Archive: Interviews

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

SGPT: Tell us about yourself and what you are doing these days? JM: I work in endurance sports and live in Coronado, a place I felt I’d always come back to. I started up a company 2 ½ years ago called ‘Easy Day Sports’ and I’ve been able to take two skills I am passionate about... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Anderson: My name is Jake Anderson, I’m 18 years old and I live on a ranch in Cullman, Alabama. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? Anderson: I grew up wrestling, playing football and baseball and earned a pole-vaulting scholarship to compete at the collegiate level. SGPT: How... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Josh Matthews: My name is Josh Matthews and I am addicted to racing. I first came across obstacle course racing when some people from my gym decided to do a Spartan Sprint in 2015. I decided why not and entered as part of the team. From that race on, I... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Jeff Kubik: I grew up on a farm in southern Alberta, Canada. I’m 26, currently enrolled in a degree in Athletic Therapy. I coach and compete in Crossfit, and have been involved with Sealfit for the past four years. I continue use the practices I learned from the coaches and... Read More

Check out our latest interview with a recent graduate from US Army Ranger school. My buddy asked to stay anonymous since he’s still active and we’re still deploying to war. We respect his wishes and no opsec questions were asked or posted. Question: What is the biggest misconception about preparation and what should you improve... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? SC: I’m a 34-year-old father of one 4-year-old boy. A former teacher and lawyer, I currently work as a freelance content writer and publicist. I grew up in Leeds, UK and spent a few years in Manchester and London, but now live in Adelaide, Australia. SGPT: Did you have an... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? FB: I’m a 49 year old physician, husband, and father, from New Jersey. I’ve got 2 kids ages 9 & 8, and 3 Rhodesian Ridgebacks. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? FB: I worked from the age of ~13, so no varsity sports. But I kept in... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JG: I’m 32 years old and I’m a police officer in Calgary, Canada. I’m married, no kids, just a couple dogs and cats. I coach part time at a local CrossFit affiliate and am always working to better myself and inspire others as best I can. SGPT: Did you have... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Lucky Nghi: I’m 34 years of age living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For most of my life I have focused on self development, where I later focused in areas of fitness as my front sight focus now expanding upon living a good life by means of philosophical living. As a... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? TF: My name is Elsa (Tata) Figueroa. I am 41 years old, married and mother of two girls (Ana who is 16 and Carola, 11.) I work as a Human Resources Manager for a local company in Puerto Rico. I am an avid CrossFitter, runner and triathlete. SGPT: Did you... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? HR: I am a 55 year old proud father of two young men , Adam and Jonathan. I am originally from Colombia and grew up in New Jersey across from Manhattan . I am a Chemical Engineer who came to Puerto Rico 30 years ago with GE and for the... Read More