Johrai
04-02-11, 04:05 AM
Hello,
I joined these forums a few years ago as a wannabe. Just recently, I was finally able to set things in motion to join the Marines. I am currently in the DEP with a ship date of October 17th, 2011 to San Diego.
I have, of course, taken getting ready for Boot Camp very seriously. I don't want to be in "good enough" physical condition I want to be in fantastic condition! Unfortunately, my body type is very frustrating to work with; I have a larger, squat frame. I am exceptionally strong for my size and do pullups/pushups/crunches quite well(I will easily be able to score perfect scores on both of these on the IST by the time I ship), however running is not my forte at all.
I have semi-flat feet, short legs, and a stout frame, making running a great annoyance. I can make the speed requirements, but I greatly prefer muscle workouts and, if possible, long marches over speed running.
My question is; How much actual running takes place at Boot Camp? I understand that long marches and humps are commonplace, but I am unsure as to how much, and in what distances, runs will take place.
Secondly, are you allowed to take pain killers in Boot? Normally, I would not take them but during exceptionally harsh runs I do get annoying pains in my knees. Nothing actually wrong, just simple overuse pain.
Thanks in advance.
I joined these forums a few years ago as a wannabe. Just recently, I was finally able to set things in motion to join the Marines. I am currently in the DEP with a ship date of October 17th, 2011 to San Diego.
I have, of course, taken getting ready for Boot Camp very seriously. I don't want to be in "good enough" physical condition I want to be in fantastic condition! Unfortunately, my body type is very frustrating to work with; I have a larger, squat frame. I am exceptionally strong for my size and do pullups/pushups/crunches quite well(I will easily be able to score perfect scores on both of these on the IST by the time I ship), however running is not my forte at all.
I have semi-flat feet, short legs, and a stout frame, making running a great annoyance. I can make the speed requirements, but I greatly prefer muscle workouts and, if possible, long marches over speed running.
My question is; How much actual running takes place at Boot Camp? I understand that long marches and humps are commonplace, but I am unsure as to how much, and in what distances, runs will take place.
Secondly, are you allowed to take pain killers in Boot? Normally, I would not take them but during exceptionally harsh runs I do get annoying pains in my knees. Nothing actually wrong, just simple overuse pain.
Thanks in advance.