Sometimes it takes teamwork to finish.
Sometimes you have to get dirty.
Military & First Responders entry $0.00
All others $35.00
“Adventure & Chocolate ~ because life is to short”
Mandatory items
Backpack with two reflective strips.
10% of your body weight in your pack. (Example: flat weights, soup cans, sand)
Water and a snack
Walking shoes
A couple Band-Aids in case of blisters.
Gloves of some kind
Change of clothes or at least a sweater in your car.
What is Rucking?
What is Rucking?
RUCKING IS THE ACTION OF WALKING WITH WEIGHT ON YOUR BACK.
Walking with a weighted rucksack (aka backpack) is a low impact exercise based on military training workouts.Hiking is rucking in the mountains and urban hiking is simply called rucking. You've probably even spent time rucking - traveling, bringing books to school, or on your commute to work. Carrying weight is a necessary part of life.SOCIAL FITNESS AKA GOOD FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
The best part about rucking is the people. Social fitness helps with accountability and support. Rucking allows you to grab some friends, get outdoors and move. You can scale with weight, which allows you to ruck at the same pace as anyone else and challenge yourself with an outdoor workout.1. GET A RUCKSACK AKA BACKPACK
Don’t overthink it, this is easy. Get yourself a pack.
If you are new to rucking, don't worry about which type of pack you use. There are rucksacks made specifically for rucking, but the important part is that you get started, so grab any backpack you can find laying around.
2. ADD WEIGHT
Now that you have your bag, you need to put some weight in it. Weighted Plates, dumbells, soup cans, a large book or a combination. Grab weight and wrap it in a towel for cushion, and put it in the bag.
10% of your body weight is suggested (more for experienced ruckers)
3. JUST WALK
Put your pack on and start walking. It's that easy. Start at a comfortable pace and keep an upright posture. Beginners I suggest starting a few weeks before the event do a mile at a time. Over time, you can increase the weight, speed, and distance.
(Tip: start light and if your pack allows, keep the weight high and stable next to your back.)
What to expect:
Based on Military training, designed to test you. Your class leaders job is to test your limits, and build your class into a team. YOU WILL GET WET. YOU WILL GET DIRTY. You will share a work load not counting the pack on your back. It will be fun!
There are no cash prizes at the finish. All you earn is a 2x3 inch patch, a swag bag, and the respect of everyone to your left and right.
Note:
1. Ages 15 and up only. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Everyone must sign a liability form.
2. No animals
