JAX BEACH STAR COURSE-50 MILER-NOVEMBER 13, 2020 SIGH – I clicked on the link and registered…for the third time in three years. When the Star Course came out in 2018, I immediately jumped on the bandwagon. I had done 35+ events, some with nearly that many miles and a few with more. So, in November …
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From GORUCK Nation: Love At First Ruck
After being an avid runner for years, I started obstacle course racing to try something new and I tried a few Spartan Hurricane Heats as well. While training for a 12 hour version back in 2016, people on Facebook were sharing notes on the best rucksack to use, and everyone recommended a GORUCK rucksack for …
From GORUCK Nation: There is Always a Silver Lining
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 …
Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome like a Roman Legionary
Pre-dawn and I’m barely awake as I wind around LA’s Mulholland Drive to the trailhead for my daily sunrise ruck with my dogs. My introversion pushes me out this early. I love to “beat the crowds” and get my workout in while people are still dreaming about doing what I’m doing. Somehow I’m a little …
Be Prepared for the Worst: 3 Travel Tips from a Former CIA Case Officer
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome If there’s one thing I learned during my time in the CIA, it’s to be ready for anything. You never know what sort of adventure (or trouble) the day will bring via cable traffic or just from what’s going on in your part of the world that day, so be prepared to …
Community Building in Panama, Green Beret-style
Top Three Things to Do in Panama City, Panama Take a Tour with Victor at LocalinPTY. What he’s doing is in line with textbook community building and reminded me of how we do it in Special Forces (and at GORUCK). More on this below. Go eat at Lo Que Hay. It’s the best restaurant in …