The Peter Attia Drive
#292 ‒ Rucking: benefits, gear, FAQs, and the journey from Special Forces to founding GORUCK | Jason McCarthy
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Mar 4 2024 2h 30m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Jason’s upbringing and what inspired him to join the militaryChapter 2 9 mins
Jason’s path to becoming a Green Beret, his calling to serve, and staying true to oneselfChapter 3 4 mins
About the Green Berets: their role in the military, unique abilities, missions, and moreChapter 4 11 mins
The mental and physical challenges of special forces training and selectionChapter 5 9 mins
Rucking challenges as a Green BeretChapter 6 4 mins
How Jason trained in his off-time and stayed mentally preparedChapter 7 5 mins
Jason’s difficult decision to leave the army, and the challenges many veterans face returning to civilian lifeChapter 8 13 mins
Jason’s struggles after leaving the army: loss of identity, feelings of shame, and the how he overcame a period of despairChapter 9 13 mins
The origin of GORUCKChapter 10 10 mins
The GORUCK ChallengeChapter 11 3 mins
The company's evolution from event organizer to manufacturing specialist, spurred by the growing interest in rucking as a form of trainingChapter 12 12 mins
FAQs about rucking: packs, weight, rucksack vs. weighted vest, chest straps, and moreChapter 13 5 mins
Commemorating Normandy: GORUCK's plans for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landingsChapter 14 7 mins
Footwear for rucking, and how GORUCK got into the footwear businessChapter 15 7 mins
How to avoid the most common injuries from rucking, and the benefits of rucking for VO2 max, strength, and sleep qualityChapter 16 17 mins
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