Tell us about how you started Ruck and Sandbag training or events:
Prior to rucking/sandbag; CrossFit was my primary training program. I am fairly new to rucking world and events. The year 2022, Allison introduced me to GORUCK and its workouts. I went on an adventure with Allison; briefly stopped at Idaho. Allison suggested a 10-mile ruck with coupon carry. I thought it was a great idea and didn’t think it through. I had no knowledge on rucking or coupon carries. I received a crash course on the 10 miler. Midway through the ruck; Allison told me to stop being a little bitch(joke) and had no choice except turn back to finish. I kept moving and accepted the pain until we finished the 10 miles. Toughest thing I experienced but I appreciated the challenge. From that point forward I started to incorporate more rucking/sandbags with my workouts. Slowly, I started doing GORUCK events and training. I failed at an event and did not finish. Failure is one those things that can bring you down or give you the motivation to try again. From that point on I was on a mission to redeem myself and attempt the event again. I switched my training program (per Allison’s recommendation) and joined The Bakery. Best investment ever!
Most Memorable Event or Fitness achievement?:
Most memorable events are completing BRAGG and SISU Iron challenge. By far the hardest endurance events I have completed.
What are you training for?:
Currently I am training for 911 HTB and Recon HTB.
Tell us about why you train with The Bakery?:
First all of I think the Bakery is amazing! Like minded bad ass humans that train hard and love to do hard shit; my kind of people. If you want to be the best you need to train with the best. I love what the Bakery represents and the amazing community it brings. Joe Baker’s training program produces results in strength, endurance, and mental grind. It has a little bit of everything and prepares you for the unexpected.
What drives you in your fitness journey?:
I saw the struggles my dad faced when he was ill and eventually passed away. I realized I needed to make changes to improve my health and live life to the fullest.
If you could set one fitness-related world record, what would it be?
Nothing comes to mind.
If you could train with any athlete (past or present), who would it be and why?:
I don’t have a specific athlete in mind. I have been fortunate to train with strong; badass people that inspire me to be a better person.
What’s the best piece of fitness advice you’ve ever received?:
What’s the best piece of fitness advice you’ve ever received? The best investment is in your health, mind, body and soul. The second best piece of advice I received from my friend is stop being a little bitch:)
