Event-specific ruck, sandbag and strength programming through event weekend
Back-to-back weekend and night training to prep for 40+ hours on your feet
Planned taper so you show up fresh
Direct access to me
A supportive and positive community of like minded individuals
Tracking and accountability app to measure progress and stay on track
$125 Monthly
Event:
GORUCK BRAGG 2027: Heavy, Tough, Basic & Light
March 12-14, 2027 at Fort Bragg, NC
Training starts today. Start now. Get ahead. Build a foundation.
TRAIN TOGETHER. FINISH TOGETHER.
BRAGG HTBL TRAINING
Built for one weekend: Heavy, Tough, Basic and Light back to back. That is 40+ hours of event time on very little sleep. The program gets your body, feet and mind ready: ruck strength, sandbag work, carries, back-to-back weekends and night work, then a taper so you show up fresh. The Bakery shows up: our athletes make up more than a third of the participants at the events we train for, with a high finish rate.
5 days a week of expert designed fitness programming
Direct access to me
A supportive and positive community of like minded individuals
Tracking and accountability app to measure progress and stay on track
$125 Monthly
Start Training For:
BRAGG HTBL (Training starts today)
Start now. Get ahead. Build a foundation.
TRAIN TOGETHER. FINISH TOGETHER.
Why Train with Us?
In 2023, 30% of HTB Finishers trained with The Bakery. Of the 35 Bragg HTB finishers, 15 were ours. At the MOG Mile, 10 of 27 finishers trained with us, and 9 of 39 Recon HTB finishers came from our program.
Ruck & Event TRAINING
Athletes training through Joe Baker Fitness have consistently performed at a high level across a wide range of endurance events. Our community includes GORUCK Selection Finishers, Team Assessment Finishers, Double Heavy Finishers, HTB Finishers, Spartan Ultra Finishers, Marathon Finishers, Triathlon Finishers, and more year after year. These results reflect a proven training system built for durability, resilience, and real world performance, designed for everyday people who choose to do extraordinary things.
Finishers train early. Everyone else makes excuses.
It’s not too early.
If you’re serious about finishing GORUCK Selection in 2028, your training should already be underway.
Selection isn’t a 12 week prep. It’s a long term build of strength, durability, and the ability to keep moving under load when you’re tired, wet, cold, and uncertain.
Why Joe Baker Fitness?
This is proven.
3 GORUCK Selection Finishers trained here Including the 2nd Female Finisher in GORUCK Selection history
This is the level required to finish.
What It Takes
Selection exposes everything.
Heavy sandbag strength under fatigue Long rucks with increasing load The ability to recover and keep moving Mental toughness built through repetition not motivation
Most people start too late. Most people train the wrong way.
Who This Is For
You’re planning for GORUCK Selection 2028 You understand this is a long term commitment You’re ready to train year round You want structure and progression
How You’ll Train
You’ll follow a phased system built for Selection:
Base work to build your engine and durability Strength and work capacity development Longer, heavier, more demanding rucks Event specific training and simulations
What You Get
Weekly programming Progressive ruck training Sandbag strength work Conditioning built for Selection Ongoing coaching Access to The Bakery Community through a video texting app Direct 1 on 1 communication
Bottom Line
Selection will find your weaknesses. This training removes them before you get there.
Discover the perfect plan tailored just for you. Starting your fitness journey can feel overwhelming, but with our JBF Custom Training, it doesn't have to be. This program focuses on what truly matters, helping you improve your fitness and achieve real results for everyday life. Feel better, look better, live better.
5 days a week of personal customized programming designed to meet to your goals, including ruck training, sandbag training, weight training, and general fitness, with two built-in rest days
Personal coaching to keep your journey on track
1:1 access to me for personalized feedback and support
Tracking & accountability through our easy-to-use training app
Membership in The Bakery Community, a supportive network of like-minded individuals
5 days a week of personal customized programming designed to meet to your goals, including ruck training, sandbag training, weight training, and general fitness, with two built-in rest days
Personal coaching to keep your journey on track
1:1 access to me for personalized feedback and support
Tracking & accountability through our easy-to-use training app
Membership in The Bakery Community, a supportive network of like-minded individuals
Your transformation starts here. Invest in yourself today!
Custom group training sessions designed for groups of all kinds—tailored to your goals and intensity level, building strength, endurance, and teamwork.
Whatever your group needs, I’ve got you covered. Just ask, and let’s create the perfect training plan together!
Perfect for:
Sports teams
Fire & Police Departments
Team-building opportunities
Ruck Clubs
JBF custom group
TRAIN WITH PURPOSE
our programs combine rucking, sandbag training, and gym workouts to build real-world strength and endurance. Whether you're preparing for a challenge, pushing your fitness to the next level, or proving to yourself that you can do hard things, The Bakery community and I will help you get there.
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