The New GORUCK Heavy PT Test Standards
Since 2015, the GORUCK Heavy has had a standard PT test as part of every event. It has consisted of a 12-mile timed ruck (sub 3:30), 2-minute max rep push-ups (55 minimum), and 2-minute max rep sit-ups (65 minimum). While the test was not a “fail and go home” type test, it was used as …
My First GORUCK – Battle of the Bulge AAR
Battle of the Bulge GORUCK Light San Jose California January 19, 2019 Submitted by Cas Bass My first GORUCK Light is in the bags. I wanted to share this AAR with the community/ www because I’m not your typical endurance athlete. I’m a short (5’3”), morbidly obese (220) female. I was scared signing up. I …
Recycled Firefighter Battalion 12HR Ruck Review
I can’t remember how I stumbled upon Recycled Firefighter, but I do remember thinking they had some good looking USA Made rucks sitting at a pretty price point ($139-$199). While they are mostly marketed to the EDC crowd, the build was obviously high quality and I thought it might make for a good ruck. Read …
The Year of GORUCK
I came across Mike V. on Twitter. His handle caught my attention. It is @YearOfTheGORUCK. His bio said, “11B Iraq vet making 2019 the Year of GORUCK. 12 months, 12 Events. Sharing my training, progress, and lessons learned, as well as writing AARs. Sua Sponte” I was intrigued. After a few weeks of tweets, I …
The new 25L GORUCK Rucker
Since November Jason has been hinting that the 25L Rucker was just around the corner. He even hinted that it might be released before 2019. But, the new year came and went without the mythical 25L being released. UPDATE: The 25L (and 15L) Rucker has officially been released. However, GORUCK recently posted 100+ pictures of an …
From Zero to HTL
Silverback’s AAR (Images courtesy of Beth Sundquist) Recently I completed my first GORUCK event, the JFK Memorial Heavy…and then the Tough…and then the Light. Yes, my first GORUCK event (ever) was an HTL, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I profited greatly from the AAR’s of other GORUCK athletes and I want to return the favor …
Reflections on the Year Gone By and The Year to Come
First, thank you. The fact that so many of you read my ramblings is truly humbling and something I am grateful for. While there will always be a few Senior GRT in our midst, it is safe to say that this is a really amazing community to be a part of. In fact, I can’t stop …
12 Days of Ruckmas Workout
If you’re looking for some weirdo fun this holiday season, get some friends or your Ruck Club together and tackle this workout together. 12 Days of Ruckmas This workout is to be performed in the order of, and while singing the workout to the tune of, the 12 Days of Christmas. And, yes, that means you …
How to Start a Ruck Club in 5 Easy Steps
By Josh Visconti I got into GORUCK events in 2017 when I was looking for something to get back in the same caliber of shape I was in at VMI. It was a great friend, Clay, who helped me discover the incredible community of GORUCK. Though, I guess I’m not sure if I should be thanking …
