RUCKS & GEAR

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Quality embroidered 2" x 3" patch with reflective spearhead and VELCRO® "hook" backing.

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GORUCK Tribe brings organization and inspiration to those of you who choose the harder path. Tribe is a way of life, the Cadre and community are the accountability. The theme of year 2 is LIFE HAS RISK.

Within each year, each month has a theme and a unique patch that will ship out automatically when you subscribe.

2022 GORUCK Tribe patches:

• January - Risk
• February - Strength
• March - Courage
• April - Breathe
• May - Reverence
• June - Dare
• July - Revolt
• August - Peace
• September - War
• October - Live
• November - Freedom

Workout: MILLER HERO WOD:

• 3 Mile Ruck
• 12 Rounds:

6 x Sandbag/Ruck Rows
6 x Burpee Squats (Full Burpee with Jump followed by Squat)
6 x 4 Ct Mountain Climbers
6 x Rucksack Getups

• 3 Mile Ruck

Rucking: 1 mile/day, every day. Use baseline weight.

Book: The Mission the Men and Me - Pete Blaber

Additional Tasking: Write down something positive that you want to do this year, and what you need to do to be ready. As opposed to cutting things out that you think of as negative, add a goal to your life that is positive. It works better.

Workout: Hero Wod DT
(1X IN February)

15 minute AMRAP:
- 3 sandbag hang cleans
- 3 sandbag press
- 6 push ups

Significance: This month we will honor USAF SSgt Timothy P. Davis "DT" who was killed on February, 20 2009 supporting operations in OEF when his vehicle was struck by an IED. You pick the weight and if you want a single or a double serving of shared pain.

Rucking: 1 Miler , 2 Miler, 3 Miler, 4 Miler, 5 Miler - ALL TIMED at baseline weight for you, or 45/30 (heavy). At least 2 full days rest between each one. See how you do.

Book: A Farewell to Arms - Ernest Hemingway

Quote: “The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places.”
― Ernest Hemingway

15 minute AMRAP:

• 3 Sandbag Hang Clean (#60/#40)
• 3 Sandbag press (#60/#40)
• 6 Ruck push-ups (#30/#20)
• 12 Sit-ups with Ruck on chest (#30/#20)

BONUS WOD:

FALL OF BAGHDAD

Infill: 2000m Ruck (#30/#20)

34 rounds of:

• 1 Sandbag CLUSTER (#60/#40, which is a full squat clean +thruster)
• 3 Ruck Push Ups (#30/#20)
• 5 Mountain climbers

Exfil: 2000M Ruck (#30/#20)

Significance: Calvin Harrison was born in March

Rucking: 3x 3 mile Rucks using heavier than “normal” on all 3. 30 use 40/45/50 20 use 30/ 40/ 45 45 use 50/60/70

Book: Generation Kill

Additional Tasking: Courage is contagious. Reach out to at least 2 people and tell them why you believe they are courageous. Then do something that tests your courage, physically or mentally.

Workout: "Piestewa"
(1X in April)

6 rounds:

• 400M Ruck
  
• 7 "Double Push Up" Get Ups with Ruck On

Hold water in mouth throughout entire workout like Apache Run.

Significance: Lori Piestewa was the first Native American woman KIA. Ambushed in the attack where Jessica Lynch was taken POW. Her surname is derived from a Hopi language root meaning "water pooled on the desert by a hard rain"; thus, Piestewa (Hopi: [piˈɛstɛwa]) translates loosely as "the people who live by the water."

Rucking: RUCK: -3x 1 mile “Apache” Rucks. Mouth full of water. Only nose breathing.

-12 miler Timed. Go hard.

Book: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

Additional Tasking: Dedicate 5 minutes a day to a breathing practice/meditative/box breathing technique.

• 1 Mile Ruck
  
• 100 Pull-Ups
  
• 200 Push-Ups
  
• 300 Squats
  
• 1 Mile Ruck
  

All with (20/14lb)

Modification: Bent over sandbag rows (60/40) are a substitute for pull-ups.

Significance: In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, NY, who was killed in Afghanistan June 28, 2005. A U.S. Navy SEAL officer, Murphy was awarded the U.S. military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan.

Rucking: 2 x 5 milers (timed) at baseline weight (usually 20/30#)

5 miler

5 miler retest

Either as standalone or combined with 5 milers above, ruck 2+ miles in the vicinity of a local cemetery. No noise, only respect.

Additional Task: Additional task: Visit a grave and make an offering. Consider visiting a veteran’s grave as part of the UWVC Memorial Day #LestWeForget Ruck (special patch details forthcoming). Say their name so they are not forgotten. Render a salute or place your hand over your heart in a moment of silence. If you feel compelled to do more, placing a small American flag would be an appropriate tribute in honor of their service to our country.

Workout: Stirling
(1X in June)

8 rounds:

Max Reps Ruck Unbroken Push-Ups (#30/#20)

74 Ruck Lunges (#30/#20)

**If you don't hit more than 5 push-ups then go Slick

Score: How many pushes in the 8 rounds Unbroken- Max Push-ups

“Who dares, wins. Who sweats, wins. Who plans, wins.” – British Special Air Service (SAS)

Significance: Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Archibald David Stirling, DSO, OBE (15 November 1915 – 4 November 1990) was a Scottish officer in the British Army, mountaineer, and the founder of the Special Air Service. He saw active service during the Second World War.

Rucking:

2 X 4 miles Heavier

20 use 30/ 40/ 45

30 use 40/45/50

45 use 50/60/70

Retest: 3 miles to compare to your March Month

Additional Task: Dare yourself to try something new that you've been hesitant to try.

"Revolt is the right of the people." - John Locke

Workout: KNOWLTON
(1X in July)

17 minute AMRAP:

9 Ruck Upright Row (#30/#20)

16 Ruck Swings (#30#20)

76 Steps Sandbag and Ruck Carry (#60/#40 & #30/#20)

Then 1 Mile HEAVY RUCK, (100 LBS RX/Double your baseline/Scale as needed)

9-16-76 represents the day Col Thomas KNOWLTON was killed in action in the Revolutionary war.

Significance: "When virtue forces you to cross the line" Tell the story of Thomas KNOWLTON and his actions during the Revolutionary War:

Rucking:

Ladder style (1 of each):

5 mile, 4 miles, 3 miles, 2 mile, 1 mile.

All done with “event standard” weight for Time. #30 for over 150 lb Body weight #20 for under 150lb body weight

Additional Task: The First Amendment of the US Constitution grants the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. This is a form of revolt. Find a cause that you feel strongly about and find a way to petition the Government to make a change.

"Peace begins with a smile." -Mother Teresa

Workout: "The 13"
(1X in August)

Part 1: 13min AMRAP

13 sandbag man makers

13 ruck lunges

Part 2: At the 30min Mark (you have a time hack)

13- min AMRAP

13 Sandbag get-ups

13 ruck push-ups

Immediately Ruck 1 Mile

Significance: Honoring the 13 Troops killed during the final days and withdrawal from Afghanistan. :

Rucking:

31 Total miles. Broken any way throughout month. 31+ lbs.

“Only the dead have seen the end of war.” ― Plato

9/11 NEVER FORGET:

BUY-IN: 2001 Meter Ruck (1.25 Miles) - Ruck + Sandbag Carry

9 rounds of these movements:

11 Step Ups with Ruck (sub lunges if no box available)

11 Sandbag Thrusters

11 Sandbag Rows

11 Sandbag Over the shoulder Throws

11 Sandbag Single Leg Deadlifts

Significance: Note: The movements simulate the kinds of push/pull/press carry movements that First Responders performed as they helped people to safety in Lower Manhattan and at the Pentagon, and the kinds of movements they performed to dig through rubble for survivors. Never Forget.

Rucking:

110 Flights Of Stairs or 2,071 steps

RX: Ruck weight #30/#20

110 Flights Of Stairs or 2,071 steps

RX: Ruck weight #30/#20

Scale up: Ruck weight #45 which is an average weight of basic firefighters gear

Scale down: Ruck Weight (#20/#10)

The numbers are significant — 343 New York City Fire Department first responders died at Ground Zero that day trying to climb the 110 flights of stairs to save people during an unimaginable event.

Additional Task: "It takes courage to stand up and speak. It also takes courage to sit down and listen." This quote is from Sebastian Junger's Vets Town Hall organization whose mission is to give veterans a space to speak about their experience at war. This month your additional challenge is to find someone who has been to war and ask them to speak about their experience as you listen. If you are someone who has been to war, you can still participate in this challenge as both a listener and a speaker.

Workout: Chad 1000X

1,000 box step-ups completed as a team, partner, or individual for time.

3 OPTIONS: 1. Slick // No rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.

2. Standard // 30#/20# rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.

3. Expert // 45# rucksack. Use 20" box for step-ups.

Significance

Sara Wilkinson and GORUCK present the hero workout “CHAD” - in honor of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson who took his life on October 29, 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD. Our goal is to honor Chad’s life and legacy and to raise awareness for suicide prevention. This year, join us again in paying respect to Chad Wilkinson and all those who have been lost to suicide, while also committing to try to change the number. #CHAD1000X

Rucking

Buddy Check: Ruck with a buddy 4 times this month. If you can't ruck with them then phone a buddy and catch up with them.

Espionage isn't supposed to be eye-catching, but sometimes rules are meant to be broken.

There’s no better way to kick off the summer than enjoying some ice cold refreshments with friends. It’s even better if you’re all tired and sweaty. So this month, we are bringing back a summer favorite: the Cooler Ruck.

Plan your route and bring a fully-loaded cooler with you, filled to the brim with hydration (whatever that looks like to you). It needs to be a FULL SIZE cooler which will require a two-person carry. This means you’re going to either need fresh bodies to switch out as you go, or you’re going to end up moving slowly. And yes, we expect ALL empty space to be filled with ice. Bonus cool points for 10 miles or more!

• Minimum distance is 3 miles
• 2 participants or more
• The cooler should be a two person carry—fully loaded
• One cooler for every 8 participants
• You decide how much weight you carry in your ruck
• Share on social media using #RUCKCLUBCALLOUT and tag @goruck

You’ve seen the movie Predator, right? Deadly alien comes to Earth and attacks a bunch of SF dudes in the middle of the jungle. Well do you remember how Arnold Schwarzenegger ended up tricking the Predator? The Predator has thermal vision, so it can see you all the time. Well, Arnold got smart and covered himself from head to toe in mud so the Predator couldn’t find him. Do you see where we’re going with this?

Welcome to the Mud Ruck. The whole team has to get muddy at the start of their ruck, as muddy as you can (or want), and as always: cool points for being original. Then, once you’re safe from the Predator, head out. Four miles (or more) as a group covered in mud. Nothing too crazy. Have some fun and take lots of pictures!

Details

• 4 miles minimum (distance starts as soon as you are muddy)
• 4 people per group, no less
• Bonus cool points for getting muddy/unmuddy in a fun/unique way
• No weight requirement, use your regular training weight
• Share on social media and use #RUCKCLUBCALLOUT and tag @goruck

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” –Ferris Bueller

In the 80s cinema classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, high school senior Ferris stays home “sick” to plan a legendary day off with his friends in downtown Chicago, while being pursued by Principal Rooney. Together, they “borrow” a classic 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder and embark on an audacious tour of the city, challenging authority and bluffing their way through an unconventional day of fun.

Welcome to Ruck Club Day Off. For this Callout, you and your team will reenact the “day off” path taken by Ferris, Sloane, and Cameron, but adjusted for your own hometown.

• Ruck distance: 3 miles minimum. Ideally, you’re looking at something more in the 5-10 mile range with a number of fun places to stop along the way, but do what works best for your city and your crew.
• Choose a few waypoints that replicate the Chicago landmarks seen in the film, but make it work for your city. Here are a few thought-starters:
  • A museum (instead of The Art Institute of Chicago)
  • A sports stadium (instead of Wrigley Field)
  • A restaurant (instead of Chez Quis) Bonus cool points if you make reservations under the name of “Abe Froman, Sausage King of Chicago.”
  • Join a parade (carry as many American flags as possible)
  • Perform a spontaneous rendition of “Twist & Shout” with some locals
  • Be creative! Tailor your waypoints to create a fun walking tour of your town!
  • Bonus cool points if you get your team photo in front of a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder!
• Use your regular training weight
• 3 participants or more
• Share on social media and use #RUCKCLUBCALLOUT and tag @goruck

Quality embroidered 2" x 3" patch with VELCRO® "hook" backing.

No apps. No tracking. No excuses.

This Father’s Day, we’re keeping it simple: 4 miles of rucking + one classic dad task per mile. Carry something heavy, tell a bad joke, fix something with duct tape, whatever feels right. Do it solo or with your crew. No one’s watching, and that’s the point.

Complete the challenge and earn the Dad Rucks patch:
This one doesn’t say “I ran a virtual race.”
It says: “I rucked hard, carried the weight, and still had time to mow the lawn.”

A heavy metal tribute to every dad who shows up, carries the load, and gets the job done without asking for credit.

• Ruck 4 miles Carry 30 lb or whatever heavy thing is lying around (squirmy kids included)
• Do 1 dad task per mile: grill, mow, fix, tell an epic story with zero context
• Complete it anytime over Father’s Day weekend (June 13–15, 2025)
• No virtual check-ins, no leaderboards; just you, your weight, and the job

Why 4 Miles? Because Dad said it was “about 3”… and now you’re somehow on mile 4.5. Classic.

This August, we’re celebrating the 19th Amendment, ratified on August 18, 1920. It wasn't just a political victory; it was the culmination of decades of perseverance, grit, and community building. This month, we’re taking that "Rosie the Riveter" spirit to the streets for a civic scavenger hunt.

Your mission is to chart a course through your city that highlights women’s history, public service, and the landmarks built by or dedicated to the women who shaped your com

Over the summer, we asked kids across the GORUCK community to design a back-to-school patch—and they all crushed it. But 11-year-old Zoe’s design really lit us up. Her “Knowledge is Power” patch is available now for a limited time.

The classic GORUCK spearhead pays homage to our Special Forces roots. Made of a durable, soft plastic that won't fade, crack, or peel.

As we continue celebrating America's 250th birthday, this month's Callout honors the document that transformed a fledgling nation into a constitutional republic: the United States Constitution. More than just a blueprint for government, the Constitution established a system designed to preserve liberty by limiting power, separating authority, and ensuring that no one person or institution stands above the law. We're honoring the The United States Constitution this month because it was signed on September 17, 1787 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

The first ten amendments—the Bill of Rights—are the keystone of those freedoms, protecting the liberties we often take for granted: speech, religion, the press, peaceful assembly, due process, and the right to keep and bear arms, among others.

Welcome to the Constitution Ruck. During this month's Callout, you'll stop at every mile to recite one amendment and complete 10 pushups; a reminder that freedom isn't just inherited, it must be understood and defended by each generation.

For the Heavy Mile, participants will choose a weight that challenges them (60, 80, or 100 lbs) and carry it for 1 mile as fast as they can.

Want to pair your cardio with a beer (or 4)? Check out the Beer Mile here. One mile, four laps, four beers.

• Don’t pace yourself. Go all out!
• Track your time…it’s fun to track your improvement. Results definitely show if you're getting too lopsided in your training/life balance.
  
• Encourage others along the way.
  
• Share on social media and use #RUCKCLUBCALLOUT and tag @goruck

Genuine leather 2" x 3" patch with VELCRO® "hook" backing. Made in the USA from full grain cowhide.