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SALE! 25% Off All SOF Prep Programs with code SOF25 (ends Sept. 30)  Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Long Walk Fueling Strategy 00:05:39 - Getting Better at Golf 00:10:46 - Balancing Training and Hobbies 00:12:38 - Training After Field Exercises 00:15:03 - RRL and SFAS Before OSUT 00:18:11 - Favorite Quote for Motivation 00:22:24 - Hitting 550 Grams of Carbs 00:26:34 - Pairing 2 & 5 Mile With T850 00:28:38 - Mindset for 18Xs and Option 40s 00:31:32 - Adductor Recovery and Strengthening 00:32:47 - Family Life in Special Forces 00:39:45 - Hinge Variations: Pros and Cons 00:44:31 - Making Zone 2 Less Boring 00:47:33 - Best TTM Program for Muscle and Strength 00:49:47 - Cutting During Injury Rehab 00:52:02 - Ideal Bodyweight for Selection 00:54:50 - Foam Roller vs. Tiger Tail for Selection 00:56:49 - Grief, Training, and Recovery 00:59:22 - Losing Muscle With Endurance Training — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

SALE! 25% off all SOF prep programs for a limited time-use code SOF25 at checkout: SOF Prep Collection Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Heat Training Video Business Coaching – Will Schiller Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:02 - BUD/S Nutrition Priorities  00:10:07 - Cutting Without Losing Run Fitness  00:11:15 - Body Fat At SFAS  00:12:38 - Full Body Vs. Push-Pull-Legs  00:14:50 - Adjusting Repeats When Underrecovered  00:17:48 - SFAS Prep With A Home Gym  00:21:51 - Preparing For SFAS After Heat Stroke  00:23:57 - Fast Food And McDonald's  00:27:29 - Training Around A Back Injury  00:34:28 - Shaving Armpits For Performance  00:35:33 - Treadmill Time Trials  00:38:14 - Periodizing Rucking, Running, Swimming, And Strength  00:40:25 - Getting Kids Into Fitness  00:43:54 - Zyns And Training Gains  00:47:08 - Advice For Young ROTC Candidates  00:52:37 - Heavy Legs During A Time Trial  00:53:38 - Dealing With Negative Self-Talk  00:57:09 - High-ROI Golf Drills  01:02:34 - Tips For Starting A Business — New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

In this episode I discuss 9 Green Beret principles that apply far beyond Special Forces—from fitness and self-reliance to communication, confidence, leadership, resilience, and competition. Need guidance on building these traits? Check out my new E-book:  Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  9 GB principles:  00:00:00 – Intro  00:03:46 – #1 – Fitness Is the Foundation  00:08:17 – #2 – Look the Part  00:16:26 – #3 – Nobody Is Coming to Save You  00:19:44 – #4 – Communication Skills Are Non-Negotiable  00:28:00 – #5 – Tenacity Is Perishable  00:32:57 – #6 – The Confidence Fairy Doesn’t Exist  00:41:11 – #7 – Leadership Is on You  00:44:16 – #8 – Thick Skin Is Not Optional  00:48:10 – #9 – Everything Is a Competition — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

New E-book: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM — Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:25 - How To Eat 300+ Grams Of Carbs  00:09:12 - Nutrition For High-Activity Jobs  00:13:12 - Running Prep For SFAS  00:16:48 - TTM Content On TikTok  00:19:30 - Foot Care For The Long Walk  00:25:36 - Improving Adductor Recovery  00:28:59 - Pre-Workout Stretching  00:31:34 - Best Intra-Workout Carb Sources  00:36:13 - Running With Shin Splints  00:39:31 - Improving Running During SOCM  00:43:21 - Programming Sprint Work  00:47:52 - TTM 1-On-1 Coaching Capacity  00:53:32 - Bucket List Golf Courses  00:57:27 - Practicing Land Navigation Before SFAS  01:01:01 - How Much Does HRV Matter?  01:06:51 - Building Size While Running T850  01:09:29 - Assault Treadmill Vs. Running Outside  01:16:09 - SFAS Advice For Shorter Guys — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — Other Partnerships: Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:02:23 - Cardio With A Pro Mask  00:07:01 - Baby On Board Stickers  00:08:54 - Hitting The Snooze Button  00:13:58 - Dumbbell Step-Ups  00:18:21 - Collagen Supplements  00:21:03 - Planet Fitness  00:26:07 - Fruit And Grain Bars  00:32:05 - Carb Cycling  00:37:53 - Assault Bike Conditioning  00:41:14 - Keto Bread  00:46:28 - Intra-Workout Carbs  00:51:04 - Pre-Workout  00:55:10 - 60/120s For Speed Development  00:58:44 - Gut Check PT — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

SALE: 25% off all programs & guides. Use code GAINS25 at checkout. Sale ends 8/31. New e-book: New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  Today's Topics:  00:00:00 - Intro  00:05:23 - Leaving Corporate America For RASP  00:08:21 - Treadmill Vs. Outdoor Running  00:18:36 - Chalk Vs. Grip Tape For Carries  00:23:21 - Prehab And Injury Prevention  00:31:32 - Diamond Gym-Style Workouts  00:36:00 - Balancing Sleep And Relationships  00:39:52 - Improving Your Golf Handicap  00:46:02 - Do You Need A Lactate Meter?  00:47:01 - Calories And Meal Size  00:51:29 - Training After A Sleepless Night  00:55:38 - Would OTC Go Differently Today? — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook (20% off sale ends 8/18!) Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:35 - Tick-Borne Illness at SFAS  00:06:19 - Book Recommendations for Selection  00:10:21 - Preventing Lower Back Pain From Golf  00:17:03 - Should the Army Ditch Morning PT?  00:24:00 - Trail Running vs. Road Running  00:26:48 - Compartmentalization During the Q Course  00:33:55 - Cutting on TTM Programs  00:37:00 - Getting Better at Public Speaking  00:45:37 - RASP Prep Programming  00:46:16 - Hiking and Weekly Running Mileage  00:47:31 - Does the Regular Army Hate SF? Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook (Grab it while it's 20% off!) Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:04:02 - Handling Stress While Mentally Fatigued  00:09:00 - Why Bulgarian Split Squats?  00:11:08 - My Typical Driving Range Session  00:16:27 - Traits Of S-Tier Green Berets  00:25:49 - Training And Dieting On Vacation  00:31:16 - Walking A 2:30 12-Mile Ruck  00:35:20 - Improving Your Trap Bar Deadlift  00:38:56 - Running When Zone 2 Isn’t Possible  00:44:39 - Uncrustables After GI Issues  00:46:56 - Arriving At My First Team  00:53:05 - Hypertrophy Vs. PFT Pull-Ups  00:57:47 - Handling Training Setbacks From Injury — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

For a limited time only, get 20% off the SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide, designed for Special Operations candidates and tactical athletes who want to maximize recovery, optimize nutrition, and improve performance so they can get the most out of their training and arrive at selection healthy, resilient, and prepared. Grab it before the sale ends August 8th. New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training Today's topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:06 - Taking Nutrition Too Lightly 00:09:11 - Not Tracking 00:14:37 - Poor Nutrition Planning 00:22:56 - Under-Eating 00:28:23 - Poor Macro Distribution 00:36:30 - Cutting During Prep 00:41:52 - Poor Food Selection 00:49:17 - Poor Peri-Workout Nutrition 00:56:47 - Putting On Weight Before Selection 01:00:16 - Making Excuses — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:40 - Bucket List Golf Courses  00:06:03 - ODA Time Away From Home  00:08:19 - Nicotine for Focus  00:14:14 - Balancing Golf and Training  00:19:04 - Belt Squat Attachments vs. Pit Shark  00:22:54 - Favorite Army Schools  00:32:04 - Genetics vs. Hard Work  00:37:26 - Two Leg Days Per Week  00:43:45 - Carb Intake on High-Training Days  00:48:12 - MOS and Group Selection  00:51:06 - Long Irons vs. Hybrids  00:52:42 - Treadmill Running in Extreme Heat  00:53:37 - High-Frequency Lifting Programs  00:58:33 - Running Faster at 215 Pounds  01:01:19 - 400s and 800s for Faster Runs  01:06:35 - Favorite European SOF Units  01:09:32 - Daily Step Count  01:12:50 - Carb Loading Before Long Runs  01:15:21 - Ideal Body Weight for Selection  01:18:09 - Tempo Run Warm-Up and Cool-Down  01:20:29 - Chips and Salsa Every Day?  01:21:05 - Push-Pull-Legs for Better Running — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:49 - Best TTM Programs to Build Elite Fitness 00:05:02 - Sugar Intake While Cutting 00:07:23 - Running Exclusively in Boots 00:08:36 - Best TTM Program for Long-Term Training 00:10:03 - Ideal Bodyweight for SFAS 00:12:23 - When to Take a Deload Week 00:16:01 - Lifting With a Newborn 00:21:07 - Slow Eccentrics for Hypertrophy 00:26:29 - What's in My Golf Bag? 00:29:45 - Training After a Poor Night of Sleep 00:33:39 - Vivo Barefoot Shoes for Running 00:36:31 - Recovering From a Lower Back Injury Before SFAS 00:39:50 - Creatine for Concussions & Sleep Deprivation 00:42:48 - Are Cooling Mattresses Worth It? 00:48:50 - How to Know Your Glycogen Stores Are Full 00:52:53 - My Go-To Sunscreen (SPF) 00:57:10 - Refeed Days While Cutting — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

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4th of July Sale 🇺🇸 All TTM training programs are 35% off with code USA250 (biggest sale of the year). Sale ends July 7. Join my mailing list. Sign up here. Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:36 - Other SOF units I considered 00:06:29 - Maxing the AFT deadlift as a smaller guy 00:08:56 - SFAS Development Guide vs. the upcoming Self Development Guide 00:12:55 - Thoughts on THOR3 trainers 00:18:14 - My current wallet 00:19:23 - Zercher squats 00:23:04 - Does the pump matter for muscle growth? 00:31:06 - Favorite golf club 00:35:30 - How to know if you’re durable enough for SFAS? 00:38:51 - Unknown distance run & ruck strategy 00:45:02 - Does SFPC prepare you for Land Nav? 00:48:39 - Why porn & masturbation are harmful 00:53:24 - Is a home gym worth it? 00:58:26 - Is it harder to perform in heat vs. cold 01:02:48 - If sleeping and recovering properly, can you lift + run 5-days a week? 01:06:13 - Weight loss strategy before SFAS/SFRE for a big boy 01:12:30 - How often I play golf 01:15:56 - Should you focus on strength vs. running in the Q Course — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

In this episode, I break down the five most common reasons candidates fail SFAS selection and what you can do to avoid making the same mistakes. We cover fitness preparation, land navigation, team week, mental fortitude, and attention to detail—five areas that repeatedly separate selected candidates from those who get dropped. Need a proven SFAS preparation plan? Check out the TTM SFAS Prep Program and Development Plan Designed specifically for SFAS candidates with structured training for running, rucking, calisthenics, carries, strength, and endurance so you can show up prepared—not guessing. Referenced land nav episode: Click here Topics: 00:00 - Intro 03:23 - Fitness Mistakes That Cause Selection Failure 24:09 - Why Candidates Fail Land Navigation 37:56 - Team Week: Why Candidates Get Eliminated 48:18 - Mental Fortitude and Selection Success 57:48 - Attention to Detail: The Silent Selection Killer — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro - Sale Announcement 00:05:05 - Fasting While Prepping for Selection 00:10:45 - How to Balance Work with the FIFA World Cup 00:13:38 - Is Being Skinny Fat a Concern While Prepping? 00:18:12 - Ideal Bodyweight for RASP 00:20:22 - How to Train to Perform When Fatigued 00:25:34 - How to Eat Enough Carbs to Support Training 00:26:53 - Do Glasses Disqualify You from SF? 00:27:47 - How to Adapt Ruck | Run | Lift for SUT 00:30:08 - Best TTM Program for Running and Strength 00:32:53 - Is One Hard Set to Failure 2x Per Week Enough? 00:34:48 - Favorite Golf Courses Near Fort Bragg 00:40:35 - Tips for Starting Zone 2 Training 00:44:32 - Best TTM Program for General Fitness 00:46:27 - Where Were Your Clinical Rotations for 18D? 00:48:39 - Should I Cut Body Fat or Improve Training? 00:51:17 - How Often Should You Change Running Shoes? 00:54:50 - Should You Make Up Missed Running Mileage? 00:57:16 - Training for the Q-Course as a Sleep-Deprived Dad 01:03:47 - How Should I Train with 7 Months Until Selection? 01:08:32 - What Should I Cut to Recover Better? — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack