6ers, Katie’s journey and inspiring story in this episode is a powerful reminder that following one’s passion and taking chances can lead you to incredible experiences. Whether you’re pursuing a career, a hobby, or a personal goal, they key is to approach it with enthusiasm, commitment, and sometimes, the willingness to take risks that will help you explore new territories and test your own limits.
Katie Hernandez is a US Army Captain and a World Record holder. In 2021, she broke the women’s Guinness World Record for the fastest one-mile run (10 minutes and 23 seconds) in an 85-pound explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) bomb suit. Previously stationed in Hawaii, she completed the 25th Infantry Division's Pre-Ranger Program in 2016 and was the first woman to do so. Katie is also a massive supporter of the Military Family Program, which seeks to provide veterans and their families a free platform containing relevant programs and resources on different topics such as jobs, transition, education, and scholarships.
You will learn that showing up every day with a sense of purpose and commitment is the key to experiencing success that can have a long-lasting impact that you can share with your community. It’s about gaining that momentum and being able to explore new territories to test one’s limits.
Finding the strength to move forward is often times found in the relationships you build. By surrounding yourself with a community that supports your goals, you refine your objectives and you become more inspired to the best version of yourself.
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- 01:19 - Katie’s unconventional journey from push-up contest to the military
- 01:57 - Why it’s important to get into the military school for the right reasons
- 04:37 - What The Human Performance Project is all about
- 06:10 - Breaking 1-Mile Run World Record in an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) bomb suit
- 08:35 - The power of showing up every day and gaining momentum
- 10:30 - Getting involved in the 7X Project in Antarctica and Tip of the Spear
- 12:11 - Self-reflection and the importance of calling your own bullshit
- 13:19 - Grace over quantity: Why doing less can lead to better success
- 14:44 - How to focus on breath control during peak moments
- 15:58 - Participating in Tactical Games where CrossFit meets combat
- 18:44 - Finding passion in CrossFit
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