{"podcast":{"title":"The Rucker’s Edge: Rucking Tips, Training, and Gear","slug":"the-rucker-s-edge-rucking-tips-training-and-gear-7411952","podcast_index_feed_id":7411952,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-rucker-s-edge/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.theruckersedge.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-rucker-s-edge/20250701_020746_45be988a8728f4eadf2a1f3d293d3c6d.png","author":"Spencer","episode_count":46,"summary":"A rucking podcast designed to help develop your rucking routine, lose weight, and ultimately gain your strength and energy back. Whether you’re a fitness first-timer, desk worker with lower back problems, or a parent trying to get back to your pre-kids weight, this podcast will help you navigate your rucking journey and develop your edge.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T02:18:41.385603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rucker-s-edge-rucking-tips-training-and-gear-7411952"},"episode":{"title":"Why Runners Should Ruck","slug":"why-runners-should-ruck","published_at":"2026-03-18T06:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rucker-s-edge-rucking-tips-training-and-gear-7411952/why-runners-should-ruck","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rucker-s-edge-rucking-tips-training-and-gear-7411952","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-rucker-s-edge/2638161","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/336572/2638161/the-rucker-s-edge/2026_03_18_04_03_48_26a4f1ec-c752-4331-97aa-8640b72210a5.mp3","summary":"Many runners believe the key to getting better is simple: Run more miles. But today’s guest explains why that belief can actually hold runners back. Sam Cvetkovski is an endurance athlete, ultra runner, rucker, and coach who helps athletes build durability and long-term performance. Her journey started in 2020 when she discovered rucking through GORUCK events. That eventually led to competing in some of the toughest endurance events hosted by Green Beret Fitness, including multi-day mountain races. She later transitioned into ultra running, completing races from 50K to 100 miles, and now coaches athletes through Omni Athlete Training. In this episode we discuss: The four pillars of running performance Why strength training is essential for runners How rucking builds durability and endurance The biggest mistakes runners make when starting rucking How runners can incorporate rucking into their training Clint Carr, a former guest of the how and a fellow endurance athlete, described encountering Sam on a ruck like this: “The mountains didn’t care about my résumé or excuses. Steep switchbacks bit into my calves. My lungs felt like they were pulling glass. Somewhere along that climb, I met Sam — quick exchanges, shared glances, me feeding her tag times before she surged ahead like she had wings. She didn’t just pass me; she left me in her dust.” If you’re a runner, rucker, or endurance athlete looking to train smarter and stay injury-free, this episode is packed with insights. Links & Resources: Sam on Instagram: @samstrap Sam's Coaching Services through Omni Athlete Training: Omni Athlete Training Website Sam's Blog & Coaching Info: Ruck with Sam The book Sam mentioned in the show: Training For the Uphill Athlete The Rucker's Edge – Official Site Follow The Rucker’s…","meta_description":"Many runners believe the key to getting better is simple: Run more miles. But today’s guest explains why that belief can actually hold runners back. Sam C…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2485,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rucker-s-edge-rucking-tips-training-and-gear-7411952/episodes/why-runners-should-ruck/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rucker-s-edge-rucking-tips-training-and-gear-7411952/why-runners-should-ruck.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}