Episodes

Many runners believe the key to getting better is simple: Run more miles. But today’s guest explains why that belief can actually hold runners back. Sam Cvetkovski is an endurance athlete, ultra runner, rucker, and coach who ...

How do you train for elite hybrid fitness races while balancing work, a fulfilling life, and everyday responsibilities? In this episode, we sit down with Jon Ross-Wiley, a competitive hybrid athlete with podium finishes in DE...

Heart rate zones are talked about everywhere. But do we know how to actually use them? In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, we break down heart rate training in a practical, no-nonsense way: What heart rate zones actually me...

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 moni...

What does blood sugar actually mean for someone who rucks for fitness? In this episode, registered dietitian and author Kayla Girgen joins The Rucker’s Edge to break down glucose, insulin, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), ...

In this solo episode of The Rucker’s Edge , Spencer breaks down how to handle a medically forced week off rucking without losing fitness or momentum. Drawing from his own recovery following a minor surgical procedure, Spencer...

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge , Spencer sits down with Andrew Brandt to explore how rucking fits into everyday life when work, family, and time constraints are real. Andrew shares how he rebuilt his fitness through con...

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, I sit down with John A. Dailey, author of the book Tough Rugged Bastards and the RTFU newsletter, to explore how rucking can be used intentionally to develop stress tolerance, emotional c...

Rucking doesn’t stop when the weather turns cold. But winter conditions introduce new challenges that ruckers need to be prepared for. In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge , Spencer sits down with Dan Vinson, founder of Wild...

In this episode, I talk with Dean Pullman, founder and CEO of Man Flow Yoga, to break down how yoga for ruckers can improve posture, reduce pain, and increase longevity under load without requiring flexibility, experience, or...

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge , I break down why reflective rucks matter, what a reflective ruck is, and how to use rucking as a tool for clarity, alignment, and intentional direction, especially during transitions lik...

In this short, final episode of 2025, I take a moment to say thank you. No guest. No deep dive. Just a sincere reflection on the first year at The Rucker’s Edge—the listeners, the conversations, and the community that’s forme...

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge , Dr. Ryan Peebles, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Core Balance Training, unpacks what’s really happening to your spine when you ruck under load. Dr. Peebles explains why ruckin...

Chris Hayes returns to The Rucker’s Edge for a breakdown of the new RuckWell app update, released on Friday, December 12th. In this episode, we go beyond surface-level features and focus on how ruckers should actually use the...

In this episode, we break down the most powerful teachings of Coach John Wooden and apply them directly to rucking. We unpack why Wooden’s “don’t whine, don’t complain, don’t make excuses” rule is foundational for growth, how...

If you’ve ever wondered how to build real, functional strength for rucking — the kind that makes hills feel easier, improves posture under load, and keeps you injury-free — this episode is for you. Coach Matty Hollingdale, st...

In Part 2 of our conversation with registered dietitian Kyle Kamp from Valley to Peak Nutrition, we discuss hydration, supplements, protein timing, and recovery strategies tailored specifically for ruckers. In this episode we...

Today’s episode is Part 1 of my conversation with registered dietitian Kyle Kamp from Valley to Peak Nutrition, and we’re breaking down the fundamentals of rucking nutrition. Whether you’re prepping for your first 5-mile ruck...

In this episode of T he Rucker’s Edge, Clint Carr from CarrvingTrails.com joins the show to share his journey of personal growth, endurance, and transformation through rucking. Clint opens up about how he went from grinding 6...

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, Mark Jones shares his mission-driven journey toward a world record ruck for the Oscar Mike Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering injured veterans through sports and communit...

In this Fall 2025 Rucking News Roundup, you’ll hear five powerful headlines that connect gear, grit, and community. From a man rucking 1,000 miles across Texas to the latest GORUCK gear drops, this episode covers everything m...

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, I sit down with the founder of West Orange Ruckers, Chad Haggerty, to talk about how a rucking routine developed during COVID turned into a thriving ruck club community. We dive into what...

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge Podcast, I sit down with Giovanni Svette, a CrossFit athlete who has made the leap to competitive rucking — and is now heading to the Ruck Race League Finals. We talk about how his rucking...

This week's episode is a special roundup episode featuring five experienced ruckers sharing their top rucking tips. You’ll hear insights from: Bill Anthes – Special Forces veteran and co-creator of the Ruck Race League on why...