How to Pass Selection by Cadre Dan
Cadre Dan is a Green Beret and one of our original Cadre. I went to Special Forces Assessment and Selection at Camp Mackall with the mindset that I didn’t give a f**k what the Cadre threw at me. There...
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Thursday Thrasher: Pain Roulette by Jason
"You’re one of the most improved classes. You sucked for a really long time." – Jason (Java’s dad) Daily PT Get your iphone or other music player out. Make sure you have at least 20 songs in a...
View ArticleFoot Care: How to Take Care of Your Feet by Garrett
"Pain don't hurt." – Patrick Swayze, Road House My feet first spoke to me in the summer of 1995. I was 12 years old and running track. It was cool to wear Vans back then, but as I found out, it wasn’t...
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Nutrition: Speed Reload Peppers by Carlos
Your muscles need all the hydration and potassium they can get to keep from cramping. Your brain runs on fat and protein and is mostly made of water. When you deprive it, you make bad decisions and...
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Cadre Tips: Going Commando on Military O-Courses Like Nasty
So, Devin. As a Green Beret and all you're pretty much an (obstacle course) expert. Which is why you’re starring in the story about how to conquer bars, nets, beams, and ropes. Form, technique, and...
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Cadre Tips: GORUCK Bootcamp 101 by Devin
GORUCK was recently asked to tackle the job of giving a weekly bootcamp at one of its best DC partners-in-crime, Balance Gym. Salty Cadre leading a group of strangers in the unconventional workouts we...
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Nutrition: Rocket Fuel aka Smoothies
The purpose of the smoothie is to get as much bang in the shortest amount of time possible.The ingredients are not to be measured nor are they ever in any particular order. I literally roll out of bed...
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Cadre Tips: Dan’s Ascent
In 2011, I showed up to the GORUCK Ascent a little nervous. I had never climbed a 14,000ft mountain. Sure, I had climbed mountains in Afghanistan, but not this high. GORUCK had enough faith in me to...
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Nutrition: The Recon Apple
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce the Recon Apple. This exact nutrition advice has been handed down for generations in the Reconnaissance community and has been “tried and trued” by some of...
View ArticleRuck More If You Want to Pass GORUCK Selection
GORUCK Selection is horrible and I do not recommend it. It came about because GRT’s wanted more and Selection was our reply. It’s not in my nature and it’s not in our Cadre’s nature to put people...
View ArticleSelection AAR: Silver Dollar
I was 18 years old and straight out of high school when I joined the military. I knew exactly what I wanted to do as far back as 8th grade. I honestly have no idea where the desire came from, but it...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Special Forces Survival Kits Improved
The Special Forces Survival Kit Issued then Improved – by cadre chris During the course of my career as a Green Beret, I was issued many things, some I was made to turn back in to the Army and others...
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Happy Labor Day: All Play And No Work
Happy Labor Day, everyone. There is no workout today, but we still have some suggestions for how you can maximize your holiday experience. You should start with some delicious end-of-the-summer food....
View ArticleCadre Tips: Ranger Run
The 40-minute Five-miler: What is it? The requirement to run five miles in 40 minutes or less is a classic benchmark in many elite units of the military. It’s called an “advanced physical training...
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Nutrition: Devin’s Feed Your Speed Omelet
When you want to make gains in your workouts – faster times, heavier lifts, etc – you need to focus on recovery almost as much as the workout itself. When it comes to long movements for time (runs...
View ArticleThursday Thrasher: Stew Smith Selection Tips
Stew Smith is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a former Navy SEAL Lieutenant, and author of several fitness and self-defense books. Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Cadre Andy Celebrates USMC Birthday
"Those who have been associated in the performance of any deed of valor or patriotism ever feel attracted to each other by an influence stronger and nobler than that of friendship. The daring patriots...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Honoring Our Veterans
Veterans Day means something different to everyone – for a lot of people it doesn’t mean anything. That’s okay. To me, it highlights the shared language and understanding of those who serve and have...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Cadre Bert’s Selection Story
I was twenty-six years old when I joined the military. I had spent the seven years prior to 9/11 doing everything on earth I had ever wanted to do, living the life of an adrenaline junkie nomad. I...
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Nutrition: HQ Tested, Cadre Approved Protein Brownies
Protein Brownies The holidays are just full of butter. Presents, lights, and butter. Meet the elusive healthy, butter-free brownie – Yes Virginia, it does exist. It's like Santa Claus riding a...
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