FXBG Food Bank – Ruck For A Cause – 2025 – Live Q&A

June 13, 2025

Honor Bound FIT – Ruck-For-A-Cause Q&A Summary

🎯 Event Overview

Event Type: Charity Ruck March
Purpose: Collect food donations for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Cost: Free — no registration fee. Participants are asked to donate non-perishable food.
Participation Reward: Custom dog tags issued for completing rucks, culminating in a special 22-mile, 22-pound ruck for veterans.

🏋️‍♂️ Who Can Join?

Open to all fitness levels
Ages: Youth (13+) to Seniors (63+)
No military background required — Honor Bound FIT is welcoming to everyone, especially families.
Kids, strollers, and leashed dogs are allowed at most rucks (though pets must be well-behaved and heat-capable).

🎒 New to Rucking? Here’s What You Need:

Shoes: Comfortable, broken-in walking or running shoes. Avoid sandals or cowboy boots.
Backpack: Any backpack works (Jansport, Under Armour, old military ALICE packs). Food must be carried on your back to count.
Clothing: Non-chafing shorts, high-quality socks (plus extras).
Weights: Start with 10–20 lbs. More experienced ruckers may carry 40–60 lbs or more.
Try it first: Walk 1 mile with your setup before the event to avoid discomfort or injury.

🧠 Why Ruck Instead of Run?

Low-impact on joints
Zone 2 cardio benefits (fat-burning)
Strengthens legs, shoulders, and core
More social and safer for beginners
Mimics human ancestral fitness patterns

🏋️‍♀️ Will the Gym Help Me Prepare?

Yes. Honor Bound FIT’s training program:

Improves endurance, strength, and VO2 max
Encourages supplemental rucking outside the gym
Progresses over time from 6-mile to 22-mile rucks
Adjusts programming seasonally (bulk in winter, lean in summer)

💉 Safety, Support & Logistics

First aid: Medical personnel on-site or in support vehicles
Logistics vehicle: Available if you cannot complete your distance
Supplies: Water, snacks, and drinks often provided by community partners (e.g., Black Rifle Coffee, 5.11 Tactical)

🛡 Certified Coaching

Trainers are certified personal trainers, CrossFit L1, and Marine Corps Combat Conditioning certified.
Programming blends classic strength training with functional fitness, avoiding the high-injury risks of traditional CrossFit.

🏞 Community Events & Milestones

Honor Bound hosts monthly free rucks spring through fall
Hosts Murph workout for Memorial Day in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy
Holds field workouts and fitness games in parks
Participates in local events like Bourbon & Beerfest, Fredtoberfest, and more
Recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, growing from parking lot workouts to a dedicated facility

🏃‍♂️ Other FAQs:

Marine Corps Marathon Conflict? No route interference confirmed.
Can I join without carrying weight? Yes. All are welcome to walk, with or without a weighted pack.
Can I earn a dog tag without weight? Only the final 22-mile ruck will require a 22-lb minimum to earn a tag.

🔥 Final Encouragement

If you’ve never rucked before, this is the perfect event to start. Try 3 miles with 10 lbs. If that feels good, go for another loop. You may surprise yourself.

“You choose now what your next 10 years are going to be like. Sitting on the couch will keep you there. Rucking will get you up and moving toward a better life.”