Archive: GORUCK

Check out these GORUCK Training Tips to get you ready and prepare for the big challenge event. These tips are tried and tested and come from dozens of graduates from past GORUCK light, Challenge, Heavy and Selection course. We have also thrown in a a couple of the GR workouts that these athletes have used... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? FB: I’m a 49 year old physician, husband, and father, from New Jersey. I’ve got 2 kids ages 9 & 8, and 3 Rhodesian Ridgebacks. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? FB: I worked from the age of ~13, so no varsity sports. But I kept in... Read More

Check out the reviews and comparisons for the GoRuck vs Maxpedition Falcon 2 and you make the best decision for your ruck hikes and events. Our website is veteran-owned and reader-supported. When you buy through our links we may receive a commission that helps keep our business open. If you click on any link we... Read More

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? JL: I’m a college athlete enlisting into the Navy after school to pursue a career as a SEAL. Growing up I played baseball my entire life, and still continue to play. SGPT: Can you tell us about training to get ready for the GORUCK event? JL: Training for GORUCK I... 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