No doubt by now you've either heard of obstacle course racing or have participated in one. Whether you take pleasure in submitting yourself to pain and discomfort or not, I can tell you that these types of races have helped me push beyond my perceived limitations.
Today writer and director, Scott Keneally, joins me to talk about his documentary, Rise of the Sufferfests, the driving force behind the incredible growth of obstacle course racing, and what you can learn about yourself through participating in a race of your own.
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Scott Keneally
Scott Keneally is the writer/director behind Rise of the Sufferfests, the first feature documentary about the global obstacle course racing phenomenon. The film explores the history of the sport, psychology behind it, personalities that drive it, and asks what it says about the world we’re living in. Specifically: why is everyone suddenly paying for pain?
He is a self-proclaimed “beta male” and in 2011 he tackled his first Tough Mudder. His articles and interviews documenting his experiences have been featured on the cover of Outside Magazine, 60 Minutes Sports, and a speaking engagement at Stanford Business School.
Scott is a treatment writer for some of the top directors in music videos and commercials. And, over the past 15 years, he has collaborated on videos for Rihanna, Madonna, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, as well as Paris Hilton.
Today, he's here to talk about his documentary, Rise of the Sufferfests and why all of us should consider embracing the suffering.
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Show Highlights
- The massive appeal behind obstacle course racing (OCR)
- The scandal behind the orgins of OCR
- How a writer turns into a OCR aficionado
- The type of people who engage in this type of racing
- The key reason OCR has gained so much popularity
- The grandfather of OCR, Mr. Mouse
- The future of obstacle course racing
- What you'll learn about yourself through these events
- How to control your mind through difficult times
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Rise of the Sufferfests
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