America’s obsession with obstacle course racing continues as breakaway hit show American Ninja Warrior returns on June 1st for it’s eighth consecutive season. Boasting bigger obstacles, tougher competitors and the always awe inspiring Mt. Midoriyma, hopefuls looks to own the course, and the time clock, to take home a cool $1,000,000.
Past season favorites “Mighty” Kacy Catanzaro, professional stuntwoman Jessie Graf, and “Island Ninja” flight attendant Grant McCartney are back for another attempt at the big prize with America rooting them. Returning with the show, regular hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila are on the call while Kristine Leahy awaits the competitors at the finish line, or wherever they finish.
Ahead of the premier BSO had a chance to catch up with Catanzaro, Graf and McCartney to discuss the challenges of the courses, how to prepare physically and what initially lead them to the hit show.
Let’s start of with the Island Ninja, Grant McCartney …