ATLAS // a race AGAINST LOAD.

1 MILE AS HEAVY AS POSSIBLE.

SCORE: Total weight in POUNDS.
TIE-BREAK: Time to complete 1 mile.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• MINIMUM weight required INSIDE your ruck is 20% bodyweight. You are encouraged to load as much as you can handle inside your ruck, however your ruck must weight atleast 20% bodyweight if you are using additional external load.

• EXTERNAL load is authorized in 2 forms: Weight vests/plate carriers and Sandbags. Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, yolks, OUTSIDE your ruck is NOT authorized.

• External load must be able to rest on your body ON IT'S OWN and not require you to hold onto the weight. Your arms must be able to be fully extended and by your sides with hands open to determine if load can rest upon your body on it's own.

• ASSISTANCE is authorized in the LOADING phase ONLY. For example, someone may help you secure a sandbag across your shoulders PRIOR to you beginning your mile.

• ALL load must remain in CONTINUOUS CONTACT with your body throughout the mile in an "unbroken" manner. If ANY load falls to the ground during the mile, that load does not count towards your score. You are not authorized to have anyone help secure or adjust the load at any point after you start the mile.

• Treadmills are not authorized. We highly recommend using a track if possible.

• SCALE: We recommend a hanging scale like THIS one, especially for heavier loads. The handhelds are fine for daily ruck weights, but for significant loads these are much more accurate and easier to use.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• UNITS: The unit of measurement is POUNDS. Please ensure you convert to pounds and round up/down to the nearest single pound.

• VIDEO: You must submit video showing all loads being weighed with clear and visible scale reading.

• PHOTO: You must submit Strava screenshot showing DISTANCE and TIME.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

• Don't be stupid. This is an awesome opportunity to challenge yourself and do something you have never done before, or maybe even considered doing. Don't let your ego put your body and your season at risk by doing something dumb or being greedy. There is a very good chance you will be able to ruck with the heaviest load you have ever done before WITHOUT putting yourself at risk.

• We highly recommend using a track. If a track is unavailable to you, find the flattest surface available. Walk your route prior to your effort scanning for any hazards and removing/avoiding if possible. We highly recommend marking and confirming the distance in Strava prior to beginning so you know exactly where 1 mile ends without having to look at phone.

• Remember, you have the entire month for this workout so plan (and train) accordingly.

• Challenge yourself, work hard, have a good time and don't be stupid.

CHRONOS // a race against time.

60 MINUTE MAX DISTANCE RUCK @ 20% BODYWEIGHT.

Your score is the total number of meters rucked in 60 minutes. Please convert miles (XX.XX) to meters (XXXX.X) and round up/down to nearest whole number.

Example: 4.52 miles x 1609.34 = 7274.23 meters. Score = 7274

MIRAGE // A RACE OF WILL.

9 MILE RUCK @ 15% BODYWEIGHT.

The distance is fixed. Your will to put forth effort is the variable. 9 miles at this load hits a sweet spot of being able to push the pace while requiring patience. Your resolve to cross the finish line will be tested, especially when it might seem like a mirage.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• The only authorized equipment is a ruck/backpack in which the 15% load is back weighted. Weight vests and plate carriers that have weight in the front are NOT authorized.

• This must be done outdoors. Treadmills are not authorized.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Your score is total time, entered as HH:MM:SS.

• Make sure your STRAVA units is in MILES, not meters.

• PHOTO: You must submit Strava screenshot showing DISTANCE and TIME.

stairway to heaven // a race for elevation.

MAX ELEVATION IN 2 HOURS @ 10% BODYWEIGHT.

Your score is the total number of feet ascended. We will challenge your ability to climb, return, and climb again, aka resiliency. Battles are won in the mind during hill work, so put one foot in front of the other and embRACE DISCOMFORT.

IMPORTANT: You must use the same span for the entire 2 hours, as you would in hill repeats. The span cannot exceed 800m in distance. You must begin, ascend, and return to the same point for the entire event. THE WAY YOU GO UP MUST BE THE SAME WAY YOU GO DOWN.

If you do not live in an area where hills are accessible, we suggest hitting the stairs in a stadium, parking garage, or staircase in office/apartment building. Do your best to be outside, but work with what you've got. Stairmasters are not authorized, since the descent is also part of this challenge and Strava will not capture the elevation.

EQUIPMENT: Ruck/backpack only. No plate carriers or weight vests authorized. No stairmasters, steppers, or machines authorized. No hiking poles authorized.

SCORE ENTRY: Please ensure you submit your score in FEET.

SCORE VALIDATION: Please submit SCREEN RECORDING of Strava showing 1) 2 hours 2) elevation gained 3) elevation chart showing you used the same span no further than 800m. Elevation chart is found at bottom of workout detail.

THE STANDARD // a race OF tradition.

12 MILE RUCK @ 45/35lbs IN 3 HOURS.

This is a pass/fail event.

If you complete the ruck in less than 3 hours, you pass and your score is the time it took you to complete the 12 miles.

If you do not complete the ruck in 3 hours or less, you fail and your score is 3:00:01 regardless of how long it actually took you.

This is a race between you and an objective measurement applied to all, not just other people.

THE STANDARD is how we pay homage to our roots, not only of RRL, but the roots of rucking. Steeped in military tradition, this event is often referred to as a “12 miler” and is a rite of passage test for those pursuing advanced standards, schools and selections.

Rucks only, no weight vests authorized. No treadmills and no poles.

45/35 pounds is the DRY WEIGHT, meaning how much your ruck weighs prior to any water or food. It is recommended to bring hydration and fuel, but since it is consumable it does NOT count towards your ruck weight.

Ensure you upload screen shot of Strava showing effort.