North Charlotte Ruck - 5 Miles Moderate

Come join us to Ruck OR initially walk at Mallard Creek Greenway. See details below.

Quick Details:

• Optional walk for the first 5x up to 2 months
• After men start carrying 11 lbs, women 7 lbs
• Men build up to 35 women 23 within 2 months.
• Pace- go together at 17 minute miles
• Have a recognizable photo to participate

What is a ruck? It's walking at a decent pace with a weighted backpack. The purpose of this event is to better prepare you for backpacking. Most backpackers carry at least 23 lbs on overnight trips. Please make sure you are okay to do this exercise with your doctor or trainer if you are in doubt. Also some believe it is unwise to ruck with more than 35 lbs. Do this is at your own risk.

Optional walk for the first 5x or 2 months whichever happens first.

This is not a walk but you may start off walking to socialize with us. Please use this time to figure out your gear or to see if you get along with the people out there.

After men start carrying 11 lbs, women 7 lbs

Men increase their pack weight by 3 lbs each week women 2 lbs. The goals for men and women are 35 for men and 23 for women. Once you have reached the stated weight goal or backpacked with us men should carry at least 25 and women 15 lbs.

Pace- Go together at 17 minute miles

If this is too fast of a pace for you please practice on other walks and then come join us. We won't have a sweeper.

Have a recognizable photo to participate

We also ask that you treat people and the host well. That means showing up on time, doing the exercise as described and not bothering people.

Recommended Gear:

Weight- Homemade sandbags. loosely packed Ziplock bags + duct tape + bulk sand from a hardware store.
Backpacks- any used backpacking pack designed for 20-30 lbs should suffice. Old heavy Osprey packs are good for this training exercise. However they are likely too heavy for most going backpacking.
Shoes- Running shoes should work on the greenway. Trail shoes and hiking boots are best when backpacking. Some like to add insoles like Green Superfeet for pack weight higher than 35 lbs.

Other Questions about the Ruck or backpacking?

See the Tuesday night Ruck description OR send a DM to Alex, Patrick or Rose in the leadership part of the group.