In this episode, I sit down with Chris Judy, an elite strength and endurance coach with experience in rugby, obstacle course racing, and high-level endurance training. Chris shares his coaching journey, from building a strength program for the University of Utah Rugby Team to training world-class OCR athletes and personal training at high-level gyms like Equinox and Ultimate Performance.We dive deep into balancing strength and endurance, developing resilient athletes, and building training programs that produce real-world results. Chris explains his approach to coaching, injury prevention, and performance tracking—including why grip strength separates winners in OCR, how to train for max power output in rugby, and the best endurance tests to track aerobic base.If you’re a coach, athlete, or someone looking to optimize your training, this episode is loaded with practical takeaways and expert insights.Topics Covered:Chris’s path into strength and endurance coachingTraining the University of Utah Rugby TeamStrength and conditioning for rugby playersHow he built world-class OCR athletesWhy grip strength determines success in obstacle racingBalancing strength and endurance in trainingHis favorite training protocols for endurance athletesPlyometrics for injury preventionLessons from coaching at Equinox and Ultimate PerformanceThe most common mistakes trainers and coaches makeGuest Bio:Chris Judy is a strength and endurance coach with deep experience in rugby, OCR, and endurance sports. He has trained University of Utah rugby players, Spartan World Championship winners, and worked at Equinox and Ultimate Performance, specializing in elite personal training and athlete development. His expertise spans strength, endurance, power development, and injury prevention, making him a highly respected coach in the performance training space.Episode Highlights:[[[[[[[[[[Resources & Links:Follow Chris Judy: @ChrisJudyTrainingLearn more about OCR and Rugby Strength Training: www.chrisjudyperformance.comMountain Tactical Institute HomeCheck out the MTI Athlete TeamApply to be a Paid MTI AthleteMTI's Daily Programming StreamsIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe for more conversations with leaders in strength, conditioning, and mountain sports!