SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.4.2017

It is time for our Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and go as fast as you can without running. It will help work off all the food from those graduation parties this weekend. Stretch well both before and after […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.3.2017

Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a Shoulder and Back workout. Towel pullups if you have no access to ropes or climbing ropes if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pull downs, rear […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.2.2017

Friday morning gym day and what better way to prepare for graduation weekend than to kick it off with Leg Day. Starting with Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell, then some lunges and after the weighted sled push. And we’ll finish the workout off with a five-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.1.2017

Chest and Triceps workout at the gym today before a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell Flies 3 x 10 […]

Noriega Surrendered to Rock in Panama Invasion 1989

Panama’s former dictator Manuel Noriega died in prison this week at the age of 83. Few, outside of his inner circle of military officers will shed a tear for the man who ruled Panama with an iron hand before his undoing by US forces during “Operation Just Cause” in late December of 1989. With his […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.31.2017

Wednesday morning is rucking day so get the ruck with a 45-pound minimum weight ready for a 5-miler over varied terrain. Today is a good time to break in that second pair of boots and ensure they’re ready for the course as well. Strive to better the time that is the standard and remember to […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.30.2017

Tuesday is Leg Day at the gym, and a perfect way to shake off the long weekend doldrums. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a three-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pull-ups 10 […]

Navy SEAL Dies in Parachuting Accident Over Hudson River

A member of the US Navy’s parachute team, the “Leap Frogs” consisting of Navy SEALs died on Sunday afternoon after his parachute failed to deploy adequately. This tragedy struck just after noon on the Hudson River during a Fleet Week demonstration jump in front of thousands of spectators. The Navy has not yet identified the […]

Ten of the Best War Films to Watch on Memorial Day

With Memorial Day weekend in full swing, many people have taken to the cemetery of their hometown to place flags on the graves of the soldiers who are no longer with us. Our little down did it last week with the cooperation of the local Veterans Council, VFW, American Legion, the Boy Scouts and Cub […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.29.2017

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day. A quick workout to start the day early and head off to the parade to honor those heroes no longer with us. Start off with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run […]