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Nate D.'s avatar

John, this is awesome and something I was looking for. I went through All-Terrain Conditioning and love how you incorporated the DBCJ into the training protocol. I prefer this much better than the KB Snatch. I only have one question on the Step Up Training… What actually constitutes a “step” for the 17-19 SPM? Is one step when a foot hits the box or the ground, or is it when both feet hit the box and then when both feet hit the ground? Thanks!

BTW, I live up in Carlsbad, not too far from where you are I am sure. Just did Whitney last year! Not ready for Fastpacking yet, but getting more curious!

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John Parker's avatar

Nate! Great to hear from you... I count a step on the top, so left foot step, lockout, that's 1. Switch, right foot steps up, that's 2.

And yeah I love the DBCJ. The snatch is good too, but I just think the DBCJ hits more bases.

Let me know if you need any help fastpacking! It's my favorite hobby these days.

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Ryan Wallis's avatar

This couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I’m planning to summit Mt. Charleston peak in June for my birthday. And I have a ways to go to get myself ready. I’ve always gravitated toward minimalist routines. This looks perfect for my busy schedule.

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John Parker's avatar

I love that Ryan! I’m happy to help with any details you may need. Keep me updated.

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Ryan Wallis's avatar

What would you recommend for a warmup before the C&J workout. I just hit the first session today. Felt great. I appreciate your work. Thank you, John.

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John Parker's avatar

Best thing is to check the DBCJ article I wrote. I just do a few rounds of MEDKC.

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Ryan Wallis's avatar

Awesome. Thank you. For all you do.

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Emil Trollklint's avatar

Wow John this is so inspiring program! I’m training for a hilly marathon 3 of jun and this program is perfect for me to incorporate 👌🏻☺️

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John Parker's avatar

Excellent Emil! I’d love to see you gaining some valuable zone 2 conditioning with the step ups!

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Emil Trollklint's avatar

For me, who has children full-time every other week and finds it difficult to do as much zone 2 as I need, the Z2ST is an extremely flexible solution when the children are sleeping!!

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John Parker's avatar

I agree. I start mine around 5:15am before my fiancée wakes up lol.

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