"EMBRACE THE RUCK" Rucking Program (8-Weeks)

This is more of an "intermediate" bridge program to take those that have a solid foundation of fitness already to rucking. It does this great in the first two weeks, building you from a 4 miler to an 8 miler, which I found great to toughen up the feet, although it skips a 7 miler. However, in weeks 3 and 4, it bumps up to a 10 miler and 12 miler respectively, which I would rather have done a slower progression of 9, 10, 11, then 12 miles. However, this program has given me something to stick to, and an idea for how I can program rucking for myself in the future. Ive found the RPE system to be great for rucking. Thanks for not forcing a 15:00 min/mile pace on us, 5'4" and below folks like myself have to force a fast walk cadence at lighter loads (25lb) and a shuffle at standard loads (35lb+) to maintain faster than 15:00/mile. If I can stave off injury with what I perceive to be an aggressive progression, I can definitely see this program improving my ability to carry weight faster.

later in my adult life of 37. when i was a teenager i would hike and ruck 3 to for 12 milers a year. Finding a way out from stress, being a dad, husband, critical care paramedic/firefighter. A lot can take a toll on you. In reviews of gritty soldier and rucking HELL YEAH. Thank you for what you do and giving back. I been working out with your stuff it’s a mental out and stress reliever. It’s not about losing weight but overall well being. I quit looking at the weight scale. The feeling i get is worth it and it’s a mental and physical outage for me. As far as workouts it’s a killer. Something you said can’t out ruck or run a diet. So much truth there.. thank you so much

This program is perfect if you want to exceed and just be in better shape! It’s helped me drop weight and build muscle for sure! I’ll be 45 in April and will for sure be in the best shape since basic in 2002! Definitely #1 training program for rucking!

I usually wait to finish a program before writing a review, but near the end of my third week out of the eight week program I am just loving it! As a 57-year-old 245 pound male office worker with two bad knees (medial meniscus flap tear repairs) I discovered a few months ago that I can work up a phenomenal sweat and work out my muscles just by rucking. I’m also a fan of the x3 bar and have been using it for a couple of years so my strength is quite good but I was missing out on the aerobic conditioning. Not anymore though. I’m sweating just like the old days and feeling really good about it. Here’s the deal though - for better or worse I’m doing it my way. I cut the distances in half, use the recommended weights, and I don’t worry about the overall time although I try to exert more effort on the days that it says to. Then on the strength training days, I do full body workouts with the X3 bar. I’m sure someone will criticize me soundly for it, but I can honestly say that I’m doing what I enjoy, what my body can handle for now, and I’m feeling stronger and more athletic by the day. Eventually, I hope to bring my times down to under the 15 minute mile, but I’m not sure I will ever do anything more than a 6 mile ruck which I should be able to do in about 90 minutes someday. I just can’t see spending more than that much time on a single workout for any given day. I really like the way this program is structured and think it should be fun and effective for anyone who is mindful of their level of conditioning and doesn’t let their ego convince them to push themselves too hard. A maintenance program for rucking at a high bevel after the completion of this one would be a welcomed addition at some point. Thank you you for creating this easy to read, easy to follow, and affordable program.

Me fui productivo para mejorar la distancia y el peso de la mochila, como para mejorar mi ritmo de velocidad.