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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
 00:04:02 - Handling Stress While Mentally Fatigued
 00:09:00 - Why Bulgarian Split Squats?
 00:11:08 - My Typical Driving Range Session
 00:16:27 - Traits Of S-Tier Green Berets
 00:25:49 - Training And Dieting On Vacation
 00:31:16 - Walking A 2:30 12-Mile Ruck
 00:35:20 - Improving Your Trap Bar Deadlift
 00:38:56 - Running When Zone 2 Isn’t Possible
 00:44:39 - Uncrustables After GI Issues
 00:46:56 - Arriving At My First Team
 00:53:05 - Hypertrophy Vs. PFT Pull-Ups
 00:57:47 - Handling Training Setbacks From Injury

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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 SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

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

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New partnerships 

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For a limited time only, get 20% off the SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide, designed for Special Operations candidates and tactical athletes who want to maximize recovery, optimize nutrition, and improve performance so they can get the most out of their training and arrive at selection healthy, resilient, and prepared. Grab it before the sale ends August 8th.

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Today's topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:06 - Taking Nutrition Too Lightly
00:09:11 - Not Tracking
00:14:37 - Poor Nutrition Planning
00:22:56 - Under-Eating
00:28:23 - Poor Macro Distribution
00:36:30 - Cutting During Prep
00:41:52 - Poor Food Selection
00:49:17 - Poor Peri-Workout Nutrition
00:56:47 - Putting On Weight Before Selection
01:00:16 - Making Excuses

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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.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

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

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:40 - Bucket List Golf Courses
 00:06:03 - ODA Time Away From Home
 00:08:19 - Nicotine for Focus
 00:14:14 - Balancing Golf and Training
 00:19:04 - Belt Squat Attachments vs. Pit Shark
 00:22:54 - Favorite Army Schools
 00:32:04 - Genetics vs. Hard Work
 00:37:26 - Two Leg Days Per Week
 00:43:45 - Carb Intake on High-Training Days
 00:48:12 - MOS and Group Selection
 00:51:06 - Long Irons vs. Hybrids
 00:52:42 - Treadmill Running in Extreme Heat
 00:53:37 - High-Frequency Lifting Programs
 00:58:33 - Running Faster at 215 Pounds
 01:01:19 - 400s and 800s for Faster Runs
 01:06:35 - Favorite European SOF Units
 01:09:32 - Daily Step Count
 01:12:50 - Carb Loading Before Long Runs
 01:15:21 - Ideal Body Weight for Selection
 01:18:09 - Tempo Run Warm-Up and Cool-Down
 01:20:29 - Chips and Salsa Every Day?
 01:21:05 - Push-Pull-Legs for Better Running

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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.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

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

—

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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Let’s connect:

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New partnerships 

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:49 - Best TTM Programs to Build Elite Fitness
00:05:02 - Sugar Intake While Cutting
00:07:23 - Running Exclusively in Boots
00:08:36 - Best TTM Program for Long-Term Training
00:10:03 - Ideal Bodyweight for SFAS
00:12:23 - When to Take a Deload Week
00:16:01 - Lifting With a Newborn
00:21:07 - Slow Eccentrics for Hypertrophy
00:26:29 - What's in My Golf Bag?
00:29:45 - Training After a Poor Night of Sleep
00:33:39 - Vivo Barefoot Shoes for Running
00:36:31 - Recovering From a Lower Back Injury Before SFAS
00:39:50 - Creatine for Concussions & Sleep Deprivation
00:42:48 - Are Cooling Mattresses Worth It?
00:48:50 - How to Know Your Glycogen Stores Are Full
00:52:53 - My Go-To Sunscreen (SPF)
00:57:10 - Refeed Days While Cutting

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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.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

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

—

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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Let’s connect:

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Today's Overrated/Underrated Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:08 - High Potassium Intake
00:09:13 - Deload Weeks
00:12:18 - If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM)
00:15:18 - Training and Eating on a Schedule
00:18:15 - Low-Volume, High-Intensity Lifting
00:22:50 - Shrugs for Rucking Performance
00:28:18 - Intermittent Fasting for Fat Loss
00:31:49 - Plyometrics for Faster Running
00:33:06 - Making Up Lost Sleep
00:34:49 - Daily Walks for Running and Rucking
00:37:40 - RETA3 with Training and Nutrition
00:46:05 - The Anabolic Window
00:49:57 - Golf Lessons for Beginners
00:52:23 - Reverse Dieting After a Cut
00:57:23 - BPC-157 and TB-500 for Recovery
01:00:41 - Daily Mobility for Performance
01:04:55 - Hot Dog at the Turn
01:06:00 - One Gram of Protein Per Pound

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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.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

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

—

Partnerships 

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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All TTM training programs are 35% off with code USA250 (biggest sale of the year). Sale ends July 7.

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Today's Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:36 - Other SOF units I considered
00:06:29 - Maxing the AFT deadlift as a smaller guy
00:08:56 - SFAS Development Guide vs. the upcoming Self Development Guide
00:12:55 - Thoughts on THOR3 trainers
00:18:14 - My current wallet
00:19:23 - Zercher squats
00:23:04 - Does the pump matter for muscle growth?
00:31:06 - Favorite golf club
00:35:30 - How to know if you’re durable enough for SFAS?
00:38:51 - Unknown distance run & ruck strategy
00:45:02 - Does SFPC prepare you for Land Nav?
00:48:39 - Why porn & masturbation are harmful
00:53:24 - Is a home gym worth it?
00:58:26 - Is it harder to perform in heat vs. cold
01:02:48 - If sleeping and recovering properly, can you lift + run 5-days a week?
01:06:13 - Weight loss strategy before SFAS/SFRE for a big boy
01:12:30 - How often I play golf
01:15:56 - Should you focus on strength vs. running in the Q Course

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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.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

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

—

New partnerships 

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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In this episode, I break down the five most common reasons candidates fail SFAS selection and what you can do to avoid making the same mistakes. We cover fitness preparation, land navigation, team week, mental fortitude, and attention to detail—five areas that repeatedly separate selected candidates from those who get dropped.

Need a proven SFAS preparation plan?
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Designed specifically for SFAS candidates with structured training for running, rucking, calisthenics, carries, strength, and endurance so you can show up prepared—not guessing.

Referenced land nav episode: Click here

Topics:

00:00 - Intro
03:23 - Fitness Mistakes That Cause Selection Failure
24:09 - Why Candidates Fail Land Navigation
37:56 - Team Week: Why Candidates Get Eliminated
48:18 - Mental Fortitude and Selection Success
57:48 - Attention to Detail: The Silent Selection Killer

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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.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

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

—

New partnerships 

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

—

Let’s connect:

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Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro - Sale Announcement
00:05:05 - Fasting While Prepping for Selection
00:10:45 - How to Balance Work with the FIFA World Cup
00:13:38 - Is Being Skinny Fat a Concern While Prepping?
00:18:12 - Ideal Bodyweight for RASP
00:20:22 - How to Train to Perform When Fatigued
00:25:34 - How to Eat Enough Carbs to Support Training
00:26:53 - Do Glasses Disqualify You from SF?
00:27:47 - How to Adapt Ruck | Run | Lift for SUT
00:30:08 - Best TTM Program for Running and Strength
00:32:53 - Is One Hard Set to Failure 2x Per Week Enough?
00:34:48 - Favorite Golf Courses Near Fort Bragg
00:40:35 - Tips for Starting Zone 2 Training
00:44:32 - Best TTM Program for General Fitness
00:46:27 - Where Were Your Clinical Rotations for 18D?
00:48:39 - Should I Cut Body Fat or Improve Training?
00:51:17 - How Often Should You Change Running Shoes?
00:54:50 - Should You Make Up Missed Running Mileage?
00:57:16 - Training for the Q-Course as a Sleep-Deprived Dad
01:03:47 - How Should I Train with 7 Months Until Selection?
01:08:32 - What Should I Cut to Recover Better?

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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.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

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

—

New partnerships 

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training

Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training

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In this episode, I break down how I'd physically prepare for SMU selection over a 12-month timeline, covering running, rucking, strength training, land navigation, injury prevention, and how to structure your training from one year out all the way to selection day.

👉For those looking for a structured training plan, Ruck | Run | Lift can help build the strength and endurance needed for this selection.

Mentioned Podcasts:

Ep. 101: Heat Acclimation

Ep. 95: How to Build a Running Base

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 - How to Prepare for SMU Selection (1-Year Guide)
00:04:47 - My Experience at SMU Selection
00:06:07 - How I Trained vs. How I Recommend Training Today

PHASE 1: 12-6 MONTHS OUT (BASE BUILDING)

00:07:19 - Selection Standards: Run, Ruck & Land Nav
00:11:18 - Why Flat-Ground Training Isn't Enough
00:13:07 - Phase 1: Building the Foundation
00:13:40 - Building Elite Run & Ruck Endurance
00:17:07 - Cross-Training Without Beating Up Your Body
00:20:38 - Key Muscles for Selection Success
00:30:53 - Increasing Mileage & Step Count
00:34:06 - Staying Healthy During Prep

PHASE 2: 6-3 MONTHS OUT (TRANSITION PHASE)

00:35:45 - Phase 2: Bridging to Selection-Specific Fitness
00:36:07 - How Much Should You Actually Ruck?
00:41:09 - The Ruck Pace You Should Be Chasing
00:42:59 - Adjusting Your Strength Training
00:43:43 - Speed Work: 200s, 400s & 800s
00:44:59 - Increasing Daily Movement & Step Count
00:46:40 - Land Nav: With or Without a Ruck?
00:47:58 - Ruck Progression & Selection Prep

PHASE 3: FINAL 3 MONTHS (SELECTION-SPECIFIC PHASE)

00:53:42 - Phase 3: Turning Fitness Into Performance
00:54:54 - Why Rucking Twice Per Week Matters
00:56:16 - Heavy Rucks vs. Fast Rucks
00:57:29 - The Biggest Ruck Training Mistake
00:58:44 - When to Start Practicing Ruck Running
01:00:21 - Ruck Running Progressions
01:01:55 - Using Cross-Training to Stay Fresh
01:02:52 - Step Count, Push-Ups & Planks
01:04:01 - Land Nav Under Load & Shaking Out Your Kit
01:04:37 - Fueling: Gels, Carbs & Hydration
01:06:02 - Example Training Week
01:08:20 - Downhill Adaptation Training
01:09:36 - How to Properly Taper Before Selection
01:11:18 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

—

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

—

Additional 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

—

New partnerships 

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

—

Let’s connect:

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NEW PARTNERSHIPS (both are legit)

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

Today's Q&As:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:42 - Espresso vs regular coffee
00:05:00 - Is doing bodyweight lifts daily adding too much volume?
00:07:15 - Are weighted movements better for building abs?
00:11:58 - PEDs in the SOF pipeline / career
00:20:13 - Struggling to hit carb targets
00:26:41 - Improving push-up performance for SFAS
00:28:50 - Managing Army PT + hard training
00:33:45 - Travel during an SF career
00:35:59 - Lowering stress/cortisol as a hybrid athlete
00:47:11 - Thoughts on stretching post run?
00:48:57 - AFT prep with one month to go
00:51:55 - Using Ruck | Run | Lift for ultras
00:53:13 - Reason for OTC failure
00:55:53 - Are heart rate monitors necessary?
00:57:57 - Using straps while training for selection
01:04:18 - Mindset for injuries
01:06:56 - Flatland vs hills for rucking
01:08:17 - Is it worth cutting at 18% body fat if I can run a sub 35-min five-mile relatively easy for SFAS?
01:10:34 - Are there plans to make the self-development guide from the new SFAS plan available standalone?
01:11:36 - Eating back workout calories while cutting

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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.

—

New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) 

New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced

New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift 

New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0

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

—

Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM

MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM

—

Let’s connect:

Newsletter Sign Up

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