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How do you kick off an extreme military-simulation adventure race? With pyrotechnics and a .50 caliber machine gun. Marine Corps veteran Sean Pechon describes the exact moment the Ryan Larkin Invitational went from a trail run to a full-blown combat flashback. Rob Sweetman promised an immersive exfil scenario, and he delivered on day one.BEHIND ENEMY LINES. Want to know what really happened in the Colorado backcountry? The No Zero Days team breaks down the entire 3-day gauntlet.👉 Stream the full debrief episode now. [Link in Bio].#MarineCorps #VeteranOwned #TacticalTraining #MilitarySimulation #RyanLarkinInvitational #RLIAR #AdventureRace by @blacksmith_b

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You can train all you want, but the mountain always collects its tax. Sam Piccolotti debriefs on the harsh reality of carrying a 35lb pack up 4,500 vertical feet at the Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race. The biggest takeaway came straight from Ryan Larkin’s father: If it doesn't serve multiple purposes, leave it behind. Ounces equal pounds, and pounds equal pain.THE AFTERMATH. We sat down with the No Zero Days team to debrief the chaos, the DNF, and the brutal lessons learned in the backcountry.👉 Watch the full post-race episode now at the [Link in Bio].#AdventureRacing #UltraEndurance #BackcountrySurvival #TacticalGear #RyanLarkinInvitational #OuncesEqualPounds #NoZeroDays by @blacksmith_b

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At long last!Wheels down at home, late last night. Whisky couldn't wait to get inside 🤣 by @blacksmith_b

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Wheels Double Down in Oklahoma!If you need me, I'll be at the Golden Pony. P.S. tornado/weather, please don't take my trailer. 🙏🏻😆 by @blacksmith_b

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Wheels up. Again. Finally!!Prayer for no more issues or delays welcome!⛰️ by @blacksmith_b

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Wheels down just outside of Santa Fe by @blacksmith_b

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Wheels up!Adios Montrose, CO. Until next time! by @blacksmith_b

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The constant division you see on the news is a mirage. Jon Habert gets raw about the real reason the No Zero Days crew is stepping onto the starting line tomorrow morning: to speak up for the protectors. The extreme echo chambers want you to think gratitude is dead, but the silent majority knows exactly who secures our daily baseline of freedom.Tomorrow, June 12-14, 2026, 10 elite teams will descend upon the unforgiving Colorado Backcountry to tackle a brutal 3-day, 34-mile military simulation gauntlet.This extreme test—the Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race (RLIAR)—honors the legacy of SO1 Ryan Larkin, a Navy SEAL (10/15/1987 - 4/23/2017) who served through four combat deployments. Every step these teams take on the mountain is dedicated to raising critical funding for veteran traumatic brain injury and PTSD treatments. The No Zero Days crew is currently sitting at #1 on the fundraising board—and tomorrow, they back up their gratitude with their boots.🎙️ THE PODCAST IS LIVE TODAY!Before the mountain test starts tomorrow, hear the full tactical roundtable. Our exclusive, raw interview with the entire No Zero Days team is officially live right now. Find out what drives these Special Operations veterans, endurance athletes, and medical professionals to push their limits for the mission.🔱 BREAK THE SILENCE. Do not let the splinters dictate the narrative. Show your support for our veterans, first responders, and frontline protectors before the starting gun fires tomorrow. Hit the link below to follow their live GPS telemetry through the backcountry all weekend and donate directly to the veteran charity drive. Watch the full episode now at the Link in Bio!👉 Back the teams and donate here: https://www.rliar.org/#RyanLarkinInvitational #RLIAR #NavySEAL #SilentMajority #NoZeroDays #ColoradoBackcountry #AdventureRacing #UltraEndurance #VeteranOwned #PTSDAwareness #FirstResponders #OutToday #TwoPromises by @blacksmith_b

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You do not survive 34 miles of brutal mountain terrain smoothly. Sean Pechon cuts straight to the cold reality of their strategy: expect the machine to break down. When you’re pushing a 4-man team through the wilderness, success isn't about running a flawless mission—it’s about having the collective maturity to handle a "stubbed toe" when your bodies are redlining.The Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race (RLIAR) kicks off TOMORROW, June 12-14, 2026. This extreme, multi-day military simulation test honors the legacy of SO1 Ryan Larkin, a Navy SEAL (10/15/1987 - 4/23/2017) who served our nation through four combat deployments.Starting tomorrow, 10 elite teams will navigate the unforgiving Colorado Backcountry over 3 grueling days to raise critical funding for veteran traumatic brain injury and PTSD treatments. The No Zero Days crew is currently sitting at #1 on the fundraising boards—but the real battle begins when their shoes hit the dirt tomorrow morning.🎙️ THE PODCAST IS LIVE TODAY!Before they head out into the wild tomorrow, hear the full tactical briefing. Our exclusive, raw roundtable interview with the entire No Zero Days team is officially live right now. Find out how these Special Operations veterans, endurance athletes, and medical professionals plan to conquer the mountain.🔱 ENTER THE ARENA. Support the mission and stand with the team before they cross the starting line tomorrow. Hit the link below to track their live GPS telemetry through the backcountry all weekend and donate directly to the veteran charity drive. Watch the full episode now at the Link in Bio!👉 Back the teams and donate here: https://www.rliar.org#RyanLarkinInvitational #RLIAR #NavySEAL #AdventureRacing #NoZeroDays #ColoradoBackcountry #UltraEndurance #VeteranOwned #PTSDAwareness #Teamwork #TwoPromises #OutToday by @blacksmith_b

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"I'm probably get emotional... my mom died recently." 💔True strength isn't about hiding your pain; it’s about what you choose to do with it when your world cracks open. In this raw, heartbreaking moment, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) specialist and healthcare worker Matthew Anderson lets the armor drop, opening up about the devastating recent loss of his mother.Instead of letting grief paralyze him, Matthew is funneling that crushing emotional weight straight into execution. Embodying the elite combat rescue creed—"That others may live"—he is using physical fitness as a literal medicine to stay strong, keep moving forward, and take care of the people around him. Everybody is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Matthew is choosing to fight his out in the open.This profound human vulnerability is the exact heartbeat driving the Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race. This mission was founded to honor SO1 Ryan Larkin, a Navy SEAL who fought his own intense internal battles with complex PTSD and traumatic brain injury before passing away in 2017.On June 12-14, 2026, Matthew and the No Zero Days crew are stepping into the arena for a brutal 3-day, 34-mile tactical gauntlet deep in the Colorado Backcountry. There are 10 elite teams on that mountain, but this squad is charging up the peaks with a deeper purpose. They are turning their real-world grief, sweat, and suffering into life-saving funds for veterans and first responders who are redlining in the dark.🪽 STAND WITH MATTHEW. He is leaving his heart and his story on the trail to ensure our nation's heroes don't have to carry their burdens alone. Hit the link below to track the No Zero Days team live through the backcountry and make your donation directly to their charity drive.🎙️ Note: The full team roundtable podcast episode is officially live now!👉 Support the mission and donate here: https://www.rliar.org/#GriefToGrowth #ThatOthersMayLive #HonorTheirStories #RyanLarkinInvitational #RLIAR #NavySEAL #TACP #NoZeroDays #AdventureRacing #UltraEndurance #VeteranOwned #PTSDAwareness #ColoradoBackcountry #MentalHealthMatters by @blacksmith_b

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A multi-day mountain trek over rugged terrain isn’t combat, but the psychological reliance on your team is exactly the same. Marine Corps veteran Sean Pechon maps out the exact mindset his crew is carrying into the Colorado Backcountry on June 12-14, 2026. When individual systems redline, personal comfort means nothing—the survival and momentum of the brother next to you means everything.🏔️ THE EXFIL IS COMING. On June 12-14, 10 elite teams face the ultimate tactical test. Hit the link below to access the full interactive race platform, view the real-time tracking maps, and support the No Zero Days team as they fight for the finish line. For the full, deep-dive tactical breakdown, check out the new podcast episode live now! Track and support the race here: https://www.rliar.org/ by @blacksmith_b

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