagram: ej_sinforoso https://tinyurl.com/psbkh2bz

Active member Runthusiasts IG for the group: runthusiasts https://www.instagram.com/runthusiasts/

Currently training at Desert Shield Fitness IG: desertshieldfitness https://tinyurl.com/2p98www3

Conversation:

• Erick shared his story of moving to Dubai & his work in the telecom industry
• He shared his Martial Arts experience & how it has helped him prepare for OCR
• Erick shared his experience of his first OCR experience at Al Ain Zoo
• He shared his experience of making new friends & expectations vs reality at the course
• He is currently competing in the Age Group category
• He also shared his experience with other OCRs such as Desert Warrior Challenge and Tough Mudder
• He is presently training with Desert Shield Fitness
• Erick shared his training plan for events and focused on Pull/Push and a strict diet regime
• He shared post-recovery stages & importance of massage & Cryotherapy for recovery
• He shared his favourite obstacles namely: Multi Rig, Wall Climb & Spear Throw
• Erick offered some advice to new joiners getting into OCR
• He is an active member of Runthusiast
• Erick shared his passion for music