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3 Mile Beginner RuckSack Walk followed by Bonfire and Smores!

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3 Mile Beginner RuckSack Walk followed by Bonfire and Smores!

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📣 UPDATE – 7/14/25 | Beginners Ruck 🎒
We’re getting closer to our very first Ruck Hike on July 25th, and we can’t wait to hit the trail with this incredible crew!

🌟 CALLING VOLUNTEERS!
We have a large crew signed up and are looking for up to 5 awesome volunteers to support the mission being just another set of eyes for safety. We will start the ruck with some some rucking and safety basics, and step off to this beautiful trail!!
The volunteers would simply be helpful to be our extended eyes and ears on safety! I will explain more when we all get there!!
Counting down!! Looking forward to it!!!
Talk soon!

🚨 UPDATE – 6/26/25 🚨
Ready for your first RUCK MARCH? Let’s go!!
Rucking = walking with weight on your back. Simple, effective, and rooted in military training—it’s a full-body burn that builds strength, endurance, and grit 💪
Now add a beautiful nature trail + awesome people = unbeatable experience. 🏞️🔥
Quick Prep Tips:
✅ Eat a solid meal 45–60 min before
✅ Bring on-the-go energy snacks
✅ Stay hydrated—pack electrolytes!
✅ Recovery fuel post-ruck (banana, choc milk, etc.)
✅ Merino wool socks + solid trail shoes
✅ First-aid essentials + any meds
✅ Got a medical condition? Let us know privately
Trail Map 📍
Follow along with the free AllTrails app:
🔗 Knoch Knoll Park Trail
👟 Let’s ruck together, build community, and crush some miles.
📸 Oh—and smile… you will end up in a photo! 😄
#RuckMarch #RuckingCommunity #FitnessAdventure #GetOutside #BulletproofEvents #StrongerTogether

**Original Announcement**
Let's meet at Knoch Knolls and Hike 2.9 miles. We will end the hike at the upper pavilion, start a fire, and sit and have some great conversations. I will bring things to make some s'mores!

What to bring? A RuckSack or sturdy backpack. Ruck plate(or equivalent) in your RuckSack = to your weight requirement
If you weigh under 150lbs = 10lbs Plate or weight
over 150lbs = 20lbs Plate or weight
Hydration at least 1L minimum
Gloves
Food Snacks as desired! Pete will have more details for us as well!

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Knoch Knolls Nature Center
320 Knoch Knolls Road · Naperville, IL
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