Clipper City Ruck Club

Green Beret Fitness is coming to the DC the end of January for a ruck “race”. 10 m8les through Rock Creek Park. Hit the minimum standard to pass or go hard and try a earn dog tags.

No smoke sessions, no coupons, no one yelling at you. It's you vs the clock vs the course.

I’ve done plenty of GBF events and can answer any questions you may have.

Use code GBF-BOULDEN for 10% off.

From Mr. GBF himself:

Green Beret Fitness events are very different to any other events you will have attempted.

Our forte is our remote mountain events. These events are an individual test of fitness, navigation, determination, and self belief.

Our events are based on my personal experience in the British Army working with the Royal Marines and SAS. We don’t do bu****it - we don’t shout, we don’t punish - we set you a mission and it’s up to you how you achieve it.

GORUCK events are good. You work as a team to carry heavy objects, and you’re led by a GORUCK cadre, generally in urban environments. The cadre tells you what to do, when to do it, etc. You’re treated like a private soldier in basic training.

Green Beret Fitness events give you more responsibility and autonomy and you’re treated like a candidate in Special Forces Selection - hence we call our customer, “candidates.” We have a saying: “If we need to shout at you, you’ve already failed.”

• You navigate (using AllTrails app).
• You set the pace.
• You decide when to hydrate/eat.
• Your individual training is paramount. There is no team to help you.

You can of course work as a team, but you’ll soon find out who hasn’t bothered to train for the event, and they will slow everyone down.

Individual time counts. When YOU cross the line.

If you just want to do it for fun and you’re not competitive then that’s great. If you are fit, and you are competitive then we set a time to beat. Finish under that time and you’ll earn a personalised GBF Dog Tag with the event name, your name, and the year.

We don’t do patches. That’s American, and we’re British. We’re different. Embrace it.

In summary: it’s a self-navigating ruck race in the mountains over some of the most beautiful and unforgiving terrain in the country. Our events are hard with zero bu****it or shouting. We treat you like Special Forces candidates and your individual preparation will make or break your event.”

Hopefully this is slightly clearer but if it’s not, there are a lot of people who have done GORUCK and GBF events who can help.

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Sale is live today! Green Beret Fitness has four events on the schedule in early 2023 in our area. 2 in January in DC and 2 in March in VA Beach!

Twenty one years ago today, it was a normal morning. People got themselves and children ready, rode the subway, took taxis and began their morning commute to work. 2,977 people started their day as normal but wouldn’t make it home again. It is our duty as human beings to remember those that knowingly sacrificed their all to help strangers, to care for those in need and during a moment of utmost desperation.

Today we honor those men and women that had their worlds upended and destroyed doing something as simple as going to work; those that fought to survive and save others despite the unknown and those that looked directly into the face of certain death, took a deep breath and ran toward it anyway.

I often think of the now immortalized words of Todd Beamer, the oft-quoted hero of Flight 93 who helped to do what he could to stop the plane from being high jacked. Despite the insurmountable odds and ultimate loss of life, his last words were heard by dispatchers and then the entire world. The passengers of Flight 93 fought back and as their plan was executed, Todd could be heard telling the other passengers “let’s roll.”

Today, please take a moment to reflect on these people. Take a moment to read some of their stories. Take a moment to remember and have their memories live on. And finally, take a moment to remember their families who were never whole again. Think of the people who had to continue on and feel the gaping hole of each absence. They had to keep going each day. And still do. Take a moment and think of them too.

#911 🇺🇸
#911

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Rucking Calorie Counter is up. Play around with it and see how it stacks up to your other tracking apps

Rucking Calorie Calculator | GORUCK Rucking for exercise helps to build muscle, burn fat, and improve posture, among numerous other health benefits. Use this calculator to estimate calories burned while rucking.

Did you miss out on early bird registration? Feeling kinda bummed? Well we've got your hookup! Use code CLIPPER15 at check out and get on board for next year's epic event!

Heavies and Tactical events are discounted. You won't see this again!

In case you're not on the goodwerks newsletter...

If you're not familiar with this fundraiser, Tim, from goodwerks, and Caitlin from Steel City have been piecing this together for a couple months now.

Custom neon pineapple fabric was created and purchased. Lots of goodies were either purchased or donated by awesome companies designated on the website.

Tim sewed up a truly custom Boogie Bag hybrid (the front is like a Boogie Lite and fits sunglasses in the webbing) along with other high-quality pouches.

The proceeds go to Operation Recovery/Task Force Pineapple, which is a non-profit group of veterans who are taking it upon themselves to help innocent people escape Afghanistan and the Taliban.

There is still a lot of work to do over there to make sure that as many people as possible are rescued. Just last week, news came out of the Taliban beheading a women's volleyball player and posting her severed head on social media. They will continue to oppress women and general freedoms until they have full control.

This money goes directly to helping fund those saving the US allies and innocent Afghans.

Please consider donating!

https://www.good-werks.com/pineapple-express

Would anyone like to join PATHFINDER Ruck Training Class 030 starting 11/1?

For those who don’t know what it is, it’s a multi-level ruck training program, great for anyone from a new rucker to an experienced GRT. The program lays out the requirements - it’s up to the roster to execute. I use this program because it helps keep my training organized, balanced, and on track, and the community is a lot of fun! I’m a Course Advisor for Group 74 and would love to have you join us!

Leaders Club Notes

RUCK CLUB LEADER’S PAGE FB LIVE - 10/26/2021

COMMUNITY
* Badass Babes in Nashville and Anti-Virtual (still time to host one with your club!) https://www.goruck.com/products/patch-badass-babes-anti-virtual-basic-2021
* CHAD 1000X - please join and help spread the word (SEE PROPOSED COPY AND PHOTO ASSETS BELOW)

**With exactly 4 weeks until Veterans Day, it’s time to step up our training for the Veterans Day Hero WOD: CHAD 1000X. 1000X Step Ups completed as a team, partner, or individual for time. 3 different options:**

**Slick // No rucksack and you pick the height of the step-ups.**

**Standard // 30 #/20 # rucksack. You pick the height of the step-ups.**

**Expert // 45 # rucksack. Use 20” box for step-ups.**

** has come up with a training plan to get you geared up for this year’s CHAD events, and earn your patch. Hit the link in the bio to check out their 4 Week CHAD1000X Training Plan so you’re ready. **

* Live CHAD 1000X events: https://chad1000x.com/pages/national-live-events
* Pro Tips on how to host your own CHAD 1000X event:https://content.goruck.com/site-content/chad/CHAD-1000x-Community-Events.pdf

* Vets Town Hall:
* https://registration.goruck.com/event/vets-town-hall-jacksonville
* https://registration.goruck.com/event/vets-town-hall-san-diego
* https://registration.goruck.com/event/vets-town-hall-nyc
* HONOR RUCK and Veterans Day Parade in NYC: https://registration.goruck.com/event/nyc-vets-day-honor-ruck-new-york-ny-goruck-5th-anniversary-vets-honor-ruck-11102021-1300-16768
* UWVC fundraiser: AMERICA REMEMBERS RUCK https://www.goruck.com/products/patch-america-remembers-ruck

GEAR UPDATE


* Vietnam finally opening back up - will have more updates soon
* Claymore, Rucker, Bullet 15L, Jedburgh boots (plus Rust and Green - new) restocks next month
* New colors (Black/Gum and Lunar Rock) on Ballistic mid next month
* New color (Black Charcoal) on Ballistic low next month







PATCHES

Ruck Club Callouts

Donut Ruck

Brew Ruck

Ruck Your Balls Off (April) - https://www.barbellsforbullies.org/ruckyourballsoff

Taco Ruck (May)

Kids Ruck (June)

Cooler Ruck (July) - https://www.goruck.com/products/patch-cooler-ruck

Ice Cream Ruck (August)

Heroes Run/Ruck (September) - partner fundraiser with TMF

9/11 Memorial WOD benefitting NFFF (September)

GWOT Ruck (virtual option) to benefit UWVC (October)

Pumpkin Ruck (October) - ADD LINK

CHAD 1000X

Honor Ruck (November)

Christmas Lights Ruck (December)

Polar Plunge (January 2022)

Anti-Virtual Events for the rest of the year:

St. Patty’s Day WOD (March)

Bataan (April) // Manion WOD (sign up in April, do in May)

Memorial Day (May) - UWVC Centennial Ruck for WWI soldiers

Best Defense Foundation - Deception event (June)

Endless Summer (July/August)

Joggin’ for Frogmen - Extortion 17 event (August)

9/11 to benefit NFFF // Snowdrop (September)

Mog Mile // Badass Babes (October)

**Chad 1000x (November)**

**GORUCK Tribe - Next month theme is PERSEVERE **

**Tribe Kids - Next month is SEEK GRATITUDE **

EVENTS UPDATE

Event Participation Update

**No event cancellations for November (Woo Hoo!)**

We do have a few December Events At Risk:

Charlotte Sprint Star Course (12/19)

DDD: 11/19

Seattle Sprint Star Courses (12/19)

DDD: 11/19

2022 Event Calendar

The 2022 Calendar will be released this evening!

Be prepared for a lot fewer events… but you can always submit for a custom event ! https://www.goruckevents.com/custom-corporate-events

You will notice that Cloverleaf Events and Sprint Star Courses are not on the schedule for next year. That is because we are turning it over to you! We’ve realized that those intro to GORUCK events should be hosted by the Leaders who are on the ground with the newbies! We want to give you options to host rucks and wods for your Ruck Clubs- so here it is!

Community Led Cloverleaf: We plan on launching this by the end of this week. We will keep the patches hidden on our site so only Leaders can see them. This gives you an option to either (1) purchase the patches for your Ruck Club event or (2) you can share the link with your Ruck Club and have them purchase the patches themselves; Leader’s choice. We will also provide you a link to a PDF with various workouts you can choose from to create your Ruck Club’s Cloverleaf.

Community Led Sprint Star Courses: Same concept as the Cloverleaf. However, Leaders, you will have to create your own Hit List (but we will provide you with a template)

For both the Cloverleaf and the Sprint Star Courses, you will have an option to purchase the GORUCK patches- but if you are hosting a super special Ruck Club event and would like a customized version, we will have an option for that as well soon! Great example from Buckeye Ruckers and their custom Cloverleaf patch

SANDLOT

Progress on Android ongoing but tracking to have soon; new update is good!

Summary: Heard your feedback and are revamping for both iOS and Android

Want to get into Android?

Beta form:

Talk to Doug

VIP Treatment

Hospitality tent - welcome

Bring or send a patch to rep your club

National Live Events While CHAD 1000X is primarily virtual, we encourage people to NOT do it alone - in the spirit of encouraging people to reach out to their friends in times of need. Join us across the country at live events organized by members of the community. Sign up now via the links below: Oct. 30th // Round Roc...

Goodwerks is doing more good works and raffling off a Star Spangled Boogie Bag, Flat Zip, and MK Pouch.

All proceeds go to Voices Center for Resilience, which is a charity that provides long-term support and resources that promote mental health care and wellness, for victims’ families, responders, survivors, and families of those who have died of 9/11 related illnesses; and assists communities in preparing for and recovering from tragedy.

Buy some tickets!!

Winner will be drawn at 2100 on 9/21/21.

Best of luck! 🇺🇸

RAFFLE - Voices Center for Resilience — goodwerks You know you want to display your patriotism with a hand-made product crafted right here in the U.S.of.A. What better way to do it? Up for grabs is a Star Spangled Mark II Boogie Bag with Wave Organizer, and matching MK and Flat Zip Pouches. ALL proceeds will go to the Voices Center for Resilienc

GORUCK is putting together local shirts. Let's try and get Baltimore, Annapolis and or MD on the list!

What City/State do you want to see a shirt for?

Today is important. It is important to remember the way this September morning played out 20 years ago. 2,977 people started their day as normal but wouldn’t make it home again. It is our duty to remember those that knowingly sacrificed their all to help strangers, to care for those in need and during a moment of utmost desperation.

Today we honor those men and women that had their worlds destroyed doing something as simple as going to work; those that fought to survive and save others despite the unknown and those that looked directly into the face of certain death, took a deep breath and ran toward it anyway.

Today, please take a moment to reflect on these people. Take a moment to read some of their stories. Take a moment to remember and have their memories live on. And finally, take a moment to remember their families who were never whole again. Think of the people who had to continue on and feel the gaping hole of each absence. They had to keep going each day. And still do. Take a moment and think of them too.

#911 🇺🇸

RUCK CLUB LEADER’S PAGE FB LIVE - 08/31/2021

COMMUNITY
A lot going on in the world and our community: Afghanistan, Louisiana, etc. I couldn’t say it better than Anne.

Loved Caitlin’s call to action on rucking a mile for every fallen troop
Looking forward to seeing a lot of faces in NYC for 9/11 events
Bianca is back Sept 2!

GEAR UPDATE
Task Force Dagger Jacket
Heritage Jumpboot going up for Reserve today
Never Forget Collection - really good sales to date, all proceeds going to TMF and Tunnel to Towers
Claymore, Rucker, Bullet 15L, Jedburgh boots (plus Rust and Green - new) restocks next month
New colors (Black/Gum and Lunar Rock) on Ballistic mid next month
New color (Black Charcoal) on Ballistic low next month
Kids Ruck hoping for end of the year but tbd




PATCHES
Ruck Club Callouts
Donut Ruck
Brew Ruck
Ruck Your Balls Off (April) - https://www.barbellsforbullies.org/ruckyourballsoff
Taco Ruck (May)
Kids Ruck (June)
Cooler Ruck (July) - https://www.goruck.com/products/patch-cooler-ruck
Ice Cream Ruck (August)
Heroes Run/Ruck (September) - partner fundraiser with TMF
9/11 Memorial WOD benefitting NFFF (September)
GWOT Ruck (virtual option) to benefit UWVC (September)
Pumpkin Ruck (October)
CHAD 1000x / Honor Ruck (November)
Christmas Lights Ruck (December)
Polar Plunge (January 2022)

(Tentative) Anti-Virtual Events for the rest of the year:
St. Patty’s Day WOD (March)
Bataan (April) // Manion WOD (sign up in April, do in May)
Memorial Day (May) - UWVC Centennial Ruck for WWI soldiers
Best Defense Foundation - Deception event (June)
Endless Summer (July/August) - https://www.goruck.com/collections/patches/products/patch-endless-summer?variant=39377701011556
Joggin’ for Frogmen - Extortion 17 event (August) - https://www.jogginforfrogmen.com/extortion-17-memorial-run-ruck/
9/11 to benefit NFFF // Snowdrop (September)
Mog Mile // Badass Babes (October)
Chad 1000x (November)
Team Ninja Santa Ruck (December)

GORUCK Tribe - 9/11 focus for month of September; launching Sept 1

EVENTS UPDATE
Cancellations in red, in jeopardy in yellow:
RCL events participation report updated on 8/27/2021.
Lots of cancellations, mostly Star Course Sprint
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ordVYTmRpnJkIRABf20fYTj--0OYPZ2rE6A2vaBIrRw/edit =1697777661
Some events in yellow - please review!

SANDLOT
Faster map loading! Note: If you don’t see any meetups, zoom out and tap “Search this Area” to find more nearby.
Android version coming sooner than planned
Reporting bugs via Instabug: shake your phone (send in screenshots, screen recordings, notes). You can also email Chris at [email protected]

Thanks for using [email protected] for any specific questions or updates related to Ruck Clubs.

We have 2 last minute openings for our Shark Week Double Basic. If you can get to OC and want in let us know!

Any takers? 6 miles with a workout every 6 minutes until completed. If we have enough interest we can make this a club event

Operation VIRTUAL SIX | Green Beret Fitness This patch is for Operation VIRTUAL SIX. To purchase the patch, you pay $16. To earn the patch, you must complete the following: Backpack weight: 36 lbs (16 kg)Distance: 6 milesExercises: Thrusters, Sit Ups, Push Ups Details: You must complete a 6 mile ruck in the shortest time possible with the fol...

Shooter Rucks and accessories are up for preorder

New + Back in Stock GORUCK builds the best, toughest rucking gear to equip the rucking revolution — we force multiply through training, Events, and GORUCK Clubs that empower real world communities in service to something greater than themselves.

We've got 2 FREE SPOTS available for our Double Basic next week in OC. Only requirements are that if you take a spot you show up. First come first serve. If you were on the fence or money was tight this is your chance to get in on it!

We had 6 people come out for the overnight ruck. 3 did a full 11 mile loop and the other 3 pushed on for 20. Thanks to everyone who came out and put in work!

We had a great morning at the Wreath Retirement today at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery! There was an amazing turnout today for a wonderful cause!

Tomorrow we are participating in the Wreaths Across American Wreath Retirement at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery at 9:00am! Let us know if you will be there! Some of us will be there at 7:30 for some early miles!

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Just a reminder to get your shirt order in for NAVRUCK 2020!

If we don’t get at least 5 more orders, we will not be able to do the preorder! These are long sleeve and short sleeve moisture-wicking shirts. Pricing is contingent upon enough people ordering so if you want a shirt, drop your name below with the quantity, size and style (long or short sleeve).

In the event we don’t meet the minimum, funds will be returned. Please have your orders in by 2/8/20! The order will close then!

Long sleeve: $25
Short sleeve: $20

PayPal link is here: paypal.me/jennyagreen

SHIRT CAN BE VIEWED HERE: https://imgur.com/8WGkUZQ

Please make sure to post your name and size(s) for your order! We will bring shirts to the start point on the day of the event! Also make sure you are sending via Friends and Family.

If you are ordering but will not be able to attend, please let me know in the notes section and I’ll get it shipped out to you!

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Who is working on completing Pathfinder? We are going to knock out the famous 20-miler challenge but want to know who would prefer day and who would prefer the overnight! If enough people need it, we can do both!

Let's narrow down a good time and then we'll work on a date!

2nd Ruck of the day for CCRC. Up before the sun for a lap around BWI. Not too shabby on the time either!

Some Clipper City members were in Delaware and joined up with the ruck club for early miles. Shared a sandbag while getting acquainted.

6am step off on 1/25. Speed Ruck. DO IT