Available in: Forward, Endure

Challenge Purpose

The Level Up Challenge is designed to help our rosters build mileage (and optionally, weight) as they prepare to advance to the next level of PATHFINDER training. It’s a bridge Challenge, supporting a more confident step up from Forward to Endure, or from Endure to Advanced.

Challenge Distance Requirements

• Forward:
  Ruck an additional 50 miles, for a total of 125 miles completed during your 12-week program.

• Endure:
  Ruck an additional 75 miles, for a total of 200 miles completed during your 12-week program.

• Life, Advanced, Horizon:
  This Challenge is not available in these programs.

Challenge Weight Requirements

• Forward: There are no ruck weight requirements.

• Endure: There are no ruck weight requirements. However, this is an excellent opportunity to begin slowly adding 10% to your ruck weight over the course of the 12 week cycle. It is ideal to enter Advanced programming with a 30lb ruck weight and add 10% each week to get to the Advanced required 45# dry weight. (If over 150lbs body weight)
• Please FULLY READ EYNTK: How do I increase my ruck weight prior to adjusting your ruck weight.

Challenge Time Requirements

There are no specific time requirements for this Challenge. Ruck at your own pace. What matters is consistency and progress.

Roster Tips for Success

• Spread it Out: Adding mileage doesn’t mean you need to do long rucks every week. A few extra miles here and there can add up fast.

• Track It Early: Don’t wait until Week 10 to check your totals. Log your mileage weekly to stay on track and reduce stress near the end of the cycle.

• Think Ahead: If you’re planning to enter Endure or Advanced next cycle, use this Challenge to gradually prepare. Adding just a few pounds to your ruck now can make a big difference later.

Challenge Safety & Restrictions