Today's topics

04:16 - Carb loading when very active 
08:19 - Training to failure
14:54 - MARSOC swim frequency 
17:19 - Tempo run durations
18:54 - Lifting during 2&5 mile base phase
20:25 - Weight loss before SFAS prep
22:13 - AIT/RASP prep program
23:57 - Target 2 + 5 mile times for SFAS
25:21 - Best TTM program for SFRE
26:44 - Aerobic base adequacy
27:34 - Training after selection date delay
29:39 - Marriage tips for SOF
34:04 - Adjusting JG3.0 for NSW 
35:02 - New running program milage
35:56 - Training with a broken ankle
39:47 - Short game tips
42:48 - Knee pain before selection
46:14 - IT band pain after long rucks
52:21 - Carb timing vs total intake
55:40 - Favorite Rice and Grinds combos

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Related links
Carbs IG post
Carb article Pt. 1
Carb article Pt. 2

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep

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TTM SALE: Get 25% off selection prep and hybrid programs with code RUNLIFT25. Sale extended to Jan. 26 at midnight EST.  

Topics:
00:00 – Intro
01:54 – New TTM program
02:23 – Long conditioning carbs
08:22 – Trouble getting into Z2 rucking
11:25 – Opinion on Tactical Barbell Program
13:56 – Solid running base
19:26 – New TTM running program details
21:44 – Running before lifting
25:25 – Mentally recovering from injury
29:40 – Best SOF unit IMO
30:25 – Performance gains in a cal deficit?
32:48 – Most overrated SFAS exercise
36:26 – Carry prep for SFAS
39:05 – Managing self-doubt in selection
43:17 – Assessing running base
52:15 – Best program for Air Force Special Warfare
01:00:03 – Heavy legs on Time Trials
01:05:05 – Tapering before tryout
01:06:34 – Business books & podcasts
01:09:15 – Muscle gain indicators

Episodes Discussed:

• Breakdown on JG3: 
• Breakdown on Ruck | Run | Lift 
• Breakdown on JG 1, 2, 2&5 mile 

TrainHeroic Team: T-850 Rebuilt

PDF programs

Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gaz

Sale: All programs in the TTM SOF Prep Bundle are 25% off with code RUNFIT25. Offer ends Jan. 24 at midnight EST. 

In this episode, I break down JG 3.0 from start to finish.

Topics:

JG3.0 Program breakdown 
00:00 — Why Jacked Gazelle exists 
11:46 — What is the difference between JG 3.0 and other programs? 
14:51 — Who is this program for and who this program is NOT for? 
16:46 — Program prerequisites 
21:01 — Program structure 
23:15 — Phase 1 layout
25:13 — Phase 2 layout
26:19 — Mid-program testing & Phase 3 
30:19 — Phase 4 layout
33:13  — Arm Farm vs ACFT/PT prep 
34:28 — Outcomes you can expect

Q&A 
35:55 — Is it a good idea to cycle between 2&5 mile and JG 3.0 until a few months out from SFRE?
36:41— Are there deadlifts in every week?
37:22 — Will it be ideal for 1.5, 5, and 20 mile preparation?

41:17 — Swiss Bar or Cadillac bar?
43:08 — Can I do a calorie deficit early in the program?
44:11 — Ruck Run Lift or JG 3.0 if I'm going to RASP?
45:38 — Could I train two times a day or is that too much?
47:41 — Is it a Ranger school prep?
48:56 — On easy conditioning days, would I be able to do a Z2 30-minute run?
50:27 — Is this program repeatable?
52:08— How does the conditioning volume compare to other programs?
52:25 — Is this good for dudes in the Q course and are there more plyos or oly lifts?

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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training for 10% off

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training for 15% off

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Today's topics

00:00:00 — Intro

00:01:19 — Ranger School ruck failure

00:07:33 — How to earn strong peer ratings during Team Week

00:15:54 — How to deal with ADHD

00:22:36 — Bodyweight vs run/ruck performance

00:25:40 — Deadlift swaps in JG3 (hex bar vs RDLs)

00:29:24 — Sleep prep vs selection reality

00:35:04 — Naps, sleep debt, and recovery

00:33:38 — Ruck Run Lift + odd-object carries

00:40:59 — Muay Thai during selection prep

00:48:25 — Five-mile PRs & endurance benchmarks

00:49:25 — Sugar intake during training

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep

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Happy 2026!

In light of the new year, today’s episode is a breakdown of 9 habits I've developed over the last ~5 years of my personal development journey that have delivered the highest ROI with regard to mental health, productivity, fitness/recovery, sleep, relationships, and overall success and fulfillment. 

Whether you’re a NY resolution person or not, perhaps one or 2 sparks something in you to change. Let me know if you’re gonna try one or if you’ve already seen benefits from any of them!

0:00 — Intro

06:16 — No alcohol since November 2022

18:48 — Consistent sleep & wake times

32:25 — First 2 hours / last hour phone rule

35:50 — The 10-minute rule

41:03 — Waking up early

49:07 — 2×20 reading rule

55:28 — Sunday socials

59:08 — Post-meal walks

01:03:45 — 99/1 nutrition (GI-friendly foods)

01:11:40 — Outro

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep

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Sale announcement: All TTM programs are 25% off with code XMAS2025. Sale   goes till 11:59 EST NYE.   https://terminatortraining.com/

Today’s topics:

• Sleep after long runs
• 200s vs longer repeats
• SFRE taper strategy
• Intensity without form loss
• Best rice & grinds flavor
• Post-OSUT detraining timeline
• Favorite part of my job
• Fast 2-mile, slow 5-mile–filling gap
• Repeat 2/5-mile program
• Deficit + hybrid performance
• Cream of rice v. rice n grinds
• 18X leadership debate
• Local gym recommendations

Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep

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JG3.0 Sale still live! (Ends tomorrow—20 Dec, 2025 at 11:59PM)

Use code JG3FIT at checkout for 25% off!

In today’s episode, I break down 12 major training mistakes I made as a green beret that I’d go back and change if I knew better. I made these mistakes so, assuming you listen, you don’t have to.

I had a great time shooting this one. It’s chock full of nuggets and applies to SO MANY people’s training tendencies—future, current and even former SOF (as well as just general hard chargers).

I planned on making it a shorter episode, but I get really passionate and it went longer. All important stuff, though!

Thanks for listening! Here are today's topics!

00:0:00 – Intro / JG 3.0 Sale
00: 5:34 – Married to the barbell, anti machines/specialty bars
00: 17:48 – Oly lifts, without the skill
00:26:29 – Insane metcons
00:31:55 – Ruck/kit running year-round
00: 35:34 – Doing burpees
00:39:05 – Training so hard it interfered with on-the-job performance
00:42:54 – Regularly sacrificing sleep to get training in
00: 47:13 – Chasing strengths, neglecting other things
00:51:20 – Absurd amounts of pull-ups, mostly weighted, all same grip
00:54:28 – Thinking hypertrophy training was a waste
00:57:57 – 200% programs
00:1:02:34 – Going hard on weekends with alcohol, then destroying myself on Mondays
01:07:33 – Outro

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

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PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep

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Let’s connect:

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Great news!

Jacked Gazelle 3.0 is out and ready for purchase. 

To get it marked down 25%, use the code JG3FIT at checkout (discount runs till 11:59pm Friday, December 19)

• Option 40, ranger-school damage
• Best TTM fat-loss program 
• Hyrox for SFAS fitness
• Conditioning finishers after lifting
• Running RPE: breathing vs legs
• Sourdough flour type question
• Back squats versus belt squats
• Smith machine versus barbell squats
• Meal plans from TTM recipes
• One-on-one coaching pricing
• Jacked Gazelle plus ruck shuffling
• Strong two-mile, weak SDC
• Elevated resting heart rate concern
• Pickup sports during Two-and-Five
• Are fighter pilots cool
• Difference between JG 1&2 (Jg 2 Vs. JG breakdown episode )
• Training focus in Ranger Regiment

Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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SOF Selection Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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TrainHeroic Team: T-850 Rebuilt (1st wk free!)

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Programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep

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JG 3.0 will release FRIDAY, 3 December. Stay Tuned!

Join my mailing list for the latest updates, sale info, etc. 

Today's Questions

• Donating blood and training recovery
• Purpose of shakeout run before PT test
• Recovery prep for older candidates at selection
• Deload or go back-to-back between programs
• Jogging rest during repeats in JG 2.0
• Air runner intervals vs outdoor running
• Zone 2 treadmill runs in bad weather
• Breaking a 15-rep pull-up plateau
• Which phase to start Ruck Run Lift four months out
• Adding water confidence days safely
• Managing NTC or long field events mid-train-up

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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

---

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

---

PDF programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep

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Let’s connect:

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Cyber Monday Sale
All Terminator Training Method PDF programs and the SOF Prep Recovery Guide Ebook are 40% off with code CYBERMONDAY thru Wednesday 3 December at 11:59 p.m.

Episode Summary
Kevin shares six Special Forces habits that helped him grow Terminator Training Method from a side project into a thriving coaching business with a long waitlist—and how you can apply them to SOF prep, entrepreneurship, or just being a higher-performing human.

What You’ll Learn (6 SF Habits → Business & Life)

1. Represent / Look the Part – Why your physical presence, body composition, and overall “put-togetherness” act as a walking billboard for your credibility.
2. Wake Up Early – Using quiet pre-dawn hours for deep work, training, and needle-moving tasks without distractions.
3. FITFO (Figure It The F*ck Out) – Developing resourcefulness, solving problems without hand-holding, and learning fast instead of waiting to feel “ready.”
4. Seek Expert Guidance – Hiring coaches and specialists to accelerate progress, free up bandwidth, and get higher-quality outcomes than doing everything solo.
5. Work to Standard, Not Time – Setting high standards for output and stopping when the mission is complete—not when an arbitrary clock says you’re done.
6. Plan & Prepare – Weekly and daily planning, rehearsals, and reps so you’re not winging it with selection, briefs, business tasks, or nutrition/training

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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide---

TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

--- programs

2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete

Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep