Rucking Through the Hard Stuff: Arthritis Awareness with Travis Chapman and RUCKFWD

In this powerful and personal episode, Kayla sits down with Travis Chapman to talk about how a simple walk with weight—aka rucking—turned into something bigger.After discovering rucking less than a year ago, Travis found a sustainable way to stay active and a newfound way to drive change. After watching his wife navigate life with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis—two chronic conditions that are often misunderstood and under-supported—Travis is channeling his love for rucking into a meaningful cause to raise awareness and funds for arthritis research.If you or someone you love is navigating chronic illness, you’ll enjoy this conversation, which goes beyond fitness to explore patience, flexibility, and tips to support a spouse or loved one living with chronic pain. About the May Arthritis ChallengeTravis created RUCKFWD to raise awareness for arthritis and support research through the University of Florida. You can participate by completing a 1 mile, 5K and/or 11K walk or ruck. Grab a patch and help bring awareness to a silent disease that affects millions of Americans. Learn more and join the challenge at RUCKFWD.com.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Travis's Journey Into Rucking03:07 The Flexibility and Community of Rucking11:12 RUCKFWD and May Rucking Challenge for Arthritis13:54 Supporting a Loved One with Chronic Pain20:47 Challenges in Accessing Care and Medications for Rheumatoid Arthritis32:44 Travis' Observations on Rucking for Mental and Physical Health42:26 RUCKFWD: Raising Awareness for Arthritis45:59 Closing Thoughts on Rucking and Supporting a Loved One with ArthritisKeywords:rucking, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, rucking challenge, healthy journey, autoimmune disease, caregiver support🔗Links Mentioned In This Episode:RUCKFWD Arthritis ChallengeRuck Fit: Build Strength and Endurance by Walking with WeightShop GORUCK Gear and EventsFollow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeKayla's WebsiteKayla’s Free 🏆Win The Week Newsletter