How did you find GORUCK? I started GORUCK through the gateway drug of Spartan Races. After several years of doing their regular races, I wanted to find something deeper to challenge me. I always found the mental aspect of longer races to be what really tested me and helped me grow as a person, so venturing into …
Tag: Rucking & Training
Father’s Day Gift Guide for the GRT Dad
Father’s Day 2020 is Sunday, June 21, so there’s still plenty of time to find the perfect gifts for Dad. Even if the pandemic means your typical Father’s Day activities look a little different from last year’s or you have to settle for a Father’s Day ruck instead of the trip you had planned this …
From GORUCK Nation: Serving During a Pandemic
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 …
Applying Lessons from GORUCK Events to Real Life
I hope you are all keeping your sanity during these strange days. During these times, we are all adjusting to a new normal, however temporary or permanent it is. I wanted to take a moment and reflect upon what I have been doing in Chicago, how GORUCK and my time with the Cadre have impacted …
From GORUCK Nation: Physical Training as Stress Relief
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 …
#KeepTraining: Social Distancing Ruck Training
This workout is perfect if you’re limited on rucking space or just looking to break up your mileage. Push yourself to go heavy during the half mile portion by adding a sandbag. Half Mile Ruck 21-15-9 Sandbag Clusters (Cluster = Clean + Thruster) & Pushups Half Mile Ruck 10 Hill or Stair Sprints Half Mile …