Matt Roberts | Performance Strategist

Obstacle Dominator Podcast

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Obstacle Dominator Podcast, by Matt RobertsMost athletes work hard. Very few train correctly. The Obstacle Dominator Podcast breaks down what actually drives repeatable performance in obstacle course racing, hybrid events, and endurance sport. Hosted by Matt Roberts, performance strategist, Spartan athlete, and coach to competitive OCR athletes, this podcast explores the principles that separate consistent progress from constant frustration. Inside each episode you will learn:• Why structure beats chaos in training• How sequencing, restraint, and long term planning create real perform

Author

Matt Roberts | Performance Strategist

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.livingprimal.co.uk

Latest episode

Mar 19, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 33 Active vs passive 09.07.2024

In this episode, Matt, Chinny, Mitch and Josie talk about the differences between being active and passive with physical training and coaching

Ep 32 “We are the medicine!” 06.06.2024

In this episode, Matt speaks to Angela, Bella, Bailey and Brittney about the recent experiences with the plant medicine Ayahuasca at Soltara healing centre in Costa Rica. They discuss the power of connection, community, PTSD, experiencing death, being reborn, immense gratitude, love and living in bliss and other benefits of the powerful medicines involve with such immersive experiences.

Ep 31 The difference between A, B & C races in the context of OCR 03.06.2024

Matt, Chinny and Mitch talk about The difference between A, B & C races in the context of OCR to maximise training blocks and results come race day. They also discuss the importance of training and coaching and what they’ve learned and gain from being a coach and being coached.

Ep 29 “Answering Mother Ayahuasca's call” The life changing experience at Soltara, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 21.05.2024

In this episode, Matt speaks with Matt W and Neil who were fellow attendees at the Soltara healing centre in Costa Rica. They discuss the dieta, what bought them to this precise location, the ceremonies that were held, The insights & knowledge gained from the experience and what’s it’s like sitting with Mother Ayahuasca and the post integration process.

Ep 30 “Go slow, to go fast?!” let’s talk training! 21.05.2024

In this episode, Matt and Mitch talk training consistency over intensity, OCR Training, the stress/rest balance, overtraining, Recovery, the power of intuitive training and zone 2 work, strength training & accessory work, along with injury prevention

Spartan race recap with Matt, Chinny & Mitch 13.05.2024

In this episode, the coaches talk about the recent Spartan Race weekend, obstacle efficiency, hydration, lifestyle and mindset among many other things.

Mitch and Matt talk life, facts, misconceptions and racing along with the recent Born Survivor 10km 06.05.2024

Mitch and Matt talk life, facts, misconceptions and racing along with the recent Born Survivor 10km that left bloody wounds.

Mountain running in Mallorca and the Spartan race weekend 🇪🇸 18.03.2024

In this episode Matt, Mitch, Liam, Sam & Anssi sit and talk about the unforgettable experience they had in Mallorca 2024

Ep 25 - Chris Roome, coach & Endurance Athlete 14.02.2024

In this episode, Matt Roberts speaks with Chris Roome about his life, battles with health, addiction, and overcoming challenges, along with breaking through a plateau in his own fitness, the. gaining the knowledge and experience to empower, and serve other to the highest-level with Total Revison Fitness

Ep 25 - Fasting, food and how to fuel the body and brain (part 3) 25.01.2024

In this episode Matt talks about preparing for a fast and the do's and don't's for Males, females and athletes.

Ep 24 - Fasting, food and how to fuel the body and brain (part 2) 25.01.2024

In this episode Matt explains the types of fast and some of the benefits of fasting

Ep 23 - Fasting, food and how to fuel the body and mind (part 1) 25.01.2024

In this Episode Matt gives and overview of lifestyle practices that will enhance energy.

Ep 22 - Sleep. Is it the most important pillar of health & training tool? 24.12.2023

In this episode Matt talks about his experience with sleep, the benefits and guiding other to better sleep and help and how you can do the same. Ep 22 - Sleep. Is it the most important pillar of health & training tool? Listen/ watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/JnzjWSw1weQ

Ep 21 Ryan Hodgson - Spartan Race World Championship Competitor 20.12.2023

In this episode Ryan & Matt talk about the preparation & training up to the Spartan race world championships in Abu Dhabi, racing in the desert and the experience of the culture.

Ep 20 Sparta - Trifecta world championships with Reinis Paul’s 20.12.2023

In this episode Matt and Reinis discuss the event and racing in epic Sparta

Ep 19 “The off season and planning the year ahead!” 14.11.2023

I’m this episode Matt talks about the off seams on and what it entails

Ep 18 - “Slow the F down podcast!” Why many of us lack enjoyment when it comes to running. 13.11.2023

Ever say something like this “I don’t really enjoy running!” In this episode we explore some of the reason why and what to do about it. It’s essential to improve this if you want to before a good OCR runner:

Ep 17 Spartan South East Pippingford Park race recap 16.10.2023

In this episode Matt speaks with Elite racers and AG National series champions Cheryl Beech & Liam Mitchell about their Beast races. New to OCR Liam Murrow who hit podium in the British Championship 12k about his race and stepping into racing. And, Darren Zwiers on his first Spartan race and what he learned and gained from his experience.

Ep 16 How to dominate obstacles in life & competition with Primal podium winner Louis Stevens 12.10.2023

Learn how Louis acted, adapted, pivoted and changed he direction and gained more confidence by joining the Primal team. In this podcast Louis speaks with Matt about his life, the obstacles he’s faced in the past year and what it took to over come them and have success in life and in competition. Louis shares how he went from a lifetime low to to taking ownership to taking the podium. We also talk...

Ep 15 Jimmy Napolitano on living Primal, gaining confidence and hitting podiums 27.09.2023

I’m this episode Jimmy and Matt speak about life lessons, living primal, gaining confidence and hitting podiums.

Ep 14 Lena & Placido - How commitment & action lead to getting leaner, faster & stronger 19.09.2023

In this episode I talk with Lena and Placido about their journey with OCR, their training with Primal fitness and the impact that it has had on their relationship through a testing 12 months and how they dominated the obstacles in their path through commitment, consistent action, effective communication all whilst leading busy lives and careers and how they went from non competitive racing to the...

Ep 13 - What to do to prevent injuries and what to do if you encounter injury or a setback with Liam 05.09.2023

I’m this episode Matt Roberts speaks to Liam Mitchell about his journey and how he’s enabled himself to be the success he is. Ep 13 - What to do to prevent injuries and what to do if you encounter injury or a setback by reframing negatives into positives

The impossible goal - “obstacles make me stronger!” Shifting from Victim to owner… 01.09.2023

In this episode Matt shares about his life struggles and how he’s work hard to overcome them, despite internal resistance and resistance from others. If you are going through health, training, confidence, relationship or family issues then this will help.

Ep 11 Spartan Race South West recap with Primal athletes Craig, Jon & Mitch 18.08.2023

In this episode we talk about the South West Beast, penalty loops, performance and fuelling.

Ep 10 - Pre race nerves and anxiety and some useful tools that can be used to do something about it 18.08.2023

In this episode you get to see what a typical community coaching/ lecture looks like from the inside on a weekly basis with Primal fitness. If you are looking to improve your performance then it’s time to up your mental game

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