Our next stop was Detroit Body Garage located in Detroit’s West Village and owned by Terra Castro. I had chance to chat with Geoffrey “Geo” Woodman during our 6.5 mile ruck they hosted from their gym. We got a tour of the neighborhood with Geo giving me a history lesson during our Ruck. Tell me …
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Three Gyms One Detroit. Part 2: Proving Grounds Strength and Konditioning
One of the coolest places I have ever been is the RIC also known as the Russell Industrial Center. It is a 1.2 million square foot complex and home to Michael Axtell’s Proving Grounds Strength and Conditioning. It has been the home for a few GORUCK events to include Constellation. We got the VIP tour of …
Three Gyms One Detroit. Part 1 of 3: New Species Crossfit
I text my good friend James Vreeland a life long resident of the Detroit area, GRT, and Selection finisher. (His story is right here.) I let him know that GORUCK America was headed to Detroit to show the Michigan GRT’s some love. They greeted us with a welcome party starting with a warm up at …
James Vreeland is Detroit Tough
I first met James face to face at the GRT Family Reunion in NOLA. I had been chatting with him beforehand, mostly giving him training tips and gear advice for all his adventures. Ok, maybe we just talked craft beer and if growing a beard really makes you stronger. But, when we decided to create …