By Rob Shaul, Founder Get to it. Be impatient. Push. Push. Push. Fierce urgency drives improvement and forces innovation. It doesn’t tolerate dilly-dallying decision-making. Minor problems can’t grow into big ones. You don’t have time for the unimportant. Urgency coerces improvement, streamlines processes, challenges priorities and refines strategies. It compels a proactive mindset to anticipate […]
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Q&A 3.29.25
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 […]
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.
Arete 3.29.25
Military Trump’s Team Calls Europe ‘Pathetic’ in Leaked Signal Group Chat Messages, NY TimesWhen rank-and-file troops leak secrets, they often end up in the brig, Task & PurposeRanger School Is Getting a New Fitness Assessment, military.comArmy wants junior officers to fix quality-of-life issues that drive soldiers out, Task & PurposeUSASOC International Best Sniper Competition: 75th Rangers ‘Lead […]
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!
Arete 3.22.25
Military All-Robot Assault Opens New Chapter in Front-Line Warfare, WSJTrump weighs recognizing Crimea as Russian territory in bid to end war, SemaforThe Latest Russian Missile Is Bad News for NATO Foreign PolicyHas Trump already killed NATO?, VoxWhy did Israel break the ceasefire in Gaza?, Al JazeeraIt’s Time for Ukraine to Accept an Ugly Peace, Foreign PolicyArmy reveals […]
The Debate Over Ranger Tabs in Infantry Leadership: Tradition, Merit, and Bias
A recent article by Matt Lensing, titled “Save Infantry Leaders From Bias by Removing Ranger Tabs,” has sparked considerable debate within military circles. Lensing argues that the presence of Ranger Tabs as a visible marker on uniforms creates an unintentional yet powerful bias in how infantry leaders are perceived and evaluated. According to Lensing, the […]
Strength Coach Mike Schofield: From the Minor League Grind to Working with First Responders
The following quotes come from the MTI Podcast interview with Coach Schofield. Click HERE to listen to the podcast. Breaking Into Strength and Conditioning “I wasn’t an elite athlete, but I loved training and I loved sports. That led me to strength and conditioning.” “I went to Colorado State for exercise science, but I didn’t get any […]
Coach Judy’s Journey – USMC, Coaching Rugby & OCR, Tonal to Gym Operations in LA
The following quotes come directly from our podcast interview with Coach Judy. Click HERE to listen. On Coaching Philosophy and Athlete Development “I used to think coaching was about getting people stronger and fitter. But it’s really about problem-solving. Every athlete is a different puzzle. You have to figure out what they need, what motivates […]