Archive: Interviews

50 miler complete!! I had a goal this year to run a 50 Mile Ultra Marathon this year. The course was just over 50 miles and nearly 11,000 ft of elevation gain. Couple of thoughts: 1. If you want to find out which of your friends are insane. Tell them you are doing a 50... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Where are you from and where do you train? NG: Hello Coach Brad, I come from Germany and grew up in Hamburg in the north. After University I moved more and more south. Right now I live together with my family in Lichtenstein since eleven years. Six years ago I... Read More

The British SAS Fan Dance is one of the most infamous and grueling selection events in Special Forces history. It’s a real-world gut check—a hill march that pushes your body and mind to the edge. If you want to understand what you’re truly made of, this test will show you. What is the Fan Dance?... Read More

Meet Laurence McCullough — father, husband, everyday warrior. He’s 46, out of Atlanta, Georgia, and he doesn’t make excuses. He trains where he lives — in the woods, on the trails, and in his garage gym built for battle. He’s put in the time, the sweat, and the miles. From wrestling mats in high school... Read More

Jeff Naville isn’t your average endurance athlete. At 57 years old, he balances being a husband, father to six children, and grandfather to four—all while taking on physically demanding challenges like the Empire State Ride, a grueling 500+ mile cycling event to raise funds for cancer research. Despite not having a strong athletic background growing... Read More

In this interview, we dive deep into the incredible story of Chris B. Warner — a climber, adventurer, and business leader who has summited all fourteen of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. He’s lived a life shaped by high-stakes challenges, unshakable determination, and an unwavering commitment to helping others along the way. Chris’s journey didn’t begin... Read More

What happens when confidence meets the grind? Sometimes, we think we’re ready to conquer the mission, but the reality hits harder than expected. That’s where the real lessons come in. Mark Clingen took on the challenge of a 24-hour “long walk,” and he didn’t just complete it—he walked away with some hard-earned wisdom. His story... Read More

They say that the waiting is the hardest part. It can wear on you mentally.  But once you start the event you find out that you belong and that mental fear disappears. “For me, the hardest part was the anticipation and anxiety prior to and during the first grinder session- after realizing I could make... Read More

“It’s an incredibly and devastatingly challenging, soul crushing race but somehow, you leave every bit of yourself out there and are still smiling regardless of how far you make it.” Those words are from long time SGPT athlete and endurance runner Jocelyn Outlaw. Check out this great personal interview and learn more about a unique... Read More

”The hardest thing I’ve ever done, but the preparation paid off and I grew in ways that were truly transformational. The mental toughness and breathing techniques prepared me for when my body wanted to quit. I wish I could share the powerful lessons with everyone, but some of them are built through the adversity of... Read More

No matter where you find yourself on the globe – we all have something in common. We love to get outside and test ourselves against the obstacles and elements. That is where real growth occurs when you are pushing yourself to the outer limits. Sadettin “Yagiz” Osma lives in Istanbul, Turkey where he trains for... Read More

At SGPT we talk alot about stepping up to the next level. About finding a way to win. At all times you have that ability within you. Your mind’s eye  allows you to see your destination. If you see yourself completing a task – then your mind and body will believe that it is possible.... Read More

By Brad McLeod 3-31-24 Growing up in a discipline environment will pay dividends in the long run. You find out that discipline is your friend. It allows you to go many places that others would never dream. Discipline builds character which gets results at the finish line. Check out Enam Hoq’s journey as he builds... Read More

Moss doesnt grow on a rolling stone. Or so the saying goes. Glenn Bland is not one to rest on his laurels after finally finishing SEALFIT Kokoro (you can read the SGPT interview here). It is a common trait to see successful people (and athletes) as they go on to continue to find more and... Read More