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SGPT Interviews Orca 100 Finisher Glenn Bland

SGPT: Tell us about this race? GB: The Orcas Island 100 mile run is quintessential Pacific Northwest. It’s anyone’s guess on weather and it’s a tough SOB under good conditions. The trails have plenty of rocks & roots with 26,000 ft of elevation gain. SGPT: How did you train for this event? GB: I completed... Read More
04.03.24
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SGPT Interviews Arrowhead 135 Finisher Joe Falcone

Today I will do what others will not. So that tomorrow I can achieve what others cannot. Joe Falcone lived up to those words. His goal was to finish the Arrowhead 135 mile. A brutal overland race covered with snow, ice and heavy winds. His problem? He lived in Florida. Check out the SGPT interview... Read More
16.02.24
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SGPT Interviews SEALFIT 20X Finisher Craig Graves

If your reading this blog post you all ready subscribe to the idea that a team cannot reach its peak performance until it has faced significant challenges together. It is a valuable lesson that will serve you well in times of adversity and obstacles. It is those moments that you either fail or grow. Craig... Read More
08.02.24

SGPT Interviews 8 Weeks to Fitness Aaron Moore

Good Morning Mr. Mcleod, My name is Aaron Moore and I would like to share my success over the past 8 weeks. Today I finished the SGPT LTE program and am ready to move onto the 365 day program. Since November 25th I have gone from 271lbs to 225 today. Some back story: I didn’t... Read More
23.01.24
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Pushing Limits: A GORUCK Tough Finisher’s Journey – An Interview with Courtney Johnson

With the determined spirit of a warrior echoing through her, Courtney Johnson’s (CJ) tale emerges—a postdoctoral researcher on a journey to fulfill her purpose. In this interview, her unyielding determination and pursuit of challenging boundaries resonate with the indomitable spirit of those who embrace adversity and thrive amidst it. SGPT: Tell us about yourself? CJ:... Read More
17.12.23
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SGPT Interviews MountainMan Charley Allen

We all dream of climbing big mountains.  What an amazing feat to be able to plan your journey to the top. To be able to see a clear vision of your destiny. Then to take the first step and then another. You know that you will face obstacles along the way. But you also know... Read More
27.11.23
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SGPT Interviews SEALFIT 20X Challenge Finisher Mark Clingen

To overcome any great obstacle you must train the mind as well as the body. Mark tells us that “The one thing that got me through was repeated my positive mantra of “I love myself, I believe in myself, and I constantly reaffirm my ability to succeed.” Powerful stuff. Check out this SGPT interview with... Read More
05.06.23
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SGPT Interviews Michel Lavallee GORUCK Star Finisher

When you step up to the plate and take on a 50 mile endurance event in Canada you better come with your A game.  Michel Lavalee had a solid plan and had prepared diligently for this very event. As their team struggled during the night several members had to quit. But Michel kept going with... Read More
21.03.23

SGPT Interviews Kokoro Finisher Josh Carter

How often in life do you get to find out your “why”? Former Teacher and Josh Carter digs deep at SEALFIT Kokoro 51 to realize his why and finish the drill. Check out this interview as he prepares and finally conquers the biggest challenge of his life. SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JC: My name... Read More
07.02.23

SGPT Interviews Endurance Athlete Mark Jones

Tell us about yourself. Did you have an athletic background growing up? I was the kid that kids are not these days. Roller hockey, basketball, stick ball, and whistle Nerf football, while taking the winter months off a little to make money shoveling snow for hours on end, I hustled my entire childhood, making pennies/hr,... Read More
23.01.23
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SGPT Interviews Carl Chin GORUCK Star Finisher

Its easy to hang your head and quit after a failure. But Warriors know that the path is hard and it will be full of obstacles. Fall down 3 times get back up 4. It is what we make of our failure is what really matters. Check out Carl Chins recent journey as he overcomes... Read More
22.12.22

SGPT Interviews Barrier Island Ultra Race Finisher Rick Schmitt

Rick Schmitt has been a long time SEALgrinderPT (SGPT) athlete and has put in the hard work day in and day out for years.  It is no surprise to now see Rick reaping the harvest reward for all of the discipline and sweat that he put in.  Rick has big burly goals that scare the... Read More
14.11.22
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SGPT Interviews Generalist Ruck Finisher Dan Zehner

If you want to find out what your made of and be able to push yourself 1% – we urge all of our athletes to try an adventure event. Learn new skills and challenge yourself to step up to the plate and get the task done. That is exactly what SGPT Athlete Dan Zehner did... Read More
15.09.22
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SGPT Interviews GORUCK Finisher Alex Devenyi

Don’t come into it with a mindset of “just survive”. I always try to train to be the best teammate I can possibly be. Words of wisdom from our guest today as SEALgrinderPT sits down for an interview with SEALFIT 20X finisher Alex Devenyi.  He is combat Veteran and serves his community as a police... Read More
16.05.22
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