FROM THE FIELD

From the Field

Training briefs, field notes, and drops from the Class 5 Performance community. Built for lift, run, ruck, and trail.

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Peter Rees

Struggling for Discipline? 10 Sovereign Mindset Shifts to Get You Moving

Motivation is a ghost. It shows up when the coffee hits, when the music is loud, and when the sun is shining. But when...

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PHILLIP LAPOINT
What Is a Hybrid Athlete?

Phillip LaPoint

What Is a Hybrid Athlete?

A hybrid athlete is someone who builds strength without giving up speed, who can lift heavy on Monday and run long on Tuesday. It’s...

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Peter Rees

The Ultimate Guide to "Embracing the Suck": Hard Truths for High-Stakes Fitness

Welcome to The Sovereign Series. This isn't your typical fitness blog. We aren’t here to talk about "beach bodies" or "summer shreds." We are...

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Peter Rees

Sovereignty Matters: Why Self-Reliance is the Only Way to Survive the Suck

The world is loud, chaotic, and increasingly designed to make you dependent. From the tech you use to the food you eat, there’s a...

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PHILLIP LAPOINT
5 Things I Learned from Streaking: Lesson #1. One Day at a Time Is Enough

Phillip LaPoint

5 Things I Learned from Streaking: Lesson #1. One Day at a Time Is Enough

People ask how long I’ve been streaking, and most of the time I don't know how many days I'm at. I could check the...

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Peter Rees

Sovereign Strength 101: A Gritty Guide to Mastering Crossfit for Men Who Refuse to Quit

Comfort is a slow death. It’s a velvet-lined coffin that tells you it’s okay to skip the 0500 workout because you had a long...

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Peter Rees

Why the Sovereign Series Will Change the Way You Embrace the Suck

Life isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a series of moments where you’re tired, cold, wet, and wondering why the hell you started in the...

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PHILLIP LAPOINT
5 Things I Learned from Streaking: Lesson #2. You Have Time If You Take It

Phillip LaPoint

5 Things I Learned from Streaking: Lesson #2. You Have Time If You Take It

One of the biggest lessons from run streaking is that a daily run doesn’t have to take long. Even a single mile can keep...

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Peter Rees

Sovereign Mindset Matters: Why 'Embracing the Suck' Is Your Only Way Out

The alarm screams at 0400. It’s cold. Your joints ache with the kind of dull throb that reminds you you’re not twenty anymore. Outside,...

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