GoRuck is kind enough to provide a packing list for Challenge participants to keep them from showing up grossly under-equipped, but food, supplements and accessory choices are left entirely up to the prospective GRT. With that in mind, I thought it might be worthwhile to share some of what has … [Read more...]
Continuing Education & The Fruits of Labor
No matter the course of our lives, adversity will be with us always. The only question that remains is “how will you handle the adversity that descends on your life?” … [Read more...]
Making a great, affordable sandbag
I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to mix up my workouts. New techniques, new approaches, and new tools. As many of you know, a sandbag can make for an excellent training tool. They're quite versatile and, with a little ingenuity, one can be had for about $25 to $30. … [Read more...]
Perserverence & Pride in The Steel City
It didn’t take long at all. We were less than an hour into what would turn out to be an 11 hour long ordeal… but after 45 minutes of lunges, sprint drills, and more, with a 40 pound pack on my back, it was happening. My legs were turning to jelly, and the 1st wave of doubt hit me... … [Read more...]
Lessons from The Laurel Highlands: Part I
This is Part 1 of a 2 part series covering the basics of backpacking by way of a weekend adventure in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands … [Read more...]
Lessons from The Laurel Highlands: Part II
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series covering the basics of backpacking by way of a weekend adventure in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. … [Read more...]