HARD TARGET JOURNAL

The HARD TARGET JOURNAL is the home of military-inspired fitness, mindset, recovery and outdoor lifestyle content from contributors across the tactical, fitness and adventure space.

From hybrid training and resilience to hiking, recovery, military life and personal experiences, The HARD TARGET JOURNAL brings together authentic stories, advice and perspectives from PTs, PTIs, serving soldiers, athletes and outdoor creators.

Built for people who value discipline, performance and resilience — both in training and everyday life.

Explore fitness guides, mindset articles, outdoor lifestyle content, recovery strategies, military-inspired training and real stories from The HARD TARGET community.

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Cheerfulness In The Face Of Adversity | By @gregj.coaching
Cheerfulness In The Face Of Adversity | By @gregj.coaching
My military ‘career’ before I even knew that’s what it was, started in 2011 upon joining the University Officer Training Corps whilst I was at Uni. It didn't last long... Read more...
More Than a “Military Spouse” | By @padwivesunfiltered
More Than a “Military Spouse” | By @padwivesunfiltered
Military spouse life doesn’t follow one path. From careers shaped around postings and solo parenting during deployments to new countries, friendships and unexpected opportunities, PAD Wives Unfiltered share the reality... Read more...
The Power of Choice: Believe to Achieve | by @nathbrainbleed
The Power of Choice: Believe to Achieve | by @nathbrainbleed
After surviving a devastating car crash and relearning how to walk, Nathan Court made a choice: his injuries would not decide what came next. From 433 consecutive 5Ks to living... Read more...
The Day I Found Out It Actually is a “State of Mind” | by @breachandbrewco
The Day I Found Out It Actually is a “State of Mind” | by @breachandbrewco
After failing the Royal Marines Endurance Course by just 14 seconds, one recruit faced a brutal reality: his second attempt would come the morning after the 30-miler. What followed became... Read more...
The Injury That Made Me Fitter | by @the_spud_lab_perfomance
The Injury That Made Me Fitter | by @the_spud_lab_perfomance
Two ruptured ankle ligaments and a spinal disc injury forced Army PTI Niall Sullivan to completely rethink the way he trained. Instead of simply pushing harder, recovery taught him about... Read more...
500 Miles. Three Peaks. One Purpose
500 Miles. Three Peaks. One Purpose
Twenty days. Around 500 miles on foot. Britain’s three highest peaks. Wild camping, military ration packs and everything carried on his back. Former RAF Regiment serviceman Howard Kniveton took on... Read more...
More Than A Uniform | by @shaunaharris_fitness
More Than A Uniform | by @shaunaharris_fitness
Behind the uniform is a soldier, wife, mother, carer and woman trying to balance countless responsibilities at once. Shauna Harris shares the reality behind military life, SEN parenting and family... Read more...
The Ironman DNF That Changed Me | by @the.tri.nurse
The Ironman DNF That Changed Me | by @the.tri.nurse
After serious illness, Tash Beebe fought her way back to an Ironman start line while balancing military service and life as a critical care nurse. Then grief, fuelling problems and... Read more...
Balancing Two Worlds: Life as an Army Reservist and Civilian Professional | By @btan.fitness
Balancing Two Worlds: Life as an Army Reservist and Civilian Professional | By @btan.fitness
Army Reserve Combat Medical Technician Brandon balances military commitments, leadership responsibilities and a full civilian career within the MOD. He shares the discipline, sacrifice and adaptability required to keep performing... Read more...
You Cannot Fake Endurance | by @katieb.runs
You Cannot Fake Endurance | by @katieb.runs
For infantry reservist and ultra runner Katie Brazier, failure is not something to fear — it is part of finding your limits. She explores why endurance strips away excuses, how... Read more...
Things I Wish I Knew About Preparing for the British Military as a Woman | By @izyr_fitness
Things I Wish I Knew About Preparing for the British Military as a Woman | By @izyr_fitness
Preparing for the military doesn’t mean destroying yourself from day one. British Army soldier and PTI Izy Rorbach shares what she wishes she knew earlier — from building running properly... Read more...
My 50 Mile Race Experience | @jamienuttall55
My 50 Mile Race Experience | @jamienuttall55
Ten weeks of training prepared Jamie Nuttall’s body for his first 50-mile race — but the real challenge came when the miles started testing his mind. The serving soldier shares... Read more...
Women Aren't Smaller Men: Training Smarter As A Woman In The Military | By @nicolewhitefitness
Women Aren't Smaller Men: Training Smarter As A Woman In The Military | By @nicolewhitefitness
Military culture often celebrates pushing through — but when does resilience become ignoring what your body is telling you? Nicole White shares her experience with PCOS, hormonal health and demanding... Read more...