littlejerry
04-05-2018, 08:48 PM
So who here has ever rucked 50 miles straight?
I signed up for a new GoRuck event in May. It's a TR/JFK 50 mile challenge: ruck 50 miles in 20 hours or less. The premise is simple:
Ruck a minimum of 50 miles
20 hour limit (start at 9PM, end at 5PM)
Must ruck as a team of 2-5
Each person must carry a 20lb weight in addition to their gear
We choose our route based on predetermined way-points. Minimum distance is 50 miles, could be more though.
The team is required to take photos along the way to track achievements/pace
The history of the challenge is pretty interesting:
https://www.artofmanliness.com/2017/05/24/take-trjfk-50-mile-challenge/
While I've done some rucking over the past few years I've never done anything quite like this. I've got some assumptions and questions for anyone who has done this kind of distance before:
-I'll be using my GR1 backpack for the trip. It'll contain my 20lb weight, a 2 or 3 liter bladder, some food(TBD - cliff bars?), salt pills, extra socks, hat, headlamp, rain shell(if weather dictates), etc.
-Our goal pace will be 3.5 MPH while on the move. That's an "easy" 14:15 total of moving, and we'll add in breaks along the way. We've discussed 10 minutes every 5 miles - does that sound reasonable? Total estimated time would be right around 16 hours with a 3.5MPH pace and prescribed 10min breaks every 5 miles.
-My training right now is focused on building distance/time without breaks and at a faster pace. This week has been 2 x 6 mile rucks at a 4.5 mph pace.
-How many miles would you want to do in a training ruck before attempting the full 50 at the event?
-My preferred shoes at the moment are Altra Lone Peaks and socks are Injinji synthetic/wool blend trail/hikers. I've used the combo on up to 12mi so far.
-I'll take extra pairs of socks and change them once or twice along the way.
There was some great info in the Run n Gun thread from SLG and others. Hoping for some similar wisdom here.
I signed up for a new GoRuck event in May. It's a TR/JFK 50 mile challenge: ruck 50 miles in 20 hours or less. The premise is simple:
Ruck a minimum of 50 miles
20 hour limit (start at 9PM, end at 5PM)
Must ruck as a team of 2-5
Each person must carry a 20lb weight in addition to their gear
We choose our route based on predetermined way-points. Minimum distance is 50 miles, could be more though.
The team is required to take photos along the way to track achievements/pace
The history of the challenge is pretty interesting:
https://www.artofmanliness.com/2017/05/24/take-trjfk-50-mile-challenge/
While I've done some rucking over the past few years I've never done anything quite like this. I've got some assumptions and questions for anyone who has done this kind of distance before:
-I'll be using my GR1 backpack for the trip. It'll contain my 20lb weight, a 2 or 3 liter bladder, some food(TBD - cliff bars?), salt pills, extra socks, hat, headlamp, rain shell(if weather dictates), etc.
-Our goal pace will be 3.5 MPH while on the move. That's an "easy" 14:15 total of moving, and we'll add in breaks along the way. We've discussed 10 minutes every 5 miles - does that sound reasonable? Total estimated time would be right around 16 hours with a 3.5MPH pace and prescribed 10min breaks every 5 miles.
-My training right now is focused on building distance/time without breaks and at a faster pace. This week has been 2 x 6 mile rucks at a 4.5 mph pace.
-How many miles would you want to do in a training ruck before attempting the full 50 at the event?
-My preferred shoes at the moment are Altra Lone Peaks and socks are Injinji synthetic/wool blend trail/hikers. I've used the combo on up to 12mi so far.
-I'll take extra pairs of socks and change them once or twice along the way.
There was some great info in the Run n Gun thread from SLG and others. Hoping for some similar wisdom here.