Mike joins Run Lift Perform to break down what it truly takes to complete a 100-mile ultramarathon.

From his transition out of the military to building the physical and mental endurance required for ultrarunning, Mike shares an honest look at his training, race strategy, nutrition, footwear, and support system. He explains how he handled exhaustion, gastrointestinal issues, and the mental battle of continuing forward when every part of his body wanted to stop.

Mike also reflects on the lessons he learned throughout the race and offers practical advice for anyone considering an ultramarathon or looking to push beyond their perceived limits.

“You can’t fake a 100-mile race.”

Whether you’re preparing for an endurance event or simply trying to develop greater discipline and resilience, this conversation is a reminder that every step brings you closer to the finish.

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Hybridize. Thrive.

What drives someone to keep pushing when everything says to quit?

In this episode of Run Lift Perform, Christian Washington sits down with Lyndsey to discuss the mindset forged through military service, leadership, endurance, and refusing to let obstacles define your future.

One of the most memorable moments of the conversation is Lyndsey's perspective on hearing the word "no." Rather than seeing rejection as the end of the road, she uses it as fuel to work harder, improve, and prove what's possible.

The conversation also dives into her military career, the lessons she's learned through service, and how those experiences prepared her for one of her toughest physical challenges—the Norwegian Ruck March. Despite severe blisters and bleeding feet just miles into the event, Lyndsey refused to quit, demonstrating the resilience and discipline that military life helped build.

Whether you're in the military, law enforcement, a first responder, an endurance athlete, or simply someone striving to become mentally stronger, this episode offers practical lessons on perseverance, leadership, and performing under pressure.

• Lyndsey's military journey
• Leadership lessons from military service
• Why hearing "no" became her greatest motivation
• Building mental resilience through adversity
• The Norwegian Ruck March experience
• Training for endurance and tactical readiness
• Performing under pressure
• Developing discipline that lasts a lifetime

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Hosted by Christian Washington, the podcast features conversations with military veterans, law enforcement professionals, first responders, elite performers, and leaders who share real-world lessons on fitness, leadership, mental resilience, and living with purpose.

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What does it really take to perform when the stakes are at their highest?

In this episode of the Run Lift Perform Podcast, Christian Washington sits down with Pat Choi, founder of Sierra 7, to discuss the mindset, training, and preparation required for law enforcement, military personnel, security professionals, and responsible civilians.

Pat shares lessons learned from years of real-world experience, explaining why mastering the fundamentals is the foundation of success under pressure. The conversation explores how strength, endurance, and shooting proficiency work together, why patrol officers are often the first and most critical responders, and how innovative training methods are helping people become more capable when it matters most.

Whether you're in uniform, train for personal protection, or simply want to become more prepared, this episode offers practical insights into building confidence, resilience, and performance through purposeful training.

• Why mastery of the basics wins under pressure
• Pat's military background and lessons learned
• The importance of patrol officers in critical incidents
• The Hybrid Strength Index and measuring readiness
• Combining physical fitness with firearms proficiency
• Training for active shooter response and real-world scenarios
• Building strength, endurance, and adaptability together
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement

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In the debut episode of the Run Lift Perform Podcast, Christian sits down with the legendary Operator X for a top-secret conversation on discipline, freedom, and tactical life.

In this classified interview, Operator X reveals:

🟢 Why Bitter Bite may have saved her career by helping her stop biting her nails.

🟢 Why there is no medicine that makes smoking cigars safe—even though scientists are “working on it.”

🟢 Which Special Forces unit has the toughest, most barrel-chested freedom fighters.

🟢 How she’s a highly trained assassin and freedom fighter by day, but spends her evenings loving her family, dogs, and chickens.

🟢 Why every elite operator should know how to cook the perfect eggs.

🟢 Why building good habits is one of the most important missions you’ll ever take on.

This episode is packed with laughs, unexpected wisdom, and a reminder that discipline starts with the little things—even when you’re one of the world’s most elite “operators.”

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The Run Lift Perform Podcast is hosted by former Green Beret Christian and features conversations with Special Operations veterans, active-duty military, law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, elite coaches, and high performers. Each week, you’ll hear stories, lessons, and practical advice on tactical fitness, leadership, resilience, discipline, and the mindset required to perform under pressure.

New episodes every week.