Episodes

Blisters can turn a great ruck into a miserable experience. In this episode of The Rucker's Edge, Spencer sits down with MudGear founder Alex Thrasher to discuss one of the most important topics in rucking: blister prevention...

If you've been training with a ruck but haven't chosen an event yet, this episode will help you find your next challenge. Spencer breaks down the landscape of ruck events, from beginner-friendly charity rucks and community ga...

If you've been putting in the work with a ruck but haven't chosen an event yet, this episode will help you find your next challenge. In this episode (Part 3 of the Training with a Ruck Series), Spencer breaks down the full la...

In Part 2 of our Training with a Ruck series, Drew Snarey from Frontline Athletic joins the show to explain how a rucksack can become a surprisingly effective strength-training tool. From squats and step-ups to carries, rows,...

Some ruckers use their ruck the same way every time: same route, same pace, same weight. And while long rucks are great for endurance and general health, they are only one piece of what a ruck can do for your fitness. In this...

Travis Chapman from RUCKFWD joins The Rucker’s Edge Podcast to share how rucking became the first form of fitness he could consistently stick with after years of starting and stopping gym routines. He also discusses how he's ...

What’s happening in the world of rucking right now? In this Spring 2026 edition of Rucking In The News, Spencer breaks down the biggest developments in rucking—from the launch of the GORUCK Rucker 5.0 to major community event...

How do you build a ruck club that people actually want to be part of? In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, Spencer sits down with Jessica, co-founder of Triton Ruck Club, to break down exactly how a small walking group turne...

What does it take to ruck 1,000 miles across Texas? In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge , Spencer sits down with Terrence to break down one of the most extreme rucking challenges ever attempted—crossing Texas on foot with 40...

In this solo episode, Spencer breaks down the full Ruck Deep Dive research series from Mountain Tactical Institute (MTI). He covers what actually predicts ruck performance, whether strength or endurance training matters more,...

Why do so many ruckers deal with foot pain, ankle injuries, and overuse issues? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Jon Ritter, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), to break down what’s actually happening inside your body wh...

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...