QUESTION I have had achillies tendonitis for 4 months and it shows no signs of getting better. I am pushing my SFAS date back 6-12 months. Likely 12. I did the sfas train up through fortitude as prescribed, then had to replace all box jumps, burpees, running and rucking with biking and step ups. I […]
QUESTION I’m planning to run a 50k this fall. I see there’s ultra preseason, 50miler and 100miler plan. While I think the latter two are in the future for me, probably not this year. Do you have any plan recommendations for a 50k trail run? If possible, I would also like to be able to […]
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By Rob Shaul I’ve received several requests recently by soldiers and other tactical athletes for a training plan which combines the big 3 power lifts, back squat, bench press, and deadlift, with running. Often these athletes have taken to powerlifting competitions, or done a strength plan which focuses on the big 3 lifts, and […]
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QUESTION Having been a surf lifesaver for two years now, and a jiu-jitsu player in my spare time, I am looking to increase my fitness capacity to be rescue ready. Do you have a program that is appropriate for the requirements of surf life-saving? ANSWER I’d recommend the plans and order in our Pirate Packet […]
By Rob Shaul, Founder Years ago I asked my first full-time assistant coach, John Murie, for his favorite mode of work capacity training. “Sprinting,” he answered immediately. This was relatively early in my coaching career, and Crossfit was on fire. Glassman’s benchmark “girl” WODs were all the rage, and he was holding his first […]
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QUESTION Does MTI have a police version of the Busy Operator series? One that would train those attributes essential for law enforcement in a short training session. Thanks for what you guys do and the training you provide. Keep on getting it! ANSWER No – but the training sessions in our day-to-day plans for LE […]