As winter finally starts to loosen its grip in New York, it’s tempting to jump straight back into last fall’s mileage and pretend nothing happened. But snow days, treadmill miles, and hibernation mode add up — and spring injuries happen when ego moves faster than conditioning.

In this episode of Just Ruck It, Lindsay lays out a practical Spring Reset plan to rebuild your rucking base without blowing yourself up in week one. From an honest self-assessment to a simple four-week progression and a no-nonsense strength circuit, this episode is about durability, consistency, and using the next 60 days wisely. Because August — and unfinished business — is already on the calendar.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

Why your first week back should feel almost too easy.
 How to assess your real starting point for distance, weight, and frequency.
 A simple 4-week rebuild framework to increase time or load safely.
 How to use a monthly 3-mile, sub-45-minute pace ruck as a performance marker.
 Why pushups, squats, and stepups are enough to support your miles.
 How three consistent days per week can change your trajectory before summer.

🧭 Resources & Mentions:

Mammoth March redemption goals.
 LP9er and Adirondack elevation plans.
 Great Range Athlete community.
 Potential three-day Susquehanna canoe trip.

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📣 Spring Reset Commitment:

One clear goal for August.
 Three rucks per week.
 One monthly 3-mile pace test.
 One rule: no ego jumps in week one.

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