Ep 240: Em and Meg from Valkyrie Project- Training Female Athletes

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Since the inception of our podcast, we have received numerous inquiries regarding the career prospects of women in the special operations field. While we may not possess extensive knowledge on this matter, we have sourced the expertise of Valkyrie Project and invited them as guests on our podcast to discuss their triumphs and tackle pertinent issues. 

We highly recommend visiting https://www.valkyrieprojectus.com/ to explore the remarkable work of Valkyrie Project. 

We extend our gratitude towards Meg and Em, along with Valkyrie Project, for their valuable insights. Stay tuned for their upcoming ventures!


00:00 Peaches with the Intro, Emily can't figure out her video, Meg seems very mysterious 
01:15 Meg's intro and background
07:00 Em's fitness background and CrossFit
10:15 How do women need to train? Is it different than men? Do we just "pink it and shrink it?"
15:40 How should women train though their cycle? What about selection? 
21:00 How to program for female athletes
28:12 Where do you start with baseline? Cardio, strength, other?
34:15 Indicators for success in AFSPECWAR
37:10 Valkyrie Project 
45:30 Birth control is toxic and not good for training and other biological markers
53:25 Advice for female athletes to start their journey
59:00 Check out the women's symposium

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