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Ep 498: The 2-Mile Run is Oppressive (Apparently) - Thanks CMSAF!
Trent flies solo and absolutely nukes the pity party over the Air Force adding a gasp two-mile run. If you’re one of the Facebook warriors crying about extra laps, this one’s for you. He breaks down exactly why being fit isn’t just a box to check—it’s the damn point. From waistband inflation to PT test trauma, this episode drags every excuse into the sunlight and torches it. Spoiler: you're not a victim, you're just out of breath.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- If your uniform is screaming, that’s not “mission ready.”
- Being in shape helps your mood, sleep, brain, career… basically everything.
- “I don’t have time” is just Air Force for “I’m lazy.”
- PT tests aren’t the problem—you are.
- Fitness isn’t punishment, it’s freedom.
- Stop crying on Facebook and go for a damn run.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Special Warfare Selection Isn’t a Mystery
01:20 – Fatties in a Frenzy: The 2-Mile Panic
03:45 – Why the DOD Actually Cares About Fitness
06:00 – No, Donuts Don’t Make You Deployable
08:15 – Excuses: A Comprehensive Breakdown
11:00 – Aerobic Conditioning: Science, Not Bro Myth
14:30 – Your PT Test Isn’t a Surprise
16:40 – You Don’t “Train” for a 2-Mile Run, You Just Run
19:00 – Role Models Don’t Skip Workouts
21:30 – Be Fit, Be Better—In and Out of Uniform
24:00 – Two Extra Laps Might Just Save Your Life
26:00 – It’s Not About the Sim Staff, It’s About You
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