QUESTION I saw the operator version was under 1st SFOD-D so maybe that with Direct Support right next to it? lol they dont really say much and also im not in the army so hard to find out what takes place until I go. Its in May for me ANSWER Our Ruck-Based Selection Training Plan […]
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Poll Results: What’s the Best Training/GPS/Tool Watch?
Garmin dominated this one – 79.4% of you chose the Fenix or Tactix as your go-to watch for training and tracking. Apple Watch Ultra and Coros Vertix tied at 5.9%, while 8.8% voted “Other,” with mentions of the Coros Pace Pro. Thanks to everyone who weighed in.
Q&A 3.22.25
QUESTION I recently found your 4 week training program online. I am interested in pursuing help with an 8 week program to get ready for a competition in April. I am starting with a lot of fitness, but definitely more focused towards endurance events and mountain athletics. I want to run a fast time and […]
Poll Results: Who Makes the Ultimate Trail Running Shoe?
We asked, you answered. Altra took the lead with 42.7% of the vote, followed by Salomon at 23.6%, and “Other” brands close behind at 24.7% -including mentions of New Balance, Saucony, Topo, and minimalist shoes. Hoka landed at 12.4%, while Nike and Brooks tied at 1.1%. Thanks to everyone who weighed in!
Q&A 3.15.25
QUESTION I’ll be joining the military next summer. I have weight lifting experience since 2018. I’m 21 now. I want to be a Army ranger. Do I get the military On-Ramp training plan $39 or RASP regiment 1&2 $89? Or do you recommend something else? ANSWER I’d recommend you work through the plans/order in the Virtue Packet until […]
Q&A 3.8.25
QUESTION Hi, I am looking for a bit of help selecting a training plan to allow me to enjoy my sports a bit more, especially seeing that I work 5 days a week and only get to ski/bike/surf on the weekends. I want to be injury free, flexible, build muscle, and be strong enough to […]
Q&A 3.1.25
QUESTION Looking for help developing workout programming for the next 2-3 months. I have two training goals – improve explosive power (quick on/off power to go 0 to full power back to 0) for Krav Maga, and improve endurance for backcountry skiing (long uphill hikes with ~20-25 lbs of gear for 2-4 hours and then […]
Q&A 10.5.24
QUESTION I currently use the monthly subscription for Urban Fire and Wildland and I am really liking it. Love the mix of strength with endurance and lack of monotony. I plan to use this indefinitely. I have a physical assessment coming up in about 6 weeks that is very lower body intensive. (Entire assessment is […]
Q&A 9.28.24
QUESTION First off, I love your programing. I have used a variety of your strength, rucking, school prep, work capacity, and endurance programs (currently finishing up the 50 mile ultra program for my first ultra marathon) over the last decade. In my opinion, they are ideal for building and maintaining well rounded military athletes. I’d […]
Q&A 9.21.24
QUESTION My brother is looking at joining the Army National Guard in the next couple of months. His most likely report date for basic training is early January 2025. I would like to point him towards some MTI plans to get him ready for Basic and AIT between now and then. Little background on him. […]