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Episode 163: How to Achieve Rucking DOMINANCE (Crush Selection, 12 Milers, Ranger School)

May 08, 2025

Today’s episode breaks down rucking from soup to nuts.

If you want to smash an upcoming selection, school, or ruck PR, look no further.

Sections:

Intro

-Why listen to me?

My rucking background and PRs
My clients' success with rucking

-Rucking Vs. Ruck Running

-The traits and skills of a great Rucker (reverse engineering rucking)

-Nuances of rucking

-Rucking plan: how to set up your

Running
Lifting
Rucking
Cross-training

-12-6 months out (base phase)

-6-3 months out (support phase)

-3 months - taper (specific phase)

Recovery & lifestyle to support progress

Closing

(tapering video)

(SFAS prep templates video)

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