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Erik Hogan's avatar

Hey, thanks for the mention! I'm a HUGE fan of training rucks. I try to get in 2-3 per week. And yes, the other day a landscaping guy asked if I needed help because he thought I was homeless! 😆

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

That's a good one! I guess people probably thought I was homeless wandering up and down downtown Kamloops, BC with a pack too.

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Miriam Rachel's avatar

This is brilliant. I have to say I have never heard of rucking. I may give this a try!

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

Let me know how it goes! It’s a good excuse to get out and move around.

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Miriam Rachel's avatar

I will definitely do

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Victoria Fann's avatar

Love this! Going to share with my son!

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

That’s great! Let me know if either of you give it a try.

want to be a runner myself, but I make a better hiker.

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Klamo's avatar

This was very informative. Seems I have been rucking for al while without knowing it. One does need a bottle or 2 of water, some snacks and a camera when you want to go on a walk and take pictures. Taking the stairs adds to the exercise. Ask me how I know!

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

Great work in getting your workouts in without even knowing! Thanks for your comment

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Chris Johnson's avatar

What? I need to put something in the backpack? Bugger that ;)

Seriously, thanks. I am a runner, but recent health issues have made me return to walking. This will help me again. Thank you! :)

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

The reason I started rucking was so I could get more aerobic training without running every day. It sure is easier on the joints and feet

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Elaine Thompson's avatar

I can't wait to try this. Rucking is news to me, and right up my alley...

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

Let me know how it goes!

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Annexes's avatar

Accidentally rucked the whole weekend while on a short city trip! Fricken ripped right now (and exhausted).

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

An accidental ruck still counts!

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Kristi Keller 🇨🇦's avatar

Oh. My. God. This is brilliant for me!! I walk my dog twice a day, at least an hour on the mid-day walk. This would be perfect for me!! Especially since I gained 20 pounds from my knee injury last summer and haven't taken it off yet. Such a great idea Tim!! Thank you!

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

It builds a lot of core and back strength. Just don’t overdo it at first!

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Kristi Keller 🇨🇦's avatar

Luckily I'm not I to overdoing anything lol. I don't like a life of exertion 😁

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

Haha! Wise

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

I didn't know about this! I walk regularly, now I know I can increase the exercise by wearing my backpack with stuff in it. Thank you for this. I shall try it tomorrow.

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

It’s a simple change to make to your walks to get a ton of extra core exercise in. Hope it works for you

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Jayshree Gururaj's avatar

I like rucking as well! Nice post, Tim, and the city rucking idea is very practical.

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

That’s the biggest advantage, it’s so accessible for everyone

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

I love rucking. Every day I whack on a heavy backpack to walk my dogs in the morning and at night. It's such a simple way to get great cardio and strength gains, thanks for writing about it.

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