Endurance
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Green Beret Fitness Operation BRECON 2024
Operation BRECON is a grueling challenge in the Brecon Beacons, replicating UKSF selection. The event covers 26+ miles with 8500 feet of elevation gain. This details the physical and mental challenges faced, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and the unique experience of the Brecon Beacons.
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Green Beret Fitness FAN DANCE & BUCKWHEAT
Two routes: Operation FAN DANCE and Operation BUCKWHEAT. This post covers the routes, training, travel, gear, nutrition, race experience, and personal reflection. I discuss goals, strategies, challenges, and achievements during the two-day event, emphasizing mindset, strategy, and lessons learned.
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Green Beret Fitness (GBF) Operation OCALA ’24
From the hardest race I’ve done to the hardest I’ve pushed myself to prepare for a race. This is my recap of my second attempt of Operation OCALA.
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Green Beret Fitness Operation ENDURE ’23
Green Beret Fitness Operation ENDURE is a challenging 24-hour event held in a gym setting, involving varied workouts released hourly. This is a summary of gear, nutrition, and experience during the event.
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Green Beret Fitness Operation DARK HORSE
Operation DARK HORSE is a fitness event held in partnership between Dark Horse Rowing and Green Beret Fitness. Participants, who work in pairs, are expected to traverse 9 miles amidst 2200 feet of elevation. Teams carry a Concept 2 RowERG to three peaks, rowing a 10k at each peak. This is a recount of my…
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GORUCK Marine Recon HTB ’23
2023 GORUCK Recon HTB AAR. Thoughts after an impromptu weekend at Camp Pendleton for my third HTB.
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Preparing for Success: Green Beret Fitness
Practical tips to set yourself up for success at Green Beret Fitness events. The GBF Team weighs in with advice from their personal experiences.
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Green Beret Fitness (GBF) Operation STIRLING ’23
Green Beret Fitness Operation STIRLING (UK Special Forces Selection). 4-5 Days, 50-75 +/- miles, 14-20k ft elevation gain, homework assignments, and lots of fun. Blue Ridge Mountains, NC, USA.
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Green Beret Fitness (GBF) Operation IRON PEAK ’23
A half marathon distance with 4,400 feet of elevation in the Cascades (Washington, USA). A fun and pivotal event.
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