Ruck and PT in Washington DC

Do people still do GORUCK Heavy Challenges?

Went on a hike with my 45lb plate from Rosslyn to Roosevelt Island, and finally down to Columbia Island Marina where I grabbed some lunch. Then I looped back up.

Good thing about the bar at the marina: they have iced water stations inside and outside, so I was able to have something better than the lukewarm water in my nalgene 🤢 haha

Lincoln Memorial to Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Maybe you’re taking advantage of the nice weather? Take a walk on scenic National Mall, Tidal Basin, stop by Columbia Marina for drinks/food/restroom, Roosevelt Island, Georgetown/Exorcist Steps, and downtown to the White House.

Lincoln Memorial to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

The timing is what did it for me.

2022: Prioritize.

I want to do a birthday ruck and PT. So I'll just do however many miles starting at 9am until I find a place to get brunch/lunch/food.

Meet me at our spotttt~

Timeline photos

RUCK THE ARMY 10 MILER

Come join GORUCK Nation for the first challenge of its kind. Ruck the -Miler on October 10 in Arlington, VA with our friends at who are official partners of this race.

Spots are limited and it's the only rucking division offered for this race. Link to reserve your bib before the cutoff on September 3: https://bit.ly/3AAwMOP

This year’s rain was crazy, so let’s see what next year does. Snow?

Tossed a PVC poncho, extra socks, and extra ziploc bags into my rucksack. Might as well be prepared.

If you’re rucking with me, I’ll have a box of masks just in case you try to go inside a business or building during the 31 miler. Better to be prepared than not.

SUNDAY. Last day have a shirt waiting for you at the start when you register.
AUGUST 1st is last day to register for the event.

Let’s go.

For those planning on attending the DC Ruck... Sunday July 25th is the last day to register if you want to have a shirt waiting for you at the start. Any registrations past that date will have their shirt mailed to them. Sunday August 1st is the LAST day to register to participate. If you've been sitting on the fence please sign up soon!

Registration Link: https://give.classy.org/31Mfor31H2021

I’m not trying to be that page that talks about GoRuck like ALL the time, but this page was created also because I was training to do one of their harder events and there were people in the area also training for different levels of events.

Now on the horizon, I have the 2021 DC Ruck with 31 Miles for 31 Heroes, the Marine Corps Marathon, and a fun ruck 20-miler.

Anyway, my GORUCK Rucker (v1) is so broken in that it’s still going to show up on this page and remind you that GORUCK makes pretty decent rucksacks.

Hope you get in on this! I’m thinking of joining a main group and won’t be “going my own route”.

See you there!

Today is the last day to buy your entry into the 2021 ruck at the current prices. The will go up a few bucks tomorrow so make sure to register today!

https://give.classy.org/31Mfor31H2021

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) is excited to announce that the 2021 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend will be held live and in-person this October 29 – 31 in Arlington, Virginia, and the nation’s capital!

https://www.marinemarathon.com/blog/announcing-live-mcm-weekend-for-2021

Signal boost:

**Need volunteer help in DC area**
We are honored to have an opportunity to display our GWOT memorial flag in DC on the national mall in front of the Lincoln memorial this Memorial Day weekend 28-31 May. To bring awareness of these Fallen heroes and their families as we approach the 20th anniversary of GWOT.

In order to make sure that our memorial can remain on site these 4 days, a VAU staff member or volunteer has to be present at all times, day and night. Otherwise, we incur stiff fines. If interested in supporting our mission and volunteering for one of these timeslots please sign up at the following link.

https://signup.com/go/FWGzsyW

Once you are signed up we will provide details in a follow up email with parking suggestions, GWOT Memorial flag and VAU nonprofit Information to answer any questions while on site. And we will provide you a VAU T-shirt.

We guarantee you will meet some good people and have an incredible experience if you are able to participate.
We truly appreciate any support!

www.VetsAU.com/memorial