Today (I wrote this text on the 30th of May, 2025), I made a personal record in rucking. I carried 37,5 kg (83 lbs) on my back and shoulders.
This accomplishment fills me with a sense of pride and inspires me to push my limits further. I made 10,5k steps during a two-hour walk, and I took almost 100 photos on Warsaw’s streets. How did I feel during and after the walk? The first 75% of walking was excellent, even though I was sweating and needed two breaks to rest. Still, the last 25% of my walking was a little bit nightmarish. Why? Because I was praying for the end. I hoped to appear at home as soon as possible. Still, I could not speed up my walking.
I felt that each step seemed to last an eternity.
I felt that the invisible hand was holding my backpack and did not want to help me anyhow. When I came home, I felt a sense of relief and tremendous satisfaction. I managed to finish my walk by myself (I could order a taxi). Does it mean that I won’t ruck at all tomorrow? On the contrary. Tomorrow will be Sunday, and I know I will have time to walk and ruck on the same level as I did today. It means that tomorrow, I will be rucking with 37,5 kg on my back and shoulders. By the way, I weigh 83 kg (183 lbs), which means I can carry on 45% of my body mass.
That’s a lot!
Tomorrow, there will also be a presidential election in Poland (2nd round), and, undoubtedly, together with my Kamilka, we will go, rather in the evening, after my rucking. I cannot wait for tomorrow’s walk, even though I will be praying, again, for its end at the finish line. While writing all these things, I realized I won’t carry 37,5 kg on my back while I am walking to the office. For today, it would be too much, but I hope it is a matter of time before I go to my office to work with such a heavyweight.
