Archive: GoRuck

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

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? DC: My name is Dan Cunningham. I grew up in Dayton, OH. I am married with 3 young children all under the age of 3 – and all of my middle of the night bottle feedings gave me a huge edge over everyone else during the no sleep part of... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JA: I’m a regular guy, enlisting in the Army for the Rangers in the near future. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? JA: Nothing at a high level, high school sports(baseball, football, track). SGPT: How did you train for the GoRuck event? Video GoRuck Challenge Atlanta 2012... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? BS: I am 31, married and a father of three. I’ve spent the last nine years as a fireman in central Ohio. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? BS: No. Outside of little league I stopped playing sports in Jr. High. Video – GoRuck Heavy Grab Your... Read More

SGPT interview with GoRuck grad Brian Hicks SGPT: Tell us about yourself? BH: I’ve been a firefighter paramedic for over 7 years. I am in about average shape. I have completed 2 Tough Mudders and numerous FireFighter stairclimbs. My normal PT is mainly bodyweight exercises, indoor rowing, and hiking through the east bay hills. Video... Read More

We get this question every week “Coach, how do I protect my feet in the GoRuck Challenge?”. You could be a super stud athlete but if you don’t prepare and take care of your feet – your going to be just another casualty that your buddies are going to have to carry. Or worse –... Read More

We get asked every week “Coach, how do I train for the GoRuck Challenge – do you have a GoRuck Training Program?” So we went trained for GoRuck and then went through the recent Challenge in Atlanta. We made tweaks and adjustments to the plan. Then we went back to training and are planning on... Read More

Team SGPT: Just wanted to come to you all today with a quick 2 minute video and answer some questions on the GoRuck Challenge we did recently. If you have any other questions please post them up in the comments below. The first question comes from Tom in PA. “How did you train for the... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? PB: Hi. Thanks for the interview. I live in Oakland, CA, and I’ve been a firefighter with the Alameda County Fire Department for nine years. I consider being a firefighter one of the best jobs in the world; it feels like I was hired only yesterday. Every day is different,... Read More

 Team SGPT: We had so many emails and demand for the 30 Day GoRuck training program – Crazy stuff. So we just put all of our energy into creating a larger Bad @SS 60 Day GoRuck plan. This plan is different in that you get daily workouts emailed to you. Daily Tips on boots, packs,... Read More

SGPT GoRuck Interview with Ed Schmid SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Ed: I am 46 years old and have been involved with Crossfit since about 2008. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? Ed: As a kid I was exposed to many sports and was quite terrible at all of them. It wasn’t... Read More

GoRuck Workout #ONE  first do 30 minutes of Navy SEAL grinder PT wrist stretch – 10 each way wrist rotations – 10 each way Arm circles 10 each way Press, press, fling – 10 Up, back and overs – 10 Shoulder pass throughs with pole – 10 Hip swivel kicks forward – 15 each leg... Read More

Check out the SGPT GoRuck Interview with Brad McLeod SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Brad: I am a family guy first and love to help athletes around the world achieve their goals. I went through BUD/S twice and served on SEAL Team Four serving in the Navy a total of six years. I am very... Read More

SGPT GoRuck Interview with Dave Merriott SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Dave: Im currently an IT support person with no military background that has recently found a passion for fitness. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? GoRuck Challenge Toronto 2013 Dave: No. up until 2.5 years ago i was a couch potato... Read More