Ruck Memphis
We are often asked, what is rucking? Simply put, rucking is walking with a weighted rucksack (aka backpack). It implies action, energy, and purpose. Rucking requires strength, endurance, and character — and builds them, too.
Learn more from GORUCK or join us to find out for yourself.
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Weekly Meetups
We meet twice a week plus scheduled challenges. Just throw on some weight and come out.
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Pre-planned Routes
All routes are planned prior to arrival. So when you arrive, you don’t have to think about a thing.
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Post-Ruck Fun
We typically stick around after each ruck for beer, food trucks, or good conversation.
Star Course Training
In preparation for the October Star Course, we will offer members the opportunity to train and ramp up for their first star course on the second Saturday of each month at 7:00am. Location each month will be announced
January 8th – 8 miles
February 12th – 9 miles
March 12th – 10 miles
April 9th – 11 miles
May 7th – 12 miles
June 11th – 13 miles
July 9th – 14 miles
August 15th – 15 miles
September 10th – 16 miles
Weekly Meetups
Shelby Farms Park @ 6:00pm
We meet in the P2 Parking Lot near the FedEx Event Center. We complete 3 miles around the lake. Enjoy one of the finest parks in Memphis and the Country.
Pace: 13-to-15-minute miles
Weight Recommendations/Additions: Weighted Ruck recommended. We will add additional group weight to the mix including sandbags, water buckets, etc
Meddlesome Brewing @ 2:00 and/or 3:00pm
We meet behind the building on the patio. 3 miles through the Dog Park before meeting back at Meddlesome for some of the finest beers in Memphis.
Pace: 2:00pm – We will focus on an inclusive, nothing to prove pace. This will be between 18 and 20-minute pace on stroller friendly terrain.
Pace: 3:00pm – The heavy charger group will push the pace through the Shelby Farms dog park. This route will include terrain and elevation changes and will aim for 13-to-15-minute pace
Weight Recommendations/Additions: Weighted Ruck recommended. We will add additional group weight to the mix including sandbags, water buckets, etc