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04-08-09, 03:21 PM #1
Running in boot camp
When you go on long runs in boot camp (3 or more miles) is it a leisurely jog or close to a sprint? This may sound like a silly question but i just want to know how i can pace myself when i run and what to expect in boot camp. Right now i just go as fast as i can. Thanks.
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04-08-09, 03:22 PM #2
Hhmmmm
About an 8 - 8 1/2min mile pace.
But they build you up for these things. It's not like you're running 3 miles by the second week. There's a natural progression towards speed and distance.
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04-08-09, 06:07 PM #3
If you actually do a formation run, it would be at a slow pace for a long time. But we have never done a formation run except the Moto-Run on family day, which I was kind of disappointed.
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04-08-09, 06:32 PM #4
Im pretty sure I know the answer to this question but do you actually do alot of running in boot camp? or is more focused on strength building?
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04-08-09, 08:56 PM #5
I don't know if it is different for males, but we ran in squad-sized ability groups for nearly every run. You were put with runners who ran about the same pace as you and then you are pushed as a group to improve. They'll set a pace that is slightly uncomfortable. If they detect it is too easy for you, they'll bounce you up a group. This helps everyone to improve.
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04-08-09, 11:52 PM #6
It was the same for us males. We also did a couple of 2 miles as a company along with three PFTs and the Moto run. But as far as running for PT that was about it.
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04-09-09, 12:09 AM #7
Wow things changed. We did mostly formation runs and didn't break down until towards the end of third phase.
I was also one of the last platoons to go through before they switched over to the crucible.
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04-09-09, 05:57 AM #8
I don't know what the current practice is, but when I went through in the 1960's, I don't remember anything at all being done at a 'leisurely' pace!
I still run at least five days a week, a seven mile course, in right around an hour... a little less when the weather is good, and a little longer when there is ice and snow, which is a fairly leisurely pace.
When I am pushing it, in competitive 5K and 10K runs, I can get up to around 8 to 8.5 mph. which does not feel very leisurely to me.
Not a world-class runner or anything, but running regularly does keep me from getting fat.
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04-09-09, 12:45 PM #9
Thanks for all the responses. So should i focus more on strength training and not worry as much about my running? I have no problem running a few mies I just cant go balls to the wall for miles.
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04-09-09, 12:54 PM #10
You'll go balls to the walls when you're not drilling, eating chow, stepping out, in class, etc. When you're ordered to report to so-and-so you'll be getting over in front of so-and-so at the speed of light or better.
Green blur and what not. Practice your running and practice your sprints but don't expect to sprint 3 miles straight.
In 2005 we would break up into groups for PT and run to each section of the circuit course. As was mentioned before you'll be broken up by ability; rabbits, turtles and those in the middle.
Work on your calisthenics as well and learn some knowledge while you're on the site; never hurts to know the good scoop.
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04-09-09, 02:22 PM #11
Thanks guys(and girl). You have all helped me alot.
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04-09-09, 03:09 PM #12
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04-09-09, 03:51 PM #13
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04-09-09, 04:25 PM #14
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04-09-09, 06:30 PM #15
Still cracking up
I'm still cracking up!!
Look, I'm not OLD school... I hit PI in 1966... but about the only "easy" was when the DI screamed "GIVE ME TEN' instead of "GIVE ME TWENTY!".
I think it was the use of the term "leisurely"...I mean really!
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