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@@macmcheese2385 just had lot going on and by accident I found out I loved rucking by walking a lot, trying to avoid being home all the time....... (Wrote something that ties in with this) I could and have, broken my back. Running from something I walked towards. And sometimes, I'll turn around. To see a million, mile long miles. Now I know I'm home. Hope lifes good with you.
I find that when it's freezing cold (but not raining) that a decent pair of sweatpants, a hoodie, a snood and a gillet/vest work fine. You get a sweat quite quickly and if you keep moving then you'll be absolutely fine.
I reallly love this rucking thing. I started doing it in June out of sheer Corona fat and boredom. ..I didn't realize throwing weights in a backpack had a name. Now I do 4 miles 5 days a week in about a hour and a half. Apparently from watching this I need to be doing it under an hour so that's my goal this week. Thanks for the video man.
Did my first ruck. 15 lbs, 3.5 miles, 16.9 p.mile pace. Shins sore, but enjoyed the new workout. Glad not to have put extra weight in ruck sack. I’m a runner and rucking is nothing like running . I found my new go-to at 56 years old
Great video Randall. Started delivering newspapers in the north of England when I was 13. Up at 5.30 am, two canvas shoulder bags full of papers and magazines. My route was a gradual ascent up the side of the valley until the last bit which was steep a/f . 6 days a week, wind, rain, sleet, snow. Did that for 3 years. I could walk like the wind and still can in my late fifties. Never quit.
My backpack: 1 Laptop. 2 bottles of water. (550ml each) 400 pages notebook (A4-sized) 200 pages notebook (A4-sized) 1 mechanical keyboard. 1 g102 + big ss mousepad. Go to work like this everyday, still a hell in my life but I feels good everyday after going home. It's been 1 year already.
I didn't know this had a name!!! I just started doing it on my own. I was 60 lbs overweight back in February and started slowly dragging my ass around town for about 3 miles every other day (kicked my ass). Then in April I went out to the hilly woods (kicked my ass). Then I started walking 1.5 hours through those hills almost every night (kicked my ass). Shortly after, I bumped it up to 3 hours nearly every night (meh...). Then I realized I wasn't even breathing hard going up a near vertical incline. So, I dug out my pack and loaded it to 30 lbs with books and camping gear. Ironically, with a 30 lb pack, I still weigh less than when I started back in the Spring so I'm not sure I can brag about anything. Anyway, it's all been working and is amazing. I'm totally hooked on it. Need it! I'm in excellent shape, my mind is clearer (don't underestimate silence in nature), and I've lost 51 lbs. I love that this has a name. Good luck to everyone. If you are fat and completely out of shape, just start moving slowly. Just walk around town. Don't push it. You've got so much weight, you are already rucking. Maybe set some moderate distance goals but basically just drag your carcass as far as you can. You'll start increasing naturally without injury, boredom, etc. Good Luck!
Ive just started rucking last week, i covered 20 miles carrying 22 pound over 5 days, im 60 years old. Is this too much, i have kept fit all my life though. and normally cover 60 to a 100 miles a week cycling walking running, plus doing light weights
Thank you so much for your reply, im Totally hooked, i was out today in storm jorge, wind rain the elements i love it, makes me feel alive, i do it alone im highly motivated and have always believe exercise to be most important, no matter how much you do, just getting out there is the main thing, many blessings to you from the uk, i only weigh 150 pounds a small frame, but i am determined to improve my distance and perhaps a little more weight,
@@barryhossin2000 I went to basic at 150 lbs. Just don't go crazy with the weight and mileage yet. It takes a few months for your ligaments, tendons and joints to respond and get stronger. Weighted squats are awesome for overall strength and power.
@@GruntProof thank you so much for your advice, i will take that on board, i will stick to rucking 3 times a week carrying 22 pound. 4 miles each time, for 3 months. Then increase distance by perhaps a mile, i do Squat thrusters only 10 kilo but 6 sets of 10 reps, including some other exercise single arm row, shoulder press. Bench press, and arm curls, some press ups, planks, and sit ups, i also walk to work 2 days which is 8 miles return each day, in the summer i cycle to a place called allhallows which is in kent England, 11 mile return cycle, and walk anywhere from 12, to 25 miles. It beautiful there hills, north sea, lots of wildlife, amazing scenery, hardly see a soul, which is great, how the world was before all the concrete noise and chaos came along, its good for mind body, and soul, kind regards and enjoy your weekend!!!
Came across your channel with your mission get home video. Retired army 25 years in the infantry and the rest in armor. Is there anything that can be done to improve cartilage breakdown in the knees? I’ve been sticking to bicycling for cardio because of the knees. My longest ruck was 100 miles in three days. The unit wanted to recreate Sherman’s March to the sea. It sucked. Feet were tore up and then got to jump back into Bragg. Loving your videos. I’ll listen to your longer videos in the truck like a podcast. Was trying to wargame my version of getting home and my job makes it a challenge because I’m a commercial truck driver and drive to a destination 135 miles from the plant every workday.
i was a corpsman with a STA platoon about 5 years ago, really thought i’d be able to get back into that same rucking level my first time out since then, no 😂
That must have been quite a ride being the doc for a Seal team! Don't worry, some day you'll miss throwing on a rucksack and getting after it! I camp out of my rucksacks, and to me there's nothing like throwing on a rucksack and hiking miles out into the woods, only to set up camp, collect firewood, then cook and relax around the fire!!😁🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nothing beats hunkering down in a storm with a bonfire after a day of rucking. So simple,costs almost nothing and is an absolute blast...........especially night rucking
I remember my time in basic at ft. Benning our first ruck was 8 miles. Built up from there. 55 was my preferred temperature. Hahahahaha. Im gunna have to get the old boots out and just get after it.
Good times 😎 When I got back into it I started with 4 miles and no pack. Then, once I could do that in less than an hour, I started adding weight. You gotta give your muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons time to build up to it.
@@GruntProof I do laps up my driveway and I have to stop about every quarter of a mile to cuz that's how long my driveway is to turn around, turning around only take you about like 2 seconds so I'm not losing that much time but I'm still walking for about 95% of 14 minute
Been rucking for months now. I used to have trouble with 9kg, now im walking my dog with 18kg. Dont really track my walks but i basically just walk my dog when i ruck so its reallllly convinient. I noticed i got what i would call "Real world Strong", like working strong, physical labour strong, i live in the hills and mountains so thats a plus. I used to do Prison style workouts but i dropped all of that because i simply dont need it anymore. I am only doing pullups, rucking is my main strengh excersise and endurance excersise (apart from cycling as well) and im in the shape of my life (and i tried alot of different shit). This is by far the most useful, multifunctional. And i partly disagree with the tennis shoe part. I think you can ruck in them IF you Supplement your other walks and activities with barefoot shoes.
Really enjoying your channel! I'm 48, fat, but otherwise in good shape, no knee, back or other health problems. Pretty active, do a lot of hunting, fishing and some hiking. Haven't done any rucking since my army days 1990 to 1994. Few months ago I dug old ALICE out of the basement and got her all cleaned up, repaired and packed with some camp essentials. About 35# of weight in her. Every other day I carry her on a 2.3 mile course through a local park while walking the dogs. Haven't been timing myself, but my walks usually take about an hour to hour and 15, lots of up and down small hills, a considerable amount of that is spent fooling with the dogs, fetch, etc. Great way to break in boots. I want to start doing some longer rucks on local dirt country roads to get in better shape. I get what you are saying about speed being better than distance. What do you think a good starting distance would be? I was thinking 5 miles to start. Roads around here have hills, but gentle slopes.
Hey that's great man! Glad to see another veteran picking up the ruck again. I usually advise people to start with 4 miles just so the math is easier. Nothing wrong with one extra mile though. Try to pick up a 15 minute per mile pace without running. Also, I know 35 pounds sounds easy but I'd drop it to 25. That'll guarantee no injuries and youll have plenty of room for growth
Thanks for the advice and tips. I was thinking the 35# was kinda wimpy after the 60-80# I regularly carried as a medic while in the army. Of course I was MUCH younger and in peak physical fitness back then so Ill take your advice on weight and distance starting points. My wife is from New Zealand and is a distance runner. She wants us to go to New Zealand and hike the Heaphy Track, 82km. I've got two years to prepare, hence dusting off old ALICE (issued to me in 1990). Just curious, why are you living in Germany?
Great video and it’s great to see you back ... Thanks to the tips I got from yer previous videos you made it so much easier for me when I went up Ben Nevis in the summer xxx
I'm from az love rucking 4am get it done ...planing do a salt river ruck in winter......I build my ruckpack can run a bumper weight long ruck I run a 25 short rucks 45 ......
"Its cold, we get lazy. We just wanna sit on the fucking couch and eat." *Me sitting on an office chair eating Beeferoni in December* "Yeah fuckin lazy slobs."
I started rucking with a 44 lb backpack (2 x 22lb weight plates), and 8.8lb weights around each calf. I keep these on all day while at work (on my feet at work, with lots of walking). After I deload I feel as light as a feather!
I ruck 12 miles with a 55lb dry weight pack in the Colorado hills. Usually takes under 2 hours and 45 minutes with no running. I’ve heard that this will cause injuries later down the road. What do you think if I’m doing this weekly and sometimes twice a week?
55 lbs would be a lot for me because of my destroyed back. But if you're otherwise healthy and built up to that weight and distance, I think you're fine. A lot of it has to do with the form I discussed. And yea, running with that much weight could hurt.
I think I'm liking your style thanks for the videos, am now subbed, I do have hills very near me and do use them. Long history of outdoors stuff. I watched a video you did on large Alice packs as am just interested in issued gear etc. (Yes I have been issued my own gear myself. Am glad to say.) Am very happy with my gear but good to learn new stuff. All the best from Sussex, England.
If you're new I'd suggest you start with nothing. Some workout clothes and boots, then try to hit 4 miles in under 1 hour. Once you meet that pretty consistently, then add weight. 17 lbs is sort of random, but better than nothing. I'd say by the time you can add weight, you should be able to start with 15-20 lbs. Try it out and see how you feel. Thanks
I'm currently walking from New York to California rucking the whole way. In two and a half weeks I have gained 20 lbs of muscle weight and lost three pants sizes
The biggest problem I had was how much it hurt on my shoulder I just used a regular backpack I had 2 20 pound dumbbells I walked about 2 miles in 30min
A couple times a week now I've been rucking around the reservoir in Central Park, NYC. I started with 35 lbs going just under 6 miles at about 15 minutes/mile if I push. Sometimes I "trot" but make sure my feet never leave the ground and I am always naturally conscious of form and mechanical efficiency. The whole reason I started was as a lower-impact alternative to running. Appreciate what you said about stretching and going for speed first before weight/distance. I'm 41.
Hi I have a question I just started rucking I wear a 10kg vest and also put a 10kg pack in a rucksack is this ok or is it better to put all weight in the rucksack I only do it once a week to supplement my other workouts cheers in advance
Awesome vid! I started rucking exactly as u suggested at the start of the year and whoa has it made a big difference. Be great to see how u load up your Alice pack to go rucking.
I got an old alice pack and the belt rides too close to my belt and drags my pants down. Is there a way to adjust how high the belt sits? I cant figure out the straps
Yea just throw it in that upper pocket right under the top flap. The one some people call a "radio pouch." It'll hold a 3 liter bladder plus all that weight will be up high and close to your back.
@@GruntProof haha Lol 🤣 first I heard it faintly and I was like this sounds awful familiar. Paused the video to be sure I'm not hearing things. Hard not to reckognize this iconic music 😁.
I had to walk so much, usually around 10-15 miles per day because of school and sports and stuff. I decided to start wearing a backpack with 2 - 10 pound weights in it just so that I get a little shoulder muscle while I'm walking. Then I found out about rucking, and now Im rocking a 40 pound sack 10 - 15 miles every day and Ill see how it turns out. I will probably increase the weight as I go.
All right man, you got me. Came across this video at 2am (couldn't sleep lol). With nothing better to do at the time, I figured I might as well hit the trails. Grabbed my ~20 lb day hike pack and banged out 3.87 miles in an hour. Never noticed how leisurely my "normal" hiking is until attempting
IHOP freight trains cross-country for free so I carry with me a 60 lb backpack and it's a big 60- backpack I carry with me cans of dog food cans of human food usually like something easy to carry like ravioli or maybe some refried beans I eat mostly protein and a lot of vegetables I carry a gallon of water and some other stuff to drink sometimes protein shakes or whatever and I carry a tarp a large mummy bag and I also carry two coats because sometimes I'll be going through cold places and I need to make sure I'm warm or I'll be in the desert and I can't wear them so I have to put them up but I basically do that everyday everyday I walk with that weight minimum 10 miles average 15 to 20 and the most I usually walk I'll sometimes have to walk over 30 miles and I've had to walk 50 to 75 miles before trying to hitchhike took me two days... non-stop walking. I've lost 80 pounds in 2 years
That's tough one because a lot of it is personal preference. I love the original Merrel MOABs or Ventilators. But for people starting off I usually recommend a basic issue military boot. They give you ankle support, are designed for that type of work, and can usually be found cheap as hell. In that case I'd suggest the Bates or Danner desert boots. None of the fancy stuff. Most important is the fit
Absolute Veteran were on lockdown and I pay tennis 3 X a week. I hate running and even cycling has been banned here. I got arrested last week on my bike. I will check it out
Army standards are 15 min mile at what weight? I just started rucking not too long ago, using about 50 lbs, and having trouble getting below 17 min mile. It is about 30 degrees these days. FML! Thanks for your service!
Thanks! 35 lbs. If you're just starting out 50 lbs is way too heavy. Try 15-20 or even no ruck, just boots. I usually advise people to beat a 15 min/mile before adding any weight because, without running, that's already tough
Begginers (ofc advanced ruckers too) should be allowed to fck it when ever needed extra boost. Mental fck reflects on muscles, allready proven in sports. Also, the word is in use, described in dictionary and it's completely fine to use. If u fcking want.
Is that Meaford? Oh man... good times. Surprisingly, I enjoyed the food. The weather? Well, I could have, if course staff would let us wear warmer shit :P
@@GruntProof Hey no worries. Yeah Meaford is in Ontario, Canada. I was there during my BMQ-L, which is the phase two of our basic training where we learn the soldiering part of things, as opposed to just straight up BMQ which was all the administration, boot shining and weapon drills etc. Meaford doesn't have the best reputation, mainly because the weather always finds a way to be shit :D
Went on my 1st ruck yesterday. Did 50lbs 5 miles in an hour and a half. Is 50lbs too heavy? Should I ruck at the 30lbs you suggested instead from now on?
This is my cardio nowadays - I just put on a 45-pound backpack that I have in my student apartment and then walk around and look at random things at the campus, lol. I also wear it when I go shopping, which is roughly a 15-minute trip to the store and then another 15-minute trip back home again.
Bro great video. I've been training by hiking the river fishing with tons of water and gear and now going to start applying some of your tactics. Seems like a solid way to start getting that progressive overload and enjoying life. Right now I just do 3-4 miles with a 25lb starting bag. Follow up in 3 months
Just started a few months ago. I'm recovering from broken right shin and broken left Forearm. Got hit-and-run by someone driving a truck last year. But rocking has helped my leg and body get stronger and your videos help me a lot to do so. I'm at 32 pounds rucking now and I started at 23 pounds for rucking. Of course before that I was just walking fast and working on balance. Thank you for sharing the knowledge for someone who cannot biomecanically run yet, so rucking is the best answer. Before rucking I was an endurance bicyclist.
Jus a random question mate, Im currently starting a weight loss at 16 rn, and I'm starting to get into hiking and then slowly transition into rucking, furthermore, quick question, do military boots come with steel cap? Like is it good or bad to hike in steel cap, cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿🥂
Soft soled,cushy trail runners might do some real damage during rucking or long days carrying a heavy pack. Been there and paid the price for it. Better to find good boots,break them in gradually and look after your feet.
I live in area surrounded by hills and love rucking, if I feel a little unmotivated I just play the first 10 seconds of this video and I'm gone out the door rain or shine.
back when I was in the Corps we were at Subic Bay, the upper MAU camp and had to do a 17 mile force march. I was doing pretty good until we hit the 7 steps to heaven about 12 miles out. That was back in '74, and I remember it like it was yesterday. Oooorah
For a hill ruck, about 1200-1500 ft elevation gain, what is an acceptable pace overall ? i'm new to rucking, but i've run trails, and once i've rucked 25 km flat(road) veteran march in about 4 hours. i like your channel, stay strong. Respect from Romania !
Yeah I've been rucking for a year or so now. Everything he said is correct. I'm smashing out 12km (7.5 miles) in under 1h 50 mins carrying 30lbs, 4 times a week. I'm absolutely ripped. I seriously don't need to actually do any other exercise...although I do like to throw in a few pull ups on my off days. ;-) The only real side effect is that after a short while, you need to take a massive shit as soon as you finish! haha
