The world falls on us all at times. When this happens, it rarely does so in a single thunderous, cataclysmic event but rather in a series of seemingly Continue Reading
The Art of War
by Leo Jenkins "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things." ~John Mill Those married to the miraculous madness of combat need no Continue Reading
CrossFit is not a Sport, Part 2: Legitimizing the Sport of Fitness
CrossFit is not a Sport, Part 2: Legitimizing the Sport of Fitness by Leo Jenkns CrossFit as a sport has grown far faster than it has been able to Continue Reading
CrossFit is not a Sport, Part 1: “The 3 Reasons”
CrossFit is not a Sport, Part 1: "The 3 Reasons" by Leon Jenkins I am currently sitting on a return flight from my third year competing in the Continue Reading
7 Easy Steps That Guarantee You to Pass Any SOF Selection
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on September 30, 2014, and has been updated. So you’ve seen some cool videos on YouTube and have decided Continue Reading
On Assimilation: A Ranger’s Return from War
Editor's Note: This first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 13, 2014. Former U.S. Army Ranger Leo Jenkins knows what's it like to face combat Continue Reading
Proud to be the .45%
I was honorably discharged from the Army in late 2006. I had most recently been the senior company medic of Charlie Company, 3rd Ranger Continue Reading
Giving… To Veteran Organizations That Matter
Giving... To Veteran Organizations That Matter by Leo Jenkins At this point most people are aware of the controversy surrounding Wounded Warrior Continue Reading
The CrossFit Games… “Fittest Alive” Or Just “Best At Crossfit?”
Editor's Note: January is "Fitness Month" at Havok Journal. In this article, originally publishing on 26 March 2014, former Army Ranger and CrossFit Continue Reading
Mental Fitness: Winning the Mental Game
This article by former Army Ranger and professional fitness athlete Leo Jenkins was first published in The Havok Journal on 26 March 2014. _____ I Continue Reading
Two Rangers, One Van and Ten Thousand Miles
Two Rangers, One Van and Ten Thousand Miles by Leo Jenkins This first appeared in The Havok Journal February 10, 2015 under the title: "Travel Continue Reading
I Cheated at a CrossFit Workout
This article originally appeared in The Havok Journal on 12 September 2014. ____ My name is Leo Jenkins, and I cheated at a CrossFit workout. The Continue Reading