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Cadre Tyler and Me at the Las Vegas Spartan Race with GORUCK Nation
At GORUCK we all share a common mantra, “being out rucking is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were out rucking.” Team GORUCK always has been and always will be...
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Cadre Tips: DFQ-DW (Don’t F***ing Quit – Drinking Water)
This post is guest authored by GORUCK Cadre Bert. GORUCK Selection is really a hydration contest with exercise scenery and Special Forces Cadre included. The goal leading up to Selection is...
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Cadre Tips: Cadre Devin On The “Bug Out”-Bag (The “Go-bag”)
Sometimes you just have to bug out. The invading horde is coming down the mountain? The conspiracy theorists were right, and civilization is kaput? Or maybe you’re just looking to feel a little more...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Cadre Andy On Challenge Packing & What Makes A GORUCK Ruck Better
I know I’m one of the newer Cadre at GORUCK, but I’m sure as hell not new to hauling a load on my back! I’ve been at this kind of thing for a long time and would like to think that I’ve refined my...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Letter From A Cadre Deployed By Rich
Long before I was a cadre at GORUCK, I was a teenager in community college. Having joined the Army at nineteen, I was young and unaware of the many pitfalls of being naive and rushing into things....
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Cadre Tips: The Turkish Getup by Cadre Derek
The Turkish Getup Learn more about Cadre Derek here. I believe the single best movement that tactical operators practice is the Turkish Get-Up. It's an ancient movement that completely embodies the...
View ArticleGORUCK Selection: Goin’ Down The Road Feelin’ Bad
Cadre Bert weighs a ruck at the beggining of Selection. Unlike the Good Livin' events, there is a weight requirement to participate in Selection. You can check out the packing list here. I left off my...
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Nutrition: HQ Tested, Cadre Approved Protein Brownies
Protein Brownies The holidays are just full of butter. Presents, lights, and butter. Meet the elusive healthy, butter-free brownie – Yes Virginia, it does exist. It's like Santa Claus riding a...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Cadre Bert’s Selection Story
I was twenty-six years old when I joined the military. I had spent the seven years prior to 9/11 doing everything on earth I had ever wanted to do, living the life of an adrenaline junkie nomad. I...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Honoring Our Veterans
Veterans Day means something different to everyone – for a lot of people it doesn’t mean anything. That’s okay. To me, it highlights the shared language and understanding of those who serve and have...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Cadre Andy Celebrates USMC Birthday
"Those who have been associated in the performance of any deed of valor or patriotism ever feel attracted to each other by an influence stronger and nobler than that of friendship. The daring patriots...
View ArticleThursday Thrasher: Stew Smith Selection Tips
Stew Smith is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a former Navy SEAL Lieutenant, and author of several fitness and self-defense books. Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association...
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Nutrition: Devin’s Feed Your Speed Omelet
When you want to make gains in your workouts – faster times, heavier lifts, etc – you need to focus on recovery almost as much as the workout itself. When it comes to long movements for time (runs...
View ArticleCadre Tips: Ranger Run
The 40-minute Five-miler: What is it? The requirement to run five miles in 40 minutes or less is a classic benchmark in many elite units of the military. It’s called an “advanced physical training...
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Happy Labor Day: All Play And No Work
Happy Labor Day, everyone. There is no workout today, but we still have some suggestions for how you can maximize your holiday experience. You should start with some delicious end-of-the-summer food....
View ArticleCadre Tips: Special Forces Survival Kits Improved
The Special Forces Survival Kit Issued then Improved – by cadre chris During the course of my career as a Green Beret, I was issued many things, some I was made to turn back in to the Army and others...
View ArticleSelection AAR: Silver Dollar
I was 18 years old and straight out of high school when I joined the military. I knew exactly what I wanted to do as far back as 8th grade. I honestly have no idea where the desire came from, but it...
View ArticleRuck More If You Want to Pass GORUCK Selection
GORUCK Selection is horrible and I do not recommend it. It came about because GRT’s wanted more and Selection was our reply. It’s not in my nature and it’s not in our Cadre’s nature to put people...
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Nutrition: The Recon Apple
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce the Recon Apple. This exact nutrition advice has been handed down for generations in the Reconnaissance community and has been “tried and trued” by some of...
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Cadre Tips: Dan’s Ascent
In 2011, I showed up to the GORUCK Ascent a little nervous. I had never climbed a 14,000ft mountain. Sure, I had climbed mountains in Afghanistan, but not this high. GORUCK had enough faith in me to...
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