Rucking in America with Mud Gear – Part 2

Rucking

The host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, talks boots for Rucking, with Head of Sales and Strategic Partnerships of Mud Gear, Marie Oblinsky Price.  The sport has become a  mainstream pursuit for people that are looking for a challenge and a goal of a total body workout.

Segment Highlights:

• Mud Gear’s best-selling Compression Socks help circulation throughout your leg.  This speeds recovery & prevents injury for all athletes.


• Compression Socks are used many times in medical grade for medical reasons regarding circulation.


• Speed Ruck Boots protect, support, but also act as lightweight quick dry footwear.  Boots for rucking are important.


• Mud Gear has the first rucking shoes built specifically for competitive and elite ruckers.


• Size these boots up 1 size for the best fit.


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  SUPERIOR GRIP – 100% butyl-rubber outsole powered by legendary trail shoe maker VJShoes for “The Best Grip on the Planet

  
  

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

OCR means Obstacle Course Racing.  Many of the big races that are recognizable to many are the Tough Mudder, Spartan Races, Ohana Mud Run, & other Bootcamp Races.

The Mud Gear Speed Ruck Boots can be fitted at the sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown’s.  Making sure that your footwear is correct is imperative in a successful relationship.

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In 2015, Matt Davis wrote an article about the state of the industry:  Obstacle Racing.  I took a peek back as I prepared for our guest this week. There have always been some forms of obstacle races.  However, In the 1980’s the Camp Pendleton Mud Run in San Diego, the Tough Guy in the U.K. took center stage and led to 15 years ago the Spartan Race, The Tough Mudder, & the Warrior Dash to mention a few.

Obstacle racing, by contrast, isn’t comfortable or easy. It taps into something primal – the need to get outside and explore the world and do something physically challenging. The s It gets you dirty, it makes you work hard and when you’re done, it brings a sense of accomplishment. It also leads to increased physical fitness, something OCR athletes are always working on.

For many years, rucking has been the fitness choice for those who’ve tried it all and want a new challenge. Ruck marching is a grueling complete body workout designed to test stamina and endurance.

With weighted rucksacks strapped to their backs, tenacious ruckers embark on miles-long walks. One of the greatest benefits of rucking is that ruckers set their own pace. New ruckers need to walk two miles consistently each week. Then add more weight or miles.

Marie Oblinsky Price, also known as Bootleg in the FiA organization.- Bootleg , is the Head of Sales and Strategic Partnerships at Mud Gear

Finally, plan a visit to Jesse Brown’s .  This is your one-stop-shop for any hike you’re planning, whether 2 miles or 2,000. Come on in for your next pair of hiking boots, maps, or just plain old advice!