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Episodes

Oct. 19, 2025

Building a Ruck Club Community: Chad Haggerty from West Orange Ruckers

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...

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Oct. 12, 2025

Giovanni Svette: From CrossFit to Ruck Race League Finalist

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...

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Oct. 5, 2025

5 Expert Rucking Tips: How to Start Strong and Level Up Your Training…

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...

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Sept. 28, 2025

Mike Smith: Rucking for Weight Loss and Mental Health Awareness

Today we’re joined by Mike Smith, who has been training for some ambitious goals. Mike shares why rucking for weight loss has been a game-changer in his fitness journey and how it’s helping him pursue a significant fitness ac...

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Sept. 21, 2025

Chris Hayes: Founder / Developer of RuckWell

I’m mixing things up in this episode. I’m happy to announce that I’m now recording episodes where I sit down and have conversations with other members of the rucking community. I’ve got several lined up for you. Today’s episo...

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Sept. 14, 2025

Exercising with Kids: How Family Rucking Builds Healthy Habits and La…

What if your workouts could strengthen not only your body but also your bond with your kids? In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge , we explore the powerful impact of exercising with your kids; from building their confidence a...

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Sept. 7, 2025

Rucking Injury Prevention and Safety Strategies

In this episode of The Rucker's Edge, we dive deep into rucking injury prevention and rucking safety tips to keep you training consistently without setbacks. Whether you're a beginner rucker or training for GORUCK events, imp...

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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...

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Aug. 24, 2025

Why Tracking Your Rucks is the Secret to Faster Progress, Fewer Injur…

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...

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Aug. 17, 2025

How Much Weight Should You Ruck With? The Beginner’s Guide to Weight,…

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...

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Aug. 10, 2025

Post-Rucking Recovery Guide: How to Reduce Soreness, Speed Up Healing…

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...

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Aug. 3, 2025

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

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 ...

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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 ...

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July 20, 2025

How To Start Rucking With Gear You Already Own

In this episode, I explain how to start rucking today with gear you already have at home. You’ll learn what you actually need, how to build your first ruck using household items, and the two biggest mistakes I made when start...

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July 20, 2025

Benefits of Rucking: Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Start Rucking Today

In this first episode of The Rucker’s Edge, We breakdown the top benefits of rucking. I’ll share the five biggest reasons why you should start rucking, how it will help you rebuild strength, improve mental clarity, and reconn...

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July 14, 2025

Introducing: The Rucker's Edge

Rucking changed my life. And I’m hopeful this rucking podcast will change yours too. The Rucker’s Edge is a podcast about building strength and energy through rucking (walking with weight). On this show, we’ll explore why ruc...

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