S2E1: Ruck It with Emily McCarthy of GORUCK
“I was excited to interview Emily from GORUCK HQ. Listeners of the show know that I have long been a fan of the brand they have a built, so I’m definitely fangirling a bit here. We are going to discuss the GORUCK brand story, Emily’s role in it as well as girl power. And of course, Rucking.”
– Suzy Goodwin of Run Lift Mom
Rundown of the podcast:
- 2:00 What is rucking as a fitness trend?
- 3:30 military and government work background
- 5:00 the importance of readiness in any season of life
- 7:00 company origins
- 10:00 what events are like, culture around lifestyle
- 13:00 working in a masculine brand space as a female
- 16:00 why rucking makes sense for new Moms
- 18:00 camaraderie among women, finding tribe
- 20:00 what happens at ruck club meet ups
- 23:00 meeting you where you are in fitness level
- 25:00 Emily’s experience at the marine corps marathon under load
- 27:00 rapid fire
About Suzy: Fact: none of us know what we’re doing when it comes to parenting. Join Suzy Goodwin, former Guinness World Record holder, marathon runner & triplet mom, for quick bites of actionable advice & interviews around running, lifting, and momming.
