This is something I am seriously considering as the opportunities, although openly advertised, are phenomenal in terms of leadership. Im a recent college graduate and prior to Covid, I was going to attend law school BUT my mother had major health issues I had to attend to and I had to support my family. Regardless, Berets offer a lot of diversity when it comes to training and, since I already have a job, it’ll be a great resume booster. Every job has its downsides and I just have to embrace how selection is going to suck. Ughhh. Being in charge is like trying to herd stray cats when no one wants to listen/do work.

Appreciate your work and perspective, Jon. I was DQ'd from AF and Army, but I have a decent job and live around a lot of hills. Thanks.

Hey, Jon! Quick question about the Friday ruck. When you say you would incorporate running every 6 weeks or so to test rucking ability, what exactly would that look like?

😂😂😂😂

What is a triple canopy?

How do you train for that?

I'm 13 and I'm in the 11's

lol a 5 minute mile is competitive.

We had to run a mile and a half and my time was usually high 8 low 9 min

I would hope special forces is finishing around 11-12 lol middle schoolers average is 14…

Woah ... I'll work harder to get that 11 min 2-mile. Anything less than the best isn't cool to settle on.

Committed to the process regardless of outcome is something I'll remember. Thank you sir🇺🇸

Been following your SFAS prep guide. Loving it. I was wondering what kind of running shoes you recommend, or what is allowed (if you do any running with shoes) during the course.

American terrorist deployed to "fight" the talliban who got billions in support years earlier. USA a terror state.

Facts

The SF so jacked up because 100% of his mind is spent focusing on the mission. There's no room for all that meaningless busy work the brass has you do to look squared away. 👍

The real imposters belong to the Israeli Defence Forces terrorists.

What would you suggest if I want to go to college at this time aswell

He said this is how he would do. Not generally. Sheesh all these pogs and civies on here want to post their own path, yet GBs pass rate remains what it is. Smh

I agree 💯

Whats a zone run?

Deep

NATO = No Action Talk Only 😝😝😝😝😝😝😝

Do you think doing full body compound lifts 2-3 days a week and running the other days would be beneficial in comparison to splits? Or do you think each muscle group once a week is enough volume?

Sigint marine going to selection when im eligible (MARSOC makes you wait till you are able to reenlist to go to selection)

Going next year. Any tips?

Thank you. This is very helpful man. I’m 33/34 considering guard sf primarily because I have a career in banking and after training pipeline q course all that, I would like to go back to my civilian job but still have the opportunity to pick up deployments. As I understand, the training pipeline is roughly 2 years and then another 3 years in reserves with one weekend a month, but I could be wrong. Could you maybe do a video on service term for SF and maybe other things? Or point in right direction. Thanks bro !!

Hey Jon how can I get this pdf/ what is your app Called for the meal tracking?

They are difficult when meps and a old medical record that should be lost stands in the way. Thx Genesis

Just carry your ruck everywhere you go from wake up to bedtime

I'm grateful to have a company from 20th in my state..currently getting back into shape to go to the unit's SFAS (pre-selection) All the teams open SFAS to currently serving, vets, non-prior if anyone's interested. Just google "guardsf" to find what states have teams or support bn.

I learned this the hard way. Was climbing up a steep muddy slope carrying a buddy as a medivac. Slipped and fell on the mud and my barrel went right into the mud and the butt went right into my hip. My full weight with gear plus my buddy’s. It was excruciating. The other guys tried carrying him but struggled as we were days into a week long exercise. Dug deep and picked the guy back up again and ran/hobbled the last 100m. First and only time my sergeant praised me and used it as an example. Was out for a week or two after cause of the dirtiest bruise on my hip. 😂

I genuinely don't understand. You are on a 20 mile ruk with your team. What is there to solve? Motivation?

They aren’t that great. Honestly they are egotistical and cause more problems that help a situation.

That's what keeps me going, knowing that it is right around the corner! Also, there is always a solution! Loved the video brother!!!

Nice video Jon, I’m definitely seeing growth and progress. Overall felling good and staying consistent.

If you wrote a book, I’d buy it and read. You seem very relatable to me that you’re not a big monster type of guy who was always the best and got into SF. I may have hope… I can relate to what you’re saying pre SF for sure. I’ve always wondered what guys are like before they are successful in SF and have the proof that they are good enough to be SF.

I said it before many of these exercises do nothing and accomplishes nothing

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Thank you sir

Thank you for the great advice

I would be interested in the land navigation training. Where do you get topographical maps?

Love it. Thanks for the content man!

You got Infinite Grits? I love grits 😋

On Monday with the repeats, do I take rests with every repeat or do I take no breaks, and how many mins for each break?

So much value in a short amount of time. Perfect

Hey Jon good video! I was gonna ask your opinion i have been running for 6-7 years now, and last year i decided i was gonna go full blow into easy zone 2 training and mostly treadmill training summer bec i been stuck on same half marathon since nov 2021 1 hour 44 min, and stuck on same full marathon time since 2019. I did zone 2 training treadmill atleast 5 days week including strength training squats and bench press 5 sets 5. And for most part it seem to help, but then came october 2023 my half marathon and i was on pace to beat 1 44 but race day it ended up being 72 degrees and 100 percent humidity.......and i ended up running slower than my half in october of 2022. I ended up doing 1 49....i live in myrtle beach SC and weather is unpredictable here and as bigger runner 5,9 190 i struggle in humid conditions. But what makes it crazy is I ran my fastest half and time when i was running only 3 times week, in 2021 and 2022. When i ran mostly 12-15 milers in zone 3-4 in my training. Example the summer of 2022 i was running my long runs zone 3-4 and getting in quality miles bec i was only running 3 times week with rest days. I feel like my pace was better only running 3-4 times week vs 5-6. Now when i try run 5-6 days week i feel burned out get shin splitz and my pace is slower. Do you think i need to go back only running 3-4 times week with zone 3-4 longruns and more quality miles? and strength training? also do u think lifts like bench press 5x5 and squats 5x5 as runner can slow u down in the half marathon and full? I was way faster in my runs even in summer in 2022 when i was running 3 times week. But i always hear its better run 5-6 times week zone 2. But honestly feel like ever since i have stopped zone 3-4 running it has hurt my ability to run at higher heart rate for long runs in heat and weather. Any tips on how i can blast past my plateau of 1 44? should i try start doing my long runs in summer mornings outside at 830-850 paces more often get use lactic buildup?

Just cause a person is 6,3 and jacked doesn’t make them a tough person. I’ve know people who were just like that and they were weak sauce.

I know for a fact I can do the physical stuff. But I'm not to bright with school work. But if it was just go out run do push ups or march for hours and hours. I'd own that shit probably be first in class. Like not talking shit just stating facts.