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Do Hard Things™ with Siegfried Tiegs
Do Hard Things™ is the podcast for driven people in their 30s to 50s who are done drifting, and ready to get focused, energized, and clear.
Hosted by Siegfried "Sig" Tiegs, CHPC, MBA, MSc — Major, U.S. Army (Ret.), Amazon Best Selling author, and high-performance coach.
Each episode delivers raw conversations, real stories, and practical strategies to help you stop performing and start building a peaceful, powerful, and productive life.
Expect episodes on:
· Running, Rucking, Cycling, Adventure…
Episodes
- Do Hard Things™ with Siegfried Tiegs
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What Your Nighttime Erections Say About Your Heart Health | Dr. Elliot Justin
Send us Fan Mail Description You track your miles. Your heart rate. Your sleep score. Your macros. But there’s one number most men never check, and it can warn…
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The Hardest Thing Is to Live in Regret: Gratitude for High Performers | TJ Sweet
Send us Fan Mail Description You can hit every goal, crush every number, build the business, and still feel like something’s missing. Most driven people skip a…
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Field Notes: My First Backyard Ultra Put Me in the Hospital (Rhabdo)
Send us Fan Mail In this Field Notes episode, Siegfried “Sig” Tiegs shares how his first backyard ultra ended in an ambulance. Two miles into lap 6, his vision…
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Feeling Alone Is Number One: What Men Need From Other Men
Send us Fan Mail Breathwork, Men's Work & Building Lighthouses with Josh De Jong Josh De Jong is the newest coach on the Do Hard Things team. He's a breathwork…
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Field Notes: What Do H.A.R.D. Things Actually Means - A Framework to Dominate Life
Send us Fan Mail Field Notes: What Do H.A.R.D. Things Actually Means Most people are doing pretty well in most areas of their life. But there's usually one…
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"Why Him and Not You?" The Untold Stories of 9/11
Send us Fan Mail On September 11, 2001, Chris Meek was on the 19th floor at Goldman Sachs. He heard what sounded like a garbage truck hitting a pothole. A…
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Conquering Castlewood: Inside the World of Adventure Racing
Send us Fan Mail Embark on a quest to conquer the wild and unpredictable world of adventure racing with us, your guides, through the rugged terrain of the…
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Be Impeccable With Your Word - How to Have the Conversation You've Been Avoiding
Send us Fan Mail I got invited on a podcast with a significant following. Real show. I was excited about it. Ten minutes before we go live, I get a message…
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Getting Skunked - I Was Certain I Was Right and I Was Dead Wrong
Send us Fan Mail At 2:03 in the morning I woke up to the light on and the shower running. Our dog Koda had taken a direct hit from a skunk. My first coherent…
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Why It Gets Harder Before It Gets Better - The Emotional Cycle of Change
Send us Fan Mail Two months before the Missouri River 340, we lost the boat. High water, a headwind we hadn't planned for, and a log. My partner Joe and I…
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Why You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself and 5 Tactics to Help You Become Sovereign
Send us Fan Mail Why You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself and 5 Tactics to Help You Become Sovereign I got caught by a bag of Doritos. Standing in my pantry…
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Recovery Is Training with Nicole Ward - The Executive Athlete
Send us Fan Mail You can be “crushing it” and still feel like something is breaking inside. That tension is where our conversation with Nicole Ward lives and…
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When Life Flips Your Canoe: Lessons Learned When We Got Our Ass Kicked Training for the MR340
Send us Fan Mail Two hours into what should’ve been a normal MR340 training paddle on the Missouri River, our canoe flipped and everything got real fast: cold…
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The Six Pillars Of High Performance
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right…
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From Rock Bottom to Racing Triumphs: Nick Klingensmith's Journey of Resilience and Reinvention
Send us Fan Mail When life throws a curveball, some strike out, while others, like Nick Klingensmith, turn it into a home run. With over 100 Spartan races…
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Safe Strides: Mastering Personal Security Tactics for Outdoor Adventures
Send us Fan Mail Embark on a journey to empowerment and vigilance as we engage with Alan Earl, a law enforcement sage with 30 years of hard-earned expertise…
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Unlocking Resilience: Embracing Uncomfortable Choices for Growth
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right…
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How to Live a Life That Doesn't Suck: 5 Strategies to Help You Live A Peaceful Life
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right…
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From Turtle to Triathlete: Breathwork, Grit, and Growth with Josh De Jong
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Do Hard Things Podcast, Jay Tiegs and Brian Larson sit down with Josh De Jong, a Breathwork Coach, Triathlete, and…
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How to Survive the water only 72-Hour Fast
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Do Hard Things Podcast, Jay Tiegs and Brian Larson break down the challenge of the 72-hour fast: a test of discipline…
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Breathwork, Movement, and High Performance with Brian Larson
Send us Fan Mail Brian Larson's journey from pharmaceutical industry professional to movement specialist, breathwork facilitator, and coach reveals powerful…
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From Siegfried to Jay and Back Again: The Peaceful Warrior's Journey
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you reclaim the identity you've been running from your entire life? Siegfried Jay Tiegs aka "Sig" takes us on a raw…
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Forging a New Chapter: Do Hard Things Returns with Brian Larson
Send us Fan Mail Forging a New Chapter: Do Hard Things Returns with Brian Larson The Do Hard Things Podcast is back and we are kicking off Season 5 with a…
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The Pole Runner: A Veteran’s Marathon with a Telephone Pole for Mental Wellness
Send us Fan Mail The Pole Runner: A Veteran’s Marathon for Mental Wellness In this episode of Do Hard Things, we sit down with Michael Pickings, a 42-year-old…
Do Hard Things™ with Siegfried TiegsRunning in Winter Survival Tips: Treadmills suck, Do These 4 Strategies Instead
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 4 Winter Weather Running Tips to keep you motivated and moving: Mindset is Key: Embrace the challenge and…
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The Art of Defensive Awareness for Runners and Cyclists with Alan Earl
Send us Fan Mail Learn strategies to stay safe in an unpredictable world with former high-threat environment protector Alan Earl. During our in-depth…
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Spring Clean Your Running: 5 Tips to Refresh
Send us Fan Mail After slogging through the long, cold months of winter, there’s this collective itch we all start to feel – an itch for change, for warmth…
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Travel Fitness Unpacked: 5 Tips to Maintain The Pace
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to maintain your fitness mojo when you're crisscrossing time zones or stuck in a hotel room? Angie and Jay pull back the…
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From Race Day to Everyday: Embracing Mindset for Life's Longest Races
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the "Do Hard Things" podcast, Jay and Angi talk about the importance of mindset, from the starting line of race…
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Embracing Identity: A Veteran's Journey Through Transition with Kairi Saraya
Send us Fan Mail When Kairi Saraya walked into our studio, a wave of stories untold and life experiences unbeknownst to many came with her. As a former Air…
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Training or Straining? Avoid Overtraining Syndrome
Send us Fan Mail Ever hit that wall where your legs feel like lead and your motivation is as fleeting as a mirage? Angi and I certainly have, and we're here to…
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Be a Life Warrior with Muyiwa Abediyi
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how an active lifestyle can profoundly shift your mindset? This week, we're joined by the great and powerful Muyiwa…
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Mapping Success: An Intro to Map Trekking
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Do Hard Things Podcast, we provide an overview the demanding sport of Rogaining, aka Map Trekking, Discover how the…
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Mind Over Miles: Staying Motivated on Long Runs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive into the mental marathon of long-distance running. Whether you're training for a half-marathon, marathon, or…
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Pacing the Run: Embracing Negative Splits and Nurturing Personal Growth
Send us Fan Mail Join Jay and Angi in this enlightening episode as they unravel the world of running splits, a crucial concept for runners of all levels…
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Running Facts vs Fiction: An Uncommon Approach to Common Myths
Send us Fan Mail Join Jay and Angi in a myth-busting episode as we sprint through the most common running myths and bring you the truth straight from the…
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The Imposter Within with Rocky Garza
Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like an imposter? Imagine unlocking the secrets to self-acceptance and a confidence that resonates from within. That's exactly what…
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In the Zone: The 5 Running Paces For Peak Performance
Send us Fan Mail Dive deep into strategic pace training in this episode of the Do Hard Things podcast with your hosts, Jay and Angi. Without getting caught up…
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The Slow Lane: 6 Unexpected Benefits of Slow Running
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why some runners seem to effortlessly glide through marathons while others huff and puff their way to the finish line? Angie and…
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Turn Resolutions into Routines
Send us Fan Mail As we hit the two-week mark of the new year, many of us find ourselves at a pivotal juncture with our resolutions. In this episode of the Do…
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Racing the Clock in Castlewood: Urban Adventure and Unlikely Partnerships
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it's like to team up with a near stranger for a grueling 8-hour adventure race? That's exactly the twist fate handed me and…
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Measure Twice, Cut Once. What get's measured changes.
Send us Fan Mail Dive into the second week of our 28-Day Challenge with the Do Hard Things podcast as we explore the transformative power of Pearson's Law…
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Live Inspired: Nick Klingensmith's Journey from Cancer to Spartan Athlete
Send us Fan Mail Buckle up, as we journey through Nick Klingensmith's harrowing yet triumphant saga, where he turns his darkest moments into milestones of…
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Happy New Year Resolution Pitfalls and how to prepare for DHT28 Challenge
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Friends/Citizens of the Do Hard Things Nation to another episode of the Do Hard Things Podcast, I am Jay Tiegs, your running coach…
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Do Hard Things 28-Day Challenge: Unleashing Discipline and High-Performance Habits for the New Year
Send us Fan Mail Get ready to tackle the "Do Hard Things 28" challenge, an intense 28-day adventure designed to instill high-performance habits and kickstart…
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FITMAS Finale: Day 12 of 12: Buddy Run Challenge
Send us Fan Mail Today's Challenge: Buddy Run Activity: Run with a friend or family member. Aim for a minimum of 1 mile. Bonus points if your buddy is a…
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FITMAS: Day 11 of 12: Distance Delight and Self Reflection
Send us Fan Mail On the 11th day of Fitmas, Do Hard Things gave to me: Distance Delight It's time for a little extra distance —a chance to go for a longer run…
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FITMAS: Day 10 of 12: Strength Surge Body Weight Challenge
Send us Fan Mail Day 10 – Friday, December 22: 12 Days of Christmas Body Weight Workout- Strength Surge Activity: Highlight a bodyweight strength training…
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FITMAS: Day 9 of 12: Yoga Flow & Healthy Holiday Recipe Challenge
Send us Fan Mail Day 9 – Thursday, December 21: Yoga Flow & Healthy Holiday Recipe Activity: Engagement: On the 9th day of Fitmas, Do Hard Things gave to me…
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FITMAS: Day 8 of the 12-Day: Cross Training Challenge
Send us Fan Mail 🏊♂️🚴♀️🧘♂️ Day 8 of #12DaysOfFitmasDHT: Dive into Cross Training! 🏊♂️🚴♀️🧘♂️ Today's challenge is all about mixing it up with a Cross…
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FITMAS: Day 7 of 12: Killer Hills
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, Do Hard Things Nation! It’s Day 7 of our 12 Days of FITMAS, and today, we're taking our fitness to new heights with the Killer…
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FITMAS: Day 6 of 12- Stride into Speed & 5 Tips to Run in Winter
Send us Fan Mail Join Jay and Angi on the Do Hard Things podcast as we dive into cold weather running. We tackle the unique challenge of running during the…
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FITMAS: Day 5 of 12: RECHARGE!
Send us Fan Mail On the 5th day of Fitmas, Do Hard Things gave to me: Rest & Reflect, Active Recovery On the 5th day of Fitmas, we're slowing it down to remind…
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FITMAS: Day 4 of 12: RUCK the Halls 5K
Send us Fan Mail On the 4th day of Fitmas, Do Hard Things gave to me: Ruck the Halls 5K Ready to lace up and conquer some miles? On the fourth day of Fitmas…
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FITMAS: Day 3 of 12: Flexibility Fiesta
Send us Fan Mail On the 4th day of Fitmas, Do Hard Things gave to me: Ruck the Halls 5K Ready to lace up and conquer some miles? On the fourth day of Fitmas…
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FITMAS: Day 2 of 12: High-Intensity AMRAP Workout with a Deck of Cards
Send us Fan Mail On the 2nd day of Fitmas, Do Hard Things gave to me: Deck the Halls AMRAP! Ready for a holiday AMRAP challenge that will make your heart race…
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Kickstarting the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge: Day 1 of 12: Dynamic Warmups for High-Performance Running and Workouts
Send us Fan Mail 🌟 On the first day of Fitmas, Do Hard Things gave to me: The Lunge Matrix Warm-Up Challenge! 🌡️💪 Kickstart your fitness journey with a dynamic…
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Do Hard Things Holiday Survival Guide:4 Tips to Keep your Mind Right & Body Tight
Send us Fan Mail Join Jay Tiegs on the "Do Hard Things" podcast for a festive fitness episode with our "12 Days of FITMAS" challenge. This episode is all about…
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Marathon Mentality: Born To Go The Distance
Send us Fan Mail Ready to push your limits and discover what you're truly capable of? Ever wondered what it takes to become an unstoppable endurance athlete?…
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DHT Adventure Series: Climbing the Manitou Incline in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you're spreading yourself too thin? Struggling to juggle multiple balls, only to drop them one by one? That's what I…