The Everyday Responder

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.

The Everyday Responder is a health podcast hosted by Coach Justin McCartney, with 92 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Coach Justin McCartney hosts The Everyday Responder, a health show with 92 episodes published.

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  The Everyday Responder

  #93 - Q&A: Performing with uncertainty at Airborne, training around difficult schedules, race fueling, hybrid goals, & more

  Sep 27, 202651 min

  Here 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 scale How to dial in pacing How to prepare pre-race nutrition Wearables and how I use them Hybrid goals - and how they differ for the uniform Blood work recommendations If you liked this style of podcast, don't forget to leave a review! Lets connect: Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free) The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly Website - Everyday Responder Articles Instagram – @everydayresponders

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  #92 - Stay Durable: Running Specific Base-Building for Tactical Athletes

  Sep 19, 202643 min

  How 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 athletes who need to be hybrid athletes. Chasing distance or chasing durability? Being a unit that can run? Silencing "I've never been a runner"? Whether your target is maxing a PT test, toeing the line at a big race, building tactical readiness, or simply staying strong and durable with a running base to match - we unpack the solution where you don't have to choose. We cover: Evals you can use Developing your RPE scale Why a "stupid amount" of Zone 2 might not be the strategy Ruthless prioritization when running and strength both matter Why "perfect" pace, shoes, and cadence don't exist - and why chasing them is holding you back If you like this episode, please don't forget to leave a review! Lets connect: Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free) The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly Website - Everyday Responder Articles Instagram – @everydayresponders

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  #90 - Exceptional Tactical Athletes Don't Train The PT Test (They Do This Instead)

  Sep 4, 202644 min

  Stop 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 weren't thrilled I said it. In this episode, I break down exactly why I said it anyway - and what exceptional tactical athletes actually train for instead. Caveat up front: yes, it's a mandatory requirement. Yes, you still have to crush it. This isn't permission to ignore the test - it's a different path to dominating it. The test isn't the goal... it never was. It's the spot check that you're holding your standards. Start training for tactical performance, and let the test become a byproduct. Listen in and steal the roadmap. Lets connect: Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free) The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly Website - Everyday Responder Articles Instagram – @everydayresponders

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  #88 - 7 Uniform Standards Built for Competitive Tactical Athletes

  Aug 7, 202642 min

  There'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 episode breaks down 7 standards to train by instead. Start with your performance target (a race, competition, competitive school, specific times, scores, or results). But know your why. Not "it'd be cool" - a memory, a person, your teammates. That's the fuel that won't run out. #1 - Run a readiness eval. Test what will actually be tested. #2 - Respect the 7 standards (prioritize your #1 weakness): Exceed personal standards Fuel the machine Train violently Get strong and handle bodyweight Move fast, slow, and pace Work capacity on demand Recover and do it again Build your tactical training program around these seven and you'll be uniform ready and ready to compete at the start line. The takeaway: One standard is lagging behind the others. Prioritize it and raise your overall capacity. Create my individualized strategy prioritizing my #1 weakness Free 3-minute assessment - reverse engineered from the 7 uniform standards. Receive video feedback of your system, strategy, and specific tactics. Lets connect: Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free) The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly Website - Everyday Responder Articles Instagram – @everydayresponders

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  #87 - How Tactical Athletes Fuel for Peak Performance - with The Tactical Dietitian

  Aug 1, 20261h 15m

  Susan 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 comes to fueling tactical athletes - from military and law enforcement to fire and EMS. We covered: A simple nutrition system you can apply right away Two camps: The Under-Fueler & The Burnt Out Dieter - and how to fix both Blood work, supplements, and TRT/peptides Tactical athletes must fuel the machine. After this podcast, you have the system to be able to. Connect with Susan Instagram: @tactical.dietitian 2026 Tactical Dietitian Performance Conference App: Tactical Dietitian Lets connect: Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free) The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly Website - Everyday Responder Articles Instagram – @everydayresponders

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