Stew Smith Fitness News — special ops

Running Plan to Help You Get TO and THROUGH Selection Training The following chart is an 8 week running plan that requires you to build up to 20 miles a week before starting this program, then focus on getting those 20 miles of running done fast using a variety of methods. (Goal Pacing, Hills, Sand, Sprint Intervals, Mobility / Non-impact Cardio, Run and Leg PT, and more).  There are two competitive paces you need to learn how to master in your journey toward most tactical communities - a short-timed run pace of 6-minute miles and a longer-timed run pace of...

Are You Mentally and Physically Ready? Let's Find Out BUD/S students doing Land Portage To succeed in your goals, you must first embrace the true pain of honest self-assessment and consistent but unsexy preparation. Every journey starts with a leap of faith, yet it is the moments leading up to that jump that often cause the most anxiety. Fear, doubt, and uncertainty questioning did you do enough to prepare loom large when facing new challenges, be it a demanding job in the special ops community, highly competitive and rigorous training, or an unfamiliar academic and workplace setting. Recognizing that this...

All roads to becoming a Navy SEAL, end at BUD/S - Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Training. There are many routes to get to sunny Coronado, California where BUD/S is located, but the only way to become a Navy SEAL is you have to finish BUD/S first. You have to get TO BUDS in order to get THROUGH BUDS - learn the difference.  Below are the several options SEAL wanna-be's struggle with and definitely should know before signing any paperwork with the Navy:First Option - Join the Navy by Enlisting...This is the route that will give you the best chance...

The Tactical Fitness Report PodcastOver 200 Tactical Fitness Podcasts Completed Here is my FREE podcast I created to be viewed or heard as desired.  I have done most with former Navy SEAL Jeff Nichols (www.performancefirstus.com) and others with other former Spec Ops members, my mentors, and friends.  To, Through, and After Podcasts Also check out the TO, THROUGH, and AFTER Podcasts where we go into the journey of many special operators, tactical athletes, and more.  You can see the podcast on  Youtube.com/stew50smith (video), Apple Podcast- (search Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith), Google Play - search Tactical Fitness Report with...

The New Era of Air Force Special Operations: How Modern Warfare is Redefining Training Standards- Make Sure You Know the Process - The United States Air Force has undergone remarkable changes over the past twenty years, particularly in its approach to special operations. Today, the Air Force Special Warfare component of the Special Operations Command is reshaping how airmen operate in combat and challenging environments around the globe. Once known as "battlefield airmen," these elite operators now have a new identity, reflecting their specialized roles in modern military operations. For Your Research - Check Out the One's Ready Podcast!As threats...