This was my third year of participating in the BlackBeard Challenge. I felt significantly stronger and faster this year due to the ruck/sandbag workout program I have been following. The BlackBeard Challenge is a ruck/bodyweight WOD style workout that honors SSG Matthew A Pucino. A Green Beret killed in action in 2009. There are 4 levels. Beginner, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. All have different weights, distances and reps. I did level 2 this year which consisted of:
