Looking for a way to spice up your Thanksgiving routine? This year, why not swap out the usual turkey trot for something with a bit more weight—literally! The Turkey Trot Ruck Challenge is your chance to blend fitness, fun, and giving back, all in one powerful holiday tradition. It’s simple: grab your rucksack, add a weight (or maybe some canned goods!), and hit the trail to get moving before the holiday feast begins. Here’s how to make this Turkey Trot Ruck a Thanksgiving you won’t forget.
Read MoreIn this installment, Rob Webling, the bloke behind Xtreme Endurance in United Arab Emirates, shares a gracious, kind, and thorough perspective on rucking through the unique terrain in Dubai.
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Read MoreAs you continue to immerse yourself in the sport of rucking, learning from those who’ve traversed before you can help shorten the learning curve between novice and badass. There are certain aspects of rucking that can only be predicted and prepared for after someone else has learned it the hard way.
So, in this evolving blog series, COME WITH IT NOW!, we’re taking the pulse from those who’ve got some notches on their padded hip belt to help guide others in their pursuit of a healthy, adventurous lifestyle while rockin’ a rucking backpack.
In this interview, we get some efficient, bullshit-free insight from Michael Castillo, known to many as Cadre Shredder. Puttin’ in miles out of his homebase in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Shredder operates Castlemen Events and brings his expertise with him across the country in an onslaught of ruck-based training and survival programs.
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Read MoreTip #1: Start Walking with Weight
You do not have to join a gym to get into shape. Nor do you need to buckle to an expensive exercise bike with an HD touchscreen just because it’s trendy. If you’re looking for a simple, affordable, and convenient alternative to working out that’s been around literally forever—and approachable to everyone—start rucking.
These benefits of rucking are where it’s at.
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