Memorial Day is about honoring our servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Do a Challenge, organize a ruck, talk about an American hero who passed, visit a war memorial in your town and spend a couple minutes in silence — what’s important is that you do something.
25 years ago today the Battle of Mogadishu was raging in a far off corner of the world. 18 too many US Servicemen lost their lives as US forces successfully completed the mission. We honor the Fallen of that day, one mile at a time.
#RLTW
On Wednesday we will begin weekly Workout Wednesday videos. Workouts that don't require a gym membership, just a ruck with some weight (sandbags are fun too). So grab some friends and stay tuned for an effective and fun way to crush your 2018 goals.
#RuckUp
Today is Bitcoin Pizza Day & 8 years ago Laszlo spent 10,000 BTC on 2 pizzas. You might already know this, but you probably don't know Laszlo is one of GORUCK’s oldest employees. To celebrate we are now accepting Bitcoin as a payment method. Read more:
Russian Warship, Go F*ck Yourself
We at GORUCK stand with the leadership, people, and military of a free and independent Ukraine. To support their freedoms, we are raising funds to deliver support for an imminent humanitarian crisis.
Learn More Here:
“Jason McCarthy, a Special Forces soldier, had no idea that he would be a businessman running a multi-million dollar operation." Check out this article from Forbes about GORUCK Founder & CEO Jason McCarthy here:
Today's
#WorkoutWednesday
is the "Small"
#HeroWOD
:
3 rounds for time:
Row 1000 meters (or ruck)
50 Burpees
50 box jumps (or step-ups)
Ruck 800 meters
Wear your ruck whenever possible. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Marc Small, died on February 12, 2009 in Faramuz, Afghanistan.
On June 6, 1944: One of the most complicated military feats in history. 75 years later, it is even more important that we do not forget the ultimate price that was paid by those brave soldiers defending our freedom. |
#GORUCK
#dday
#normandy
#dday75thanniversary
"My younger brother, who has Down Syndrome, completed his first GORUCK event - the Salt Lake Memorial Day Basic on Saturday. Afterwards, he said he was happy he finished but "my legs...they have so much pain!!" Thank you to this community for supporting my brother."
@akmolarbear
The news coming out about Afghanistan has strongly affected us here at GORUCK. We know much of our community can relate. Cadre Aaron Hand, reflects back on the last 20 years, and the relationship between us and the Afghan people
We've partnered with
@JasonKhalipa
to bring you at home workouts for the next 30 days! All of the workouts can be done with only a rucksack. We recommend adding a ruck plate to up the difficulty. Check out the first WOD and tag us,
@JasonKhalipa
&
@_ncfit_
& use
#RuckWODatHome
!
"Since our roots,
@GORUCK
has been about Building Better Americans. We don’t care if you’re young, old, black, white, male, female, veteran, civilian, pink, purple, polka-dotted or striped. Now is the time to stand up for what is right." - Jason McCarthy (Founder, GORUCK)
The best part of GORUCK is the people and this is how we’re starting off 2019. By rucking 50 miles in 15 days, beginning today. This is a virtual rucking challenge and the patch you earn is FREE, as long as you ruck the miles. Pledge your miles now:
10,000 Steps per day, on average, for the entire year of 2020. That’s our New Year’s Resolution, and the more of those steps with a ruck on, the better. It’s simple, but not easy. Starting Jan. 1 join us and pledge to take 10,000 steps per day in 2020. |
#GORUCK
#10000steps
Introducing GR1 x Carryology - GRXC2 Samurai: Over two years of design and development. The 2nd installment GRXC project has arrived. A legendary Hall of Fame icon inspired by the fierce samurai warriors of Japan’s past:
@carryology
#GORUCK
#Carryology
The GORUCK Star Course - 50 Miler debuts in Washington DC, our nation’s capital, May 18-19. 20 lbs on your back, teams of 2-5. 20 hour cut-off to earn the patch, then enjoy the after-party on a rooftop in the capital of freedom. Sign up here:
#RuckUp
Today we celebrate the oldest branch of our US military, it is the 249th birthday of the United States Army. Still going strong, we honor you, and the flag that represents this country, today and everyday.
#FlagDay
#ArmyBirthday
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood." |
#selection021
9/11 is a day that changed our lives forever. We honored and remembered those we lost on 9/11 and in the ensuing 17 years by rucking the streets of NYC, meeting First Responders, and visiting Ground Zero this past weekend.
#NeverForget
Dr. Peter Attia had our Founder and CEO, Jason McCarthy, on his podcast to talk about about all things rucking - gear, FAQs, the benefits, footwear for rucking, and more. Listen now:
#GORUCK
#TheDrivePodcast
SELECTION 022 SOLE FINISHER: CHAD MALONE AAR. “There are very few moments in your life that will change the very fiber of your soul. Getting married, finding religion, having children…completing GORUCK Selection." Chad’s Selection AAR:
GORUCK is honored to kick off our second annual virtual fundraiser with Pets For Patriots. Get miles under a ruck with your companion and support a cause that helps veterans and shelter pets. Pledge miles & pre-order your patch now ->
#RuckYourDog2018
Today, 76 years since D-Day, we honor America’s Greatest Generation who who liberated France and Europe. We look back on our time spent on the sacred grounds of Normandy last year. Never forget the ultimate price that was paid by those brave soldiers. |
#AlwaysRemember
#DDay
"How Not to Start a Backpack Company," the debut book from Jason McCarthy, founder of GORUCK. Pre-order yours today and receive a signed copy and commemorative Java Summer 2010 patch: . |
#GORUCK
Today is
#MemorialDay
, but the truth is that every day is Memorial Day when you lose someone you love. Please take a moment to be grateful for life in America because of the Americans who have died for all of us. Remember to honor them today. ❤️, Monster and
#GORUCK
HQ.
On this 77th anniversary of D-Day, join us in commemorating the sacrifices of the over 400,000 soldiers who paid for our freedom with their lives. All you need is a ruck, some weight, and some old fashioned no quit attitude. Prescribed weight is 20#/30#.
#gorucktribe
#dday
“As I was heading out for my afternoon ruck, my son said “Wait for me, Daddy” and went and grabbed his pack. We put a water bottle in it so he would have some weight and he loves vitamin water (motivator).
@bradspringer
Happy Father's Day to all those dads who ruck out there.
In honor of National Police Week, we’d like to show our appreciation to active and retired law enforcement officers with FREE Light event registrations and an invitation to join a community of some of the best people you can meet anywhere. Learn more here:
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the wake of Dorian. Some of you may know that HQ is in an evacuation zone so we are choosing to keep our employees out of harm's way. Thank you for your patience if we are slow to respond. Stay safe, everyone.
#StayAwayDorian
#GORUCK
This weekend we will remember and honor the fallen soldiers by communing with our sweat and shared pain with the hero WOD
#Murph
. It doesn't matter how you get the work done, what matters is that you remember that you are a part of this world and we are all in this together.
The April
#RuckingChallenge
is here: Lucky Number 7. Because who doesn’t love the number 7? Complete 7 Ruck PT workouts during the month of April and the patch you’ll earn is FREE. Learn more & pledge pledge to earn your patch:
Today we remember the attack on Pearl Harbor on the 76th Anniversary. We honor the heroes of that day and will never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
#PearlHarbor76
On February 1st we're kicking off our next monthly
#RuckingChallenge
: a mile-a-day. That's it, one mile each day in February. Increase weight each week. Learn more here: |
#GORUCK
#RUCKUP
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today's
#workoutwednesday
is:
5 rounds:
5 squats
7 curls
9 overhead press
Finish with a quick 5K ruck for time.
Goal weight is 40lbs. Get after it and post your time in the comments below! |
#GORUCK
#RuckUp
A few weekends ago, we rucked the Bataan Memorial Death March in NM. The pain we endured is nothing compared to what our brave service members experienced 76 years ago during WWII. We rucked to honor those who sacrificed their freedom and remember those we lost along the way.
Black Friday has officially begun and we're offering up to 45% off the world's toughest gear. That includes select footwear, apparel, rucksacks, and more. Don't miss out:
#GORUCK
#BlackFriday
Introducing the new Rucker. On the outside, it's still the same. It's when you open it up that you'll see the new improvements. Enhance your rucking experience and get your hands on the new and improved Rucker.
#RuckUp
Shop here:
Happy Thanksgiving, GORUCK Nation! Today and every day we are thankful for people like you who make the GORUCK community so awesome. We hope your day is filled with plenty of family, food, and definitely beer.
A DEEP DIVE INTO RUCKING:
@Michael_Easter
author of
#tribe
Book of the Month, The Comfort Crisis - posted about how many calories rucking burns. People wanted to learn how powerful rucking can be. Welcome to the rucking deep dive:
#goruck
#TheComfortCrisis
Rucking Pro Tip: The 12 Mile Ruck March is the standard in Special Forces and the military as a whole. It's a great way to prepare for events, especially Heavy Challenges. It tests your mental fortitude and forces you to push past the pain. Aim to complete in less than 3.5 hours.
Happy Labor Day to all of the hard workers in every field. And a special shoutout to those who serve. Take the day to unwind, relax, and recognize your hard work and accomplishments every day.
We hope it's a good one!
#GORUCK
#LaborDay
Memorial Day is a great day to be grateful to be alive, and to prove it. Invite a friend to do MURPH or to your backyard BBQ. Raise your glass to those who can’t be with us, do it with pride in your heart. |
#GORUCK
#MemorialDay
GORUCK Tribe's January Book of the Month is Tribe by Sebastian Junger.
Join us for a Cadre-led book discussion on January 27 at 7:00PM ET Live on IGTV.
Halloween is tomorrow and we put together a few safety tips if you're trick-or-treating with your kids. And don't forget to pack your rucksack with a ruck plate (and some cold beverages for yourself!) so you can ruck while the kids get their sugar high. 🤣
GR1 is the ultimate companion to travel the world with you. Single-bag travel is the way to go when traveling across the country. Here are some things that our Technical Designer learned when traveling around the US with just a GR1:
#GORUCK
Women in Special Ops are rarely acknowledged and we wanted to bring special attention to Lt. Ashley White, KIA, on
#internationalwomensday
. Her legacy continues to inspire us and we hope she inspires you too. This May, the GORUCK Tribe will read
@gaylelemmon
's book Ashley's War.
"Comfort, complacency, and mediocrity are the enemy, and at some point you have to do that thing that when you see it, butterflies consume your stomach."
Read the full note from Doug AKA 011: