Suffer Up Podcast

EP#57 Southern States 200-Mark and Stacy PorterConnect with Suffer UPSofsocs (Discount Suffer10)Muckender Wipes (Discount Sufferup)The episode begins with an introduction to the Suffer Up Podcast and its sponsors. The hosts express gratitude to their supporters and sponsors. The conversation then transitions to a recap and review of the Southern States 200, followed by an introduction to Mark and Stacey and their background. Mark and Stacey share their journey into endurance events, highlighting their experiences and challenges. The episode emphasizes the themes of endurance, perseverance, and the importance of support and encouragement in relationships. The conversation covers the extensive preparation and training required for a 200-mile race, as well as the unique challenges and experiences encountered during the first 70 miles of the race, including aid stations and trail conditions. The conversation covers the experience of aid stations and hospitality, the challenges of the road section, the impact of temperature and weather changes, and the importance of gear and preparation in a 200-mile race. The conversation delves into the challenges faced during an ultra running event, highlighting the importance of teamwork, support, and perseverance. It explores the impact of aid stations, the use of ibuprofen and caffeine, the struggle through the night, the significance of support and guidance during low points, and the valuable life lessons learned from the experience. The conversation delves into the themes of personal goal-setting and self-motivation, the physical and mental challenges of ultra-running, the importance of support and strategy during the race, the navigational challenges and mental fatigue experienced, the impact of physical exhaustion and supportive team dynamics, the significance of nutrition and physical challenges, the metaphor for life in facing challenges and gaining perspective, the completion of the race and the role of family support, and the post-race reflection and future plans.TakeawaysEndurance and perseveranceSupport and encouragement in relationships Preparation for a 200-mile race involves extensive training, gear selection, and strategic planning.The race experience includes unique challenges, camaraderie, and the need for adaptability. Aid stations and hospitalityChallenges of the road sectionTemperature and weather changesGear and preparation Teamwork and support are crucial in overcoming challengesLow points in ultra running provide valuable life lessonsThe importance of having a strong support system during difficult times Self-motivation and personal goal-settingThe challenges and rewards of ultra-runningChapters00:00 Introduction to Suffer Up Podcast and Sponsors32:10 Preparation and Training for the Race47:19 The First 70 Miles: Solo Journey and Aid Stations01:00:51 Aid Stations and Hospitality01:07:03 Temperature and Weather Changes01:19:59 Gear and Preparation01:26:16 The Impact of Ibuprofen and Caffeine01:33:03 Support and Guidance in Low Points01:53:51 Life Lessons and Rite of Passage01:59:04 Physical Challenges and Mental Shifts02:05:08 Physical Exhaustion and Supportive Team Dynamics02:11:27 Race Completion and Family Support

EP#56.5 TNT-Red Run Virtual 5kConnect with Suffer UPRED RUN DONATION/REGISTRATION*****RED RUN 5K*****April 27 to June 04RULESPay $20 using the link above to donate. Use the drop down "Red Run".Run a 5k and record it on a watch or phonePost your results on social media and tag Red Flamingo Foundation and Suffer UP.A first place winner will be awarded after June 04. The fastest 5k time will win an entry to the Suffer UP Punchout Ultra February 2027.A random will be selected to receive some Suffer UP and Red Flamingo Merchandise.The episode begins with an introduction to TNT Tuesday and the mission of Suffer Up. It then delves into the Red Flamingo Foundation and the Run Red 5K, followed by details about the Virtual 5K fundraiser. The episode concludes with a call to action for participation in the Run Red Virtual 5K.TakeawaysRun Red 5K FundraiserVirtual 5K ParticipationChapters00:00 Virtual 5K Fundraiser Details

EP#56 Nick Redhead-Red Flamingo, Redefine Next, Optimize Your LifeConnect with Suffer UPRun Red 26 DonationMuckender Wipes (DISCOUNT SUFFERUP)SOFSOCS (DISCOUNT SUFFER10)Pam Heinold RealtyThe conversation begins with an introduction and expressions of gratitude, followed by an exploration of the Red Flamingo Foundation and its mission to optimize mental health. The birth of Red Flamingo is discussed, along with the impact of mental health and the importance of immediate help and crisis lines. The concept of the Wellness Wheel is introduced, emphasizing the importance of understanding and striving for excellence rather than perfection. The conversation delves into the importance of self-awareness and knowing oneself, navigating life's challenges, the wellness wheel, the power of words and journaling, the significance of community support, and the notion of selfishness. Self-awareness and community support emerge as key themes throughout the discussion. The conversation delves into the redefinition of selfishness and its role in personal development and community support. It also explores the preparation and execution of a significant run, the mission of Red Flamingo, and the importance of supporting mental health and wellness. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the thankless nature of the mission and the importance of reaching out to those who are struggling.TakeawaysMental Health OptimizationUnderstanding the Wellness Wheel Self-awareness is keyCommunity support is essential Selfishness redefinedCommunity supportChapters00:00 Introduction and Gratitude07:42 The Impact of Mental Health30:43 Understanding the Wellness Wheel38:46 Striving for Excellence vs. Perfection44:24 Navigating Life's Challenges54:42 The Power of Words and Journaling01:01:38 The Notion of Selfishness01:13:17 The Virtual 5k and Red Flamingo's Mission01:18:30 Supporting Mental Health and Wellness

EP#55 Be Your 8 Year Old Hero-Time for ChangeConnect with SUFFER UPThe podcast episode begins with an introduction and sponsorship announcements for Softsocs and Mukenders Wipes. The hosts then discuss lubricants and chafing issues, followed by a conversation about being your own hero and the legacy you want to pass down. The episode concludes with a discussion on passions and aspirations, reconnecting with childhood dreams and desires. The conversation explores the themes of encouraging dreams in children, the impact of technology on creativity and confidence, the transition from success to significance, building self-confidence and courage, the importance of doing scary things to build confidence, leadership and confidence building, starting fresh and setting goals, and the significance of Jesus Christ and fresh starts. The chapters cover a range of topics related to confidence, significance, and the pursuit of dreams, providing valuable insights into personal growth and development.TakeawaysSuffering with a purposeReconnecting with childhood aspirations Dreams and significance over successConfidence through training and capability buildingChapters00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship07:29 Being Your Own Hero15:53 Passions and Aspirations22:22 Striving for Significance and Impact29:36 Doing Scary Things and Building Confidence37:16 Leadership and Confidence Building43:27 Reflecting on Childhood Dreams and Aspirations

EP#54.5 One year with Suffer Up and THANK YOU!CONNECT WITH SUFFER UPThe conversation covers the launch of TNT Tuesday, celebrating the one-year anniversary, SufferUp's achievements, community impact, upcoming goals and initiatives, and the theme of encouragement and support. The hosts share their mission to encourage and lead others to suffer with a purpose, emphasizing spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.TakeawaysTNT TuesdayOne Year AnniversaryChapters00:00 TNT Tuesday05:20 Upcoming Goals and Initiatives

EP#54 Adam Atallah: Fitness Coach, Mentor, TrainingSuffer Up Training PlanConnect with Suffer UpSOFSOCS DISCOUNT CODE: SUFFER10This episode on the Suffer Up Podcast covers a range of topics including the importance of quality gear in fitness, discussion on ultra running and shoes, running schedules and upcoming ultra races. Adam's background and experience in sports performance is shared and his transition to high school strength coaching, entrepreneurship and health coaching. He desires to build healthy men and resolving them to be better. His approach to coaching new fitness clients is very empowering. He seeks to find resolve and sharpen mental capacity through suffering. The conversation covers the power of belief, the role of nutrition, fasting techniques as well as physical and mental well-being. It also delves into the challenges of ice baths, understanding caloric deficit and surplus, fueling for endurance, and the benefits of fasting. The discussion concludes with insights on suffering and purpose.TakeawaysResolvePhysical Adaptation Belief is critical for achieving goalsNutrition and fasting play a significant role in physical and mental well-beingChapters00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship05:13 Discussion on Ultra Running and Shoes10:37 Transition to High School Strength Coaching17:18 Stacking Wins and Body Composition22:20 Accessible Training and Physical Adaptation28:26 Learning from Suffering and Building Resolve33:39 The Power of Belief40:23 The Impact of Appearance and Identity49:35 Fueling for Endurance54:44 The Benefits of Fasting01:00:31 Suffering and Purpose

EP#53 SAM BEUSCHEL: Royal Army Aviation, Knife Maker, Life Journey FOLLOW SUFFER UP EVENTS SOFSOCS DISCOUNT: SUFFER10 Joining us on this episode of the Suffer UP podcast, is Sam Beuschel-Father of your co-host Nate Beuschel. Sam shares his life story from growing up in the United Kingdom, joining the Royal Army in the world of aviation, to his current life as a nurse and knife maker. He shares his story of how he became a proud US citizen and transparently shares a wealth of wisdom in life and some suffering moments he has had. He is an avid traditional archer, soccer player, registered nurse, knife maker, Christian, husband, and father with a passion to help and serve people. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you are in the market for a lifetime knife, check out Beuschel Knives by clicking the link below! He specializes in making a custom, high quality knife to meet your needs! BEUSCHEL KNIVES IG BEUSCHEL KNIVES WEBSITE

EP#52 Flipping the Switch: From Work to Home, Ultra Life to Regular Life Follow Suffer UP Hosts Nate and Ryan recap a brutal spring of ultras — a 100‑miler, a 75‑mile Florida Death Race, and pacing a 200‑mile effort — while discussing injury, forced rest, and training adjustments like rucking and weighted carries. They explore the challenge of "flipping the switch" between high‑stress work and home life, share decompression strategies for anxiety and family routines, and announce a June Run Red 60‑mile fundraiser with Red Flamingo to support suicide‑prevention efforts, plus upcoming apparel and events. IF you would like to support the charity run, or learn more about Red Flamingo, use the link below! Red Flamingo GIVE TO RED FLAMINGO FOR #RUNRED26

EP#51 Ryan Durand’s FLEX Playbook:From Nuclear Silos to Human Leadership Follow Suffer UP SOFSOCS: SUFFER10 Connect with Ryan Durand On this episode of the SUFFER-UP podcast, hosts Nate and Ryan talk with retired Space Force officer Ryan Durand about his career—from underground nuclear duty to space operations—and how those experiences shaped his leadership philosophy. Durand explains his CLEAR (Connect, Listen, Explore, Align, Rise) and FOCUS frameworks for people-first leadership, discusses rebuilding trust and psychological safety, and reflects on finding purpose after a difficult transition out of the military.

EP#50 PUNCHOUT ULTRA RECAP- 2027 Registration is LIVE FOLLOW SUFFER UP SOFSOCS DISCOUNT CODE SUFFER 10>>> www.sofsocs.com On this episode we share a race overview of our first hosted event, The Punchout Ultra. We want to thank all those who participated and made this event possible. We had a great turn out for our first event and it was amazing to see all the distance PR’s happen at this event. The energy was high and we are stoked to see how next year plays out! We hope you enjoy this race recap.  REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR 2027! REGISTER HERE Stay tuned for more updates on the suffer up channel! We will see you all NEXT YEAR! A special thank you to our following sponsors! Fleet Feet of Pensacola Edward Jones- Derek Park Wildflower Innovations Clean Eatz Pensacola The Alternative Board-Emerald Coast The Mens Barn Meeting Call Sign Victor Jen’s Grill Signature Graphix of Pensacola Sumerall Outdoor Services-Pensacola Pam Heinold Realty Coastal Seamless Gutter-Pensacola

EP#49 The 74-ish Mile: Florida Death Race-Recap Follow Suffer UP The Suffer Up team—Nate, Ryan, Lauren, and Sydney—give a candid, post-race recap hours after finishing the 74-ish mile Florida Death Race, covering the course, carrying the symbolic railroad spike, strict cutoffs, and brutal heat. They share runner and crew perspectives on navigation errors, water resupplies, pacing styles, gear and fueling choices, medical and morale challenges, and the community support that carried them to the finish. The Florida Death Race hosted in Live Oak, Florida is a true test for even the most experienced trail runners. With 90% of this course is along the unforgiving Florida trail, the orange blazes claimed several of the runners-disabling them a chance to finish. This is a race recap of the Florida Death Race. Not for the faint of heart.

EP#48 Sydney Balmer: USN Wife, Veteran, and Mother of 3 FOLLOW SUFFER UP SOFSOCS (DISCOUNT:SUFFER10) On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, Nate and Ryan interview one of the behind the scene members of Suffer UP. Her name is Sydney Balmer. She is the proud wife of Ryan, USN Veteran, mother of 3, avid book reader, and runner. Sydney shares her love of airplanes, books, Disney, and a strong addiction to coffee. She vividly shares some of her experience in the United States Navy and how she grew fond of aviation. She also shares how she and Ryan met and their life in the Navy together. Without the support behind the scenes, Suffer Up would not be possible. Nate and Ryan are always on the move, and as you listen, you will learn more about us through the lens of our “better halves”. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to scroll back and listen to some of our previous episodes.   Want to have coffee at Sydney’s favorite coffee joint? Check out the link below for more information!  Parking Latte

EP#47 Ryan Forgotten Florida 100 Part 2: Lessons, Trials, Adversity FOLLOW SUFFER UP If you didn’t listen to the part 1 of Ryan’s Forgotten Florida 100, be sure to listen to that. On this episode, Ryan shares a more intimate view on his 100 mile journey from the start to the finish. Ryan suffered an injury at mile 10 that ultimately changed the entire course of his journey. Starting with plan A of finishing under 24 hours, Plan B of finishing under 30 hours, to Plan C of just finishing and chasing the cut off, Ryan overcame many hurdles along the way. Nate, his pacer, also gives lessons learned and the pacers perspective of how to take care of your runner during these ultra marathons.  Through adversity and trials, Nate and Ryan learned a lot during this 100 mile journey. Take the lessons pulled from this episode and go find your next difficult challenge. If you are thinking of doing this race, this is also a great listen.    IF YOU RECENTLY ATTENDED THE PUNCHOUT ULTRA HOSTED BY SUFFER UP, CHECK OUT SOFSOCS! USE DISCOUNT CODE SUFFER10 AT CHECKOUT! www.sofsocs.com

EP#46 Forgotten Florida 100 Mile Race Recap: A Run Bum Race Review Part 1 of 2 SUFFER UP Sofsocs Discount: SUFFER10 This episode had to be broken down into two episodes so stay tuned next week for the more nitty gritty of the Forgotten Florida 💯    On this episode Ryan share his first 100 mile journey on the Forgotten Florida 100. This episode should give you some great insight on the race itself. If you are on the fence about signing up for this race or your first 100 miler, this episode is for you!   

EP#45 Grieving, The Fragility of Life and Death SUFFER UP and PUNCHOUT ULTRA SOFSOCS DISCOUNT: SUFFER10 On this episode of the SUFFER UP podcast, Nate and Ryan share their perspective on the grieving process and how fragile life actually is. Are you living for today? Where is your hope found? Nate shares some tactics to handle witnessing death on a regular basis from a firefighter paramedic perspective. If you find yourself in a stage of grieving, lean into those around you who have been through similar situations. It’s okay to not be okay.

EP# 44 The Power of Networking: You are valuable by WHO you know Follow Suffer UP On this episode Ryan challenges Nate with a "Networking Mindset". Ryan shares how he has been successful with networking with other people. Ryan shares a his process when he meets someone knew and always asks himself, "What are they GOOD at?" Ryan shares the power of networking by creating value to others not by what you know, but WHO you know.  

EP#43 Ryan Harris USN Senior Chief Navy Leadership SUFFER UP RACE AND INFO In this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we welcome back Ryan Harris, U.S. Navy Senior Chief, for a no-fluff conversation on leadership. Ryan breaks down real leadership failures—some he observed, others he lived—and shares the lessons that only come through experience, humility, and reflection. This episode is honest, challenging, and full of takeaways you can apply immediately. Fair warning: if you don’t learn something from this one, you weren’t paying attention. Ryan recently launched a Substack called Operation Mustard Seed, where he shares devotional reflections rooted in discipline, humility, and growth. Writing is nothing new for him—he previously served as a columnist for a local newspaper and now continues that passion through this new platform. Beyond writing, Ryan remains active in service to the U.S. Navy and leads a discipleship group called Sharpen the Point. He also breaks down the impact of the F3 program, built on the pillars of Faith, Family, and Fitness, and how it helps men lead stronger, more purpose-driven lives. This is a conversation about leadership, service, and looking after your people—you won’t want to miss it. You can follow along with Ryan Harris  with his SUBSTACK HERE Ryan Harris Instagram: Operation Mustard Seed Instagram Ryan Harris Facebook: Operation Mustard Seed Facebook

EP#42  Consistent Action Leads to Results, Discipline with Grace FOLLOW US HERE On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, Nate and Ryan share what it means to be consistent. Nate is now being professionally coached from Sophron Consulting and he shares his thoughts on how that has impacted him. We encourage everyone to get coached by a professional even if things are going great for you. Nate also recently mentored a young fireman with his new year resolution and coached him on how to set goals and achieve them. Nate and Ryan share the power of consistency and how that will slowly change you over time. Monitoring your progress is also very important. It is also worth noting that discipline comes with a dose of GRACE. Give yourself grace and look back and evaluate your progress or decline.    Want to get formal coaching yourself? >>>>Sophron Consulting and Coaching Need some super sick socks? >>>> SOFSOCS (DISCOUNT SUFFER10) PUNCH OUT ULTRA!!! REGISTER >>> HERE

EP#41 ADHD in Children, Are we missing the point? PUNCHOUT ULTRA AND SUFFER UP On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we share our thoughts on those hyperactive children we all know and love. Is ADHD a real thing, or are we missing the point? Can we manage ADHD and ADD correctly and use it for good. We are NOT medical professionals by any means, however this recording captures our observations and the behaviors we have seen in children who may just be “hyperactive”. Today’s society is not conducive for those busy bodies at times, so we feel it important to do some self reflection as we lead and raise this next generation. We hope this episode opens the dialogue for others to be aware of children who are so quickly medicated and simply put–misunderstood.   Thank you to our sponsor SOFSOCS!!  Use Discount Code SUFFER10 at checkout

EP#40 Michael Kracyla- US Army Green Beret, Special Forces, Business Sergeant FOLLOW SUFFER UP AND SPONSORS SOFSOCS USE DISCOUNT SUFFER10 PAM HEINOLD REALTOR On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we were honored to interview and get to know Michale Kracyla. He is a 20+ year veteran of the United States Army Special Forces, Green Beret, and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. He is also a recipient of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star for Valor. He shares on this episode tactics that win regarding leadership, business, and everyday life. His wealth of knowledge is not only beneficial on the battle field, but also in the world of business. Michael shares how the lessons learned as a special forces operator are directly implemented in his transition from soldier to civilian. Please check out his business titled “Business Sergeant-From the Tactical to the Practical” in the links below.  Business Sergeant’s goal is to help veterans with specific skill sets transition to civilian life. They are here to help elite veterans find strong purpose and gain clarity on their ideal personal and professional lives by connecting them to companies that value their unique skill sets. Business Sergeant Michael Kracyla LinkedIn  

EP#39 Merry Christmas-New Year Resolutions Suffer UP Sponsors and Race Info On this episode of the Suffer UP podcast, Nate and Ryan talk about the new year going into 2026 and some new resolutions that we are setting for ourselves, as well as Suffer UP. We want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year. We hope that the year 2026 is the best yet! Please share with us your goals and missions and stay tuned for another great year with Suffer up.  

EP#38 Ryan Harris-Operating Mustard Seed SUFFER UP RACE AND INFO On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Harris, a U.S. Navy Senior Chief, to talk about what it truly means to get to work for God. Ryan shares powerful insights on faith in action, including the idea of “waking up next to a shovel”—being ready to dig in and do the work God puts in front of you. Taking action is a central theme of this conversation, especially when it comes to living out your faith with intention. Ryan recently launched a Substack called Operation Mustard Seed, where he shares devotional reflections rooted in discipline, humility, and growth. Writing is nothing new for him—he previously served as a columnist for a local newspaper and now continues that passion through this new platform. Beyond writing, Ryan remains active in service to the U.S. Navy and leads a discipleship group called Sharpen the Point. He also breaks down the impact of the F3 program, built on the pillars of Faith, Family, and Fitness, and how it helps men lead stronger, more purpose-driven lives. This is a conversation about faith, service, discipline, and taking responsibility for the work set before you—you won’t want to miss it. You can follow along with Ryan Harris  with his SUBSTACK HERE Ryan Harris Instagram: Operation Mustard Seed Instagram Ryan Harris Facebook: Operation Mustard Seed Facebook  

EP#37 The meaning of "Time"- Monopolize the Kairos Moments On this episode we dive DEEP into the rabbit hole of the word time in the Greek Meaning- Kairos and Chronos. We encourage you to take advantage of the kairos moments. Listen in on the Suffer Up Podcast as we take time to talk about TIME.  FOLLOW ALONG WITH US HERE PUNCH OUT ULTRA- Run it, Walk it, Ruck it! 02/21/2026    

EP#36 John Hills w/ Vetcola-US Marine 0311, PTSD, Family, and healing through Vetcola SUFFER UP RACE AND INFO ⛔️ *WARNING: some explicit material is discussed within this podcast that may be disturbing to some audiences. Please proceed with caution* Our special guest on this episode shares his life journey. From a broken home, to joining the US Marine Corps after 9/11, to finding healing- John shares his journey to eventually establish and run a company Vetcola. Their mission is to foster a vibrant community for Veterans and First Responders with their Families, promoting growth through shared activities and meaningful experiences that strengthen bonds and support one another. John is raw, real, and passionate to give back to the community that gives of themselves and family every day. Want to learn more about Vetcola? CLICK HERE Follow Vetcola and upcoming events: FOLLOW VETCOLA HERE This episode is supported by our dear friend Pam Heinold. Pam is a broker @ ERA All American Real Estate. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in the Florida Panhandle area, call a nationally award winning realtor and local expert Pam Heinold at 850-232-2332. She is eager to help you find or sell that perfect home, land, or commercial property. Pam Heinold  

EP#35 Emotional Steadiness- Staying Calm Amongst the Stress On this episode of the Suffer UP podcast, Nate and Ryan share some stories of stressful situations where they were forced to remain calm amongst the chaos. Nate and Ryan both have stressful and chaotic careers in a rescue world where people’s lives matter staying calm among the stress when everybody else around you may be panicking makes a huge impact on the outcome of the situation. It is important that you remain calm and think clearly through these stressful situations.  Nate and Ryan share some tactical skills to practice and hone with the goal of becoming more vigilant. They believe that this is a very important skill for any husband, father or businessman to maintain a high level of excellence. We hope you enjoy this episode on the Suffer UP podcast. Please click on the link tree below to view Updates, sponsors, and upcoming events.   Suffer UP LinkTree   Please also check out the Punch out ultra happening February 21, 2026 in Molino Florida. A team based ultra where the runners run through beautiful scenic Northwest Florida as a team for eight hours. All runners, paces, and abilities are welcome . This is a laid-back low-key ultra trail race for those who have always wanted to run an ultra, but have always been intimidated by the race day Warriors. The Suffer UP team has set this race up to be very family friendly. There is also an individual division for those who wish to run alone.  Punch out Ultra Signup  

EP#34 Hunting with a Longbow, Ryan pulled the trigger on a 100miler Nate is back from chasing trophy whitetail in the Midwest with his longbow. He was successful in harvesting a trophy whitetail with his son in the stand and he shares that incredible story. Nate was in the tree more than on the trail, meanwhile, Ryan was grinding away preparing for his 50K. He also committed to signing up for his first 100miler. Is taking time off from training a bad thing? Nate and Ryan talk shop in the shop as they catch up on this late night recording. Check out the upcoming PUNCH OUT ULTRA happening February 21, 2026 in Molino, Florida. Punch Out Ultra FOLLOW SUFFER UP HERE    

EP#33 Unlocking your full potential and find EXCELLENCE Most people live at 50% of their actual potential, never really discovering what they are capable of. On this episode, Nate and Ryan share their thoughts on what “Unlocking your full potential” looks like. We encourage you to challenge yourself and to find that inner potential that lives inside of every one of us. Listen along as we discuss ways to achieve excellence. Nate and Ryan give real life examples from the fire service and military of how your mind will play tricks on you with what you can and can’t achieve. We believe you can accomplish whatever you tell yourself. So DON’T SELL YOURSELF SHORT. Also, please check out our upcoming race titled “Punch Out Ultra” FOLLOW SUFFER UP and the Punch Out Ultra SOFSOCS DISCOUNT CODE: SUFFER10  

EP#32: Katie Spots: Rowing Oceans & Running 200 Miles for Clean Water Another episode of the Suffer Up podcast with hosts Nate and Ryan and guest Katie Spotz, an endurance athlete who has rowed the Atlantic solo, cycled and kayaked across South America, and run ultra distances while fundraising to provide clean water to communities in need. Katie discusses how she started with a single mile, grew through crawl/walk/run progressions, shares practical fueling and hydration tips for long events, and explains the motivation and logistics behind her biggest adventures and charitable projects. She also gives helpful insight on how she overcomes these challenges both mentally and physically.  Episode highlights include Katie’s upcoming climb of Mount Kilimanjaro to continue her efforts to raise money for clean water, her insight on doing the hard things, and shares some motivational thoughts to encourage others to “Just do the thing”. A huge thank you to our sponsor SOFSOCS (use code suffer10). Tune in every Monday for new episodes of Suffer Up. SIGN UP FOR THE PUNCH OUT ULTRA You can find and follow Katie Spotz below! Katie Spotz Website DONATE to support clean water FOLLOW on instagram

EP#31 Be Outside, Gods Creation, Ryans Success
 We love being outside and enjoying God’s creation and the joy it brings us. We encourage you this week to spend some time outside! Enjoy the change of seasons!   Ryan also completed a recent 25k race in the North Carolina mountains. He shares the race journey and what some trail running at elevation did to him for us flat landers here in Florida! ALSO, check out our linktree below with our recent race announcement and much more! We are sponsored by Sofsocs and have a discount code as well! Use SUFFER10 at checkout. Their information can be found in our linktree below   Suffer Up Race Info (https://linktr.ee/Suffer_up)

Episode #30 Blackwater 10 Mile- First Mic, First Memories. Nate (fireman) and Ryan (former Navy rescue swimmer) share their first recorded episode using new mics as they recap the Blackwater 10-mile trail race. They cover race logistics, trail conditions, pacing and nutrition struggles, mental grit, friendly competition, post-race recovery, and takeaways to help listeners challenge themselves and improve.   EPISODE #30! A big mile stone for us here at suffer up! 6 months of being with you all and we have loved the journey so far!   Please check out our linktree and our upcoming events and races  FOLLOW SUFFER UP

EP#29 Proverbs Reading, Becoming Stronger Men Nate and Ryan share from the book of Proverbs some versus that stood out to us during the “provtober” challenge we are doing here at Suffer UP. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you have not joined in on provtober, we’d encourage you to start NOW! Follow Here 🚨Also check out our race Punch Out Ultra and clear your calendars for the race coming February 21, 2026!

EP#28 Being a Mentor, Are you Ready?: A Christian Perspective Have you felt called to be a leader or a mentor? Have you prepared for the moment you have been presented. Be cautious with the responsibility to mentor and lead, but do so with boldness and unwavering diligence. Nate and Ryan discuss our perspective on mentorship and also openly share the Gospel message.  Follow Suffer UP Punch Out Ultra Registration SOFSOCS DISCOUNT: SUFFER10

EP#27.5 WE HAVE A RACE! Punch Out Ultra February 2026 WE are proud to announce our very first race we will be hosting here at Suffer Up in partnership with The Mens Barn Meeting in Molino, Florida. Stay Tuned for more information! In the mean time, head over the the ultra signup to read about our race and get your teams together NOW! SUFFER UP INFORMATION Punch Out Ultra  

EP#27 Money, Marriage, Making it work: Lace Up & Suffer UP In this raw and unfiltered episode of Suffer Up, Nate and Ryan discuss the role of money in marriage, practical budgeting tips, avoiding debt, building emergency funds, and simple investment ideas like Roth IRAs and HSAs. They emphasize unity in marriage finances, stewardship, and using faith-driven principles to create strong families while sharing personal stories, budgeting tools, and actionable steps to gain financial peace. FOLLOW SUFFER UP Dave Ramsey Every Dollar Budget APP We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.   

EP#26 Training Scars, Train Like You Fight Nate shares a recent event where training scars were shown. (The explicit details were kept confidential due to the nature of the incident). In the fire service and military theater, training scars can often be a life or death situation. We must be vigilant in how we train people. You can also apply this concept in the business or corporate world. Training like you fight is a common phrase, but Nate and Ryan share a more in depth perspective on training and share stories of their experiences in training. FOLLOW SUFFER UP We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.       

EP#25 Respect and Today’s Movement: What will you do with this moment? Charlie Kirk On this episode of Suffer Up, Nate and Ryan mix race talk and real talk — from signing up for ultras and training setbacks to reflections on humility, respect, and faith after recent national events. They discuss servant leadership, defending your beliefs with grace, handling distractions and illness, and how community and faith can turn tragedy into renewed purpose. FOLLOW HERE We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.   

EP#24 Making Maverick Moves: Gina Osborn, FBI Veteran’s Guide to Bold Leadership In this episode, Nate and Ryan sit down with Gina L. Osborn—an Army veteran and 22-year FBI veteran turned podcaster and former LA Metro Chief Safety & Security Officer. Gina recounts her path from counterintelligence to leading cyber teams and launching the "Making Maverick Moves" podcast. She explains the idea of a "maverick move," shares practical leadership lessons about leading authentically, leveraging strengths, building diverse teams, and managing crises, and tells compelling stories from her military, FBI, and transit-security experiences. Making Maverick Moves Podcast Gina L Osborn Website FOLLOW SUFFER UP We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.           

EP#23 Distractions, Surrender Yourself Distractions come in all shapes and sizes. The devil uses this tactic to pull us away from truth. In a world full of false information and media, it’s hard to not get pulled into it all. On this episode Nate and Ryan share some of the ways they try to eliminate the distractions in life so we can better live a more fulfilled life. We hope you enjoy this episode FOLLOW SUFFER UP We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.     

EP#22 Rescue Swimmer and Fire Department Stories, Watch your Mouth On this episode Nate and Ryan sit down and just share stories. Ryan shares a small portion of his career as a USN Rescue swimmer while Nate shares some fire department stories and pranks. This was a fun recording with Nate and Ryan and we hope you can laugh along with us on this one. We also share stories of how these professions taught us a few lessons. Please use the link tree below and support the channel by purchasing some merchandise. Thank you and Enjoy FOLLOW HERE We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.     

EP# 21.5 Race is Coming Soon, New Store, Exciting News Exciting things happening here at Suffer Up and we wanted to update our listeners with what is happening around here. We have been listening to some of the feedback and we hope to deliver some exciting episodes in the near future. Check out our linktree for our sticker store and support the channel.  Follow Here

EP#21 Be Handy with Your Hands, Manhood in today’s world It’s time to learn a new skill and work with your hands. Nate and Ryan share what working with our hands has done for us. We were made to work with our hands and put in that “sweat equity” to make ourselves better at something. Listen in as we share our thoughts on what this looks like and what manhood is in today’s office driven world. FOLLOW HERE If you would like to support the channel please slide over to the linktree and get a few stickers for your tumblers, trunks, boxes, purse, or whatever!   We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.       

EP#20 MIND OVER MILES, Nates First Ultramarathon, Lessons Learned Nate and Ryan are back from family vacations and we sit down and share stories from the Mind Over Miles 25 mission. Together we were able to raise $2450 for Next Rung. This is the journey of Nate’s 32.44 mile run and some issues he had along the trail. Nate can now say he is an Ultra Marathon runner as this was his first official Ultra. We had a slogan during the run coined “For the silent voice,” to bring awareness to those who are suffering in silence. Please check out Next Rung below. Thank you for listening and please don’t forget to subscribe to the channel. If you would like to support the channel, please check out the link-tree below to get your MIND OVER MILES 25 Stickers and other Suffer Up stickers. NEXT RUNG FOLLOW SUFFER UP We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.     

EP#19 Married to the Job: A Firefighter Wife's Perspective Nate told his story of suffering and struggling with mental health issues, but the real warrior behind the scenes is his wife, Lauren. Lauren shares her perspective of what that season of life looked like. She openly shares her story and offers sound advise to other wives who may find themselves in stressful situations related to the fire service and the JOB. Ultimately firefighter wives become married to the job as well, and Lauren shares a great perspective of how she now views the fire service. We hope you enjoy this episode. FOLLOW US We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.     

EP#18 Family Time, Work Life Balance On this episode Nate and Ryan discuss how we balance our family time and work time with life. We both have had high or currently do have high stress jobs that demand a lot out of us. This is an inside look as to how we balance those challenges.  “A false balance is abomination to the LORD; but a just weight is his delight” Proverbs 11:1. Please leave us a review and click on our linktree for more!  FOLLOW SUFFER UP We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.   

EP#17 BE A MAN, LEAD YOUR HOME FOLLOW US On this episode of the Suffer UP Podcast, Nate and Ryan share some thoughts on what it looks like to BE A MAN! This world often downgrades what being a man in the home looks like. God has given you as a man, the ability and responsibility to lead your home well. We use the quote “If you can’t lead yourself, how do you expect to lead others.” We hope you find this encouraging as we strive to level up in this area. Thanks for listening! We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done. 

EP#16 Spiritual Outlet, Prayer, Finding God FOLLOW US HERE On this episode, Nate and Ryan discuss ways we carve out time to spend time with God, and finding joy in the activities the Lord has blessed us with. We titled it, "Finding your spiritual outlet" as a way to encourage others to find time in your day to spend with Him. Please don't be mistaken, spending time alone in prayer is always good, but never to replace corporate worship. We hope you find this as an encouragement to you.    We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done. 

EP#15 Doubt, Self Worth, Made in His Image MIND OVER MILES DONATION LINK FOLLOW SUFFER UP On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we share our thoughts on what doubt, confusion, and lack of self worth can do to you and your mind. You are created in the image of God the almighty and YOU are made for more. We hope this is an encouragement to you! No get after it! We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.       

EP#14.5 Thursday Update, Mind Over Miles, Next Race Only a few days out from Mind Over Miles where Nate is looking for sponsorship from you our listeners to raise money for Next Rung! Please give this a quick listen and be sure to follow us on instagram, facebook, and soon youtube for more relatable content! Love you all Follow Suffer Up Mind Over Miles Donation

EP#14 Jeremy Vandelinder, Triumph Over Trauma, Crisis Intervention  Sophron Consulting and Training Triumph Over Trauma for PURCHASE Sophron Instagram CONTACT JEREMY VAN DELINDER FOLLOW SUFFER UP   This is a very special episode with a very accredited guest. Jeremy Van Delinder is a pastor, chaplain, counselor, and author, and is involved with peer support with Texas Task Force 7. He is heavily involved in providing counseling sessions for military and first responders who suffer with stress, PTSD, and other mental health burdens. In this episode, he reviews his book Triumph Over Trauma which he co-authored with Gary T. Fisher. This book is now available for purchase using the links in the description. Jeremy is the owner of Sophron Consulting and Training—an organization that exists to help people recover, rebuild and live a balanced and centered life. It was a pleasure to talk with Jeremy, and we really enjoyed this conversation as we discussed some concepts from Triumph Over Trauma. We believe you will truly enjoy this episode. If you’d like to hear more, please subscribe to the channel and visit our link-tree to get connected.   We are proud to partner with Sofsocs Discount Code: SUFFER10 We are proud to announce that we are now sponsored and chose to partner with Sofsocs. Sofsocs is a veteran owned company based out of Pensacola. We engineered these toe socks for extreme conditions, long runs, and hard work. Sofsocs provide a non-slip heel, compression on the foot arch, and individual toe protection to promote good toe splay and prevent blisters.    Each challenge we keep in mind our slogan "Kill it or Will it" - this comes from the idea that sometimes you're trained and ready for the competition and you "kill it." Other times, the unexpected happens and you have to "will it" to get it done.     

EP#13.5 Be Better, Challenges in The Water Ryan and Nate were between recording sessions and a discussion broke out that was rather passionate. We both stopped mid-sentence and hit record to capture a portion of the passionate conversation. We briefly share something that Nate is doing to challenge his mind and body. He found out recently a mild bout of anxiety while swimming for a prolonged period of time. This is a common activity here at Suffer Up. Challenging each other through hard things. Thanks for listening.