Any Goruck'ers? I have some Q's for you.

[wjgo 272]

I want to do the Goruck obstacle courses, but have questions. May not be anyone, so I'll pelt you if someone does respond.

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[jess9395 5,448]

I’ve done Spartans but no Goruck. Sounds fun! Will have to look them up!

[frust8 962]

Okay Already, what is a Goruck? Is it a new and improved way to torture your body in a marathon or triathlon? My presurg body says no thank you, but deep inside there is a thinner me who is very interested[emoji38]

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[wjgo 272]

It's a variation of mudders and Spartans, but keenly patriotic/military oriented.

You are to carry your backpack (or the expensive one they sell that are built like tanks, price in line with top tier backpacks like Eberlestock though) WITH A WEIGHT. 10-20 POUNDS, OR MORE. It's to symbolize military training, in addition to whatever you carry like Water.< br>
They first promote it as a friendly,reminder community get together event. The encourage teams to do it. Each team carries an American flag, and another single 25lb weight for the entire team of 30. All teams are supposed to also to a service event for their community.

The obstacles are more about carrying, crawling, and exercises. Seen pictures of groups hauling logs, carrying stretchers. Like burpies at Spartans, these guys like push-ups.

I'd like to be ready for the 9/29 Light Challenge in Philadelphia, the "Mogadishu Mile.". It's supposed to commemorate the Somali battle:. "... Expect a history lesson and a timeline re-enactment of the mission that inspired Black Hawk Down."


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