Questions include: what plan to train for the Pacific Crest trail, can I use a treadmill for the ruck program, what’s the methodology for “rest periods”, what to do for pre-season adventure racing, sessions for weeks in the field, and more… QUESTION I know something is better than nothing. However I was wanting to know […]
Question And Answer
Q&A 1/23/15
Questions include: how to train for Denali, sandbag maintenance, substitution for sled drags, okay to double up on operator sessions and UMC plan, movement prep prior to warm-up, and more… QUESTION I am following the Pre Season training plan for ultra runners, which I bought 1 or 2 years ago. Great stuff! I notice […]
Q&A 1/16/15
KUDOS I’m almost completely finished with the Ruck Based Selection Training Packet. I started in July and I am about to enter the last 8 weeks of it. I have lost about 20 solid pounds which is where you recommended me to actually be in the beginning of this adventure anyway. The results I have […]
Q&A 1/8/15
Questions include: what to use to fill sandbags, how to deal with intense soreness, rest day philosophy, how long to hold stretches, hang squat clean vs. hang clean in Big 24, and more… KUDOS I read SSD at least every other day. Your post on BIG BOY RULES really struck a chord. As you […]
Kudos and Q&A 12-31-14
Questions include: substitutes for squat and deadlift, where are SF45 workouts, what is Cadillac, plans for putting on size, how to find 1RM, and more! KUDOS I really love what you guys are doing. Your programming has kept me in really good shape and injury free as I near 40 years old. I […]
Q&A 12/23/14
Questions include: how to build ankle durability, stretching clarification, scaling prescribed weights, plans for losing mass before SF selection, and more… QUESTION I’m an infantry officer in the National Guard. With the intention of trying out for Army Special Forces. I’m currently on Week 8 of the RAT 6 training program, but coming up in […]
Q&A 12/19/14
Questions include: Pre-BUD/s training plan? Modify FR fitness assessment to fit work schedule? Recovering from Ranger School–what to do? Substitutions for Craig Specials? Training for ultra marathon distances while maintaining strength? QUESTION I’m in the Canadian Army and two months away from attending Canadian Search and Rescue Selection with the hopes of getting picked […]
KUDOS and Q&A 12/11/14
KUDOS: In preparation for climbing/skiing a technical line on Aconcagua I thought I would try something new for preparation and used your Big Mountain Training Program. While I did supplement the program with long runs (9-14 miles) 4-5 days a week and big weekend outings here in Breckenridge there is no doubt that the program […]
Q&A 11/5/14
Questions include: next steps after pre-season ski program, which military boots to use, modify BUD/s for a shorter timeline, difference between work capacity and stamina sessions, workout program for HS football, how to make your own sandbags, training after Ranger School, and more! QUESTION I’m about to cycle off your 357 program. The plan is […]
Q&A & KUDOS 11-26-14
Snowboard specific programs, getting in shape for fire season, progressing from bodyweight plans while still using limited equipment, clarifications on what we mean by rucking, and more: KUDOS I really enjoy what your folks programming has offered and have used numerous programs to gain my strength back after recovering from a hernia surgery this past […]