After a couple of months away from the mic, I’m back with a festive, low-pressure episode designed to bring a little joy, movement, and momentum back into your routine. Life has been… a lot. Between caregiving, the time change, and feeling like the cheese slid right off my cracker (let’s be honest—I don’t even know where the cracker went), this season has been about surviving more than thriving. But now that I’ve settled into a new rhythm, I’m ready to bring some lighthearted energy back to Just Ruck It.

In this episode, I introduce The 12 Rucks of Christmas—a fun, flexible holiday challenge packed with tiny, joyful ways to keep yourself moving through December. Each “day” offers a simple ruck idea you can fit into even the busiest or most chaotic moment of the season. From gingerbread-light strolls to mall laps, snowy wanders, gratitude walks, and a year-end Let-It-Go ruck, this challenge is all about rediscovering movement your way.

You’ll also hear a quick safety reminder for rucking during the dark, cold winter months, plus a challenge to start imagining your 2026 goals—not the pressure-filled kind, but the real dreams you quietly hold for yourself.

Whether you’re running on empty or feeling festive and ready to move, this episode is designed to meet you exactly where you are.

⭐ What’s Inside This Episode

• Why I’ve been away & what life looks like now
• A warm, humorous re-entry into movement
• The 12 Rucks of Christmas — 12 bite-sized holiday ruck ideas
• Quick winter rucking safety tips
• A reflective challenge to start imagining your 2026 goals
• A reminder that life is rucking wonderful—especially when you let a little holiday magic fuel your miles

⭐ Stay Connected

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• Facebook: @JustRuckingIt

⭐ If You Loved This Episode…

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Life is Rucking Wonderful!

As the seasons shift from sunny summer to chilly fall, it gets harder to stay motivated. The days get shorter, the rain gets colder, and the lure of holiday food is strong. That’s where goals come in.

In this episode of Just Ruck It, Lindsay shares why goal setting matters, how to build both big goals and micro-goals, and the many ways you can use your ruck as a full-body training tool. From the Great Range Athlete “Dismal Wilderness Challenge” to her own personal redemption goals, this episode will inspire you to set your own path before winter hibernation mode kicks in.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• Why seasonal changes make goals more important than ever.
• How “big goals” and “micro-goals” work together to keep momentum going.
• Creative ways to use your ruck beyond walking with weight — from squats and presses to front carries and burpee rucks.
• The role of accountability — whether from a team, a coach, or just your own calendar.
• The October Challenge: pick one big goal, one micro-goal, and set both a reward and a penalty.

🧭 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Seek to Do More and the Great Range Athlete program here (not affiliated): 46Outdoors.com
  
  
• Follow Lindsay on social: Instagram & Facebook @JustRuckingIt
• More articles, accountability check-ins, and community: JustRuckIt.Substack.com
  
  
• Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week info: nps.gov/fat-bear-week
  
  
• Fat Bear Week overview from DOI: doi.gov/blog/everything-you-want-know-about-katmai-national-parks-fat-bears
  
  

📣 October Challenge:

• One big goal for the rest of the year.
• One micro-goal just for October.
• One penalty if you fail.
• One reward if you succeed.

Share your goals with Lindsay on Instagram or Facebook @JustRuckingIt or on Substack at JustRuckIt.Substack.com
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Life is Rucking Wonderful!

This episode of Just Ruck It gets real. What started as a four-mountain weekend for my 46Climbs challenge turned into something I didn’t expect: a panic attack on the descent from Phelps Mountain.

I share the raw audio from the trail—slips, butt scoots, tears, and all—and reflect on how rucking prepared me to face that moment. From pacing and micro-goals to humor and humility, the trail taught me that resilience isn’t about being unbreakable. It’s about showing up, resetting, and carrying forward even when confidence slips.

Whether you’ve rucked a mile or climbed a mountain, I hope this story reminds you that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is keep moving—at your own pace, on your own terms.

💡 Resources

If you or someone you love is struggling, please know you are not alone. Help is out there:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) → Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
• Crisis Text Line → Text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7 in the U.S. & Canada)
• International Directory of Hotlines → findahelpline.com
  Learn more about and support the cause I hiked for:
• 46Climbs – Suicide Prevention Fundraiser → 46climbs.com
  
  

Follow my journey and join the conversation:

• Instagram & Facebook → @JustRuckingIt
• Substack → justruckit.substack.com
  
  

Until next time—Life is Rucking Wonderful, even if you cried and peed yourself a little.

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Life is Rucking Wonderful!