ABOUT US
BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO DO HARD THINGS
BlackClover Endurance was created for people who willingly step into difficult environments in the hopes of learning more about themselves.
Founded by a U.S. Army Ranger and endurance athlete, BlackClover Endurance was created for people who choose difficult things- not because they have to, but because of who they become in the process.
We build performance products for endurance athletes, military, outdoorsmen, and anyone committed to becoming better prepared.
MASTER THE BASICS
OUR STORY
BlackClover Endurance was founded by Ryan Besaw, an active-duty U.S. Army Ranger with more than a decade of military service experience within the special operations community.
Ryan enlisted in 2015, started off at Fort Bragg NC where he earned his Ranger Tab, then became an airborne instructor at Fort Benning Ga, then earned the opportunity to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment, where he continues to serve today. Throughout his career, he has completed multiple military selections and some of the Army’s most demanding schools and training programs, while serving alongside some of the world's highest-performing military athletes. During his time in the Ranger Regiment, Ryan developed a philosophy that would eventually become the foundation of BlackClover Endurance: MASTER THE BASICS.
Within the Regiment, mastering the basics is fundamental to performance. Before someone can perform at an elite level, they must first become exceptionally good at the fundamentals. Preparation, discipline, attention to detail, physical readiness, teamwork, and consistent execution are principles Ryan has carried from his military career into every other area of his life.
Outside of the military, Ryan has spent more than a decade running and training as an endurance athlete. His experience includes numerous ultramarathons and years of training across running, strength, and endurance disciplines. That combination of military and endurance experience gave him firsthand insight into what athletes need when performing for extended periods in demanding environments.
Ryan also earned his bachelor's degree in organizational leadership, further developing his understanding of leadership, organizational culture, team development, and the principles required to build and lead high-performing organizations.
BlackClover Endurance was created from the intersection of those experiences.
After years of working with high-performing military athletes, competing in endurance events, and spending time in environments where physical and mental performance matter, Ryan wanted to create products he would trust for the people standing beside him.
Not just for the runners or the Ranger carrying a ruck for miles. The ultrarunner deep into a race. The hunter moving through the backcountry. The climber ascending a mountain. And anyone who willingly chooses to do difficult things.
BlackClover's mission is to build exceptional performance products for those people—products developed around purpose, transparency, and performance rather than hype.
Because whether you're preparing for a mission, an ultramarathon, a mountain, or your next challenge, the philosophy remains the same:
MASTER THE BASICS.
Everything else is built from there.