How to Conquer The Challenge of The "Hardest Man In The World"

David Goggins is often labeled as the “hardest man in the world" for his notorious history of doing badass workouts.

At the age of 24, Goggins was 300 pounds, working an unsatisfying job, and like a lot of people in their early 20s, was struggling to find his identity. After deciding that he wanted a change, Goggins went on a life-changing journey to transform himself, a transformation speared by intense physical training.

He lost over 100 pounds, became a Navy SEAL, and an ultramarathon runner. He is a man who has embraced the lifestyle of punishing oneself with daily physical and mental pain every single day.

Like my old man said.

"If you're going to do something, you might as well put your whole ass into it.” 

That’s the case with something like this. You don’t want to walk into hell, not ready for its tribulations. The best we can do is practice healthy and active habits for weeks in advance, not just days. This means going to the gym, joining a running club, and doing daily stretching. It also means sharpening your willpower, meditating, and getting ingrained with a schedule because the challenge itself pins you to a brutal 48-hour schedule that you must follow. Doing these things will pay dividends and make running 10x easier.

Phew, you smell that? Don't worry, you will.

If you plan on showering and putting on clean clothes after every interval in this challenge, you’ll need 12 outfits for the 12 rounds of activity.

Be sure to wear bright colors on late-at-night / early morning runs as it’d be quite unfortunate if a car did you in on your last lap.

Additionally, I highly recommend Brooks brand running shoes, a FlipBelt, and a BlueTooth beanie so you can listen to music and stay warm with the same device.

The Nike Run Club app allows you to track your runs and document the whole experience. Plus, with NRC, you can use their guided run feature, which can give you professional advice from a coach on your journey.

Ah yes. An excuse to eat like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. 

You’ve earned the right to splurge at least a little, so make the most of it by doing it with the right foods. Foods rich in protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats should suffice. Greek Yogurt with granola and fruit was my go-to splurge. I had a fat bowl of it this morning too.