I am the most unlikely GRT in the history of GRTs. A not remotely athletic woman in her mid-forties, afflicted with vertigo and pretty accident prone, I didn’t find GORUCK through the OCR community, long distance running, or other endurance events. I found GORUCK quite by accident, and I am so grateful for all the …
This week we celebrate EMS week and as life has been different for all of us, we can only imagine how it’s changed for those serving on the frontlines. Life as we know it has changed completely. We heard from a GRT Brett Hoversen who is an EMS in Leon County, Florida about how life …
It’s not easy being a parent. Most would agree that we learn as we go, no matter how “prepared” we think we are. But when my youngest boy was two years old, our parenting skills were put to the test. In 2015, my wife and I were informed our youngest son, Devan, had Autism. He …
There’s a reason why the Rangers, the Green Berets, and many other Special Operations Units use unknown distance ruck marches to assess candidates during selection and build grit during training. The ruck is often called “the ultimate equalizer”. It can make a 250lbs linebacker fall by the wayside while a 140lbs teenager drives on. The …
Reconnecting with my daughter, Lucy, has been a big part of the silver lining in this pandemic for me. When she was twelve, she started on her path in dance, which consumed her every waking moment. She was so focused, so sure of herself. At that same time, I was facing what appeared to be …
Each day, my feelings change on the pandemic – what I should be doing, how I can help in the overall effort and for people nearby and most of all, how I can care for my family. I find myself mentally and emotionally drained in ways I haven’t quite experienced before and I know I …