And then the WWII Ranger told them, “Get your asses in the water!” And no class in history was ever so happy to have the chance to do so. It was such an honor to be in Normandy for the 75th. Listening to the Veterans’ stories and just taking it all in was a lot. …
Event: GORUCK D-Day 75th Memorial HTL Location: New York, New York, USA Dates: Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2, 2019 Cadre: Michael S and Daniel S Written by: Erin Turowski Proud member of Beantown Ruck Club (Boston, MA) ==================================================================================== WEEK PRIOR/PREP Taper/Yoga – I covered about 30 ruck miles with 30-40# in my ruck during the week leading up to …
Sometimes experiences don’t live up to our expectations. And sometimes they go far beyond what we could have imagined. The 75km of the Normandy Star Course did not disappoint; it transcended. The build-up and excitement and then being able to do something difficult on these hallowed grounds overwhelmed my emotions. It was good to visit …
When I finished Jax Beach 50 mile Star Course, I was completely sure I was “One and Done” for this event. We had a great team, a good route, and a strong finish. Why do another? But, as happens so often, just a few weeks later, the team was talking about the next one, and …
Photo Cred: Emily Rios GORUCK will forever be one of the most significant markers in the timeline of my life. You know, one of those before and after moments that defines who you are and how you live. My introduction to rucking coincided with a time of monumental upheaval in my personal life. These facts …
The Rogue Invitational kicked off its inaugural two day CrossFit competition hosted by Rogue May 18th and 19th. This event was considered a “sanctioned” event, meaning it is a qualifying event for those athletes looking to make it to the CrossFit Games. Just this year CrossFit changed the way in which athletes were able to …