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
#54 - 1SG Jason Schwarzer: You Are Who You Think You Are
Jason Schwarzer is a First Sergeant in the Army.
Most say "lead from the front", but how can you put it into action? The answer is in redefining what it actually means. From waking up at 2:57 to logging 70-mile weeks. From eating in the DFAC with soldiers to decompressing outside the uniform.
Jason takes us through his journey in ultra running, revealing the early mornings, late nights, and logs of consistency that most people never see. But this isn't just a running story - it's about how the discipline, mental endurance, and grit developed in the trails translates directly into being a better leader and a positive catalyst for military culture.
Whether you're a runner, a service member, or someone looking to push beyond your perceived limits, Jason's philosophy of "you are who you think you are" will challenge you to rethink what's possible.
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