Common Questions on Rucking

[@GruntProof]

Thank you all for the excellent feedback and questions during this series!

[@__cypher__]

A buddy tired getting me into "rucking". When he described it, I just grunted and told him, "you just described my daily commute to work. I walk almost 5 miles round trip. Because of tools my bag varies between 15-40 pounds." 🤔 🤨 😕

[@PINTOFLAGER3]

I’m a Postman in Scotland and not a lot of people understand the benefit of rucking. Carrying a 30lb bag and “hiking” up and down stairs and different terrain is excellent cardio and overall exercise. I used to do weight training but find my body looks aesthetically as pleasing, leaner and less injury prone doing this activity. This page is one of the few places I’ve seen online talk of the benefits of rucking for exercise and health. Great advice and a great find. Thank you.

[@GruntProof]

Awesome, thanks!

[@ralphwatten2426]

Thanks for the rucking series. Got my boots broke in right. I'm ready for summer.

[@GruntProof]

Rucking is an all weather sport 💪🏻

[@ralphwatten2426]

@@GruntProof In Northern Wisconsin we have different boots for winter. My feet wouldn't last long in the Belleville 390's.

[@SorinCRAClUN]

One easy way to prevent incarnated toe nails, similar to the one you mentioned, is to scratch the middle part of the nail from the root to the top. The same thing happens, the nail will be forced to move cells to that part to toughen it and the corners will be ok. Had some nails fall out a couple of times and this always worked for me. Also, as a tip regarding insoles - if at the and of the day you have some swollen feet or on a long descent you bump your toes in the toebox and this hurts, to prevent making some black toenails and losing them, you can try removing the insoles. It's not something to do on a long term because wearing the boots without the insole might get the stitchings inside ruined, but as a way to get more space in the boot and get some releaf until you get to camp or your car, it works. You can't imagine how much of a difference a 1-2mm in height in your boot makes. Also, to prevent heel slip or other problems like having wide feet, your toes hit the front part of the boot etc, look for some different ways to tie the boots. It's incredible how inserting the laces in different ways makes some problems dissapear. All the best and thank you for all your energy and work you put into this.

[@GruntProof]

Excellent!

[@savage22bolt32]

Last yr a shooting buddy showed me different ways to lace my boots. Goog it and find out what works for you. The method I used permanently solved a painful pressure point issue.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Thanks for the series Randall, very informative. Appreciate it. Hope you had a good Memorial Day weekend, and thanks again for your service. Take care.👍

[@GruntProof]

Thanks!

[@richardreser150]

Thanks for the great content. Forgot all about those dollar inserts down at the Sand Hill PX. Put those things in those old speed lace boots. Helped out some humping those roads by the Malone ranges...

[@GruntProof]

Definitely!

[@concretecowboy4212]

Thnxs 4 uploading

[@jamescrowe7892]

Good stuff. Thank you.

[@Legionnaire7777]

Foot care and especially toe nail care is very important as is zinc tape and extra socks, nice you mentioned it,as a lot of people don't look after their feet sadly.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Great series, dude! And you nailed it there at the end....I often refer to my outdoors time as my Mountain Therapy.

[@nateminegar6974]

Randall, thanks so much for your feedback on my question, much appreciated brother. Really love your channel and even though YT doesn’t give me notifications on your new stuff I check your channel everyday.

[@GruntProof]

Thanks!

[@jotaylor1684]

Love your videos Randall (hope I spelt that right). I am a 68 Yr old 'girl' been running competitively for 40 plus years, plus hiking, cycling, weights etc. 20 years ago did 2 weeks backpacking with tent on our honeymoon and loved it....lost weight despite eating loads! Discovered rucking 3 weeks ago and wanted to see if I could recreate my younger days, and backpack once again and try some GR trails now we live in France. So far doing 10kgs..22lbs for 5 miles trails at 18 mins a mile, and planning my progression very carefully. Reckon my younger self packed 30lbs backpacking. So exciting exploring g what I am capable of at this age. Thanks for sharing your hard won experience..and you REALLY know your stuff! I am following all your tips....but already walk in Merrell Moabs👍👍not bad for a 'soft' english pensioner eh? 🤣🤣🤣

[@GruntProof]

awesome!

[@kevendrover2442]

Thanks bud great info

[@JohnDoe-kf7md]

Have you ever thought of doing a gear review of “Tru spec “ clothing line?

[@vektorvictor8252]

QUESTION: plz advize You say bad habit is to workout a lot, and spend all day in bed after. Get up, get moving, get active. I agree. But rest, recoveryis equally important to exercise, rucking. How do you get the rest you need after several very active days with lots of exercise, and you could easily lay in bed for 2 days, but would rather not, but still recover in as short a time as possible so you can get back to activities and exercise.

[@GruntProof]

I think if you're crushing yourself so bad to where you have to stay in bed, you're over doing it

[@douglasvamateurradioandmore]

I'm starting out, working rucking in walking with my work backpack while out of town for work. While home, I have started walking with a pack that I use for portable radio. Any tips are welcome. I know I need to overhaul my diet. It's a bit overwhelming.

[@chrisgolden1770]

Frozen water bottle rolled under foot feels real good if you’ve got the comfort of home

[@asmith7876]

Guy buying panty hose to clerk: It's for my rucking program. Clerk: It's ok nowadays buddy, it's ok! LOL. What ain't funny is shin splints, I always hated running, used to race bicycles some before Basic, had been backpacking for years so I was in good shape and used to carrying a pack. But I hated running and omg it tore me up. I limped through it like a cripple and got by with some buddies dragging me along at times. Eventually got over it.

[@concretecowboy4212]

👍💯🇺🇸

[@Standswithabeer]

do you have any advice for plantar fascitis? A few years ago, I over-stressed my left foot on the upswing on a hill & have had it ever since.

[@GruntProof]

That's tough. I know many people struggling with that. You've got to be a healthy weight and get strong feet. Then wear good shoes, and not ultra-cushioned tennis shoes

[@asmith7876]

Research it. There are specific exercises you can do involving a frozen water bottle to roll your foot over. Good luck, I know it sucks.

[@Standswithabeer]

@@GruntProof thank you for that. Since i last posted 6 mos ago, I actually (instinctively?) did that on my own...the toughest part was losing post-cancer weight -- but i have done it, and got regular Army boots....i haven't felt the fascitis in three months, now. :) i have always had strong feet, but the cancer screwed that up, somehow, so i'm on a track now to strengthen my feet. So far, it's working. Thanks for your reply...i have proven you 'right', lol.

[@Standswithabeer]

@@asmith7876 it really does help -- thanks.

[@asmith7876]

@@Standswithabeer I’m glad the frozen water bottle helped. As for Army boots I have no clue what they issue these days but 38 years ago they were absolute shit! Glad you’re feeling better.

[@billgrant6175]

You ever do the Bataan Death March at White Sands?

[@GruntProof]

No

[@billgrant6175]

It’s a really cool event. Mostly Military and some LE. It’s a marathon with a 35lb ruck. Can run it if your psycho. Most just ruck. Maybe put a Grunt Proof team together.

[@GruntProof]

I've been wanting to get over there and try it