The Everyday Responder
de Coach Justin McCartney
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#96 - Strong… But Gassed: 5 Strength Mistakes That Wreck Run Times…
#96 - Strong… But Gassed: 5 Strength Mistakes That Wreck Run Times…
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The Everyday Responder Podcast is dedicated to tactical professionals who refuse to just survive minimum standards. We break down the systems behind training, mental endurance, and fueling for performance - because every operator deserves to set the standard, not chase it.
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- #96 - Strong… But Gassed: 5 Strength Mistakes That Wreck Run Times in Uniform · 35 minRunning always takes the blame. Your 2-mile stalls, your legs feel dead, you’re gassed by the second lap, and the first thing you cut is the running. But for a lot of tactical…
- #95 - How a Paramedic Took 5 Minutes Off His 5-Mile & Got Stronger (3 Runs, 3 Months) · 45 minThe full system he used to build an undeniable base. Fire, police, military: this is the same system any tactical athlete can run, no matter how chaotic the schedule. Calls day…
- #94 - Chaos, Doubt & High Standards: How Tactical Athletes Earn Confidence and Win (3 Traits) · 36 minAs we navigate the uniform and our inner critic, let’s remember that everyone faces these challenges. The key lies in our ability to segment our goals, endure the tough moments…
- #93 - Q&A: Performing with uncertainty at Airborne, training around difficult schedules, race fueling, hybrid goals, & more · 51 minHere are the Q's we covered today: How to train around difficult schedules How to work through uncertainty (Airborne) Mindset shifts for performance anxiety Body comp vs. the…
- #92 - Stay Durable: Running Specific Base-Building for Tactical Athletes · 43 minHow do I improve my run time? (and actually stay durable...) In this episode, we answer that and more. We dive into the essentials of running-specific base-building for tactical…
- #91 - Finishers vs. DNF: 3 Performance Principles for Uncommon Tactical Athletes · 52 minMost tactical athletes think readiness looks like intensity - redlining every session, screaming through lifts, powering through with no plan. It's not. Readiness is built…
- #90 - Exceptional Tactical Athletes Don't Train The PT Test (They Do This Instead) · 44 minStop thinking about the test. That's how I opened five, hour-long mentoring sessions with people who want to improve their test performance. Supervisors and people struggling…
- #89 - For Tactical Athletes Who "Meet Standards" & Feel Nothing - The Everyday Responder Solution for the Exceptional · 41 minTo be exceptional, you need to do exceptional things. Not just training to train, or suffering just to suffer. It's about discipline with a deadline. That's the Everyday…
- #88 - 7 Uniform Standards Built for Competitive Tactical Athletes · 42 minThere's no one-size-fits-all program for tactical athletes. Program hopping, "tacticool" workouts, and named diets don't build readiness - they just feed the inner critic. This…
- #87 - How Tactical Athletes Fuel for Peak Performance - with The Tactical Dietitian · 1 h 14 minSusan Lopez, "The Tactical Dietitian," has over 15 years coaching high-performers on nutrition for tactical demands. In this episode, she breaks down what actually works when it…
- #86 - 5 Daily Standards for Total Mental Control · 38 minNo one can beat you down like you can. This episode covers the 5 non-negotiable standards I use daily to replace self-doubt with an undeniable track record. Control what you can…
- #85 - Strength Training For Tactical Athletes: PR The 2 Mile (Part 2) · 43 min"Strong enough" is a phrase every tactical athlete needs to internalize. Not a powerlifter, not a bodybuilder, and not a typical runner. The goal: strength stops being the…
- #84 - What discipline really means, combating performance anxiety, hitting protein targets, Vo2 max test for firefighters, training on panamas, & more · 55 minAnother Q&A! Shoot me a question if you want me to break it down! Grab your Individual Tactical Readiness Blueprint here Here are the topics we covered today: What discipline…
- #83 - Tactical Performance and Training the Mind to Not Quit - with Coach Greg Amorelli · 1 h 10 minCoach Greg Amorelli has spent decades under the bar, in uniform, and developing his craft. Navy Rescue Swimmer at 29. Army Infantry Officer at 40. His entry into the military was…
- #82 - How Tactical Athletes PR The 2 Mile (Part 1 - The Running) · 41 minThere is nothing more frustrating than running hard without leg turnover or results. The goal of this series is simple: Do less, but better, and earn your next PR. In This…
- #81 - Q&A: 1.5 Mile to 2 Mile Run Change, Best Training Split, Worthwhile Supplements & More · 53 minIn this week's Q&A, we covered: Gym bag essentialsSupplements and which ones are worth takingUpdates on PT test standardsBest training splitsTracking nutrition and bodyweightHow…
- #80 - "I'm Not Good Enough" - The Inner Critic Every Tactical Athlete Fights · 32 min43.5% of elite tactical athletes reported self-doubt as a barrier difficulty factor. The voice. SEALs. Rangers. Pilots. Wildlland Firefighters. Ultra marathon runners... "Im not…
- #79 - Chase Values, Not Finish Lines: Ultras, SERE & the Journey of Life with Jon Fischer · 1 h 8 minMost people spend their entire life avoiding the breakdown. Jon Fischer runs toward it - sometimes for 200 miles. Jon is a SERE Specialist, ultra runner, and founder of Phase…
- #78 - Balance Is for Tactical Athletes That Haven’t Been Tested · 33 minEvery time I chased perfect "balance" I quit, burned out, or failed. This episode breaks down why balance is the wrong target - and what to chase instead. We run through a…
- #77 - Full Day of Eating (High Carb + High Protein) and Top Nutrition Questions · 35 minNo meal plan. No complicated prep. No excuses. I walk through a full day of eating and answer nutrition questions from tactical athletes who want to fuel performance. What's…







