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Cameron

USFS/Pafford EMS

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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bryce

“Going into my first year in fire, the Rugged Athlete program was the closet thing to the fireline itself. It prepared my body for some of the hardest days on assignment.”

Folsom Lake Vet Crew

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Caroline

USFS, Gulf Coast Heavy Equipment, and Pafford

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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nevan

Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Type 3 Engine/Type 2IA Handcrew

“After communicating with Austin and going through the fitness tests, I received a program that was tailored to my needs and goals for the season and it allowed me to perform at my greatest ability.”

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miguel

USFS, Gulf Coast Heavy Equipment, and Pafford EMS

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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Matthew

Folsom Lake Vet Crew

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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Kylan

USFS, Gulf Coast Heavy Equipment, and Pafford EMS

“I have never had the change and improvement in my body like I have since starting the Rugged Athlete program. Having a professional coach with Wildland experience has made all the difference.”

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Jayson

Ultra Runner/Former Wildland Firefighter

“Austin helped me approach training with an elevated perspective, keeping me focused on building capacity to endure, both physically and mentally. In the process of training for the Black Canyon 100k, Austin's training plans and guidance were crucial in helping me achieve a 10 minute marathon PR at CIM two months prior.”