Archive: Interviews

I don’t quite remember how and when I first heard about GORUCK, but it was most likely as a result of the typical domino effect of web browsing on my part. I am a 20 year veteran of the US Navy and was looking for team oriented events that were similar to what I had... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JL: I’m a college athlete enlisting into the Navy after school to pursue a career as a SEAL. Growing up I played baseball my entire life, and still continue to play. SGPT: Can you tell us about training to get ready for the GORUCK event? JL: Training for GORUCK I... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? RP: My name is Ralph Provance. I’ve been a Medic for 24 yrs serving in various capacities from field, emergency department, and SERT. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? RP: I did have an athletic background. I was a letterman in Track and Field during Jr. and... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JA: I’m 27 years old and currently on active duty in the Marine Corps. I am a certified personal trainer and in the process of opening Code Black Crossfit in Haymarket, VA with my brother. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? JA: We were always running around... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? DC: Dan Cohen, age 45. Married with 2 teenagers. I got started with Brad when I decided to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. I registered with them as a community athlete, and hired Brad to help me prepare. To date, I’ve run a 5k, a half-marathon, done a... Read More

Hey Brad, Thought I would fill you in on the GORUCK Selection AAR. Things went pretty well for a while, but degraded as my body fell apart. I was top 10 in the class on the fitness test ( 2 min pushups, 2 min sit-ups, 5 mile run, 12 mile ruck) and then made it... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? GS: I’m 34 years old. I am a CF-L1 CrossFit Trainer, a dad, a former Trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and an Executive Operations Manager at an engineering and manufacturing company. What is the GoRuck Heavy? Use your GoRuck Buddy Pass 2 for 1 deal 50% OFF @... Read More

By Brad McLeod 6-25-2014 SGPT: Tell us about yourself? DC: My name is Dan Cunningham. I grew up in Dayton, OH. I am married with 3 young children all under the age of 3 – and all of my middle of the night bottle feedings gave me a huge edge over everyone else during the... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JA: I’m a regular guy, enlisting in the Army for the Rangers in the near future. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? JA: Nothing at a high level, high school sports(baseball, football, track). SGPT: How did you train for the GoRuck event? Video GoRuck Challenge Atlanta 2012... Read More

SEAL grinder PT sits down with Stew Smith to find out more about his background and some great ideas to make your a better athlete. If you want to train like a Navy SEAL — then Stew Smith has a lot to tell you about making it through BUD/S and keeping yourself in killer shape... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? BS: I am 31, married and a father of three. I’ve spent the last nine years as a fireman in central Ohio. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? BS: No. Outside of little league I stopped playing sports in Jr. High. Video – GoRuck Heavy Grab Your... Read More

SGPT interview with GoRuck grad Brian Hicks SGPT: Tell us about yourself? BH: I’ve been a firefighter paramedic for over 7 years. I am in about average shape. I have completed 2 Tough Mudders and numerous FireFighter stairclimbs. My normal PT is mainly bodyweight exercises, indoor rowing, and hiking through the east bay hills. Video... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? PB: Hi. Thanks for the interview. I live in Oakland, CA, and I’ve been a firefighter with the Alameda County Fire Department for nine years. I consider being a firefighter one of the best jobs in the world; it feels like I was hired only yesterday. Every day is different,... Read More

SGPT GoRuck Interview with Ed Schmid SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Ed: I am 46 years old and have been involved with Crossfit since about 2008. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? Ed: As a kid I was exposed to many sports and was quite terrible at all of them. It wasn’t... Read More