The Everyday Responder

The Everyday Responder

By Coach Justin McCartneyHealth & FitnessFitness
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The Everyday Responder episodes

  • #86 - 5 Daily Standards for Total Mental Control

    No one can beat you down like you can.

    This episode covers the 5 non-negotiable standards I use daily to replace self-doubt with an undeniable track record. Control what you can control. Get it done regardless of the chaos.

    Watch confidence and total mental control transfer to your overall training performance, and the uniform.

    Also mentioned: The Tactical Readiness Blueprint - the #1 weakness that gets leaders in uniform hurt, exposed, or outpaced, and how to build your system around it. Grab it free: TRB

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    38 min
  • #85 - Strength Training For Tactical Athletes: PR The 2 Mile (Part 2)

    "Strong enough" is a phrase every tactical athlete needs to internalize. Not a powerlifter, not a bodybuilder, and not a typical runner. The goal: strength stops being the limiter, and injuries stop derailing your training. In today's episode, we cover:

    • A recap of Part 1: (Podcast) How Tactical Athletes PR the 2 mile 
    • Part 1: (Article) 3 Runs The Tactical Athlete Needs To Dominate The 2 Mile
    • Why "strong enough" is the target
    • 3 mistakes that keep tactical athletes hurt and slow 
    • The Everyday Responder System build for strength sessions - warmup, primer, main movers, finishers

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint is live. If you want to chase hybrid goals and be lethal in all domains, take our free assessment - we will build your system for you: Tactical Readiness Blueprint 

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    43 min
  • #84 - What discipline really means, combating performance anxiety, hitting protein targets, Vo2 max test for firefighters, training on panamas, & more

    Another Q&A! Shoot me a question if you want me to break it down!

    Grab your Individual Tactical Readiness Blueprint here 

    Here are the topics we covered today:

    • What discipline really means
    • Fueling with whole foods / hitting protein targets
    • Pre-run hydration & fueling
    • Combating performance anxiety
    • Training on shift (panamas)
    • Should you cut calories if you go over?
    • Avoiding snacking & eating out without derailing
    • Best way to cut caffeine and nicotine
    • Should you train in a tired state to build discipline?
    • Daily or weekly weigh-ins?
    • Breaking training into smaller windows / 2-a-days
    • Improving VO2 max for a specific test (firefighter)

    If you liked this style of podcast, don't forget to leave a review!

    Let's connect:

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    55 min
  • #83 - Tactical Performance and Training the Mind to Not Quit - with Coach Greg Amorelli

    Coach Greg Amorelli has spent decades under the bar, in uniform, and developing his craft. Navy Rescue Swimmer at 29. Army Infantry Officer at 40. His entry into the military was later than most - and instead of outworking father time, he started outsmarting it.

    Most tactical athletes train to put bandaids on a bullet holes - fixing problems instead of avoiding them in the first place. Greg gives his tried and true approach to tactical training, staying power, and acquiring the skill to mentally endure when every fiber is telling you to quit.

    Follow him here: @coach_greg_amorelli

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    1 hr 11 min
  • #82 - How Tactical Athletes PR The 2 Mile (Part 1 - The Running)

    There is nothing more frustrating than running hard without leg turnover or results. The goal of this series is simple: Do less, but better, and earn your next PR.

    In This Episode

    • RPE - the most valuable skill to practice and develop
    • 3 ways tactical athletes sabotage their own run times
    • The run system (easy, moderate, and hard)
    • How to develop the your pacing technique 

    About This Series

    This is Part 1 of a 4 part series. Each part has an associated article with a deeper breakdown.

    Part 1 - The Running
    Part 2 - Strength Training
    Part 3 - Nutrition and Lifestyle
    Part 4 - The Full System

    Check out the full article here: 

    3 Runs The Tactical Athlete Needs To Dominate The 2 Mile - Part 1 of 4

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    42 min
  • #81 - Q&A: 1.5 Mile to 2 Mile Run Change, Best Training Split, Worthwhile Supplements & More

    In this week's Q&A, we covered:

    • Gym bag essentials
    • Supplements and which ones are worth taking
    • Updates on PT test standards
    • Best training splits
    • Tracking nutrition and bodyweight
    • How to bounce back after a missed session or meal
    • And more

    DM @everydayresponders with questions for the next Q&A, or watch for a question story!

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    54 min
  • #80 - "I'm Not Good Enough" - The Inner Critic Every Tactical Athlete Fights

    43.5% of elite tactical athletes reported self-doubt as a barrier difficulty factor. 

    The voice. 

    SEALs. Rangers. Pilots. Wildlland Firefighters. Ultra marathon runners... "Im not good enough". 

    In this episode we unpack specific ways to silence your inner critic. 

    Check out the Endurance Crucible (HERE) 

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    33 min
  • #79 - Chase Values, Not Finish Lines: Ultras, SERE & the Journey of Life with Jon Fischer

    Most people spend their entire life avoiding the breakdown. Jon Fischer runs toward it - sometimes for 200 miles.

    Jon is a SERE Specialist, ultra runner, and founder of Phase One. This conversation goes deep into what suffering actually builds, why transformation begins at the start of difficulty and not the end, and what it looks like to stop chasing finish lines and start chasing the person you're becoming.

    Adversity isn't the obstacle. It's the door.

    IG: _phase_one_ 

    Website: phase1missions.com

    Podcast: PHASE ONE

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    1 hr 9 min
  • #78 - Balance Is for Tactical Athletes That Haven’t Been Tested

    Every time I chased perfect "balance" I quit, burned out, or failed. This episode breaks down why balance is the wrong target - and what to chase instead.

    We run through a problem/solution framework across training, nutrition, and lifestyle so you can endure the tough seasons and keep the main thing the main thing.

    Prioritization over balance. Every time.

    The Endurance Crucible: 

    • 23 verified elite performers.
    • 5 mental techniques.
    • Research-backed, field-tested, and immediately applicable
    • What separates the ones who push through from the ones who quit.

    Get the free training here

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    34 min
  • #77 - Full Day of Eating (High Carb + High Protein) and Top Nutrition Questions

    No meal plan. No complicated prep. No excuses.

    I walk through a full day of eating and answer nutrition questions from tactical athletes who want to fuel performance.

    What's inside: the order that actually matters, the staples list I swear by, how to know if you're eating enough, and why the scale can be a liar.

    The bar doesn't lie. Your nutrition shouldn't either.

    We break down our simple but effective approach to nutrition that ensures performance.

    View the post (here) if you're a visual learner.

    If you want to see how training, nutrition, and mental capacity work together in one system - 1:1 coaching application (link)

    Lets connect: 

    Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free)

    The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go)

    Uniform Strong -  Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness

    Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly 

    Website - Everyday Responder Articles 

    Instagram – @everydayresponders

    36 min

About The Everyday Responder

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The Everyday Responder Podcast is dedicated to tactical professionals who refuse to just survive minimum standards. We break down the systems behind training, mental endurance, and fueling for…