QUESTION I am starting the FD on ramp program. I need to find a good substitute for the running portions for when I cant run far from the engine/station. My thought was to either row/airdyne/stationary bike for the same time and exertion level that is perscibed on the plan. ie. rather than tun 3 miles […]
Question And Answer
Q&A 10.28.16
KUDOS Hi Rob, I’m a Spanish fan of your website and methods and Master of Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology) student at the University of Calgary, in Canada and I’m also studying to take the CSCS. And I also try to be a mountain athlete (even though lack of time and money are important limiters to my […]
Q&A 10.21.16
QUESTION I just learned of your various plans and programming and I’m looking for a little direction as to what might fit me best and how your group can help me out. I’m a hunter, trail runner, skier and cross fitter but I also work full time, go to school half time, am training for […]
Q&A 10.14.16
QUESTION I need some advice. What program should I chose to get started? Background: I’m a 25 Year retired SEAL MasterChief. During my Team years, I was an endurance athlete who got sucked into and focused on swimming, running and cycling (Multiple disciplines). The only strength training was during BUD/S. I was very lean and […]
Q&A 10.7.16
QUIET PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK Great article! Like you (although I’m 50) I think a lot more about these issues then I did when I was starting out. The ideas you espouse are central to Stoicism. Embrace the suck, resilience & patience are central Stoic believes. Not sure if you read it already, but the book The […]
Q&A 9.30.16
QUESTION I am going to be starting the swimming improvement plan soon and have a quick question. For the interval paces, should I use the paces for my desired 500m swim time or for my current time? I’m guessing desired time, but I figured seeking your guidance would be better to do. I look forward […]
Q&A 9.23.16
KUDOS Love your training plans. I used to the PreSeason backpacker and Big Mtn V2 for training for this years hiking season in the PNW (I live in Vancouver, BC). I was in great shape for hiking in our area – day hikes and multi-night trips. I also cruised through a 7 day hiking trip […]
Q&A 9.16.16
KUDOS Wanted to send you another quick note and thank you for the recommendations and advice over the past year. As you know, I have completed several of your ope plans (Humility, Sandbag/Weightvest/Dumbbell) and recently used the Pre-Deployment plan to prepare for a week-long backpack-style archery elk hunt in the Rockies. Long story short, I […]
Q&A 9.9.16
QUESTION I got pointed your direction pretty late in the game unfortunately, but I figured I’d shoot you a line anyway. I’m a 31 yo 210 lb dude, football build, pretty muscular, good at rucking, less good at running lol. I’ve been training for 3-4 months seriously, nothing too crazy, but mainly focusing on running […]
Q&A 9.2.16
QUESTION I just got the heads up that I’ll be doing the EFMB course on 3DEC. The main physical requirement will be the 12 mile ruck which should take place on 13DEC. I would have to also do a 12 mile validation ruck prior to going, likely the last week in November. This should give […]