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Hey gang

Have you tried or hear of Rucking? I discovered Rucking and really enjoy it.

So, what is Rucking?
In short it's just walking with a backpack that has some weight in it or walking while carrying weight somehow. No special equipment and super easy to do! How much weight depends on your fitness/strength, generally it's good to start with around 10% of your body weight or just some extra water in your backpack. If you are into backpacking then bring out your full load equivalent and get some weekday training in!
Here is a link to a fancier description of Rucking:
https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking

Benefits of Rucking:
Build muscle all over the body, especially at shoulders, core and legs
Burn 3x calories as just walking with less impact than running
Improve bone density
Improve your fitness/endurance with less time
Improve balance
The list of benefits is very long!

What to bring:
Any good/sturdy/comfortable backpack with some weight in it
Good walking/hiking shoes
Water to hydrate with

Length/duration:
Goal is to keep it to 1.5 hours because I need to get back to work, you can go longer if you have the time. We will cross the pedestrian bridge and go up the bike trail to almost Folsom dam then turn around. Total distant should be around 3 miles with about 400ft of elevation gain.

Parking/meeting location:
Public parking at the intersection of Reily st and Leidesdroff st in old town Folsom, try to park towards the end next to Reily st.
Parking coordinate: 38°40'41.3"N 121°10'38.6"W

Notes: If you have not tried Rucking before PLEASE start light and add as you progresses. Please make sure your back can handle the weight!

Feel free to message me with any questions.

Start time is 7:45 am and we are typically done around 9:30 am.

Starting at the end of the parking lot, we go on the paved trails eastward to coyote pond, around the pond and back the same trail. The walk is at a decent pace, about 4.8 miles in about 1hr and 30 minutes. We usually take a small (10-15 minute) break by the pond. Elevation gain is about 141 feet (on the way to the pond).

We'll meet at Rossmoor and Ambassador Drives at the Rossmoor Bar park entrance sign by the yellow gate, parking is free. We'll be walking on a mix of asphalt and dirt trails for 1.5 hours (3.25-4 mi). Meet for summer hours at 7am (June thru September), the rest of the year 8am. We depart promptly at 7:05 or 8:05 am all year round, rain or shine. It's mainly flat, we go the pace of the group. We alternate the route each time between heading toward El Manto or River Bend Park just to spice it up a bit. We see wildlife, go along the river (and sometimes in it) and enjoy conversation. Many don't sign up so expect 3-7 attendees most days. Dogs are welcomed, we have 2 regular fuzz faces. It is recommended you wear long sleeves and pants as we sometimes go thru stickers, shoe gaiters are helpful. There is always a bathroom stop if needed. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, hand sanitizer and a snack if needed.

Have you ever wanted to learn swing dancing? Come join us for an evening of fun. It’s SacTownSwing’s “Halloswing Party” night so wear a costume if you feel inclined.

We will meet in the lobby at 6:30pm. Will have a short introduction before we all head inside to the dance floor. Cost is only $10 (Payment at the door)

Lessons:
Beginning East Coast: 7:00 - 7:45pm
Intermediate Lindy: 7:45 - 8pm

Afterwards our fabulous DJ, Johnny, will play an arrangement of swing music to dance the night away.

For more information, go to https://sactownswings.com/home

Feel free to call Lester if you get lost or running late at 916-668-9671