Highlanders: The Ultimate Team for the Ultimate Challenge

Highlanders: The Ultimate Team for the Ultimate Challenge

I can't tell you how shocked I am at the number of people that tuned in to watch The Highlanders tackle the daunting course of Spartan: The Ultimate Team Challenge. There's simply not enough time in a show to share everything about everyone, so I wanted to lay out a few things for you all. In a sense, give you a "post-show" reaction, and hopefully fill in a few holes and further explain things about myself and my team.


1. 2010 was a very, very tough year for me and my family. Things were taken a bit out of context, and while we didn't officially lose our house, I felt I was failing at everything. Natalie and I were wondering what God was doing and what He wanted with my life. God was working greatly in our family, but I didn't know how or what was next. To help me through this time (in mulitple areas of my life), He started to really bless my efforts in the Highland Games. God used this sport to help me, and I thank Him greatly for it. In my interviews, I talked more about this and how it was my relationship with God that made the difference, but not everything makes it off the cut floor when trying to get the stories of 30 athletes to the public in only a one hour segment.

2. The team that I had the honor of being a part of is comprised of some amazing athletes and people. When we were filming interviews, the producers told me what an incredible team we had that, "You all are not only great athletes, but you all have such amazing stories." As you can imagine, in a show of this style, the human interest story matters more than the athletic ability. When you break down the group, it's easy to see why they are such successful athletes - their drive, determination and competitiveness put them on a whole level that many people not only can't understand, but may never reach themselves. 

- Adriane Wilson: five-time women's world champion, multi-time NCAA D2 All-American and National Champion, Olympic trials competitor. Adriane has changed the game for women in the sport of the Scottish Highland Games. Her ability has upped the level to new heights and her impact will be felt long after she hangs up the kilt. We also have to remember, that Adriane is a cancer survivor, and is an inspiration to so many people. For the show, and the time we spent filming, Adriane was our driver! We filmed at odd times of the and even all night, but she was always willing to take the carload of beef to a movie, iHOP and for plenty of snack runs.

- Katie Crowley: former world lightweight champion, Katie also spent time at the Olympic Training Center as part of the US Bobsleigh team. Katie is an incredible athlete; she shows that on the field at each competition (former collegiate athlete, too) but she showed it on the course. During the week of filming, Katie was our resident medical expert (she's a physical therapist) and did her best to help us (mainly me) keep our nutrition and eating in check. Katie could, and did, run circles around me at the race, and bit it hard at the start line. After the race, she had a nasty gash in her knee that needed stitches, but she was ready to roll again if needed. 

- Nathan Burchett: former lightweight world champion, former amateur world champion. Few people know it, but Nathan has some hops; this dude can jump! Sadly, the show didn't showcase him literally jumping from mud hump to mud hump during obstacle three (all the while, singing). I met Nathan in 2004 at my first highland games and the dude was not only a skinny lightweight, but was throwing bombs. It was joked that he and his family were powered to record throws with Mountain Dew and Circus Peanuts. I also first met Nathan's dad, Daryl, at that competition. As I struggled with the caber and people began to scatter, Daryl stood there and held the caber, helping me learn the event. Daryl lost his battle with cancer just a few years later, and the Highland Games community of the midwest mourned the loss of a great man. Nathan is an amazing friend, father and husband to his family; I was honored to share this course with him.

- Joe Casillio: elite Spartan racer and NASA satellite expert (inside joke). Joe helps run his family concrete business and works like a maniac. The dedication and passion of this guy is infectious, and this group of Highland Beef could not have asked for a better captain to lead us through the uncharted waters of a Spartan Race. Lovingly nicknamed, "Fat Joe," Joe helped push and lead us through the course and coached us up immensely. You could tell from the show, he can run for hours and no obstacle would stop him (his closet full of trophies and medals proves that, too). Yet, it almost didn't happen for us and Joe. Joe wasn't originally assigned to us, but we were blessed with the bearded beast just days before the competition. When our original elite racer backed out for "scheduling conflicts," we welcomed in the best beard in Spartan racing and, in my opinion, the best man for the job. We did our best to expose Joe to the finer things of life like side orders of food, Little Debbies and desserts, but this guy's will proved as long as his beard. You know, Joe, for a runner, you're pretty cool.

There are so many things I could tell you about this experience and the fun I had with this group. It was a once in a lifetime chance to compete and try something out of my comfort zone, and I'm so glad I did it. Most importantly, I pray God was, and is, glorified by my efforts and actions and that sometime each of you get to meet the rest of my team. In my opinion, they are the Ultimate Team for any challenge -- even ones that involve running. 

22 comments

  • jerryroy roy

    Exotic pet Animals for Sale at https://wildpetworld.com .Start Your Exotic Pet Journey Today! BEST ONLINE EXOTIC PET STORE IN THE USA https://wildpetworld.com/

    Visit our website https://wildpetworld.com to explore our available pets, read about their care and requirements, and find your perfect companion!
    Enter a World of Wonder!

    BEST ONLINE EXOTIC PET STORE https://wildpetworld.com/ Bring the Jungle Home: Exotic Pets for Sale Online https://wildpetworld.com/shop/

    WELL TRAINED EXOTIC PETS FOR SALE. Visit our shop at https://wildpetworld.com/

    Are you ready to add a unique and fascinating companion to your life? Look no further! Our online store offers a diverse selection of exotic pets, each with its own captivating characteristics.

    Meet Our Amazing Pets:

    - Fennec Foxes: Playful, curious, and adorable, with oversized ears and a loving personality.
    - Ball Pythons: Gentle, docile, and stunning, with vibrant patterns and a calm demeanor.
    - Gargoyle Geckos: Small, spiky, and endearing, with prehensile tails and big round eyes.
    - Hedgehogs: Prickly, cute, and low-maintenance, with curious snouts and a sweet disposition.
    - Chinchillas: Soft, fluffy, and social, with big ears and a gentle nature.
    - African Grey Parrots: Intelligent, playful, and charismatic, with vibrant feathers and a knack for mimicry.
    - Bearded Dragons: Friendly, curious, and gentle, with spiky scales and a loving personality.
    - Capuchin Monkeys: Intelligent, social, and mischievous, with agile movements and a curious nature.
    - Cockatiels: Playful, affectionate, and chatty, with vibrant feathers and a sweet song.
    - Ferrets: Playful, curious, and entertaining, with a slender body and a mischievous grin.
    - Bunnies: Adorable, gentle, and social, with soft fur and a loving personality.
    - Cane Corso Puppies: Loyal, intelligent, and energetic, with a muscular build and a loving heart.
    - Finger Monkeys: Tiny, social, and adorable, with big eyes and a curious nature.
    - Macaws: Colorful, playful, and charismatic, with vibrant feathers and a loud squawk.
    - Maine Coon Kittens: Large, fluffy, and gentle, with a playful personality and a loving heart.
    - Otters: Playful, curious, and aquatic, with a sleek body and a mischievous grin.
    - Raccoons: Intelligent, curious, and dexterous, with a masked face and a playful nature.
    - Skunks: Unique, curious, and social, with a distinctive scent and a loving personality.
    - Sphynx Kittens: Curious, playful, and affectionate, with a sleek body and a loving heart.
    - Sugar Gliders: Small, social, and nocturnal, with big eyes and a playful nature.

    Why Buy from Us?

    - Experienced breeders with a passion for exotic pets
    - Healthy, well-socialized, and handled regularly
    - Ongoing support and guidance for new owners
    - Safe and secure online transactions
    - Fast and reliable shipping

    Discover the ultimate exotic pet experience at wild pet world!

    Explore our vast collection of rare and unusual creatures from around the globe, from scaly reptiles to colorful birds and fascinating small mammals.

    Our expert staff will guide you in finding the perfect companion for your adventurous lifestyle.

    Visit us today and get ready to be amazed!

    https://wildpetworld.com – Where the Wild Things Are!

    Fennec Fox For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/fennec-fox-for-sale/
    African Grey Parrot For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/african-grey-parrot-for-sale/
    Ball Pythons For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/ball-pythons-for-sale/
    Bearded Dragon For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/bearded-dragon-for-sale/
    Bunnies For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/bunnies-for-sale/
    Cane Corso Puppies For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/cane-corso-puppies-for-sale/
    Capuchin Monkey For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/capuchin-monkey-for-sale/
    Chinchillas For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/chinchillas-for-sale/
    Cockatiel For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/cockatiel-for-sale/
    Ferrets For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/ferrets-for-sale/
    Finger Monkey For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/finger-monkey-for-sale/
    Gargoyle Gecko For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/gargoyle-gecko-for-sale/
    Hedgehogs For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/hedgehogs-for-sale/
    Macaw For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/macaw-for-sale/
    Maine Coon Kittens For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/maine-coon-kittens-for-sale/
    Otters For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/otters-for-sale/
    Raccoon For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/raccoon-for-sale/
    Skunks For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/skunks-for-sale/
    Sphynx Kittens For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/sphynx-kittens-for-sale/
    Sugar Gliders For Sale https://wildpetworld.com/product-category/sugar-gliders-for-sale/
    https://wildpetworld.com/shop/
    https://wildpetworld.com/shop/
    https://wildpetworld.com/shop/
    https://wildpetworld.com/shop/
    https://wildpetworld.com/shop/
    https://wildpetworld.com/shop/
    https://wildpetworld.com/shop/
    https://wildpetworld.com/shop/

    Exotic pets for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Rare animals for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Unusual pets for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Wildlife for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Exotic animal sales https://wildpetworld.com/
    Unique pets for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Non-traditional pets for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Exotic pet store https://wildpetworld.com/
    Buy exotic pets online https://wildpetworld.com/
    Exotic pet marketplace https://wildpetworld.com/
    wild pet shop online https://wildpetworld.com/
    exotic pet shop https://wildpetworld.com/
    Reptiles for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Amphibians for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Birds for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Small mammals for sale https://wildpetworld.com/
    Invertebrates for sale https://wildpetworld.com/

    petstore: https://wildpetworld.com/
    email: info@wildpetworld.com

    BUY CLONED CREDIT CARDS ONLINE WITH PIN, DUMPS, WESTERN UNION TRANSFERS, BANK ACCOUNT LOGIN whatsapp contact: +1(646)655-8021

    CLONED CARDS FOR SALE
    To being with, are you looking for Cloned Cards For Sale? Then you are in the right place. We have cards that; don’t link with a bank account or person. Moreover, is therefore the safest cards to use. These cards can cost; a little more expensive than Cloned Credit Cards because, we’ve already clearing a clone card and transferring money to a prepaid card. Again, With this card you can enjoy all the possibilities of use shopping in stores and withdrawals along with peace of mind. Therefore, Buy Cloned Credit Cards Online for cheaper prices. Buy Cloned Credit Cards Online.
    CLONED CREDIT CARDS FOR SALE

    whatsapp contact: +1(646)655-8021
    email: credibledocumentsonline@gmail.com

    Buy real and authentic driver’s licenses and passports online. whatsapp: +16466558021, APPLY FOR USA, EU AND CANADIAN VISAS, GREEN CARD, DIPLOMAS, Undetectable Counterfeit Money, buy cloned credit cards, (whatsapp us: +16466558021 / email: credibledocumentsonline@gmail.com)

    BUY COUNTERFEIT EURO BILLS ONLINE / BUY COUNTERFEIT AMERICAN DOLLAR BILLS ONLINE
    buy undetectable counterfeit aud bills
    buy undetectable counterfeit canadian
    buy counterfeit pound sterling
    Buy Drivers License Online

    Buy Registered Drivers License Online
    Buy Real Drivers License Online
    Buy Fake Drivers License Online
    Buy Passport Online
    Buy Registered Passport Online
    Buy Real And Fake Registered Passport Online
    Buy Registered IELTS | TOEFL Certificate Online
    Buy United States Passports online
    Buy Finland Passport online
    Buy UK Passports online
    Buy a German passport online | German passport application
    German passport online
    BUY REAL PASSPORT ONLINE
    Buy the United States Driver’s License Online
    Buy Counterfeit Money Online That Is Undetectable At
    BUY COUNTERFEIT EURO BILLS ONLINE
    BUY COUNTERFEIT AMERICAN DOLLAR BILLS ONLINE
    buy undetectable counterfeit aud bills
    buy undetectable counterfeit canadian dollars
    buy counterfeit pound sterling
    where to buy fake dollar bills
    where to buy counterfeit bills
    where to buy fake bills
    buy counterfeit bank notes
    where to buy fake bank notes
    where can i buy fake dollar bills
    where to buy counterfeit bank notes
    Buy counterfeit euro bills
    Purchase euro fake bills online
    Where to buy fake British pounds
    fake banknotes for sale uk
    fake bank notes for sale
    counterfeit euro banknotes for sale
    counterfeit bank notes for sale
    Where to buy fake euro bills
    Where to british pounds
    Fake bank notes for sale Germany
    Counterfeit bank notes for sale China
    Buy currency bills Japan
    Where to buy euro bills online
    fake money for sale
    prop money for sale
    counterfeit money for sale
    money for sale
    money tree for sale
    undetectable fake money for sale
    real money for sale
    confederate money for sale
    legit counterfeit money for sale
    confederate currency for sale
    high quality counterfeit money for sale
    quality counterfeit money for sale
    high quality undetectable counterfeit banknotes for sale
    currency for sale
    banknotes for sale
    best counterfeit money for sale
    counterfeit money printer for sale
    fake money that look real for sale
    currency dealers near me
    undetectable counterfeit money for sale
    high quality undetectable counterfeit money for sale
    foreign currency for sale
    real counterfeit money for sale
    world banknotes for sale

    whatsapp contact: +1(646)655-8021
    email: credibledocumentsonline@gmail.com

  • BLANK ATM CARD

    GET RICH WITH BLANK ATM CARD, Whatsapp: +19793621437

    I want to testify about Dark Web blank atm cards which can withdraw money from any atm machines around the world. I was very poor before and have no job. I saw so many testimony about how Dark Web Online Hackers send them the atm blank card and use it to collect money in any atm machine and become rich {DARKWEBONLINEHACKERS@GMAIL.COM} I email them also and they sent me the blank atm card. I have use it to get 500,000 dollars. withdraw the maximum of 5,000 USD daily. Dark Web is giving out the card just to help the poor. Hack and take money directly from any atm machine vault with the use of atm programmed card which runs in automatic mode.

    You can also contact them for the service below

    Western Union/MoneyGram Transfer Bank Transfer PayPal / Skrill Transfer Crypto Mining CashApp Transfer Bitcoin Loans Recover Stolen/Missing Crypto/Funds/Assets

    Email: darkwebonlinehackers@gmail.com

    WhatsApp: +19793621437

    Website: https://darkwebonlinehackers.com

  • Manuel Franco

    I promised Great Dr. Odunga to post this testimony and I really want to say “Thank You” to everyone who supported me through the years. My name is Manuel Franco, New Berlin, Wisconsin. My story of how I won the Powerball lottery of $768.4M is a bit of a tale. I was feeling very lucky that day because I had contacted Great Odunga to help me with the winning Powerball numbers. I really had that great great feeling that I looked at the camera wanting to wink at it. I only did a tiny part of it when he told me he would give me the numbers and trusted him. He gave me the numbers after I played a couple other tickets along with it for $10. I checked my ticket after the winnings came online and saw the numbers were correct including the Power play. I screamed for about 10 minutes because it felt like a dream coming into reality. I had won $768.4M. Thank you Great Odunga. Well, his emails are odungaspelltemple@gmail.com and odungaspelltemple@outlook.com You can also call or Whats-app him at +2348167159012 so you guys can contact him
  • violet

    Be careful of people asking for your money or investment platforms promising huge returns. They lure victims into fake programs. I was scammed of 398,450 U S D. While researching on how to recover my funds, I came across several recommendations on Bitcoin Abuse Forum about coinsrecovery organization. I contacted him via (COINSRECOVERYWORLDWIDE AT GMAIL DOT C OM)and he helped me recover my stolen funds. If you’ve also been a victim, don’t hesitate to get in touch with him. The United States Department of Justice estimates that only 15% of victims of financial fraud report the crime because they are embarrassed, feel guilty or think nothing can be done. There are millions of victims of financial fraud every year.
    CONTACT INFORMATION]📞 +1(737)368-8915(whatsapp),EMAIL[coinsrecoveryworldwide at gmail dot com]
    ©️2025 COINSRECOVERYWORLDWIDE
    101 N BRAND BLVD.
    11TH FLOOR GLENDALE CA 91203.
    #investing #financialfreedom #crypto #bitcointrading #investmentstrategy #altcoins #bitcoinnews #investor #bitcoinprice #bitcoinmining #bitcoinexchange #bitcoinwallet #bitcoincommunity #bitcoinmarket #bitcointrader #bitcoinbusiness #bitcoinexpert#BITCOINSRECOVERY #STOLENBITCOINS #FOREX #USDT

  • icbtgugvsr

    Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?

Leave a comment