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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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