Archive: Interviews

Former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales is one of those warriors who has lived the life most people only read about. From grinding through BUD/S Class 155 to serving with United States Navy SEALs and later building one of the top weapons and tactics training companies in the country with Trident Concepts, Jeff has spent decades... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Patrick Jesse: I am a 41 year old, Firefighter/Paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department assigned to Squad 2 of the Special Operations Division. I have been with the Chicago Fire Department for 16 years. I am a graduate of numerous colleges including Northwestern University (MA), University of Chicago (MS), University... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JW: My name is JJ Wellemeyer and I’m a 29 year old Army JAG Officer. Currently, I’m training for Kokoro 30 and a potential slot at Ranger School. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? JW: I played hockey, baseball, and football growing up. I focused on baseball... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Descotaux: I’m a 38 year old science teacher in a middle school in Calgary, Alberta; Canada. One of my passions is ice and alpine climbing. In the first training book I’ve ever put my hands, the author was alluding to the fact that the stronger you are the harder you are... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself. Elaine Stypula: I am a 51-year-old lawyer and mother to 3 exceptional young women. SGPT: Were you an athlete growing up? How did you get interested in ultra running? ES: I was not an athlete at all growing up. I did not play any sports. I started jogging a little... Read More

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, New Hampshire. 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... 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