24 HOUR MEMORIAL RUN

Not an ideal way to start the challenge, by any means, but nothing stops nature so Tucker and the rest of the team completing the challenge had to roll with it. Tucker’s shirt, shoes, socks, and shorts were immediately soaked, despite the beauty of the storm. Still, the shorts stayed lightweight, even in the intense downpour, drying quickly so Tucker wouldn’t be weighed down or uncomfortable.

The gear stayed consistent, the four-way stretch ensuring that it stayed in place with no chafing, even as the weather dramatically shifted.

Tucker wasn’t starting each segment alone and the camaraderie was an added bonus. Together, they read a Medal of Honor citation before they ran each section, adding emotional weight in memory and also as fuel for the task at hand. With the added challenge of a 25lb weight vest that was traded off between the runners throughout the day, the physical weight started to take a toll on Tucker’s knees.

There comes a point in every endurance test where it comes down to just the athletes and the gear. For Tucker, that breaking point was overnight.

While everyone started at the same time, they weren’t running at the same pace. Tucker admits the challenge was harder to complete than he originally thought, but the dependability of the gear made all the difference. At no point was he uncomfortable, one less worry in his mind so he could focus his entire attention on the task at hand.

Once again, the Tactical Short proved it was up for the extreme challenge, cementing itself as the pinnacle of both fit and function. “I wore the same pair of shorts for all 24 hours. I never once wished I was wearing another pair of shorts.”