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“Sitting here in the airport waiting to head back to NYC. I just wanted to say thank you. I used your plan to train for a climb on Mt. Rainier. While we did not summit due to conditions on our route, we made it to the top of disappointment cleaver just over 12,000 ft. Even though we did not touch the top. Not once did I feel like my physical ability would keep me from getting there. People were taken aback by the volume of step ups I was doing. They paid off both physically and mentally! I look forward to using that plan to train for my next attempt at it.
Thank you!”
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Greetings from Camp Arifjan! You all continue to provide outstanding information and support to you clients. Keep up the great work! I have a couple questions:
1. I suffered a pretty bad knee sprain about a week ago. Do you have any plans / recommendations on what / how to train given my current condition? Something that doesn’t really utilize much leg training for the next couple of weeks?
2. On the Grunt PT, I am active duty but work in a Corps headquarters. Am I too far removed from the line to qualify for that subscription?
3. Could you please clarify one thing on subscriptions…does the monthly fee just give you access to all of your programs or do you provide individually-tailored programs as well?
Thanks again for your time and support. Love your plans–I’ve purchased three of them and they’ve really delivered. Appreciate your input.
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I just purchased a subscription. I am waiting on a BMT and TACP Schoolhouse date, which will be within the next 4 months. I have been doing multiple Crossfit WODs per day for the past 6-7 months, along with running and occasionally rucking. After looking at your programs and my goals, it looks like a good plan of action for me would be to do “Valor” and the “Running Improvement Plan” at the same time (Running in the morning, Valor in the evening). And then once I get a confirmed school date, then I will switch over to the “USAF TACP” plan. Do you think this is a good plan of action? Thank you very much!
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Coach, I’m a 45 yr old LE tactical TL that just went through ruptured disk surgery, L3/L4. I have always stayed in shape, now I believe I have to focus more on my chassis especially after the surgery. What plan would you recommend I start, once I get the green light to start training again, to become overall stronger for the job emphasizing strengthing my chassis?
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I’m prepping for Pre Ranger Course/selection if my schedule works out. I’m limited on equipment and decided to take the time while training cadets at West Point to boost my APFT score with your program. I’ll be adding in my own limited workouts later in the day after first completing your workouts. I’d like to add pull ups to your program during the push/sit up days.
P.S. my other question is what do you suggest I do? – Once I get back from West Point , we will be starting our field/training cycle at Ft. Drum. I’m guessing I won’t be able to go to ranger school or selection until next year, and lose most of my gains. I want to do the on ramp training and then a RASP or SFAS selection programs.
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I was referred to you guys through a friend, who suggested that I take a look at your HRT plan to prepare for selection. I am still about 2 years away from trying out and to be quite honest, not physically ready to take on that plan. Can you suggest a plan or plans to build up to the HRT selection training plan?
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I have used some of your training plans over the last few years and love them they are exactly what I’m looking for in a work out. My goal has always been speed and strength I’m not into bulking up and losing my mobility. The question I have is do you have a strength plan for tri athletes? I have been dabbling in triathlons the last few years and I was wondering if you had any type of program that is specific to that type of endurance competition? I see your strength program for endurance athletes for strength training during season. Do you have something for preseason? I’m deployed now but when I return home it will be the beginning of my base training for next summer and I’m looking for a strength program that works with all the triathlon disciplines.
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I’ve looked through most of your plans and can’t seem to find one that fits quite what I’m looking for. I primarily run trail races ranging in distance from 5k to 50k. I’ve done both the big mountain training plan and the ultra preseason training plan. I’m looking for something in the middle of the two plans. I was thinking Helen and extending the run segments or a plan from the virtue series and also extending the runs. Or maybe there’s a strength plan I could do concurrently with the ultra preaseason plan. Thanks for your input.
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Is Perseus the updated methodology for Valor?
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On average we are going to cover 10-12 miles per day over the 5 days and our packs will weight roughly 50 lbs. I am the founder of Evryman we are focused on male personal development and this trip is a first for us. I need to be fit enough to complete the hike but also need to be able to facilitate a group who is doing deep personal development work. I’ve done this work without the hike and it’s tiring so I want to be sure I am extra fit.
I am a 38 year old male. I weigh 210 lbs. I live in New York City. I have access to a gym during the week and can get to mountains / hills on the wknd. I am relatively fit a tad overweight but I do get to the gym for weights or cardio at least 3 times a week. I also do yoga at least 1 day a week. I ran the NYC marathon 2 years ago.
I am excited to use this trip as something to train for this summer. I was wondering if you all could suggest a training program or put a custom plan together.
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I just had I quick question for you. I just signed up for the Petawawa IRONMAN for 7 Sept 17 which is about 8 weeks away. I’m finishing up the big 24 strength training program this week and I’m looking for an appropriate training plan for the IRONMAN. I have the SFOD-D training packet and I was looking over the SFOD-D plan itself, Valour and Fortitude V2. Which would you advise?
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Good evening, I’m unfit at the moment and a bit overweight. My bodyweight exercises are crap and I start the police academy in a little less than three months. I can’t decide between bodyweight foundation and add sport specific running, the Le police academy or Le onramp. Thank you in advance.
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I’m slated to start Sapper School October 19th. By my count I have 19 weeks to prepare. I just finished Hector and plan to start Achilles this week, followed by an off week. That puts me at 11 weeks from school. Does it make sense to do two or three weeks of ulysses before starting the 8 week sapper program?
Additionally, I still have to conduct unit PT, but I have some flexibility in what I do. Is it too much to try to work in grunt PT or ruck/run improvement during that time?
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I recently learned about your company from an LEO fitness group on FB. I discovered you guys offer a fitness prep program for those who are looking to join the field. The Cooper Prep program struck my eye because my local PD just announced they’re going to be opening applications for 29 new officers. I applied the last time but unfortunately failed the fit for no other reason than just not preparing correctly. I’m ready to get serious, put my college degree to use and get as prepared as I can for the their upcoming test. I’m ready to pull the trigger on the program but had a few questions. Here in CT we don’t have the Cooper Test. It’s similar, but only consists if pushups, situps, sit and reach, 300m run, and 1.5 mile run. Is there anyway to modify the program(or create a new one) to emphasize on those specific tests? Also, is there anyway to develop a regiment to help with flexibility in regards to the sit and reach? If so please let me know what you guys at Mountain Tactical can do and we’ll take it from there. Thanks.
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I’m interesting in training for my agency’s special response team Indoc. It consists:
1.5 mile run for time
Obstacle course
60 push ups
60 crunches
Which would be the best course for me? Thank you for your time.
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I took the FBI PFT 6 weeks ago. I failed the 1.5 mile run (12m45s). I scored an average of 3 points per event on the other 3 events.
By the time I got to the 1.5 mile run, I was still huffing a bit from the prior events and I just continued to deteriorate during the run. I’ve run the 1.5 mile run sub 12 minutes on it’s own, but the cumulative fatigue from the other events made that too hard.
The test came up quick and I only had about 3 weeks warning. Pre-warning, I was running 4 x LISS sessions, for about 30-45 minutes per session, for only 2 weeks. After warning, for 3 weeks I ran 2 x 3 miles, 1 x 600m resets (4 resets) at max effort, and 1 x 60 minute LISS, each week leading up to the test.
For the past 5 weeks after the failed PFT, I’ve been running a basebuilding program and am up to 5 x LISS sessions per week, with this week including 300 minutes total running time and accumulating ~28 miles.
I believe another PFT will be coming up in the next 3-4 weeks and am considering following your guide, but am worried that the focus on sprints and intervals might not be addressing my core endurance issue. My belief is based on the thought that aerobic endurance is best trained via LISS.
I appreciate any feedback you would have and am happy to purchase other programs that you have, which may be better suited at attacking my weak points.
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