PATHFINDER Life™ - Beginner & Maintenance Training
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$50.00
$38.99
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Who it’s for: New or returning athletes who want consistency and a clear 12-week plan.
- Hours training per week: 3-4
- Longest day ruck: 60-90 minutes
- Terrain: Mostly flat/mixed surfaces; optional light hills
- Pre-reqs: You're comfortable walking/rucking 30-45 min, 2-3 x/week
PATHFINDER Life is for anyone who wants to build consistency without burning out. It’s not a daily workout plan. Instead, it’s a low-pressure, build-it-yourself structure that meets you exactly where you are.
Complete 60 miles, 12 workouts, and a few fun Challenges in 12 weeks on your schedule, at your pace.
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Great for off-season, new routines, or low-impact fitness
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No required ruck weight or pace
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Start with just 2 workouts per week
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Choose from a variety of physical and mental Challenges
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Supportive community + experienced Course Advisor included
What makes PATHFINDER Life different?
This isn’t a day-by-day program. Our habit-first approach gives you the tools to build discipline, stay consistent, and keep fitness enjoyable. Grounded in behavior science and supported by an engaged community, PATHFINDER Life™ offers smart structure, flexible goals, and personal accountability through a mentor and course advisor.
Instead of daily assignments, you’ll complete a total of:
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60 ruck miles (no pace requirement)
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12 ruck workouts (choose from strength, cardio, mobility)
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3 to 6 Challenges (mental, physical, or creative) Complete list of PATHFINDER Life Challenges available after registration.
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Our Challenges are ideal for building sustainable fitness habits and gently stretching your comfort zone with options like:
- Yoga Conditioning - Incorporate regular yoga into your training for mobility and recovery
- Mental Conditioning - Train the mindset side of endurance with PATHFINDER Challenges that get you out of your comfort zone, but don’t exhaust you.
- Pre/Post Workout Rucks - Stack a short ruck before or after a gym or home workout
- Charity Ruck - Ruck with purpose while supporting a cause
- (Full list of Challenge options is provided after registration.)
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You’ll get full access to:
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Our Program Success Guide
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The Workout Library
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Private Facebook Class Page for peer support
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An experienced Course Advisor to help plan, stay on track, and offer accountability
Gear Requirements:
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Any backpack or ruck
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Add any amount of weight that feels right for you (most start with 6–12 lbs)
Enhanced Walking Option (New!)
Don’t have a ruck yet? No problem. PATHFINDER Life now includes an Enhanced Walking Pathway. This option lets you use a weighted vest instead of a ruck to complete your miles and workouts.
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Weighted Vest Benefits: Builds bone density, posture, and balance while keeping your hands free.
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Ruck Benefits: Builds endurance, resilience, and load-carriage strength.
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Both Paths: Improve fitness, confidence, and everyday strength, all with the same supportive PATHFINDER framework.
You’ll follow the same program structure (60 miles, 12 workouts, and Challenges), just with your choice of tool. Whether you pick a weighted vest or a ruck, you’ll get a smart, flexible plan that meets you where you are and helps you move forward.
Note: If you already walk regularly, a weighted vest is a simple upgrade. If you prefer a ruck, stick with what you’ve got. Either way, you’ll get the same proven Life experience.
Ruck vs. Weighted Vest: Different Tools, Same Goal
Rucking
- Builds endurance and cardiovascular resilience
- Improves load-carrying strength for events and daily life
- Trains stamina over longer distances and time
Weighted Vest
- Supports bone strength and joint-friendly loading
- Improves posture, balance, and everyday confidence
- Upgrades the walking you already do without extra time
Both paths build confidence, mobility, and sustainable fitness within the PATHFINDER Life framework.
Perfect For:
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Athletes returning from injury
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Those seeking an off-season training cycle
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People balancing other sports or commitments
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Anyone wanting to build discipline without burnout
Quarterly classes begin every February, May, August, and November.
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