Listening to Renee tell her story is incredibly empowering, showing us that we all share common threads that connect us together in ways we may have never known without sharing our stories. Stories – how information, wisdom, rules, history, and healing has been passed down generation to generation for thousands of years, is the foundation for how we as humans, especially women, build our community.

I would have never considered the enormous mental, emotional, and positively life altering impact a “fitness” event would have on a woman, without hearing Renee’s story. If you do anything today to feel connected and empowered, listen to this episode!

Instagram: @_renee_arn_
Website: reneearn.com
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Gear Favorites

Training ruck — Rucker
Event ruck — GR0 with hip belt 
Bladder — Source
Dry bags — Sea To Summit
Shoes — Mackall for CrossFit and events, Ballistic Trainers for training, Rough Runners for running
Jacket — GORUCK Simple Windbreaker (not currently in stock)
Bottoms — GORUCK Tough Leggings, Simple Pants, Training shorts (not currently in stock)
Socks — Injinji Liner Crew, Darn Tough Crew
Gloves – Mechanix
Electrolytes — Liquid IV
Ruck Add-on – nylon slings attached to the straps

My event must-haves — 

1. For events longer than 12 hours, I always take a ChikFilA chicken sandwich in a ziploc bag. It being squished and cold never decreases the happiness of taking a few bites when we stop. 
2. A safety pin and leukotape for foot care.