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The Rucker’s Edge

The Rucker’s Edge

A podcast designed to help develop your rucking routine, lose weight, and ultimately gain your strength and energy back. Whether you’re a fitness first timer, desk jockey with lower back problems, or a parent trying to get back to your pre-kids weight, this podcast will help develop your edge.

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Rucking Goals Explained: How to Ruck with Purpose and Progress

Recent Episodes

Aug. 31, 2025

Rucking Goals Explained: How to Ruck with Purpose and Progress

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, we dive into why setting clear, achievable rucking goals is the key to building consistency, staying motivated, and improving your performance over time. Whether you’re just starting your...
Aug. 24, 2025

Why Tracking Your Rucks is the Secret to Faster Progress, Fewer Injuries, and Lasting Motivation

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most overlooked tools for becoming a stronger, more consistent rucker: tracking your rucks. Here’s the deal: what gets measured gets managed. Without tracking, it’s nearly impos...
Aug. 17, 2025

How Much Weight Should You Ruck With? The Beginner’s Guide to Weight, Distance, Pace, & Scaling

If you’re just getting into rucking, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is: “How much weight should I ruck with?” In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, we answer that question and discuss when and how to scale-up. You’l...
Aug. 10, 2025

Post-Rucking Recovery Guide: How to Reduce Soreness, Speed Up Healing, and Get Back to Rucking Faster

In this episode, we’re diving into rucking recovery strategies and how to recover after a ruck. I discuss what your body goes through, what to expect, and exactly what to do before and after a ruck to bounce back faster, redu...
Aug. 3, 2025

Your First Ruck: How to Prepare, Pack, and Crush It Without Getting Injured

In today’s episode, I walk you through your first ruck—from what to pack in your rucksack to how to warm up, maintain good posture, and begin your recovery process. This episode is structured to help you avoid injury and get ...
July 27, 2025

How to Prepare for Your First Ruck

In this episode, I walk you through how to prepare for your first ruck. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want to do it the right way this time, I’ll share some beginner rucking tips that will get you ready to hit ...

Recent Blog Posts

Aug. 21, 2025

When You're Ready to Scale Up Your Rucking: The Complete Guide

You've been consistent with your rucking routine for a few weeks now. That 20-pound pack that once felt challenging is starting to feel manageable. Your 2-mile route that used to leave you winded? Now you're finishing strong and wondering what's nex…

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Aug. 11, 2025

How Much Should You Drink After Rucking? The Science-Based Hydration …

Just finished a solid ruck and wondering how much you need to drink to properly rehydrate? You're not alone. Most ruckers either under-hydrate (and feel terrible the next day) or over-hydrate (and spend the evening running to the bathroom). In this …

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Aug. 3, 2025

Dynamic Stretching for Rucking: Your Pre-Ruck Warm-Up Guide

Getting ready to start rucking? Before you throw on that weighted backpack and head out, there's something crucial you need to do that most ruckers skip: dynamic stretching. In this guide, I'll break down why stretching matters for rucking performan…

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Reviews

Enthusiastic & informative

"The podcast is off to a strong start. I really appreciate the passion for rucking and the effort to build a community around it. The show covers everything from gear tips to training strategies and t…"

SMS.MD | July 24, 2025

New Rucker

"I am new to rucking and this podcast has great information for the beginning rucker. Keep up the great work and I cant wait for the next episode!"

RuckingAndy | Aug. 16, 2025

Easy, fun, and informative

"Such an easy listen with short, easy-to-digest episodes providing helpful suggestions to get into rucking, research behind why it’s beneficial, and containing fun anecdotes from the host! Can’t wait …"

HSC | July 21, 2025

Excited to try this!

"Never heard of “rucking” until recently and this show has definitely inspired me to give it a try. As a beginner trekker, I think rucking might be a perfect exercise to help develop those skills. 🤘"

Beth Woodruff | July 21, 2025