Platte Valley Ruck Tribe

10/12/2025

Masters, high school and middle school kids. If you want more cross country racing after the regular season is over hit up Rogue Athlete Tribe. We have a variety of race opportunities in November and December. Middle school and Masters, you can do a few races in October if you want while high school is finishing up Districts and State. Lets bring some western Nebraska runners to USATF.

XC Meet Schedule I want to start by saying that most athletes should be in a winter sport, play basketball or wrestle. That would be the best for you as most college recruiters and running coaches prefer three sport athletes. Burnout is a real thing. If you choose not to participate in a winter spor...

09/16/2025

I am doing the Ruck 2025 Challenge and looking for others that might be interested AND for a sponsor or two. What is the Ruck 2025 Challenge?

It’s easy: 20 Miles - 25 Lbs in 2025. One Day-One great cause.

All profits from the event will go towards fighting Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a rare genetic disorder that causes muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues to turn into bone.

A Marine Raider, Adam, whose son has FOP is about to undertake a massive challenge to raise funds, so I am joining the RTFU challenge to do something hard and help him out.

When? The RTFU event is scheduled for the last Saturday in December (27th), but is asynchronous, meaning you can complete it at any time before January 1st. I am not sure yet when I will do it here. Or if I will go somewhere else and do it. That is up in the air yet.

At 65 and not in great shape at the moment, this is a pretty big ask. But... (I took this from the RTFU site) If this seems like a challenge that you “can’t do”, reframe that to “can’t do right now”.

With 4 months to prepare, a program, and a tribe to support you, I think you can do it, and I think I can do it...and if you fail you will (in the words of the RTFU OG, T.R.), “at least fail while daring greatly so that your place may never be among those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”

Rock on, Fail forward. Start training now. If you want more info and to sign up with RTFU here is the substack link. https://rtfu.substack.com/p/join-the-rtfu-ruck-2025-challenge

Who is in?

Over the past few weeks, I have been asking a question at the beginning of each post.

01/01/2025

Wohoo! What a great day to ruck. Super nice out, nice way to use our amazing trail system here. Thank-you to everyone who brought shoes! I will get them sent off this week.

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01/01/2025

I am looking forward to the New Years Day Ruck at 10:30. Meet at MPCC South campus, south end of the parking lot. Remember to bring any sneakers (no boots, dress shoes etc.) for us to recycle. Lightly used, not holes, rips or tears. See ya there!

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12/17/2024

Hey Everyone, XC is over and winter track is well on its way so I am blessed to be able to get back to posting a bit. Our next ruck is in January to bring in the new year. We will be joining the Enzo crew, this should be fun! Jan 1, 10:30 am. I will also bring a sneaker collection box. Bring your gently used sneakers (any kind of sneakers but no boots, dress shoes etc.) to recycle, we turn them into Scholarships for local runners.

08/17/2024

For the many people that have ask about Josh and his Paralympic journey. Here is some information including the schedule in Paris. The last link take you to the schedule that you can change the time zone in.

The schedule for USA Wheelchair Rugby.
Aug 29th, USA VS Canada 0630 CST
August 30th, USA vs Japan 0630 CST
August 31st, Germany vs USA 0430 CST

A bit about wheelchair wheel chair rugby and how it works.
https://www.paralympic.org/paris-2024/feature/paris-2024-introduction-wheelchair-USA Wheelchair Rugby

You can watch the games live on NBC or Peacock. I am pretty sure they will have the replays there as the games are early in the mornings here.

https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/paralympic-games/schedule/wheelchair-rugby?fbclid=IwY2xjawEtlnZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWN9DTN4mq9ZA2wm8ToImi1bUhu-pukx1l6X-aK8poBU9Ln50zgUxSGpzw_aem_0Qio4tJLRGSbbYS3ey9bwA

Official website of the Organising Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

08/01/2024

Sorry guys, I will not be able to ruck tonight. I will be rucking Sat with the Platte River Fitness Series for anyone interested.

A community wellness initiative, featuring 5Ks, 10Ks, 15Ks, half-marathons, triathlons, duathlons and adventure races for athletes of all ages and skill levels.

07/31/2024

Fun ruck this morning. Next ruck Thurs 7pm. Meet at tree lane off of State Farm rd. 1 hour ruck.

07/25/2024

Our Thursday night ruck we will be starting at the soccer fields at the south end of oak . We will ruck for an hour on the trail system heading first west then turning south on the buffalo st trail.

07/21/2024

And we are off!

Where tales of yesteryear convene,
Hard earned patina is the sheen.
From soldiers' cheer to pioneers' quest,
In this place, history finds its rest.

Beyond a cornfield’s golden waves,
Past a creek’s cool, gentle glades.
You'll find buildings of days long past,
Where memories of old are steadfast.

A cabin where the first settlers stayed,
A jail where law and order played.
A chapel where prayers were quietly shared,
And a bookmaker’s studio where paper was pared.

A post office that carried news afar,
A homestead house that stood as a star.
A general store of goods galore,
All part of a tale that whispers lore.

What binds these places, near and dear?
Reflect on the past, let the answer appear.
A place that echoes our heritage’s pride,
On these grounds, your art does hide.

Seek the porch where stories are spun,
By rusted cans from a past milk run.
Let the clues your pathway guide,
To the treasure on this historic ride.

Please leave a blurb here when you find it!

07/21/2024

Wohoo! Art drop today at 1245. Keep your eyes peeled for the clues.

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07/19/2024

Reminder tonight is the first part of the July Group Challenge. July 19 and 20th. We will start at the top of Dodge Hill at 2040, move out and ruck for an hour. Then do the second part of the ruck beginning at 0600 on Saturday from the same location.
In honor of July 4th, we will remember all that the American flag stands for as we look to it during this Star Spangled Rucking Challenge. With flag in hand, on your ruck, or at the start/end point, your first ruck will start before sundown and continue through “twilight’s last gleaming.” Your second ruck will begin in the darkness of night and end “by the dawn’s early light.”

This is what the patch looks like. Cya tonight!