Archive: GoRuck

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? SS: I’m a 46 year old Automotive Fabricator who lives in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. My family has a military history and I’ve spent my youth in Cadets and then spent some time in the reserves with the Queens Own Rifles of Canada which has shaped my life probably more than... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? HS: My name is Heather Curry Self and I’ve been working with Brad McLeod (SEALgrinderPT) for a few years now; he was my 40th birthday present to myself for training. I’m an avid writer, and I have just recently published my second novel. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? RJ: I’m 37 years old, happily married with my first child on the way. I work as a structural steel/welding inspector based in Austin, TX. My job keeps me very busy, throwing me a good mix of sedentary travel time and physical exertion (i.e. climbing). SGPT: Did you have an... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? GL: My name is Glen LeComte and I live in Syracuse, New York. I am married with 2 teenage daughters. I have been working with Brad McLeod (SEALgrinderPT.com) for quite a while now in preparation for participating in a GoRuck event. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up?... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JC: I am on my 58th year of life, married, several adult children, and two grandsons.  I served in the U.S. Marines from 1974 to 1979 as a scout/observer with artillery and infantry units.  I served until 1983 in the Marine Reserves in an Infantry Company. I presently reside in Southeast... Read More

I don’t quite remember how and when I first heard about GORUCK, but it was most likely as a result of the typical domino effect of web browsing on my part. I am a 20 year veteran of the US Navy and was looking for team oriented events that were similar to what I had... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? RP: My name is Ralph Provance. I’ve been a Medic for 24 yrs serving in various capacities from field, emergency department, and SERT. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? RP: I did have an athletic background. I was a letterman in Track and Field during Jr. and... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JA: I’m 27 years old and currently on active duty in the Marine Corps. I am a certified personal trainer and in the process of opening Code Black Crossfit in Haymarket, VA with my brother. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? JA: We were always running around... Read More

GORUCK sand bag review Wow! I received the 60# sandbag last Friday. It comes with x2 30# filler bags and I also ordered x2 20# fillers and a 10# filler for versatility. I’ve used Rogue bags and Again Faster and I must say this thing hands down destroys them with ease. If you’ve ever used... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? DC: Dan Cohen, age 45. Married with 2 teenagers. I got started with Brad when I decided to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. I registered with them as a community athlete, and hired Brad to help me prepare. To date, I’ve run a 5k, a half-marathon, done a... Read More

Hey Brad, Thought I would fill you in on the GORUCK Selection AAR. Things went pretty well for a while, but degraded as my body fell apart. I was top 10 in the class on the fitness test ( 2 min pushups, 2 min sit-ups, 5 mile run, 12 mile ruck) and then made it... Read More

GR1 GoRuck pack review by PG: Guaranteed to Last. I’ll be honest I got sticker shock the first time I looked at the GoRuck GR1 pack, but having owned one for a while now I am satisfied with my choice. The bag is practical, and extremely tough- built to be beat up, and the SCARS... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? GS: I’m 34 years old. I am a CF-L1 CrossFit Trainer, a dad, a former Trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and an Executive Operations Manager at an engineering and manufacturing company. What is the GoRuck Heavy? Use your GoRuck Buddy Pass 2 for 1 deal 50% OFF @... Read More

GoRuck Challenge events in the New York area Albany, NY Friday, September 26, 2014 9:00 PM New York, NY Friday, August 29, 2014 9:00 PM New York, NY Friday, October 31, 2014 9:00 PM New York, NY Friday, November 7, 2014 9:00 PM New York, NY Friday, December 5, 2014 9:00 PM Sign up HERE... Read More