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Benchmarks

Readiness belongs to the mission.

Benchmarks connect objective evidence to projects and phases. A future-phase benchmark can be completed early, and its readiness contribution will remain attached to that phase.

Mission One

Project Spartan Ultra

Ten-month adaptive progression

Project readiness · Not yet measured
Phase I

Build the Engine

Not yet measured
Observed performance landmarks

Session evidence is recorded separately from formal benchmark measurement and target achievement.

  • 2026-07-14Lower-body strength landmarkBack Squat 225 lb × 7 · Romanian Deadlift 235 lb × 7
  • 2026-08-04Forge working-strength landmarkBench Press 155 lb × 7 · Landmine Row 130 lb × 6
  • 2026-08-04Modified grip circuitDead Hang 48 / 55 / 62 sec · Farmer March 26 kg/hand × 40 / 40 / 48 yd · Plate Pinch 48/48 · 46/46 · 22/28 sec per hand

Dead Hang

Measure foundational grip endurance.

Target · 90 seconds

Current evidence · Best observed: 62 seconds during the Aug 4 modified grip circuit; formal 90-second test pending

Strict Pull-Ups

Measure relative pulling strength and control.

Target · 10 strict repetitions

5K Performance

Establish an aerobic performance baseline.

Target · Baseline and target pending verified assessment

Resting Heart Rate

Track aerobic adaptation and recovery trends.

Target · Trend target pending sufficient data

Body Composition Trend

Track body-mass progression alongside performance and recovery without publishing private measurements.

Target · A performance-supporting trend without compromising recovery or endurance

Grip Endurance

Measure sustained grip performance under mission-relevant fatigue.

Target · Protocol and target pending verified assessment

Current evidence · Aug 4 modified circuit: Dead Hang 48 / 55 / 62 sec · Farmer March 26 kg/hand × 40 / 40 / 48 yd · Plate Pinch 48/48 · 46/46 · 22/28 sec per hand. Formal protocol pending

Phase II

Expand Capacity

Not yet measured
Benchmarks will be defined dynamically.

Earlier-phase results will determine the most useful readiness measures and targets for this phase.

Phase III

Strength Endurance

Not yet measured
Benchmarks will be defined dynamically.

Earlier-phase results will determine the most useful readiness measures and targets for this phase.

Phase IV

Race Specificity

Not yet measured
Benchmarks will be defined dynamically.

Earlier-phase results will determine the most useful readiness measures and targets for this phase.

Phase V

Peak & Taper

Not yet measured
Benchmarks will be defined dynamically.

Earlier-phase results will determine the most useful readiness measures and targets for this phase.