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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How I Train to Ace the Air Force PT Test

Phillip LaPoint

How I Train to Ace the Air Force PT Test

I’ve gotten a perfect score on most of my recent Air Force PT tests. I slipped on ice and got injured before my 2020...

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Personal Standards

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Personal Standards

Not everyone trains because they love it. Some people train because it’s part of staying squared away. Not to compete. Not to impress. Just...

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Why It Still Matters

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Why It Still Matters

There’s a moment when you realize you’re not doing it for the PT score anymore. Not for the checklist. Not because someone’s watching. You’re...

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Earned, Not Owed

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Earned, Not Owed

No one owes you a strong body. No one owes you peace of mind. No one’s handing out confidence or clarity or results. If...

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Training Happens Wherever You Decide It Does

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Training Happens Wherever You Decide It Does

You don’t need the perfect setup to get stronger. A high-end gym doesn’t hurt, but it’s not the reason you’ll show up again tomorrow....

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The Standard You Set for Yourself

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The Standard You Set for Yourself

There’s no memo. No tasker. No form to fill out before you decide to take your health seriously. No one’s going to give you...

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The Work Still Counts When No One’s Watching

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The Work Still Counts When No One’s Watching

There’s no camera. No hype. No one clapping you up for showing up tired or grinding through another set when your joints ache and...

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Still Showing Up - Even When the Uniform's Gone

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Still Showing Up - Even When the Uniform's Gone

Some people don’t stop just because no one’s watching. You’ll find them up before work, getting the run in. Lifting in their garage after...

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Redefining the Mission - Training Beyond the Uniform

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Redefining the Mission - Training Beyond the Uniform

For a lot of us, the end of service doesn’t mean the end of showing up. It means repurposing the discipline, structure, and mental...

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