This week on The Long Haul, I’m joined by Gregg McLeod, the powerhouse behind Green Beret Fitness (GBF). A former British Army Green Beret, Gregg brings a no-nonsense, high-performance mindset to fitness, adventure, and life. We dive deep into mental toughness, leadership, resilience, and what it takes to push past your perceived limits.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to train like an elite soldier or test yourself in extreme conditions, this episode is for you.

• Gregg’s journey from Green Beret to fitness entrepreneur
• What makes GBF different from every other fitness brand out there
• The psychology of suffering and how to embrace discomfort
• How their events mimic military selection and why that matters
• Building a community of modern warriors
• Real talk on leadership, self-discipline, and not making excuses
• What Gregg thinks most people get wrong about mental resilience

Green Beret Fitness (GBF) designs and delivers military-inspired endurance events across the UK and beyond. Whether you're prepping for selection or just looking to rediscover what you're made of, GBF will challenge your body and sharpen your mind.

Website: https://www.greenberetfitness.com

Instagram: @greenberetfitness

Facebook: facebook.com/greenberetfitness

YouTube: Green Beret Fitness Channel

Email Contact: info@greenberetfitness.com

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❄️ DNF at 30 Miles: Lessons from the Spine Challenger ❄️

In my latest attempt at the Spine Challenger, Mother Nature had other plans. Waist-deep snow, brutal winds, and freezing conditions turned an already tough race into a survival challenge. After battling through 30 miles of this, I made the tough call to DNF (Did Not Finish).

DNF. Three letters no endurance athlete wants to face. But it happens—and what really matters is how we deal with it.

In this episode of AllyCast, I break down:

✅ The brutal conditions that led to my DNF

✅ Lessons learned about kit, preparation, and mindset

✅ How to reframe failure and turn it into a stepping stone

✅ The psychology of goal setting after a setback

Every challenge teaches us something. Sometimes, the toughest lessons come when things don’t go to plan.

If you’ve ever faced a setback—whether in sport, business, or life—this one’s for you. Tune in and let me know: How do you bounce back after a tough loss?

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