Jessie Montague is a Pro Spartan Athlete based out of Singapore. We discuss her rapid transformation from zero to pro in a short 2 year period.

• How it came to be: her story of transformation.

• Who inspired her 

• What is it about OCR that she’s so passionate about

• Times she’s been deep in the Pain Cave

• ‘Favourite’ DNFs, how she deals with failure  

• How does she train for her major challenges. 

• What it’s like having her husband as her coach

• How she thinks about pacing for ultra distance OCR against sprint, etc.

• How she thinks about nutrition leading up to a challenge and during

• What are her thoughts around Strength and Conditioning, mobility, massage, stretching

• Her goals for 2020

Quick fire Questions

• Most inspirational book 

• Favourite podcasts

• Best kit she’s bought under $100 

• Proudest moment personal / physical / professional

Professional

• Apart from being a sponsored athlete, what’s the day job

• How does she balance being a teacher and OCR athlete

• What do her students think about what she does

Closing remarks advice anyone thinking of coming up with or doing a challenge, whether it be a marathon, triathlon, ultra marathon or Everest..

Podcast hosted by Ultra Endurance enthusiasts Scott Pugh and Ric Stockfis.