Do Hard Things

About Do Hard Things

Do Hard Things™ is the podcast for driven people in their 30s to 50s who are done drifting, and ready to get focused, energized, and clear. Hosted by Siegfried "Sig" Tiegs, CHPC, MBA, MSc — Major, U.S. Army (Ret.), Amazon Best Selling author, and high-performance coach. Each episode delivers raw conversations, real stories, and practical strategies to help you stop performing and start building a peaceful, powerful, and productive life. Expect episodes on: · Running, Rucking, Cycling, Adventure Racing & Endurance Sports · High-performance habits and identity · Breathwork and mental resilience · Life transitions — military, career, relationships · Fasting, energy, and physical discipline · Leadership, purpose, and the Peaceful Warrior path This isn't just motivation. It's a blueprint and tactics to help you win. Start Here – Coaching, Join the Do Hard Things Nation, Get the Book: Life on Offense https://linktr.ee/dohardthingscoaching (https://linktr.ee/dohardthingscoaching) Email: sig@dohardthingsnation.com (mailto:sig@dohardthingsnation.com) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaytiegs (https://linkedin.com/in/jaytiegs) Join the Do Hard Things Nation at www.dohardthingsnation.com

Publisher

Siegfried "SIG" Jay Tiegs

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Jan 2021

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 252 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Field Notes: My First Backyard Ultra Put Me in the Hospital (Rhabdo)tled Episode

   Siegfried “Sig” Tiegs recounts his harrowing first backyard ultra experience, detailing his battle with rhabdomyolysis and the crucial lessons learned for endurance athletes.

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Feeling Alone Is Number One: What Men Need From Other Men

   Siegfried Tiegs interviews Josh De Jong, a coach and breathwork facilitator, about men's need for connection and support.

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   1 Oct 2026

   Field Notes: What Do H.A.R.D. Things Actually Means - A Framework to Dominate Life

   Siegfried Tiegs explores the meaning of H.A.R.D. things, revealing how mastering one challenging life area elevates all others.

Inside a recent episode

Field Notes: My First Backyard Ultra Put Me in the Hospital (Rhabdo)tled Episode

Published 15 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So they have international runners coming from around the world to do this, 4.167 miles every hour on the hour. And 24 hours is exactly 100 miles. And they will go on. I mean, the races have been going on to go for more than 100 hours. So significant distance. And the pace sounds really easy, but that's the trap. That's the trap. So essentially, Lacey and I lined up. It was a beautiful morning. I think our first lap was at 8 o'clock in the morning, and we lined up, and we did our first lap. We had about 15 minutes to spare when we were done. Beautiful route through Newtown. Newtown, St. Charles is a pretty cool neighborhood. […]

Who has been a guest on Do Hard Things

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Josh De Jong
• Chris Meek
• Dave Jarecki
• Lacey Teiggs
• Nicole Ward

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

54 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

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