Category Archive For "HTL"
Bolts and Baptisms – Veterans Day HTL 2019 AAR
This is a recap of my experience at the 2019 Veterans Day GORUCK HTL… Well, at least the H & the T, but more on that later. (All photos by Dan Sell. Check him out.) A note for friends and family While many of the readers of this site know all about GORUCK, I often …
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 …
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 …
4 Tips to Help You Earn Your GORUCK HTL Bolts
GORUCK Heavy, Tough, and Light are each difficult in their own rights. For those who desire to really push the envelope of pain and endurance, you can always do them back-to-back-to-back and complete a GORUCK HTL. But, the HTL is no joke. It is usually in the ballpark of 42 hours of work and can cover …
GORUCK GOREV Philly HTL AAR
This is my AAR (After Action Report) for the GORUCK GOREVOLUTION HTL event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The AAR will address each event of the HTL (the Heavy, Tough, and Light) individually with commentary on the overlapping aspects of the HTL as a singular event. GORUCK Overview GRT, you can skip this. If you don’t know what …
Packing Video for GORUCK Heavy, Tough, and Light
In the video below I show exactly what (and how) I pack for a GORUCK Heavy, Tough, and Light. I’ve also included my gear list below the video with links in case you want to grab anything you see. If you have any questions (or suggestions) drop them in the comment section below. Gear List …
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GORUCK HTL Redemption
My last attempt at an HTL didn’t go very well. In fact, the whole experience, from training to completing the Heavy to quitting the HTL, was so mentally and emotionally exhausting that I had a hard time getting back to rucking. I did one event 3 months after my failed HTL attempt and the results were less than …
IFQ – Failing My HTL – AAR
I freakin quit. In some ways, it is just that simple. Sure, I completed a GORUCK Heavy and I fully understand that this is no small thing. But, I didn’t sign up for a Heavy. I didn’t train for a Heavy. I didn’t plan and prepare for a Heavy. I didn’t sacrifice time, energy, and …
GORUCK 9/11 DC Heavy – AAR – Class 131
Start point: 15+/- miles outside of DC. Team: Twenty-nine men and women reported to SP. Twenty-five at ENDEX. Conditions: Sunny and mid 90’s both days. Yeah… it was hot. Cadre: JC Jordan (Force Recon, Active Duty), Brain Squared (Force Recon) Distance: 40+/- (actual miles unknown) Time: 24+/- hours (actual time unknown) The Standards – I Might …
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I Registered for My First GORUCK HTL
I’ve talked about it for months. It has existed in theory. I even started training for my first GORUCK HTL. But, today, shit just got real. Thanks to GORUCK’s Father’s Day sale, it was time to commit and, honestly, I was scared. I put the events in my cart and just stared at them. In …
