EP 54: From Military Discipline to HYROX Mindset w/ Jose Colon

I sat down with Jose Colon—HYROX personal trainer, coach, and Army National Guard veteran—for a real conversation about discipline, identity, and building a fitness mindset that lasts. Jose broke down how his path from student athlete to military service shaped the way he trains, coaches, and lives. We talked about structure, mental resilience, and why remembering your “why” is the thing that carries you when motivation fades. We also got practical for anyone trying to run smarter—especially beginners. Jose shared common mistakes that lead to injury, why strength training matters for runners, how to think about a weekly running split, and why carbs aren’t the enemy when performance is the goal. As he prepares for his next HYROX race, Jose opened up about getting humbled in his first event, what he learned, and the strategic changes he’s making as he chases a sub-60 finish. Faith doesn’t have to be loud to be real—sometimes it’s just choosing discipline, direction, and character when nobody’s watching. That rooted mindset is what helps you stay rebuilt through the process and relentless in the purpose. Follow Jose Colon on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conditioningwithcruz/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@conditioningwithcruz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conditioningwithcruz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josethezillennial Subscribe for more conversations for the ones still becoming. Watch the full episode, share it with a friend, and connect with me in the comments. 00:00 - Introduction to Jose and His Fitness Journey 02:40 - The Impact of Military Discipline on Fitness 05:34 - Running: From High School to Military Marathons 08:17 - Mindset and Motivation in Fitness 10:51 - Coaching Philosophy: Empowering Clients 13:40 - Common Mistakes for Beginner Runners 16:28 - Strength Training for Runners 19:13 - Structuring a Running Workout 22:21 - Experiencing High Rocks for the First Time 23:23 - The PFT Experience: A Humbling Challenge 28:10 - The Electric Energy of Competition 32:58 - Training for Success: Strategic Changes 37:49 - Coaching Insights: Pushing Potential 41:09 - Celebrating Wins: The Key to Momentum New episodes of The G3X Podcast drop every Friday at 10AM EST on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Follow G3X Fitness: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g3x_fitness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g3xfitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@g3xfitness Threads: https://www.threads.net/@g3x_fitness Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/C4YzVOEG X (Twitter): https://x.com/g3xfitness BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/g3xfitness.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/g3x-fitness/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/328XYIL3tkDmUfZicaLT48?si=44f1c303d04b48d8 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-g3x-podcast-god-gym-grind-unfiltered/id1789874680 Visit our site for all kinds of God Gym Grind merch: https://g3xfitness.com/ Join me on Whatnot for live merch drops! Sign up using my referral link and get a $15 bonus on your first purchase! Plus, you’ll auto-follow me and be first in line to catch the drops https://whatnot.com/invite/g3xfitness Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up here: https://g3xfitness.com/pages/the-g3x-podcast Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and share! We’re building a community of warriors living the God Gym Grind lifestyle every day. #Hyrox,#fitness,#personaltraining,#running,#mindset,#nutrition,#strengthtraining,#military,#discipline,#celebratewins,#g3x,#theg3xpodcast,#godgymgrind,#stillbecoming