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#46 Eight Knees, Two Laps, and One Mission: The Yomp

#46 Eight Knees, Two Laps, and One Mission: The Yomp

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In this episode, Thad and Tyler welcome back three familiar faces—Doug White, Katie Huckett, and John “Eight Knees” Turner—for a wild, hilarious, and emotional recap of their return to Scotland with the Allied Forces Foundation. From absurd duct tape survival strategies to deep reflections at Arlington Cemetery, this is a brutally honest look at endurance, camaraderie, and how shared struggle brings people closer together. If you’re looking for inspiration, laughter, and a reminder that you’re not alone—this is the episode.

Resources & Links:

  • Alone and Unafraid Website

  • Doug White – Episode 10

  • John Turner – Episode 29

  • Cadence Wealth Partners – Nick O’Kelly

  • Doug White – Law enforcement officer, previous guest, and Yomp veteran.

  • John “Eight Knees” Turner – Marine, poet, and endurance runner.

  • Katie Huckett – Tyler’s wife, Yomp finisher, and silent badass.


“I wanted Katie to see where I feel like I actually belong.” – Tyler
“The magic wasn’t on the trail—it was in the van, in the barracks, at the mess hall.” – Doug
“Can you suffer and still come out better on the other side?” – John
“We got to the point where I just spackled my butthole with jelly.” – Tyler (context… essential)


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