All American
July’s Mission = All American / Ruck ‘N’ Run®
Why: In keeping with our mission, join us as we celebrate our Nation's 248th birthday, honor key historical events, and read the Declaration of Independence with family and friends.
What: 17.76K and 248 reps of 5 exercises for the month.
Where: Anytime/anywhere. This is a virtual mission.
Who: Open to all and for all fitness levels. Gather your crew and knock this out!
Cost: Only $20.24 to register, which includes a challenge coin!
We also offer FREEDOM FLAG shirts!
Which do you want…light gray shirt or white shirt?
Step 1: Review the Mission details here.
Step 2: Click the REGISTER button below.
Step 3: Share photos/videos of your progress using #AllAmericanRuckNRun. Tag us in your social media posts and use @ruck_n_run for Instagram and @RuckNRun for Facebook.
Step 4: Complete the mission to earn your challenge coin!
The mission:
Honor: Prep - Read the Declaration of Independence.
Distance: 17.76K (11.03 miles) total
Ruckers, ruck (carry weight, your preference)
Runners, run (do not carry any weight)
Or a combination of both.
Exercises:
248 Push Ups
248 Jumping Jacks
248 Mountain Climbers (4 count)
248 Body Weight Squats
248 Burpees (6 count)
Suggested: Divide the distance and reps into 4 weeks and then divide again into 3-5 days.
We’ve divided July into four sections (one star for each section):
July 1 - 10: Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day! (all year long!…’MERICA!)
July 11 - 17: In honor of Medal of Honor recipient, retired MSG Leroy Petry (July 12, 2011).
July 18 - 24: In honor of Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong taking his first step on the moon (July 20, 1969). "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
July 25 - 31: In honor of:
The U.S. Army began desegregating its training camp facilities (July 26, 1944). Black platoons were then assigned to white companies in a first step toward battlefield integration. However, the official order integrating the armed forces didn't come until July 26, 1948, signed by President Harry Truman.
The signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement ( July 27, 1953) brought about a complete cessation of hostilities of the Korean War.