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#292 ‒ Rucking: benefits, gear, FAQs, and the journey from Special Forces to founding GORUCK | Jason McCarthy

2024/3/4
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Jason McCarthy: 本期节目讲述了Jason McCarthy从美国特种部队成员到GORUCK公司创始人的心路历程。他分享了自己从军经历、特种部队训练的艰辛以及退役后面临的挑战，包括身份认同的丧失、对自身能力的怀疑等。他还详细介绍了Rucking在特种部队训练中的作用，以及如何将这项训练方法推广到大众。最后，他还解答了关于Rucking装备、训练方法、常见损伤预防等一系列问题。 Peter Attia: Peter Attia 作为主持人，引导访谈，并从自身经验出发，对Rucking的益处和训练方法进行了补充说明。他与Jason McCarthy探讨了Rucking的起源、发展以及在不同人群中的适用性，并就Rucking的装备选择、训练计划、常见问题等方面进行了深入的交流。

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Jason McCarthy, founder of GORUCK, shares his unique path to military service. Despite not growing up in a military family, the events of 9/11 ignited a deep sense of patriotism, leading him to enlist in the US Army Special Forces after exploring other paths. His decision reflects the challenges and convictions that many faced during that period.
  • Born in Ohio, raised in Florida, without initial military aspirations.
  • 9/11 sparked a sense of duty and the desire to serve.
  • Explored CIA and FBI before enlisting in the Army Special Forces.
  • Chose the enlisted route despite having a college degree.

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Jason McCarthy is a former US Special Forces member and the founder of GORUCK, a company specializing in rucking equipment. In this episode, Jason recounts his journey from military service to navigating the challenging transition back into civilian life and ultimately embracing the mission of introducing rucking to the masses. Delving into the significance of rucking in military training and its applicability to the wider population, he discusses the mental and physical benefits of rucking as a mode of training, provides practical tips for beginners, and answers frequently asked questions about packs, weights, footwear, and more.

We discuss:

  • Jason’s upbringing and what inspired him to join the military [3:15];
  • Jason’s path to becoming a Green Beret, his calling to serve, and staying true to oneself [10:30];
  • About the Green Berets: their role in the military, unique abilities, missions, and more [20:00];
  • The mental and physical challenges of special forces training and selection [25:00];
  • Rucking challenges as a Green Beret [37:00];
  • How Jason trained in his off-time and stayed mentally prepared [46:30];
  • Jason’s difficult decision to leave the army, and the challenges many veterans face returning to civilian life [51:30];
  • Jason’s struggles after leaving the army: loss of identity, feelings of shame, and the how he overcame a period of despair [57:15];
  • The origin of GORUCK [1:10:30];
  • The GORUCK Challenge [1:24:30];
  • The company's evolution from event organizer to manufacturing specialist, spurred by the growing interest in rucking as a form of training [1:35:30];
  • FAQs about rucking: packs, weight, rucksack vs. weighted vest, chest straps, and more [1:38:45];
  • Commemorating Normandy: GORUCK's plans for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings [1:51:30];
  • Footwear for rucking, and how GORUCK got into the footwear business [1:57:30];
  • How to avoid the most common injuries from rucking, and the benefits of rucking for VO2 max, strength, and sleep quality [2:05:00];
  • Advice for using rucking as a mode of training, and the advantages of rucking over other forms of training [2:12:45]; and
  • More.

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