Curious about Rucking?

[vandaldog]

Is rucking the new running? Personally, I am not a fan of running, so I added rucking to my walks and hikes. I get a good burn and I can do it when I walk the kids to the park!

This is a great video if you're curious about rucking.

 

[shirl]

@vandaldog I use a weighted vest when walking with wife and/or dogs

 

[julien]

@vandaldog Ive done a bunch of ruck races in the military.

I used to really enjoy going heavy, my best time/weight was 80 pounds, 20km, 3 hours.

I'm out of that now, the wear and tear was just brutal. Blew out my knee twice.

The most I'll do for fitness sake now is a 20 pound vest. I'll drag a heavy sled before I willingly put on another heavy ruck.

 

[cant_think_of_a_name]

@julien And this is exactly why I won't ruck now. I don't like any reminders of the military.

 

[holycajun]

@vandaldog Did enough of that in the military lol. But it has been pretty popular for a while.

 

[pjportma]

@vandaldog Its been the most incredible exercise for me personally.

 

[kybim]

@vandaldog It looks like fun. I enjoyed backpacking in my younger days. This may be more my speed, with the ability to go limited distances. Thank you for posting. Always looking for something new in the fitness smorgasbord.

 

[syuzvr]

@vandaldog I like it very much as simple walking puts me in zone two, albeit with a weight vest instead of a rucksack.