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.
The 2026 Air Force PT Test Guide: How to Prep for New Standards (Reps, Miles, and Real Training)
The Air Force is rolling out a completely revamped Physical Fitness Assessment in 2026, and if you're still training like it's 2020, you're going...
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Run Every Day: Hardest Day #5. The Basement Treadmill
On January 1, 2019, I made a commitment to run every single day. At least one mile, no matter what. And for over seven...
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Run Every Day: Why I Started My Streak
I started running every day on January 1, 2019. No big fanfare. No bold declarations on social media. Just a quiet promise to myself...
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The First Step Is the Hardest. Take It Anyway.
There’s something deceptively easy about signing up for a big event. Half marathon. Ultra. Triathlon. Lifting comp. Couple clicks and it’s done.
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Why Training for Something Big Changes Everything
There’s something different about training when there’s a finish line on the calendar. Not a vague goal. Not a "get in shape someday" plan....
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Why You Need One Daily Non-Negotiable for Your Fitness
In military life, nothing is guaranteed. Your schedule might change at 0400. A tasker can hit with no warning. You might be packing bags...
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Why Most Fitness Advice Doesn’t Work for Military Life
Standard fitness advice sounds great on paper. Set a perfect routine. Eat six times a day. Sleep eight hours every night. Hit legs on...
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What to Do After You Fail the PT Test
Missing the mark on your PT test sucks. Doesn’t matter if it was by one rep, one second, or one event. It hits hard....
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How to Mentally Prepare for the PT Test Without Psyching Yourself Out
Everyone talks about push-ups and planks. Nobody talks about the part that ruins scores: your head. The PT test isn’t just physical. It’s pressure....
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