RUCKING RESOURCE GUIDE
by Tom Furman
Rucking is a loaded march. It’s an amazingly efficient form of fitness training. Below are resources and articles about starting, training and some folks who ruck for a living.
1. Ready to Ruck by Andrew Read is a good starting point. Solid data and he keeps it simple.
https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/ready-to-ruck-how-to-get-started-and-what-to-buy
2. Two articles from more general sources are these from Men’s Journal and Men’s Health. They may explain more or perhaps answer some questions.
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/rucking-the-cardio-workout-that-builds-muscle-too-w199970/
https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19515616/top-fitness-trend/
3. How To Train To Ruck. Here is a two part article —
https://www.otpbooks.com/mike-prevost-ruck-training-programs/
https://www.otpbooks.com/mike-prevost-ruck-training-part-2/
4. Why Sherpas are Superhuman.
https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/11/health/sherpas-superhuman-mountaineers/index.html
5. Sulphur Miners in Indonesia could be the toughest humans alive. This story is quite vivid and you can see how someone with a good work ethic can make $12 a day.
https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/07/asia/indonesia-volcano-ijen-sulfur-miners/index.html
6. These articles on Strongfirst.com are well done. — https://www.strongfirst.com/how-to-ruck/ https://www.strongfirst.com/use-strongfirst-successfu’l-goruck-prep/
Rucking for exercise, recreation or competition is not rucking for military combat. Enjoy the experience.
