Rucking (Ruck Marching)

[SwampRabbit]

So this happened this morning...





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[flatlander]

Good job, Swamprabbit. 1000 miles is no small thing.

I'll have to start keep track of mileage to see what it would add up to, I really don't do that muck rucking though, more crossfit and I'm running more so I can do a half marathon in December.

[SwampRabbit]

Good job, Swamprabbit. 1000 miles is no small thing.

I'll have to start keep track of mileage to see what it would add up to, I really don't do that muck rucking though, more crossfit and I'm running more so I can do a half marathon in December.

That is one reason I signed up for charitychallenges.org. I am somewhat in the minority in that I only track miles on there that I ruck. The majority runs and most track any walking, running, rucking. I am easily at 1500 if I included just walking too. Since I dont run, my miles dont increase as fast as others can as well.

And yeah, 1000 is alot! About 285 hours of rucking.

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[SwampRabbit]

Got in around 35+ miles of rucking around southwest Colorado looking for elk... add in about another mile in uphill and another for downhill.

[1369]

If any of y'all are interested, looks like GR HQ is planning a 50 mile Star Course in San Antonio next March. They're also going to have a 26.2 and 12 mile option as well.

Added bonus: It's the weekend after the Bataan March.

[Speedgoat]

I am almost finished here and have completed 167 miles since February.

[SwampRabbit]

Houston in June!!! Thats gonna be warm!

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[Dirtymike]

this is a bad idea from medical standpoint.. your disc in your lower back will tell you that in a few yrs but dont say I didnt warn you, I see it every day... worst are usually middle age ex military guys from training like this
-just get out and use body wt and squats to strengthen legs no more needed..
Slow and steady hauling meat back on pack

[flatlander]

If any of y'all are interested, looks like GR HQ is planning a 50 mile Star Course in San Antonio next March. They're also going to have a 26.2 and 12 mile option as well.

Added bonus: It's the weekend after the Bataan March.

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Finished my second STAR this year, DC was first one, a few hours ago in Dallas

Second time we’ve finished as a complete team, and pulled off a second place finish in terrible weather.

[1369]

Finished my second STAR this year, DC was first one, a few hours ago in Dallas

Second time we’ve finished as a complete team, and pulled off a second place finish in terrible weather.

We called it after 32 miles. We were in Irving and no cover from a thunderstorm. I’ll hit the SA 50 if they host it.

[TexasLongball]

I just stumbled onto this thread and would love to learn more. I like to run but my wife likes to walk so I’ve been thinking about adding weight to my walk. I actually went on my first ruck walk today. Feel free to offer some guidance to a beginner.

Distance - 3 miles
Time - 48:31
Pace - 16:40
Weight - 55#

[flatlander]

We called it after 32 miles. We were in Irving and no cover from a thunderstorm. I’ll hit the SA 50 if they host it.

We must have been very close to y'all. No way we were going to let a little lightning stand between us and a patch.

Did y'all start with the downtown stuff, out to the Arboretum/flag pole Hill, to SMU, Air Museum then make the long movements?

[TexasLongball]

I just stumbled onto this thread and would love to learn more. I like to run but my wife likes to walk so I’ve been thinking about adding weight to my walk. I actually went on my first ruck walk today. Feel free to offer some guidance to a beginner.

Distance - 3 miles
Time - 48:31
Pace - 16:40
Weight - 55#

What a difference a week makes.
Distance - 5.15 miles
Time - 1:21:48
Pace - 15:53
Weight - 55#

[1369]

We must have been very close to y'all. No way we were going to let a little lightning stand between us and a patch.

Did y'all start with the downtown stuff, out to the Arboretum/flag pole Hill, to SMU, Air Museum then make the long movements?

That's exactly the route we took. How about y'all?

[flatlander]

What a difference a week makes.
Distance - 5.15 miles
Time - 1:21:48
Pace - 15:53
Weight - 55#

55# is really heavy for training, but good for you if you can do it injury free. It gets heavy pretty quick.

I do most of my rucks with a 30# plate plus water and gear. Usually 7 miles from my house to the 9AM Crossfit class then 7 miles home after.