Over 100 take part in 5K celebrating Miami Ruck Club’s 1-year anniversary

A military-led fitness movement is turning stress into public strength The Miami Ruck Club celebrated its one-year anniversary this weekend with a K in Miami Beach More than people attended Saturday s event including veterans families and fitness enthusiasts rucking through streets lined with military history Miami Ruck Club co-founder Esteban Cabanas and his partner created the club to help others push through mental challenges with physical strength So the goal is that we re trying to create a society This is led by Marines but it s for everyone commented Cabanas I want everyone to understand and show a way to release their stresses Mental wellness is something we don t talk about and I want to make sure everybody has a way of releasing their stresses and talking about it The club continues to grow with plans to expand beyond Miami Beach to other parts of South Florida