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Adam Boyd (Ultra Running, Breathwork and First Responder Fitness) - Episode 1111


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Adam Boyd is a law enforcement veteran, Leadership & Wellness Expert and the Founder & CEO, Soleful Training A distinguished leader in resilience training and wellness, with a career spanning over a decade as a police officer, SWAT operator, and Detective. As the founder and CEO of Soleful Training, Adam leverages his extensive experience to equip first responders, military personnel, and professionals with the tools to build physical, mental, and emotional resilience.

Throughout his law enforcement tenure, Adam spearheaded wellness initiatives, designed and implemented department-wide resilience programs, and served as PT team lead—revamping the SWAT PT applicant process to enhance operational readiness. His expertise is backed by elite certifications, including:

A dedicated ultra-runner, Adam has completed more than a dozen ultra-distance races, including two 100-mile runs, further exemplifying his commitment to endurance and resilience. His deep understanding of the physical and psychological demands faced by first responders led him to develop the Soleful Warrior, a holistic wellness program, built on four core pillars: physical resilience, mental resilience, social resilience, and purpose. Unlike traditional wellness programs, Soleful Training focuses on behavioral change, ensuring that individuals develop lasting strategies to manage the stressors of high-performance careers.

One of Adam’s most impactful teaching tools is the Wim Hof Method, a scientifically-backed approach combining breathwork, cold exposure, and mindset training. He has delivered this transformative method to medical professionals, SWAT teams, first responders, business leaders, and Special Forces operators, helping them unlock peak performance, stress resilience, and mental clarity.

Beyond his work in wellness and resilience training, Adam serves on the leadership councils of two international organizations dedicated to protecting children. His commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations reflects his deep-rooted dedication to leadership, service, and making a lasting impact on communities worldwide.

Through Soleful Training and his global advocacy efforts, Adam Boyd continues to lead the charge in redefining wellness, empowering to strengthen their bodies, sharpen their minds, and build an unshakable foundation of resilience.

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