Why Thousands of Men Are Starting 2026 Shoulder to Shoulder

Why Thousands of Men Are Starting 2026 Shoulder to Shoulder

Author: TRAIN HARD Media December 19, 2025 Duration: 47:29

What does it mean to start the year shoulder to shoulder instead of alone?


In this episode, Jason Khalipa and Matt DellaValle breaks down the vision behind the Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge launching January 5, why thousands of men are committing to it together, and how training, discipline, and brotherhood create real momentum that carries into every area of life. From HYROX and travel stories to the deeper purpose behind TRAIN HARD Men’s Club, this conversation lays out why 2026 starts differently.


0:00 Jason “Willie Nelson” Khalipa at Diamonds & Denim

4:00 Spotting Rogan at the Comedy Mothership

6:00 Smith & Weston HQ, plus a stop at F3 HQ (aka the hotbox)

8:46 The Khalipas take on HYROX (average HR: 153)

16:28 HYROX breakdown: CrossFitters vs. runners

18:30 Got a peak Jason should climb? Send it in

19:20 Word on the street… is Jason getting a promotion?

20:30 Big things coming for TRAIN HARD

20:50 Stay tuned for the THMC Tour

23:40 January 5: Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge details

26:20 The five elements of the challenge: burpees, cutting the crutch, nutrition, training, brotherhood

35:30 This will change men’s lives: what “shoulder to shoulder” really means

39:20 The long-term vision

40:50 Why the Thursday 6am calls matter and what we’re learning from the men on them

45:00 Why this challenge is exactly what you need right now

46:15 The fifth element of the challenge (our favorite)


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You’ll find a refreshingly direct tone in the Jason Khalipa Podcast, produced by TRAIN HARD Media. It’s a series grounded in the belief that strength isn’t just physical-it’s built through discipline, clear leadership, and showing up intentionally in all areas of life. Each episode feels like a candid talk between friends, where Jason delves into the mechanics of fitness alongside the broader challenges of fatherhood and cultivating a resilient mindset. The conversations avoid theory and abstraction, focusing instead on the tangible work required to build a capable and purposeful existence. Listeners hear real stories and practical takeaways, often punctuated with laughter, that challenge them to reflect and then move. This isn’t about hype or empty motivation; it’s about the incremental, sometimes messy, work of getting better. Tuning into this podcast means joining a community focused on applied wisdom, where every topic, from gym routines to family dynamics, is discussed with an honesty that’s both relatable and actionable. If you’re looking for a genuine resource in the health and fitness space that connects physical training to the core of how you live, this series provides exactly that.
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