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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 Guide

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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July 27, 2025

How I Trained Before Rucking: A 4-Week Pre-Ruck Workout Plan

Thinking about starting rucking? Great choice. But before you throw on a rucksack and head out, it's smart to build some foundational strength first. In this post, I’ll share exactly how I trained my body for rucking with a 4-week pre-ruck wor…

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