Important facts: In training, wear the same boots or shoes, carry the equipment, and eat the food you intend to use on the day of Ruck 4 Freedom. This will help ensure your body is prepared and familiar with key elements of the Ruck. This is extra important for those participating in the 26.2 mile Ruck.
Use your day of training to experiment with your equipment, hydration, and fueling, and dial it in. Eat the same foods you will eat before, during, and after the Ruck to see how your body will respond. Reminder, the day of Ruck 4 Freedom is not the time to experiment with changes.
Ruck 4 Freedom is designed to carry a level of difficulty. It is not something to be taken lightly. Walking 26.2 miles, especially with a weighted Ruck difficult, but very doable if you train for it. We have provided you with a few training plans for 4 months (16 weeks), 3 months (12 weeks), and 2 months (8 weeks) of preparation. The plans provided are just examples, feel free to adjust as necessary. The more time you prepare, the better prepared your body will be. Remember to focus on safety, your health, listen to your body, and give yourself recovery times.
We are in AZ, so STAY HYDRATED!!
*You won't have a choice to avoid rain or wind on race day. So try to train in all weather conditions. Learn how to use your gear so that you're prepared for any conditions on race day.
Blisters and chafing are the biggest banes of long-distance walkers. Whether they occur on your feet, armpits, crotch, or chest, there are different strategies for preventing these painful skin issues throughout training and on race day including wearing proper-fitting shoes and wicking clothing and using lubricants. Pack moleskin and be prepared.
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