First "Inside the Ruck" update - I've been busy the past week or so diving into how best bring value to the Ruck On Ventures community here on Skool. Last weekend I had a chat with a few members of a publishing company about my book idea - they think it has potential! Obviously a lot of work to do still, and they gave me a little bit of homework as well as I start tackling some of their advice and insights, but extremely validating to have others objectively think I'm on to something. I've also scripted out the first 6 books of PCS Pals - a children's book series I plan to self-publish on Amazon KDP, mainly to build up a bit of an author platform for myself prior to publishing my Army/Navy book. Been slacking a bit on my pro hockey training program, but getting some exercise equipment delivered over the next few days - so I won't have any excuses! Excited to continue sharing these kinds of updates here. Let me know what you think, if you'd like video form updates, or what else you might be curious about "inside the ruck."

A few years ago, I changed the name of my “passion project” to Ruck On Ventures. I knew one day I’d want to expand beyond just rucking and fitness. And that time has arrived. There will still be plenty of fitness and nutrition content to be found here. But I’m also working on a few other projects, 1) writing a book about the Army/Navy hockey rivalry - a chapter of unique sports history that I was intimately involved in. 2) training to one day play professional hockey over in Europe, ideally for the club that I played for in my youth. 3) PCS Pals - a children’s book series that delves into my childhood and stories that may resonate with any child who’s moved around a lot with their family. I’m excited to share all of this with you, and ultimately to see what cool things you decide to chase after, what stories you’ll write for your own life 🫡💪🏼

A little bit about me - I’m a husband and father of 4 kids. We currently live in Windsor, CO. I graduated from the US Military Academy in 2016 (G4, D3), and served for a little under 2 years as an ordnance officer in the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss. Now I’m working on several projects here under Ruck On Ventures centered around hockey, fitness, and development in hopes of inspiring a community of others to pursue their dreams.

Obviously tracking is one of the basic tenets of adjusting your nutrition habits. Whether you’re focusing on calories or macros, what gets tracked gets changed. Personally, I use the 1st Phorm app. The basic membership is $13/mo, but even that’s a steal with all of the additional features - workout plans you can follow, habit tracking, daily motivation, and even participation in challenges for prize money! Check it out here: https://share.1stphorm.app/F7qS7WMOWVb

This is where you’ll see updates on Ruck On Ventures projects beyond fitness: - Army/Navy Book progress - PCS Pals development - Hockey comeback journey Follow along, ask questions, and help shape these missions.