Archive: Interviews

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? EN: 31, Male, US Navy Reservist and a Deputy US Marshal. I live in Fort Lauderdale, FL. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? EN: I was a competitive swimmer for 20 years and also cross trained with Thai boxing and American Boxing. SGPT: How did you train for GoRuck?... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Anderson: I’m 39 years old, married, and have two young daughters. I’m a corporate lawyer in the San Francisco office of a big law firm, which means I have to sit at a desk and be indoors far too much. My reward is working out and being outdoors. I love... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? MM: I’m Michael Makar. 43 years old. I’ve been married for 11 years and we have 9 year old boy/girl twins. About 10 months ago I had my right hip replaced due to a condition called avascular necrosis. 3 months after the replacement I was able to walk again without... Read More

Check out this months SGPT exclusive interview with Navy SEAL Lt. Commander Amir Pishdad. SGPT: Tell us about yourself? AP: I was 17 already scuba diving and knew I wanted to be s frogman when I joined the navy SGPT: What influenced you to want to join the SEAL Teams? AP: There was a TV... Read More

We are really psyched to roll out this exclusive interview with Ray “Cash” Care from the new TV History Channel Show “The SELECTION” SGPT: Thanks Ray for taking our email questions. Our readers will love to hear about you and the the new TV show RAY: Its my pleasure brother. SGPT: Tell us about yourself? RAY: 44 years... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Ryan Burns: I’m just a normal guy with the worst hobby ever. I have one kidney, 3 kids, and an amazing wife. I work at a church in Richmond, workout at a crossfit gym in Richmond, and get worked-over by bunch of little kids that I coach in soccer. I run... Read More

 SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Mark Klemm: My name is Mark Klemm. I currently live in Lebanon NH. I am 33 years old and constantly am being told I act like I am 5 haha. I live with my wife, Serena, and two kids, Kingston and Kiana. Right after high school I joined the Navy... Read More

Post up questions here to “Ask Cadre Bert” any questions you want to know about GoRuck events and training. Cadre Bert will answer these questions and we will post online. Joe Garrigan: I’m active duty air force and have been told i have bursitis in my hip from running. Am curious as to a way... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? MK: I grew up in West Bloomfield, MI and attended MSU where I studied both Business and Communications. I’m 47 year old and the father of an amazingly gifted 18 year old son and divorced from an 18 year marriage. Involved now with the most beautiful, kindest, smartest, hardest working... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Kilminster: I’m a married 38 year old father of 3 from western NY. I’ve been a finish carpenter for 19 years. I suppose my hobbies are… transporting my kids to sports (I love watching them, it’s not work), my own personal training and building cool stuff for my house. Long... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Christopher Bones: 41 year old male. 5’ 7’ 195lbs. Self employed attorney in New York City metro area. Married with one kid. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? CB: Have been involved in numerous athletic and physical activities most of my life. Typical American kid – I played... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Chad Smith: I am a 34 year old married father of two daughters. My “why” for participating in Kokoro is to build character through self-imposed suffering with the goal of being a better husband, father, son, brother and employee. I’m trying to build a lifestyle for my family and I... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Tom Polen: I’m 42 years old, married with 3 great kids and am avidly into trail running, OCR racing & Crossfit.   Professionally I’m a Segment President at a leading medical company – where I get to work with a very strong, purpose-driven team.    I came across SEALFIT two years ago,... Read More

SGPT: Tell us a little about yourself? JW: My Name is Jimmy Webb. I’m originally from Maryville, TN. I started climbing when I was about 16 years old. Once I turned 18 I made the move to Chattanooga to be closer to all the amazing climbing we have here in the South East. Pretty much... Read More