Go Ruck Challenge - it's time

The weekend of Go Ruck has arrived! Saturday at 12:00 a.m. the challenge will begin. This challenge is designed to be 8-10 hours and 15-20 miles. It is not a race, it is a team challenge. Up until this week there were only four of us - Lori and myself then two other guys we don't know. One of the amazing boxing trainers at TITLE signed up this week - thank you Rachel! Rachel also convinced a few other victims to come along! Currently our team has more than doubled, I think we are at 9 (they normally cap out at 30).
Here is a quick video to showcase what this event is all about:

About three weeks ago I was doing well, working out constantly, eating great...then spring break hit and I haven't gotten back on track since then. Definitely slacking; therefore, tomorrow should be interesting. Hopefully I will be able to hold my own out there running around the streets of Missoula.

An interesting aspect of this challenge is you are required to carry bricks. I will be carrying 4. 

 I wandered around the garden department until I found these bricks, $0.49 each. I loaded them up on my arms, which made me a bit nervous once I got to the register and was winded from carrying them - uh oh. That was maybe 3 minutes...I have 597 minutes more coming up. Turns out bricks are heavier than I thought - and significantly more awkward and sharp. No wonder they have very specific requirements on how to 'wrap your bricks'. They also recommended training with them - should have adhered to that. Lori on the other hand has been rocking it - training with them and all! Good Work! 

 On the very detailed video they described wrapping bricks with lots of duck tape and some bubble wrap. I also opted to pick up some foam sheets. We'll see how this goes, wish me luck.

I'll be brining the Go Pro for this event, however the battery only lasts a few hours and this challenge is ten. I wanted to have still images too (that weren't on the Go Pro) so I rummaged around a box of old stuff and found my small, waterproof, shock proof camera- woo hoo! I couldn't find the battery charger so I picked up a new one today.  I'm set to capture the memories.

Go Pro and waterproof camera

Aside from not working out for the past three weeks, I'm a little nervous for tomorrow because I've been sick. My migraines, which normally go away after meds, haven't for three days. I was also lucky enough to get a sweet little head cold. Sounds like I'm making excuses, better stop that now. We all know how I feel about excuses (see past post here). 

Things to load up on prior:

As for gear - here is their list

MANDATORY

 A ruck or backpack – any bag. Although we think GORUCK rucks are the best for Challenge (and anything else too)

 Bricks: Four if you’re under 150 pounds, six if you’re over. Life isn’t fair. Wrap your bricks in something, a t-shirt or whatever, and then cover your future souvenirs with bubble wrap and duct tape

 Headlamp (mandatory for all night classes) 

 Gloves, a windbreaker (required when temperatures are below 50 degrees), and

          everything else you need to stay warm 

 Chapstick for sure, and sunblock if it’s, wait for it, sunny. Use your judgement. 

 One form of identification and $20 for a cab, just in case 

 One team weight per class: 25 lbs minimum 

 One American flag per class, the bigger the better. We like Annin, but no pressure. 

 Friends – it’s probably less scary that way.

friends: Lori

friends: Rachel

super cheap bag - hope it doesn't rip

vibrams - hope this is a good choice

head lamp

gloves

chaptstick and water


According to their website the team should meet for  either a RUCK OFF or ACRT: Advanced Cellular Repair Technology
aka - 

We are meeting prior for dinner - at Taco Del Sol - probably not a brilliant plan :) Post ACRT will be lunch Saturday. 

Post Go Ruck footage coming soon!!