Archive: Interviews

Note: Name and class number changed to protect the identity of this trainee. SGPT: Tell us about yourself? RS: I am a 21 year old from California who did two years of college prior to joining the US Navy. SGPT: Were you an athlete growing up? RS: Yes. I played hockey mostly from a very early age... 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

SPGT: Tell us about yourself? JG: I consider myself very fortunate in my mid-40s now to be living a life that brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment. I’m well into my 2nd career now, working for the past seven years full-time as a coach, motivator, and writer. I spent nearly 18 years in the... 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

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