I’ve known Michael Welborn since 2017. When I founded DFW Rucking Crew, he had already begun establishing Green Country Ruckers so we exchanged a lot of ideas and best practices as we both got our clubs operational. So when Michael...
By Emily McCarthy I once knew a guy in college who dove so deep into an intro level philosophy class that he told me he was going to read chapters from Plato’s Republic to his future children. He planned to...
11.30.23 “I am up, he sees me, I am down” FOR TIME: 75 Burpee Sandbag Ground to Overhead with hop over SB *You can also scale this down to a burpee with SB swing. If you use a ruck instead...
Task Force Dagger 5th Special Forces Group - The Legion Thirty-nine days after 9/11, teams from 5th Special Forces Group deployed to the mountainous region of Afghanistan, along the Hindu Kush. The weather was atrocious — sandstorms, black clouds of...
I met Pete Reed in Iraq sometime in 2017. Or maybe it was already 2018. The exact circumstances are muddied now, but it involved war, fighting the Islamic State, crack medicine, and a lot of chaos. Whether it was Mosul...
United States soldiers may be assigned a multitude of tasks on any given day and must meet rigorous fitness and training standards. That's why Army regulations on uniform (and footwear in particular) are well-defined and necessary. It matters what you...
By Cadre Cleve When I first came on to GORUCK as a Cadre, it was for the New York City 9/11 events in 2015. That opened my eyes to what we do as a company, and even greater as a...
Two years ago right now I was out of sorts. Stressed out, you might say. COVID had suited me just fine, actually — the more chaos around, the calmer I get. I was sleeping fine until I wasn’t. Two years...
When it comes to choosing the best rucking boots, there are only so many options. "But," you just said, "there are countless boot options to choose from! So many brands and styles, different materials. Do I need waterproof? High top...
9.9.23 "SB20" by MTNTOUGH Get a month free of MTNTOUGH so you can complete the entire program using the code ‘GORUCKCHALLENGE’ on the MTNTOUGH website. Download the MTNTOUGH Fitness App on the App Store or Google Play to get started....
By: Mike Roussell, PhD Rucking doesn't just rely on physical strength and mental grit—it also demands smart nutrition. To fuel your body for the miles ahead, you need strategic snacking that goes beyond grabbing a random granola bar. This means...
Fifty-one years ago I was issued jungle boots by the U.S. Army during my first tour in Vietnam. I didn’t know much about their history, just that they seemed a bit strange, as I was used to wearing all-leather civilian...
By Mike Roussell, PhD Hydration is more than just water; it's a delicate balance of electrolytes lost through sweat, especially during demanding activities like prolonged rucking.The amount of electrolytes lost can vary significantly based on factors like heat and individual...
A couple of summers ago, when my oldest child was 9 years old, I decided to push her out of the proverbial nest. No, no, I did not kick her out of the house permanently. I merely informed her that...
By Jason McCarthy It was February 23, 2013 and good photographers are expensive when your company is young and you’re broke. I didn’t know how to take a good picture, but I went by my same philosophy on knot tying:...
By Jason McCarthy Let’s say you’re single and you’re on a Special Forces team. It’s early morning PT and you’re wearing the world’s greatest PT shorts (Ranger Panties), with zero movement restricted. All the reps with all the weight and...
Le palle mediche sono strumenti di fitness versatili che possono aiutarti a costruire forza, aumentare la resistenza e migliorare il tuo livello di forma fisica generale. Sono in circolazione da sempre e sono ancora popolari oggi, per una buona ragione....