I've seen many tactical athletes overcomplicate running. Either we grab carbon-plated shoes, a $500 Garmin, or neurotically check our HR every step. Yet, we're still struggling with overuse injuries, neuroticism, and slow run times. This was me. I don't want it to be you. I'm a tactical athlete, run a strength and conditioning coaching business, and recently ran a 50k. I don't say that to show off. I say that because in the beginning, I was walk/running and with that starting

Stop using a flamethrower to light a candle.

Don't be a bare minimum human. Focus on these 4 targets instead.

The A1C thought he had it all figured out. TSgt knows better. The 3 lessons that cost me injuries, exhaustion, and pride.