Building the Elite Podcast

Scott Johnston grew up in Boulder, Colorado, during the 70s, climbing, skiing, and mountain running long before books on training for these sports existed. While earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering, he developed a keen interest in training theories and methodologies and dove deep into sports science, which shaped the principles that have guided his long career. Scott is now the co-founder of Evoke Endurance and co-author of Training for the New Alpinism and Training for t...

Ricky Ditzel is a former Special Operations medic, a fourth-year medical student at Rush Medical College pursuing neurosurgery, and co-founder and chair of Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine (SOFtoSOM). Through SOFtoSOM, he helps veterans navigate the transition from military service to medical school, building mentorship networks and partnerships with medical schools across the country. A 2023 Pat Tillman Scholar, Ricky’s work is a reflection of his commitment to helping o...

Professor Robin Orr is the director of the Tactical Research Unit and professor of physiotherapy at Bond University in Australia. Rob began his Army career as an infantry soldier in 1989, later serving as a physical training instructor, physiotherapist, and human performance officer supporting Special Operations. He now works with military personnel, police, firefighters, and first responders around the world, researching how to improve physical performance, manage heavy loads, and redu...

In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Elizabeth Delery about what happens to your body when you’re exposed to sewage-contaminated water, such as the water in Coronado that’s heavily polluted by untreated waste from Tijuana. -------------- Elizabeth Delery, Ph.D., is a neuropharmacologist and neuroimmunologist studying Alzheimer's disease therapeutics. Formerly an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, she earned he...

For BUD/S, SWCC, and Marine Reconnaissance students in Coronado, water quality issues are a constant concern and a major occupational hazard. Dr. Feddersen is one of the leading experts on what’s in Coronado's water, how it gets there, and what it does. Falk Feddersen received his Ph.D. from Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) in 1999, followed by a position as a postdoctoral scholar for two years at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Dr. Feddersen studies various aspect...