PATHFINDER Ruck Training : The Blog

What Mile 9 Teaches You About Yourself

What Mile 9 Teaches You About Yourself

Every athlete has a “mile 9.” It’s the moment when your pace slips, your thoughts overcome critical thinking skills, and the easy...
Stop Chasing Pain. How to Start Learning From Failure.

Stop Chasing Pain. How to Start Learning From Failure.

Endurance culture has a habit of rewarding the wrong things. Pain. Suffering. The ability to keep going long after better judgment should've...
How PATHFINDER Training Works

How PATHFINDER Training Works

PATHFINDER is built to give athletes a starting point and a structure they don’t outgrow. Some people come to PATHFINDER brand new...
Why December Training Fails, and What to Do About It

Why December Training Fails, and What to Do About It

Using the word “motivation” in December is usually a somber moment; an admission with a shrug and a quiet acceptance that it’s...
PATHFINDER RUCK TRAINING'S <br> 7 Tips for Good Rucking Posture

PATHFINDER RUCK TRAINING'S
7 Tips for Good Rucking Posture

Humans have been carrying heavy things on their backs since the dawn of time. Giant water jugs, antelopes, big backpacks with cast...
XP vs Traditional Strength: Training for Real Life, Not Just Reps

XP vs Traditional Strength: Training for Real Life, Not Just Reps

You’ve tried other plans. Maybe it was a PDF strength program from someone you follow online. Maybe it was a group class...
Nutrition for Busy Athletes

Nutrition for Busy Athletes

It’s 5pm. You’re stuck in traffic, dreaming about getting home early enough to prep a solid meal, maybe even one that doubles...
What Actually Gets You to the Finish (It's Not Motivation)

What Actually Gets You to the Finish (It's Not Motivation)

You’re scrolling your phone late at night, watching Instagram reels of other people’s events, their headlamps glowing in the dark, or sweat-smeared...
How Long Should You Ruck For?

How Long Should You Ruck For?

Whenever someone asks me, “How long should I ruck today?” my first answer is always: it depends. Your goal, fitness level, and...
Shin Splints : Rucking Causes and Fixes

Shin Splints : Rucking Causes and Fixes

Struggling with shin splints while rucking? Learn the real causes, proven fixes, and prevention strategies so you can train pain-free and build...
Structure Your Load for Sustainable Rucking Progress

Structure Your Load for Sustainable Rucking Progress

Ruck training isn’t flashy—and that’s exactly why it works. Strip your training down to what matters: load, time, and consistency. In this...