Coach Justin McCartney

The Everyday Responder

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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.

Author

Coach Justin McCartney

Category

Health

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 8: Q&A - CPAT, Vo2 max & Goodhart's law, training while sick, squatting with long femurs, how many sets in a session, training compliance, & more 07.01.2025

Today is a first of many Q&A’s, so if you ever have any questions, shoot me a message on: IG: @Everydayresponders (look out for Q&A story polls)  In our Free Skool community Here are the Q’s we went into detail on:  What are good squat variations for long femurs? Should I be concerned with Vo2 max testing?  How many total sets per full body strength session would you recommend?  What shoul...

Episode 7: Functional Tactical Athletes Hit These 4x Targets Every Week 02.01.2025

Wearing full kit, single leg pistol squat while balancing on a bosu ball, while juggling in one hand with a KB clean and press with the other.   Unfortunately, this is what “functional” training has become, and exactly why I don't usually like using the word.  In this episode, I'm using it in the context of performance, longevity, and the specific needs for tactical athletes: 1. Conditio...

Episode 6: New Years Non-negotiables to Dominate 2025 28.12.2024

In this episode I provide 5 non-negotiable that will increase your staying power as a tactical athlete, regardless of what work, your schedule, or your life has to say.  This is not your traditional 25 item morning routine checklist to feel "productive".  These are sustainable standards that if followed will:  Increase confidence  Increase your status in the tactical community  have you...

Episode 5: Tactical Athletes Need a Different Game plan; Our Struggles, Common Mistakes, and Solutions. 20.12.2024

Tactical athlete know how complicated training can be:  - Fast enough... - Powerful enough... - Strong enough... All while managing stressors inside and outside the uniform. In this episode we discuss tactical athletes unique demands, common problems with our training, and a solution (template week) that you can use going forward!  Lets connect:  The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure...

Episode 4: Tactical Athletes Step-by-Step Programming Guide to Becoming More Physically & Mentally Resilient 14.12.2024

You're not going to find the "perfect" training plan... you need to create it.  In this episode we help you do that with understanding concepts, not prescriptions: - How frequently should you train?  - What should you be training?  - How / why you should periodically test yourself? - an example week of training and benchmarks... and more.  Thanks for listening!  I appreciate you. I...

Episode 3: How Tactical Athletes 10X Results, Get More Done, & Protect Their Time With These Training Principles 08.12.2024

In this episode we talked about:  1. How to develop ALL components of fitness 2. How to adapt & grow, but NOT be physically & mentally smoked  3. The system of training for you  4. How discipline is about being persistent, not perfect 5. Responding, not overreacting  Will upper / lower, Hybrid models, PPL, Bodybuilding splits, and the traditional "just work harder" mentality work...

Episode 2: The #1 Way Tactical Athletes Sustain Results With Lifetime Value 01.12.2024

The ultimate tactical athlete isn't the one who never falls, misses a session, or is perfect with their training... But the one who knows when to advance, when to hold, and when to recover. In today's episode we covered what I think is the most important way Tactical Athletes SUSTAIN results with lifetime value.  It's NOT discipline or motivation  It’s NOT our ability to keep pushin...

Episode 1: The Everyday Responder Origin Story & the Solution to More Resilient Tactical Athletes 25.11.2024

I'm excited to announce the first ever episode of the Everyday Responder Podcast.  In this episode you will learn => The origin story of the Everyday Responder => What truly makes a more physically and mentally resilient tactical athlete => The mission of the Everyday Responder and more.  The Core Values:  Sustainability  Competitive Integrity  Human, not hardware These core values w...

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