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Podcast: Marni on the Move
Episode: 417: How Rucking Became A Global Fitness Movement With GoRuck Cofounder and Former CIA Officer, Emily McCarthy
Description: Today on Marni On The Move, I’m joined by someone who has redefined what it means to be strong, resilient, and connected to community: Emily McCarthy, co-founder of GORUCK.
Emily’s story is a masterclass in courage and reinvention. We dive into her rare journey from college athlete to the CIA, the lessons she learned operating in high-stakes environments, and how those same principles—leadership, grit, trust—ultimately inspired the creation of GORUCK with her husband, Jason.
We get into the birth and evolution of GORUCK, from launching the very first rucks to building a global...