Rucking Her Way to Two World Records with Megan Corey - Sugar & Strength Podcast | Lyssna här

What happens when you accidentally break a world record? According to Megan Corey, you go back and do it again!

Megan joins Kayla to share about her training and journey to breaking two Guinness World Records for the fastest half marathon with a 20-pound and 40-pound ruck.

Whether you’re a seasoned rucker or new to the sport, Megan’s message is simple: just start, find what feels good, and follow the fun.

In this episode, Megan and Kayla discuss:

Megan’s discovery of rucking
The behind-the-scenes of breaking a world record
Training tips, progression, and schedule
How to stay motivated in your fitness journey
Nutrition and hydration for endurance
Using data to build self-confidence
Beginner tips and favorite rucking gear
Building community through rucking

Tune in for a conversation that will have you reaching for your ruck, and maybe even a world record of your own.

Chapters:
00:01 Introduction
01:50 The Journey to a Guinness World Record
04:46 Preparing for a World Record Attempt
07:38 Megan's Training Progression and Increasing Ruck Pace
13:20 Recovery and Cross-Training
17:00 Fueling for Training and Macro Tracking
30:11 Navigating the Training Journey and Staying Motivated on the Hard Days
37:00 Building Community Through Rucking
39:19 GORUCK Gear and Rucking Events
42:47 Pursuing World Records and Future Goals
47:49 The Analytical Mindset in Training
51:23 Future Plans and Closing Thoughts

Keywords:
Speed rucking, GORUCK, hybrid fitness racing, half marathon training, women’s endurance training, weighted vest

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