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This episode breaks down my Ranger School Experience as an E-6 Green Beret.

Showing up prepared.

Phase by phase breakdown

• RAP week
• Darby
• Fountains
• Florida (x2🤦‍♂️)

Lessons learned

Pro-tips (what to do and not to do)

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

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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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

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Today’s question topics

-Sleep in SUT

-Ruck standards for SFAS

-18X vs. big Army then SF

-TTM BJJ Program in future?

-1 year Plan Pre Airforce PJ Pipeline

-Speed work on leg day?

-My all time Squat, Bench, DL, 1mi, 2mi, 5mi PRs

-Oldest person to get selected

-Important biomarkers on labs

-tips for optimizing selection prep program

-How to navigate sh*tbag teammates at BUD/S & SFAS

-Programming for CAG selection

-Best program for pre-OSUT (18X)

-Combining programs (good idea?)

-Life experience and selection chances

-Timing selection prep programs

-How old school GBs prepped for SFAS

-Cadence on slower vs. faster runs

-How to become more durable

-ODAs I served on

-My recommended ruck/run standards pre SFAS

New Program:Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

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

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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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

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In this episode, I discuss the top 7 ways to put up better run and ruck times on test day...that have nothing to do with your fitness levels and/or your training plan.

Of course, training is crucial for improving fitness, and I've discussed countless ways to get faster at both of these activities in the past.

But these 7 tips are things you can implement to hit a PR if you hypothetically had a time trial TOMORROW.

Check it out to learn more.

Topics:

1. Pacing

2. Fueling

3. Hydration

4. Warmups

5. Know yourself (pre-race activities)

6. Be mindful in training

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

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

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

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Today’s Topics (27 Questions!!)

Delta selection prep considerations

Adding running to TTM hypertrophy program

My best program 

My max heart rate

Knees popping during squats

Considerations for eating 'clean' vs. including some 'junk food' 

Strategies to keep from over consuming fat

Air runner vs. outdoor runner

Training the glycolytic pathway for SFAS prep

Longer single session Z2 vs. shorter, multi-session

Maintaining fitness between OSUT and SOPC

Tips to crush language school

My favorite uncrustable!!

Incorporating the Manitou Incline into JG2.0

Combat Dive School Programming

Optimal rep ranges for strength

Liquid vs. solid carb differences

Minimalist boots for gate week at SFAS

Reducing inflammation pre selection

Lifting during 2&5 mile program

Adding more lifting to 2&5 mile

Zone 2 ruck paces

Best TTM program for Q course prep

My views on the 5x5 man maker

Loaded stretching considerations

Trap bar DL for selection prep

Tips for optimizing sleep pre selection

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

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

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

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Today's topics:

-Scandal settled: Whether or not my voice actually sounds like it does on all my episodes (don't miss the very beginning 😂)

-The downsides of erratic sleep schedules

-How to negotiate cutting and run performance

-Run cadence increase but still getting injured?

-Run then lift? Or Lift then run?

-Differences between Jacked gazelle Vs. Jacked Gazelle 2.0

-My favorite books

-My potential future on strava

-What I miss most about SF

-My goals for 2025 besides the 50K

-Possible to make muscle gains while running 40-50mpw?

-Prepping for SFAS while constantly in the field

-Protein farts: normal or concerning?

-Weighing food cooked vs. raw (macro tracking)

-Mobility mistakes and a simple mobility routine for maintenance

-The good and bad of energy drinks and my rec for caffeine consumption

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

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

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

How long it takes to build 'optimal fitness'

Adjusting sessions in 2&5 mile program

1:1 coaching updates

Base building duration

How many MPW when also looking to get strong

Bodyfat % for SOF guys and why not to be fat

Training for the ACFT

Fasted cardio

Does prior infantry/SOF expereince help in OTC?

Pull up improvement

Swimming for SFAS prep

BCAAs - spoken EAAS (code TERMINATOR_TRAINING)

ZONE 2 pace maintenance

Intra workout carb recs

Expectations on 2&5 mile as beginner

My speed work for ultra prep

Ruck running for SUT prep

Prepping for October selection 

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Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

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Today's show includes more in depth questions from my Google Form Q&A. These questions don't have a character limit, and are therefore more contextual.

Topics included:
Pros and cons of SFAS in cold weather vs. warmer weather
How to overcome the inherent disadvantages of being a Short King
Why it's critical to train if your goal is fat loss (and how to approach it)
Practicing being sleep and food deprived in training (since you will be at SFAS)
Mental Fortitude Video
Soreness nuances; does being sore mean you got a good training stimulus?
How many hours/week I train now (ultra-prep) vs. typically (not in ultra prep)
Are weighted step ups and running sufficient for being a rucking beast?
Biggest reasons for land nav failures
What to focus on when looking to improve ruck walking speed
Adding mileage to running programs
How to approach the last 9 months before selection (cut? bulk? maintain?)

New Program:Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

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

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

SALE: Until 11:59 PM Tuesday, Jan. 21, get 25% off (automatic discount) the TTM SOF bundle, which includes:

• SOF Prep Recovery & Nutrition Guide
• 2 & 5 Mile Run Program
• Jacked Gazelle 1.0
• Jacked Gazelle 2.0
• TTM SFAS Prep Program

Today's question topics: 

• Speed work programming considerations
• BJJ/MMA w/ hybrid programming
• How long a cut should take
• Pat Mac vs. Shrek Mcphee Vs. Dutch Chris Moyer: who wins?
• enhancing gains w/ squat shoes/wedges
• Rebuilding running base
• Grounding mats for recovery
• Running faster without trying harder
• how to navigate a progress plateau
• greasing the groove for HRPU
• my lifting/running playlists
• fueling early AM training
• ideal bodyweight/composition for SFAS
• programming tactics 9 months from SFAS
• fueling training while in a calorie deficit

Programs, articles

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

terminatortraining.com

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today’s question topics included:
-Minimum bodyweight pre-Ranger school
-Best ruck to train with
-Going to selection while injured
-Low carry weights at SFAS
-Front squat alternatives for lack of wrist mobility
-Training tips for hot weather
-Walking/light cardio while overtrained
-Hex bar DL vs conventional
-Will I still be walking at 100 years old?
-Lifting/calisthenics post long run
-Cruise intervals vs. tempo runs
-How to deal w/ overshooting a workout
-Gate week vs. the rest of SFAS
-My new trail shoe review
-Legs fatigue before cardio while running - how to manage
-Building a base while on a strength program
-Wast strap fastened or unfastened while rucking
-Tips to overcome a bench press plateau

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

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

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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Newsletter Sign Up

IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

Facebook: Terminator Training

Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today's question topics:

• programming and exercise selection post ranger school
• systems training vs pace training
• 2 mile improvement 
• Running ultras as active duty SOF
• Ruck tips for short kings
• Running plateaus
• Why rest days are important
• Rucking in minimalist shoes
• Speed loss rate when only doing easy runs
• Pros and cons of fat burners
• SFAS prep recovery strategies - EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
• Tempo vs. lactate threshold runs
• Squat, bench, DL standards for SFAS prep

New Program:Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

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

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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Newsletter Sign Up

IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

Facebook: Terminator Training

Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.