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DAILY WOD - NOVEMBER 2023
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...
The Inspiration Behind the Task Force Dagger Jacket
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...
DAILY WOD - OCTOBER 2023
10.31.23 “MONSTER MASH” For Time: 10 Burpees31 Kettlebell Swings 10 Burpees31 SB Overhead Throws10 Burpees31 SB Push Presses 10 Burpees31 SB Bent Over Rows or Pull-Ups10 Burpees31 KB Sumo High Pull10...
What Are AR 670-1 Compliant Boots?
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...
We Will Never Forget
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...
MANAGING STRESS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS (AND RUCKING)
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...
MACV-1 vs MACV-2: Best Rucking Boots Compared
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...
DAILY WOD - SEPTEMBER 2023
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...
Fuel Your Ruck: Power-Packed Snacks for Long-Distance Performance
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...
MACV-2 Origins: Inspired by Vietnam Jungle Boots
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...
Mastering Hydration for Rucking: A Guide to Essential Electrolytes
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...
The Case for More 9 Year Old Biker Gangs ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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...
DAILY WOD - AUGUST 2023
8.31.23 "FAST & SPICY" Programmed by Margaux Alvarez 21-15-9 SB Front Squats SB Shoulder to Overhead SB KB Swings SB 60#/40#kB 53#/35# 8.29.23 "ONLY 1 MINUTE" Programmed...
DAILY WOD - JULY 2023
7.31.23 "SEE YOU LADDER" Complete for time: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Sandbag Power Cleans Sandbag Step-up & Overs 7.29.23 "LILI" 4 Rounds: 10 SB Clean & Jerk 15 Ruck Overhead Sit-ups 20...
The Dog Behind Our Java Rucks
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,...
World's Greatest PT Shorts
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...