Archive: Interviews

SGPT: Tell us about your new BUDS group. How did it get started? BM: SGPT: What is the goal of the group? Can you share some success stories? BM: SGPT: What good book are you reading now? Do you have a good podcast you can share? BM: SGPT: If someone is in your area, how... Read More

SGPT interviews GORUCK Heavy finisher Jay Shepherd SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JS: I am 55 years old, raised in Wisconsin and have lived for the past 20 years in Kensington, Maryland (close in suburb of Washington, DC. We live near Bethesda Naval Hospital and NIH). I work in affordable housing development for the County,... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Where are you from and where do you train? My Name is Mark Sementilli. I am from Windsor, Ontario. Our city is on the border with Detroit, MI. I am 51 years old and work as an engineer. I am married with two grown boys. Currently I train at home.... Read More

You cannot beat the man that will not quit! A famous quote that completely defines Glenn Bland. No matter the cold, the heat, or mountains to climb – Glenn stayed on course to finish his goal. Lesser men would have walked away after the first big obstacle – but that is not the way of... Read More

Over the past years George Shepherd has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the SGPT training group. As a former Marine George keeps his body and mind in excellent shape and has completed numerous challenges including 30 days of Murph, and being a class leader at “The Awakening”. Check out this latest... Read More

SGPT Interviews Dan Pena, SEALFIT 20X Graduate Tell us about yourself. I’m 41 years old and work as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Siena Heights University, my undergraduate Alma Mater. My wife, Amber is also a Siena Heights graduate. We met as undergraduate students. We have been married for 14 years and have... Read More

We are really proud to get this interview with Navy Veteran Jason Smith. He is a long time member of the SGPT group and he tells us how he was able to finish marathon after marathon with a competitive time. Check out this interview and let’s give Jason a big HooooYaaah!!!! SGPT: Tell us about... Read More

Brian Ouellete Spartan race interview SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Where are you from and where do you train? Let’s see. I was born and raised in East Millinocket Maine, which is as small as it sounds. I’m now living in Ozark Missouri. To trained for this race I did a lot of hill training... Read More

Brian Joseph LEO interview SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Where are you from and where do you train? BJ: I am a 35 year-old from Iowa. I’ve been a LEO for 11 years. I’ve worked on nights as a patrol officer, did 3 tours on a gang task force, and worked as robbery/homicide detective. Currently,... Read More

Every day we make conscious choices that effect our overall well-being. Thomas Cooper made a conscious decision that he would lose weight in a safe manner and began his process.  He had a big gnarly goal to also complete the Murph workout and finish a milestone. Check out Thomas story as he begins his path... Read More

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

Love what you hate, says Marathon Mike. “Do one thing a day that you don’t want to do. This hardens the mind and makes tasks you want to do that much better.” What a great way to grow your mind 1% and enable you to knock out a big goal. Check out this interview with... Read More

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

Building Strength through Discipline – SGPT Athlete Ron Riggs From: Ron Riggs Date: Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 1:21 PM Subject: WEEK 7 results What was your goal when you started training? I had several goals. One was to learn a new way of working out. I grew up playing football and a lot of... Read More