Feb. 22, 2026
A Short Pause — And What’s Coming Next
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Quick check-in episode this week.
Rather than rush a conversation or release something that didn’t meet the standard, I decided to take a short pause.
But here’s what’s coming next.
Next week we’re diving into heart rate monitors.
We’ll break down: how to use heart rate during a ruck, when heart rate data is useful, and a few other things.
I’m also bringing upcoming conversations with a high-level rucker and hybrid athlete, along with physical therapists and physicians who will dive into health topics specific to our rucking community.
We’re entering a strong stretch of episodes.
Make sure you’re following the show so next week’s heart rate breakdown lands in your feed.
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Hey, welcome back to the Rucker's Edge podcast,
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a show all about rucking that is designed to
00:00:14.669 --> 00:00:16.829
help you improve your rucking routine, lose weight,
00:00:16.890 --> 00:00:18.449
and ultimately gain your strength and energy
00:00:18.449 --> 00:00:21.010
back. Each episode dives into the science, stories,
00:00:21.170 --> 00:00:23.690
and strategies behind rucking. You'll learn from
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top ruckers, coaches, health experts, and performance
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specialists who break down what it takes to train
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smarter, recover faster, and stay ready for the
00:00:31.089 --> 00:00:33.310
next challenge. So whether you're new to rucking
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or an experienced rucker that's already logged
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hundreds of miles, this is the show for you.
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I'm your host, Spencer. Thanks for listening
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in. This is just a quick check -in episode today.
00:00:42.939 --> 00:00:45.020
I don't have a full -length conversation ready
00:00:45.020 --> 00:00:47.539
for this week. I had every intention to get one
00:00:47.539 --> 00:00:49.799
out, but some personal responsibilities needed
00:00:49.799 --> 00:00:52.539
my attention. And rather than rush an episode
00:00:52.539 --> 00:00:54.500
or put something out that wasn't up to standard,
00:00:54.619 --> 00:00:57.820
I decided to take a short pause. This show matters
00:00:57.820 --> 00:01:00.820
to me, and I really care about the quality. Now
00:01:00.820 --> 00:01:02.859
here's what's coming up. Next week, we're diving
00:01:02.859 --> 00:01:05.079
into heart rate monitors. How to actually use
00:01:05.079 --> 00:01:07.780
them, what the data means. how to apply it to
00:01:07.780 --> 00:01:09.879
your training, not just what the zones are, but
00:01:09.879 --> 00:01:12.500
how to know when to push, when to back off, and
00:01:12.500 --> 00:01:14.939
how heart rate can guide your rucking. If you've
00:01:14.939 --> 00:01:16.659
ever looked at your watch and thought, okay,
00:01:16.659 --> 00:01:18.680
now what? This episode is going to be for you.
00:01:19.079 --> 00:01:21.400
Later, I've got an episode that I'm really excited
00:01:21.400 --> 00:01:23.799
about. It details how rucking can improve your
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running performance. That one's personal for
00:01:25.900 --> 00:01:27.900
me. Many of you know I wasn't able to run for
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the longest time due to a condition I was dealing
00:01:29.719 --> 00:01:33.159
with. However, through consistent rucking, building
00:01:33.159 --> 00:01:35.680
strength in my lower legs, I've been able to
00:01:35.680 --> 00:01:38.420
gradually reintroduce running again, super slowly
00:01:38.420 --> 00:01:41.299
though. And that experience led to a question,
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what is rucking doing that transfers so well?
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I've lined up a guest to have a conversation
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and unpack that with me. I've also got conversations
00:01:50.079 --> 00:01:52.379
coming out with a high -level rucker and decorated
00:01:52.379 --> 00:01:55.400
hybrid athlete, physical therapist, and physicians
00:01:55.400 --> 00:01:57.980
who will discuss in detail health -related topics
00:01:57.980 --> 00:02:01.879
specific for our community of ruckers. So we're
00:02:01.879 --> 00:02:03.640
entering a really strong stretch of episodes
00:02:03.640 --> 00:02:05.519
I'm pretty excited about. I hope you are too.
00:02:05.859 --> 00:02:07.760
If you're not already following the show, make
00:02:07.760 --> 00:02:10.300
sure you are so next week's heart rate episode
00:02:10.300 --> 00:02:12.759
lands right in your feed. It's going to be practical
00:02:12.759 --> 00:02:16.000
and immediately usable. Thanks for sticking with
00:02:16.000 --> 00:02:18.060
me this week. I appreciate you being here. I'll
00:02:18.060 --> 00:02:20.060
be back next week. Until then, go get some Ruxin.
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I'll talk to you soon.
00:00:10.990 --> 00:00:12.550
Hey, welcome back to the Rucker's Edge podcast,
00:00:12.830 --> 00:00:14.669
a show all about rucking that is designed to
00:00:14.669 --> 00:00:16.829
help you improve your rucking routine, lose weight,
00:00:16.890 --> 00:00:18.449
and ultimately gain your strength and energy
00:00:18.449 --> 00:00:21.010
back. Each episode dives into the science, stories,
00:00:21.170 --> 00:00:23.690
and strategies behind rucking. You'll learn from
00:00:23.690 --> 00:00:26.489
top ruckers, coaches, health experts, and performance
00:00:26.489 --> 00:00:28.609
specialists who break down what it takes to train
00:00:28.609 --> 00:00:31.089
smarter, recover faster, and stay ready for the
00:00:31.089 --> 00:00:33.310
next challenge. So whether you're new to rucking
00:00:33.310 --> 00:00:35.590
or an experienced rucker that's already logged
00:00:35.590 --> 00:00:37.729
hundreds of miles, this is the show for you.
00:00:38.009 --> 00:00:39.770
I'm your host, Spencer. Thanks for listening
00:00:39.770 --> 00:00:42.840
in. This is just a quick check -in episode today.
00:00:42.939 --> 00:00:45.020
I don't have a full -length conversation ready
00:00:45.020 --> 00:00:47.539
for this week. I had every intention to get one
00:00:47.539 --> 00:00:49.799
out, but some personal responsibilities needed
00:00:49.799 --> 00:00:52.539
my attention. And rather than rush an episode
00:00:52.539 --> 00:00:54.500
or put something out that wasn't up to standard,
00:00:54.619 --> 00:00:57.820
I decided to take a short pause. This show matters
00:00:57.820 --> 00:01:00.820
to me, and I really care about the quality. Now
00:01:00.820 --> 00:01:02.859
here's what's coming up. Next week, we're diving
00:01:02.859 --> 00:01:05.079
into heart rate monitors. How to actually use
00:01:05.079 --> 00:01:07.780
them, what the data means. how to apply it to
00:01:07.780 --> 00:01:09.879
your training, not just what the zones are, but
00:01:09.879 --> 00:01:12.500
how to know when to push, when to back off, and
00:01:12.500 --> 00:01:14.939
how heart rate can guide your rucking. If you've
00:01:14.939 --> 00:01:16.659
ever looked at your watch and thought, okay,
00:01:16.659 --> 00:01:18.680
now what? This episode is going to be for you.
00:01:19.079 --> 00:01:21.400
Later, I've got an episode that I'm really excited
00:01:21.400 --> 00:01:23.799
about. It details how rucking can improve your
00:01:23.799 --> 00:01:25.900
running performance. That one's personal for
00:01:25.900 --> 00:01:27.900
me. Many of you know I wasn't able to run for
00:01:27.900 --> 00:01:29.719
the longest time due to a condition I was dealing
00:01:29.719 --> 00:01:33.159
with. However, through consistent rucking, building
00:01:33.159 --> 00:01:35.680
strength in my lower legs, I've been able to
00:01:35.680 --> 00:01:38.420
gradually reintroduce running again, super slowly
00:01:38.420 --> 00:01:41.299
though. And that experience led to a question,
00:01:41.519 --> 00:01:44.099
what is rucking doing that transfers so well?
00:01:45.219 --> 00:01:47.299
I've lined up a guest to have a conversation
00:01:47.299 --> 00:01:50.079
and unpack that with me. I've also got conversations
00:01:50.079 --> 00:01:52.379
coming out with a high -level rucker and decorated
00:01:52.379 --> 00:01:55.400
hybrid athlete, physical therapist, and physicians
00:01:55.400 --> 00:01:57.980
who will discuss in detail health -related topics
00:01:57.980 --> 00:02:01.879
specific for our community of ruckers. So we're
00:02:01.879 --> 00:02:03.640
entering a really strong stretch of episodes
00:02:03.640 --> 00:02:05.519
I'm pretty excited about. I hope you are too.
00:02:05.859 --> 00:02:07.760
If you're not already following the show, make
00:02:07.760 --> 00:02:10.300
sure you are so next week's heart rate episode
00:02:10.300 --> 00:02:12.759
lands right in your feed. It's going to be practical
00:02:12.759 --> 00:02:16.000
and immediately usable. Thanks for sticking with
00:02:16.000 --> 00:02:18.060
me this week. I appreciate you being here. I'll
00:02:18.060 --> 00:02:20.060
be back next week. Until then, go get some Ruxin.
00:02:20.159 --> 00:02:20.919
I'll talk to you soon.
