Episode list

Kody O'Brien is and OCR Racer who gives 100% and doesn't take no for an answer. This high energy athlete is dedicated to his training and ready to put in the hard work.

Caelin White is a Clinical and Sports Psychologist and OCR Racer. This life long athlete participates in OCR events to push himself to see what he can do and to gain knowledge as to what athletes endure.

Josh Stryde is a certified nutritionist and personal trainer. See how he incorporates the two to become competitive an OCR athlete.

Ryan Draper is experience sport cyclist with 15 years experience who focuses on the fundamentals to get to the finish.

Being a certified exercise physiologist is always beneficial when you are pushing your body to the limits as Calvin Zaryski does to be the best.

Carsen Campbell started biathlon training for the Canada Winter Games at 15, he currently competes for Canada Internationally. Young, energetic and competitive drives Carsen to be the best.

A latecomer to the sport of Biathlon, Ryan Tew thought he would give it a try when his son joined. He is now hooked thanks to the comradery within the community.

Biathlete Sasha Eccleston was inspired by a poster, 12 years later he is still going strong with the support of his family. He credits his success to all of his coaches.

Biathlete Nate Gerwing describes himself as an energetic and outgoing person who enjoys the physical and mental aspects of the sport.

Falco Filatto is a Bouldering competitor. He says that the pressure of competition is great for mental growth but looks forward to climbing outdoors; being relaxed and enjoy nature.

Elise Sethna has been competing in Bouldering competitions since she was 9 years old. Just when she thinks she is ready to stop competing, something keeps bringing her back; the people and the community.

Allanah Yip started climbing at a young age with a family friend. She loves all accepts of the sport including how focused you need to be to make the next move.

Mark Gay has big goals for himself. A year ago he cold not run a km, after training with a running group he is ready to tackle his first marathon before his birthday.

Jennifer MacPherson using running as away to balance life and her hectic work schedule. Once she laces up those shoes she feels the stress fade away.

Valerie Norrish has been part of the same running group for 15 years. These ladies known as the "Band Of Broads" not only run together they support each other on and off the course.

Linzee Knowles takes the love for her job as a fitness instructor to push her body further on her off time by competing in different types of OCR events.

Austin Azar is always trying to beat his personal best in every Obstacle Course Race he competes in. This X Warrior Challenge is no different.

Ben ORourke went from playing soccer to competing in OCR events. This athlete has set big goals for himself not only in OCR but in other outdoor trail races.

Paul Binette is a Strongman competitor who is incredibly thankful to have support of his boss and his coach. After overcoming some struggles he is happy to be back competing and reconnecting with the Strongman community.

Declan Patton is a Research Doctor who recently moved to Calgary, AB. Even though he is competitive by nature, Strongman competitions are more of a hobby and a way to meet people than stepping stones to bigger events.

Travis Krushelnicki is a Strongman Competitor who not only wants to better his physical skill but his mental ones as well as he prepares for future competitions.

Dr. Gerry Miller is an 80-year-old marathon runner who has raced in Boston 11 times. He was there competing during the bombing in 2013 and could see the smoke from the second bomb; he was only a minute and a half from the finish line.

What it Takes reveals the strength of spirit and personal commitment it takes for an endurance sports athlete to develop and succeed in the competitive world of endurance sport. Each episode goes deep into the minds of the athlete to uncover the mental and emotional fortitude it takes: the obsession, the rivalries, the setbacks, the physical and mental sacrifice required to be top in the world in endurance sport. Whether the athlete is making a comeback or just climbing the ranks, "What it Takes" reveals their private thoughts and emotions, the ambition that drives them and how they are affected when encountering defeat or facing triumphs. Featuring Thomas Rivers Puzey.

Jacob Puzey is a runner whose career includes World Records and multiple 1st place finishes in marathons and trail races. Jacob is not only a runner, he is a coach and race director.