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Night Runs

I used to be able to crank out twenty pull-ups and a nineteen minute 3-mile run while legally drunk. But…

The Long Road to ‘Om

When I was in sixth grade, a free-spirited P.E. teacher decided to implement a segment on yoga. It was…

SOFLEATS: Cheesy Meatball Casserole

SOFLETE Goon Doug gets schooled by Registered Dietician Nutritionist Brooke West on a great, easy, high performance recipe straight from…

Processing the Process

And so it begins. It’s not the first time. It won’t be the last. You’re only halfway…

Arizona Airspeed

Jumping into some of the best drop zones on Earth. Dancing in mid-air in wind tunnels around the world while…

Service Beyond The Military: Conservation Legacy

A few months ago, I found myself doing something I never anticipated: after six years of active duty, I left…

Brooke Changes The Game: Vegan Clap Back

If you keep up with the ever changing diet trends, you’ve probably heard of the nutrition documentary The Game…

The Iceman

On September 19, 1991, German tourists Helmut and Erika Simon were hiking in the Öttzal Alps along the Italian-Austrian border…

If Wishes Were Horses Beggars Would Ride

Growing up, anytime I prefaced a statement with, “I wish,” my mother always replied, “If wishes were horses, beggars would…

On This Auspicious Day, TYFYS

Let me start by wishing all our Vets a happy Veterans Day from SOFLETE HQ. And now let me roll…

Overcoming the Intermediate Phase

As athletes or pursuers of complex skills, many of us get caught in this slow, frustrating purgatory of development known…

Sled Sprint Training

BLUFF: Sled resistance at 10-20% of body weight improves max velocity and at 30-40% of body weight it improves acceleration.…

SOFLETE: Basic Customer Review

I like the idea of training for life, and I guess what that really comes down to is being able…

On Identity: Loving The Part Of You That Isn't Dutch From Predator

I never meant to be a lifer. My father was a Marine Captain. He joined, served, and moved on. My…

Army Green Beret Turned Corporate Consultant Explains Why Participation Trophies Are Bullshit

Growth is the result of failure. Yet, too often we hinder growth through toothless mentalities such as “the courage to…

SFLT Fight Club

It is not uncommon in our line of work to pursue excellence in other areas. Maintaining the mystique of general…

RDNs are MVPs

Registered Dietician Nutritionist. In a world full of nutritionist bloggers, Instagram health experts, and a booming weight loss industry estimated…

Getting More Nutrients Out of Your Diet- Bone Broth

Bone broth might seem like a new healthy buzz, but it’s actually a concept that has been around for…

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FITNESS / STRONGER. FASTER. LONGER.

The Long Road to ‘Om

When I was in sixth grade, a free-spirited P.E. teacher decided to implement a segment on yoga. It was…

Headspace and Timing: T-Levels in Men

As a therapist, you become comfortable with the uncomfortable and not in the physical ways many of us are used…

5 Recovery Protocols You Should Try

Lately I have been able to work on and develop my recovery protocols. They’ve become a huge part and…

Stop Sucking at Running

Green Beret and SOFLETE poser Doug is joined by running champion and EOD officer Chris Pedi in the first installment…

Shoulder Mobility for Dummies

SOFLETE Athlete, Dara Ching isn't just a lifting badass, she's also poised to graduate PT school this year, and brings…

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ADVENTURE / RISK TAKERS

Lose Yourself to Find Yourself in Moab, Utah

As SOFLETE’s Moab retreat approached, I was prepping both mentally and physically for all the fun things that I…

Bordertown Coyote Showdown

Though I’ve gone to school in Texas for four years now, I’ve never been to the border. It’…

Late Season Hunting

Late season camping can be just as comfortable as any other time of the year with proper preparation and quality…

The Wonders of Foreign Travel

One of the most profound experiences I have ever had was the year I spend in the United States as…

Wasatch Wonderland on a Whim

Sometimes opportunities arise that seem too good to be true. And while I am usually pretty cautious, skeptical, and even…

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MINDFULNESS / BECOMING AWARE

Using Fear as Fuel

I’ve been afraid my whole life. I didn’t have a home as a child, I bounced between houses…

If Wishes Were Horses Beggars Would Ride

Growing up, anytime I prefaced a statement with, “I wish,” my mother always replied, “If wishes were horses, beggars would…

More Than One Way to Die Living

I am a “suit”; a middle manager-beholden to the whims and desires of other suits with higher rank and dependent…

Headspace and Timing: Mental Well-Being

It’s still early in the year and overused catchphrases are still being tossed around in life both real and…

Choosing to Live

Living to Die. Work, eat, sleep, repeat. My life was the complete opposite of the Die Living motto. Until recently,…

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NUTRITION / EATING BETTER

SOFLEATS: Cheesy Meatball Casserole

SOFLETE Goon Doug gets schooled by Registered Dietician Nutritionist Brooke West on a great, easy, high performance recipe straight from…

Brooke Changes The Game: Vegan Clap Back

If you keep up with the ever changing diet trends, you’ve probably heard of the nutrition documentary The Game…

A Guide to Healthy Eating for the Holidays

The holiday season is here! Unless this corresponds with your bulking season, you might be ready to throw your hands…

The Problem You Don’t Know You Have

‘After every meal, I get extremely bloated with painful abdominal distention.’ ‘I can’t eat without being nauseous all the…

Low Carb Diets Are Dumb

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Brooke West explains to Doug why his low carb diet is foolish and that he shouldn't believe…

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PODCASTS / SHOWS & EPISODES

Bottom of the Barrel 10: Wherein Doug Plays Roger Ebert

Don't listen if you don't want to spoil Midsommar for yourself. Better still, just don't listen at all. That's what…

Bottom Of The Barrel 9: Wherein Doug Lies About His Father

Doug's dad wasn't a CIA agent.…

Bottom of the Barrel 8: Wherein Aron Poop Gazes

One of these days I'll stop these guys from assaulting your ears. Today is not that day.…

DIE LIVING Podcast Ep. 80 - Adam Holroyd of Spiritus Systems

One of the top tactical gear manufacturers in the game, Adam Holroyd, stopped in to talk about all the awesome…

DIE LIVING Podcast Ep. 79 - Brad and Tyson of Silence and Light

To our surprise, Brad and Tyson of the awesome SOF band Silence and Light stopped by the office to chat…

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GEAR / REAL REVIEWS

ERA3: Renegades of The PNW Area Complex

A lot of people call what ERA3 does “hot rodding,” as the aftermarket firearms company puts their own one-of-a-kind spin…

Kammok's New “Burro” Packs Go Everywhere You Roam

In case you don't already know, Kammok is a high-performance outdoor gear company whose main goal is to encourage people…

Our Top Picks From Winter Outdoor Retailer Show

I’m sure some very specific ideas come to mind at the mention of Outdoor Retailer, America’s largest outdoor…

Archery Hunting: Selecting A Bow

I’m often asked by friends who want to get into archery hunting, what kind of bow they should buy.…

History of Trench Coats - Not Just For Flashers

In the years since the inception of the trench coat, popular culture has influenced the way society views this simple,…

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OP-ED / UNPOPULAR OPINIONS

Night Runs

I used to be able to crank out twenty pull-ups and a nineteen minute 3-mile run while legally drunk. But…

Processing the Process

And so it begins. It’s not the first time. It won’t be the last. You’re only halfway…

Arizona Airspeed

Jumping into some of the best drop zones on Earth. Dancing in mid-air in wind tunnels around the world while…

Service Beyond The Military: Conservation Legacy

A few months ago, I found myself doing something I never anticipated: after six years of active duty, I left…

The Iceman

On September 19, 1991, German tourists Helmut and Erika Simon were hiking in the Öttzal Alps along the Italian-Austrian border…

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EXCURSIONS / LIFE & DEATH

Die Living in Ouray, Colorado

The Western Slope of Colorado is often lost to the bustle of activity and ease of access that the Front…

SOFLETE Travel - Chengdu Pt. 2

A continuation of our Chengdu travels. As we turned off the highway and onto the main road through Emei Shan…

SOFLETE Travel- Chengdu Pt. 1

When I told my Chinese colleagues and students that my wife and I were headed to Sichuan for a short…

DIE LIVING: The Japanese Alps, Pt. 2

Fifteen years after a friend told me about how beautiful and wonderful Japan was, I finally made my way to…