The Harden Up Podcast
"The Harden Up Podcast" brings you into the world of high-performance training and adventure through the expert lens of Matt Harden—a former USMC Infantry Squad Leader, veteran SWAT Team Leader, and founder of OpTempo Training Group. Each episode delivers compelling conversations with leading specialists across tactical operations, athletic development, overlanding expeditions, and extreme sports.
Matt's military and law enforcement background provides the perfect foundation for extracting practical wisdom from his guests, offering listeners actionable strategies they can implement immediately. Whether you're a tactical professional, outdoor enthusiast, or simply someone looking to elevate your performance and push beyond comfort zones, this podcast delivers the insights and motivation you need.
The Harden Up Podcast
Ep 18: Direct Action Resource Center
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In this episode Matt shares his experience at the Direct Action Resource Center. Listen in on tips for how to prepare, what to expect, and overall take-aways from the course. Matt aso covers his personal gear list used for the course.
Direct Action Resource Center
IG: @DARC1
Website:
https://darc-usa.squarespace.com/
Links for gear used at DARC:
First Tactical Defenders: use discount code "optempo25"
https://www.firsttactical.com/products/mens-defender-pants-od-green
LWRC IC carbine: https://www.lwrci.com/IC-Enhanced-556_p_252.html
Lowa Zephyr boots: https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/task-force-tactical/zephyr-mid-tf-desert
Point blank SRV vest: https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/paraclete/srv.html
The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes:
https://optempotraining.com/
@optempotraining on Instagram and Facebook
Find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kBpYUjDdve9BULTHRF2Bw/featured?view_as=subscriber