Iron Resistance Foundation

04/15/2026

A fantastic race with great people! Come show your support or sign up to run!

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04/14/2026

Last Saturday was a blast. The cold temperatures didn’t hold back the best numbers for 2026.
Join us Saturday morning April 18th, at 8:00 AM for another great outdoor workout!

Civilians are welcome to join for $10 donation, as always veterans and first responders are FREE!

Bolivar Fire Department:
456 Water Street, Bolivar, Ohio, 44612

👉 Please pull around to the back of the fire department — that’s where you’ll find us.

Let’s get after it. See you there!
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04/10/2026

Join us tomorrow morning, April 11th at 8:00 AM for a high-energy HIIT-style circuit.

All fitness levels welcome!

📍 456 Water Street, Bolivar, Ohio, 44612

👉 Please pull around to the back of the fire department — that’s where you’ll find us.

Let’s get after it. See you there!
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04/08/2026

Way to go, Dustin! 👀 💪

04/04/2026

It was a great morning to break out the summer session and outdoor workouts! Special thanks to the Bolivar Fire Department for letting the foundation utilize the property for fitness! 🇺🇸 🦅

Also special thanks to Sheree and Geoff Hreha for providing the post workout breakfast!

We would you to join next Saturday! No experience required.

Email us at: board@ironresistance.org for more info. We’ll see you next week at 08:00AM!

03/31/2026

We can’t wait to get back outside and start lifting again! 💪☀️

Let’s celebrate by providing a FREE post- workout breakfast 🍳! Just let us know you’re attending by emailing:
board@ironresistance.org for planning purposes.

Great news — we’re BACK at the Bolivar Fire Department for our summer session!

Join us every Saturday beginning April 4th at 8:00 AM for a high-energy HIIT-style circuit, with plenty of support and motivation from our crew. All fitness levels welcome!

📍 456 Water Street, Bolivar, Ohio, 44612

👉 Please pull around to the back of the fire department — that’s where you’ll find us.

Let’s get after it. See you there!
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03/29/2026

This hearty crew finished the IRF March Ruck challenge together! Kudos to you all.

The IRF “Ruck 44” participants rucked 44 miles in the month of March to recognize and combat the issue of veteran su***de. We aim to include rucking as an organizational exercise furthermore to emphasize camaraderie and physical fitness.
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Photo credit: Ian Simon

03/28/2026

Tomorrow will be the final team ruck session for the “Ruck 44” challenge. We will continue at McDonnell trailhead. See link in comments for address.

The six mile ruck will be lead by veteran Ian Simon with ruck time starting promptly at 06:30AM. Be sure to bring a headlamp!

03/28/2026

It was a great morning to finish the indoor season with strength! We had a nice mixture of weight resistance and camaraderie.

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03/27/2026

We officially made it through winter!

Saturday morning will be the last INDOOR workout for the IRF as we transition to the fresh air and outdoor workouts the following week! Please come join us!

Special thanks to T.V. Superintendent Dr. Derek Varansky, A.D. Steve Franks, and the Tuscarawas Valley School District for letting us continue working out during the frigid months!

📅 Saturday, March 28th, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM

🇺🇸 Veterans & First Responders: Free
💪 Civilians: Suggested $10 donation

📍 Tusky Valley Weight Room
2637 Tusky Valley Rd NE
Mineral City, OH 44656

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03/22/2026

It was a beautiful morning for an 8 mile ruck on Fort Laurens towpath! We are heading down the back stretch for the IRF “Ruck 44” challenge. Thank you Ian for leading the way and photos of the exercise.

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03/21/2026

We will be meeting tomorrow morning at the trailhead at Fort Laurens for the second to last group Ruck for the month of March! Ian will be leading the way for another strong 6 mile loop! We look forward to seeing you there! Many participants are nearing their 44 mile goal for this month!

Please pull to the back of the park at Fort Laurens where the trailhead begins, and be ready to go by 06:30am! 🦅 🇺🇸