Pete Tanzilli, a police officer shot in left hip in the line of duty, faced chronic physical issues from the incident, he speaks with us just before taking on his first Spartan Race with the Task Force Sentinel / OEW team. Chris Thorp has served in many uniforms, from EMT to Police Officer. As a public servant he’s had to deal with many tragic and difficult situations. In a small gesture of gratitude he created a patch to say thank you, that small gesture lead the way to Task Force Sentinel - the law enforcement branch of Operation Enduring Warrior. Learn to take on an attitude of gratitude and always help to inspire others - no matter your situation.

LESSONS Take control of your situation Extend gratitude to public servants Take one step at a time & keep stepping Reach out- knock on a door Be an inspiration to others

LINKS https://www.enduringwarrior.org/

TIME STAMPS 0:00 Charlie Brenneman, Col. Nye, Doctor Johnny & Sefra introduce the interview 1:30 interview begins with Colonel Nye and Chris Thorp at West Point 3:30 How people treat you can depend on your uniform 4:30 a patch to thank you 6:15 Operation Enduring Warrior - earning your mask 10:00 take that one more step when it seems impossible 13:00 dealing with the daily traumas of service in family life 15:07 Marion introduces “Spartan Trail Talk” with Charlie Engle & Luis Escobar https://apple.co/2IlA9k3 16:30 Running Bad Water & secrets of hydration… 19:45 Interview returns with Pete Tanzilli before his first Spartan Race 21:15 inspiring & motivating others in their recovery 24:00 Charlie Brenneman, Col. Nye, Doctor Johnny & Sefra discuss what they learned

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CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Colonel Nye & guest host Charlie Brenneman

Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

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