Best part about running with a weighted vest is taking it off and going on a run. You feel lighter and faster and stronger. Put in the work and you'll benefit
@@Uneek1980 both. The vest I have tou can adjust the lbs up to 20. One thing is, balance out your weighted running, jogging,walking, and non weighted sprinting.
@@Uneek1980 I use a 12 pound vest and it's still a good challenge. I'm an experienced sprinter and have had all kinds of ups and downs, injuries etc. I came back from alot. I use to put big rocks in a backpack and run up trails and up a bunch of rocks in a wash when i was a young man. Be careful, be creative take a chance study and know the risk. You can be your best coach it's just developing the understanding overtime. We get one life eff it be rocky. Be cautious but be ready the road ahead is dangerous so be ready. You got this man good luck!
I found you when I started hearing about rucking a month ago. Now I got my wife into it and bought a plate carrier after watching all your videos. Super motivating too push myself as an all around athlete and looking cool at the same time 😎
Yeah after serving 16 yrs and in the army reserve (should of join national guard SF), I have issues with my archillie both left and right… been hitting the gym and running with assault pack with 35lb…. Still doing 11 minute 2 miles run as 4o yrs old. Hooya and hoora…. Still hoping to get back in 😭
Started implementing this training about 4 months ago and let’s just say has been best decisions ever made. Definitely improves mental toughness. It’s also very wise start on soft ground or low distance. 3-4 months in find it difficult run without vest, I’m very curious how much distance I can endure with vest so now I’m searching videos find more individuals that run with vest. 🤣
I go for hikes and do the stairs in my apartment building up and down with my 30# plate carrier, 3-4 times up and down 25 stories. Great workout and always feel like a machine first couple laps anyway, lol. Going to start working on some jogging with the carrier too. Keep up the great videos, very inspiring.
Not a military guy myself, but I've been running consistently for thirteen years and was competitive for the four years in university cross country and track & field. One thing my coach emphasized that has helped avoid knee and other joint pain is being mindful of my form and foot striking. What works for me (which may not work fir everyone else) is making sure that my foot lands directly beneath or just ever so slighty ahead of my center of mass for the next stride. I try to keep the weight of the front of my foot or in the middle of my foot, and avoid heel striking - even going as far as consciously keeping my heel from touching the ground at all. Last thing I think of when my foot hits the ground for striding forward is clenching my butt muscles - it sounds weird but it takes the tension away from my knees.
Ive been running with a plate carrier for a few years now. The thing that makes me consider the benefits is the fact that I'm still in the military. The only situation i can think of where i am going to be running in a real situation is while im in body armor, so I might as well get my body use to it before then. Plus the calorie burn is a good benefit.
My little guy ALWAYS expects to get held and we tried this and it’s so convenient. He only likes forward facing and is so happy to be in it and is so comfortable for him he even falls asleep!
To reduce overall wear and tear I recommend using hills and carefully sprinting over the cardio-focused jogging you see here. More bang for the buck strength-wise. If you want cardio just ride your bike on those same hills for 30min.
I only use mine for push-up, dips, and squats. Also, I 100% agree with you regarding disc injury. It’s funny because the army tells us not to run with a ruck sack, but they’ll gladly allow this. It’s not beneficial long term, hence why one of the major injuries in the military is back/hip.
Well, thats the thing about a vest. It puts weight on both the back and the front. Its balanced. Disk injuries happen when the disk is stressed unevenly on a constant basis. I really dont remember sensing any risk for disk injury being probbable when I was getting my military training. I think knees are more at risk.
@@Dee-ye2dk Estonian Army, infantry. Basic conscript. Reservist now. Dont know what exactly you might expect when you say "MOS" but I hope I answered it well enough.
8 year AD US Army. Ran with a plate carrier today about 5 miles and my knees HURT! Felt like my plate carrier was wrapped right but I felt a lot of bouncing and rubbing, especially on my neck. My question is, what kind of carrier do you have/recommend?
I use the 5.11 TacTec. If you don’t run with a p/c often, you should try to build up to distance, and run on a soft surface (dirt). Also, start slow to focus on you landing with your strides, p/c running should be a killer Gastroc (calf) workout. Don’t try to rush into it or you’ll end up with shin splint and hurt knees.
Great content! I’ve been running in boots, pants, ruck and/or plate carrier since 1990 (I’m 51). These days it’s - Salomon Quest 4 boots (super firm support because I’m starting to get arthritis in my big toe joint), - Kuhl pants - t-shirt - Ferro Concepts FCPC plate carrier - Ferro Concepts bison belt (Safariland ALS holster, 1 kywi 556 mag pouch, 2 kywi 9mm pouches, ifak, multi-tool, & helo lanyard) Runs are in town (no I don’t have any weapons or mags on me). Great workout. I do it this way because it’s what I work in. If I have to run, I’ll be running in that, so I train in that setup.
First thanks for all your content and another informative video! In the past i tried running with heavy weight and had somewhat disastrous results. Those were the days before cell phones. Just some thoughts: walk before you run. Shuffle then trot in place of running with moderate to heavy ruck or plate carrier weights. We all could take some lessons from Rosa Mota. By that I mean you can get a good foot, soleus, and gastrocnemious workout or a very good one, but that great workout just may lead to foot or leg injury and much loss of training time. So if you don't have to put all that stress on the feet and calves, why do it. So what I'm saying is run more efficiently with less vertical displacement. Less toeoff. Opt for a midfoot foot strike as opposed to more forward, on toes, and definitely NOT the crippling severe heel strike with toes high at impact, which is almost always an indication of overstriding and results in something like a order of magnitude greater sheering forces on knees and hips, leading some to say it isn't running that destroys knees and hips but bad running. With greater load in body weight and/or carry weight, the stress on joints and feet are just that much greater. So I guess we must all start by knowing ourselves, cognizant of current limits and investing some time mentally in what works before field expedient application.
The hoplitodromos was an ancient Greek foot race where the athletes would wear armour and carry a great big hopolite shield around the Olympic stadium. Think of them when you run with a 20lb plate vest
Lol started rucking with my 40lb plate carrier about 2 months ago...haven't quite worked up to running with it yet. Will soon before I ship out though!
How many miles did you do in this video? Just to be curious, also i have this problem with my plate carrier, its a HRT RAC with 10 pound rouge cast iron plates, the front just bounce up and down while i run. What should i do?
1 mile. I’m a fairly good runner though when it comes to plate carrier runs as of now I tend not to go above 1 mile. Trust me once you start you’ll realize it’s a smoker. 1 mile doesn’t sound a lot till you actually do it.
I’m sure there’s dudes just like me that don’t like to take things slow and really want to “Embrace The Suck” and throw on the 30lbs Immediately lol. I’m 5’8 at about 165 and my knees and traps hurt like a BITCH AFTER lmao. I Iced my knees after my runs and It helped A LOT! I recommend not running too far If you only have streets to run on (Like Myself) at first. I love how the intensity of the vest makes you feel like you have a 40 Inch vertical and can stop and go on a dime after you take off the vest lol. Pull ups are awesome with the vests on also! Great way to keep pushing your body to the limit from what I’ve experienced, just don’t push it to far and jack your knees up! STAY HARD BOYS 🤘
@@GrittySoldier awesome, I’ll be sure to run in some type of sand or soft dirt to better the impact on my joints and knees. That’s a really good tip, I didn’t even think of that. Thanks man!
Im 14 and I have a plate carrier with level 4 plates and weight 95 lbs. How much should I be running in it? I can do 2 miles at most is that a good number? (with a 45lbs assualt pack on the back )
You should not run with weight at a younger age in my opinion, your body is still developing. Focus more on Calisthenics and dieting, go for long free runs, sprints, hell throw some trail running in there too, but let your body grow first.
I’ve been in SOF since 1990 and agree wholeheartedly with Jon - don’t run with weight at your age. Reason is your bones growth plates aren’t closed yet and stress applied via weighted runs can cause deformation & damage your bone growth.
Found this video because I’m looking at enlisting in a couple years, and I want to help prepare myself a little for what’s ahead. Would you mind telling me what plate carrier this is? Thank you in advance. Great, quick video as well.
@PeaceMaker🦉 The strap on the vest didn’t go tight enough for me and I’m trying to stay around 20lbs for vest. Got a new one and works perfectly. And I drink plenty water. Thanks tho
Christ I miss this. It sucked. But it was very rewarding. I did a Murph a few few months ago. Holy great mother of God. It fucking sucked. What was fascinating is the loudest talking musclehead NCOs were the first to quit. I’m not shitting on the NCO corps…… But. Not to massage your ego, but this should be the standard for all NCO’s. They don’t get to bully other soldiers when they can’t even pass a 3 mile run. You asked me this is how team leader meeting should start. 👌🏽👌🏽🫡🫡🎖️💪🏽💪🏽
Best part about running with a weighted vest is taking it off and going on a run. You feel lighter and faster and stronger. Put in the work and you'll benefit
Excuse me Sir, I am about to purchase the tactical weight vest 5.11. Do you think I should purchase 10 or 20 pound weight plate?
@@Uneek1980 both. The vest I have tou can adjust the lbs up to 20. One thing is, balance out your weighted running, jogging,walking, and non weighted sprinting.
@@Uneek1980 I use a 12 pound vest and it's still a good challenge. I'm an experienced sprinter and have had all kinds of ups and downs, injuries etc. I came back from alot. I use to put big rocks in a backpack and run up trails and up a bunch of rocks in a wash when i was a young man. Be careful, be creative take a chance study and know the risk. You can be your best coach it's just developing the understanding overtime. We get one life eff it be rocky. Be cautious but be ready the road ahead is dangerous so be ready. You got this man good luck!
I found you when I started hearing about rucking a month ago. Now I got my wife into it and bought a plate carrier after watching all your videos. Super motivating too push myself as an all around athlete and looking cool at the same time 😎
I agree 100% with everything in this video! Great job!
Thanks! 💪 🏃
Yeah after serving 16 yrs and in the army reserve (should of join national guard SF), I have issues with my archillie both left and right… been hitting the gym and running with assault pack with 35lb…. Still doing 11 minute 2 miles run as 4o yrs old. Hooya and hoora…. Still hoping to get back in 😭
Started implementing this training about 4 months ago and let’s just say has been best decisions ever made. Definitely improves mental toughness. It’s also very wise start on soft ground or low distance. 3-4 months in find it difficult run without vest, I’m very curious how much distance I can endure with vest so now I’m searching videos find more individuals that run with vest. 🤣
I bought high range boots Salomens. They have low tier hiking boots that feel like sports shoes. They take the weight of the vest off the knees.
I go for hikes and do the stairs in my apartment building up and down with my 30# plate carrier, 3-4 times up and down 25 stories. Great workout and always feel like a machine first couple laps anyway, lol. Going to start working on some jogging with the carrier too. Keep up the great videos, very inspiring.
Running with mine all month…looking forward to seeing the comparison next month.
Excellent content 👍👍
I've been trying to decrease my two mile time, how were your results?
I love it! It’s entertaining, gives knowledge, and it’s a funny at times!
Im getting one for Christmas. Gunna do hella runs
Not a military guy myself, but I've been running consistently for thirteen years and was competitive for the four years in university cross country and track & field. One thing my coach emphasized that has helped avoid knee and other joint pain is being mindful of my form and foot striking. What works for me (which may not work fir everyone else) is making sure that my foot lands directly beneath or just ever so slighty ahead of my center of mass for the next stride. I try to keep the weight of the front of my foot or in the middle of my foot, and avoid heel striking - even going as far as consciously keeping my heel from touching the ground at all. Last thing I think of when my foot hits the ground for striding forward is clenching my butt muscles - it sounds weird but it takes the tension away from my knees.
I’m going to implement the carrier into my PT after battling cancer the cancer torn my body up,
Well congrats on that achievement, I’m glad to hear you made it through. Def give running with a Plate/c a shot, it’s a total game-changer!
Hey, can we get an update? Did you beat it?
@@fireandfleshmusic welll I think u got ur answer
Get some!
Ive been running with a plate carrier for a few years now. The thing that makes me consider the benefits is the fact that I'm still in the military. The only situation i can think of where i am going to be running in a real situation is while im in body armor, so I might as well get my body use to it before then. Plus the calorie burn is a good benefit.
I agree 100% I have been doing CrossFit since 2007 and I do Murph twice a year
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
My little guy ALWAYS expects to get held and we tried this and it’s so convenient. He only likes forward facing and is so happy to be in it and is so comfortable for him he even falls asleep!
Went hiking for six miles with this and 30 liter camelback. It sucked.... But I'd do it again just to get stronger.
It’s cool seeing the early stages of this channel.
Hoping to get the Ranger pack! But to whoever wins it thats awesome! Good luck out there fellas!
To reduce overall wear and tear I recommend using hills and carefully sprinting over the cardio-focused jogging you see here. More bang for the buck strength-wise. If you want cardio just ride your bike on those same hills for 30min.
I would just be worried about disc injury overtime due to the oscillating load. I’m no expert but Maybe just hiking would be safer for most people
I only use mine for push-up, dips, and squats. Also, I 100% agree with you regarding disc injury. It’s funny because the army tells us not to run with a ruck sack, but they’ll gladly allow this. It’s not beneficial long term, hence why one of the major injuries in the military is back/hip.
Well, thats the thing about a vest. It puts weight on both the back and the front. Its balanced. Disk injuries happen when the disk is stressed unevenly on a constant basis.
I really dont remember sensing any risk for disk injury being probbable when I was getting my military training. I think knees are more at risk.
@@rist98 what branch did you serve and MOS?
@@Dee-ye2dk Estonian Army, infantry. Basic conscript. Reservist now. Dont know what exactly you might expect when you say "MOS" but I hope I answered it well enough.
@@rist98 I served US Army Infantry. Maybe you guys have different standards. The most common injuries for infantryman are back, hip, and legs.
I like running with full kit, but i hate getting the cops called on me because im running with full kit
I have seen a lot of improvement in my running after using a weight vest for like a month and a half
Hearing Feeder was a nice surprise. 🤘
8 year AD US Army. Ran with a plate carrier today about 5 miles and my knees HURT! Felt like my plate carrier was wrapped right but I felt a lot of bouncing and rubbing, especially on my neck. My question is, what kind of carrier do you have/recommend?
I use the 5.11 TacTec. If you don’t run with a p/c often, you should try to build up to distance, and run on a soft surface (dirt). Also, start slow to focus on you landing with your strides, p/c running should be a killer Gastroc (calf) workout. Don’t try to rush into it or you’ll end up with shin splint and hurt knees.
Great content!
I’ve been running in boots, pants, ruck and/or plate carrier since 1990 (I’m 51).
These days it’s
- Salomon Quest 4 boots (super firm support because I’m starting to get arthritis in my big toe joint),
- Kuhl pants
- t-shirt
- Ferro Concepts FCPC plate carrier
- Ferro Concepts bison belt (Safariland ALS holster, 1 kywi 556 mag pouch, 2 kywi 9mm pouches, ifak, multi-tool, & helo lanyard)
Runs are in town (no I don’t have any weapons or mags on me).
Great workout.
I do it this way because it’s what I work in. If I have to run, I’ll be running in that, so I train in that setup.
It's either your form, old shoes, or your running with too much weight.
Edit: for your knees
First thanks for all your content and another informative video!
In the past i tried running with heavy weight and had somewhat disastrous results. Those were the days before cell phones. Just some thoughts: walk before you run. Shuffle then trot in place of running with moderate to heavy ruck or plate carrier weights. We all could take some lessons from Rosa Mota. By that I mean you can get a good foot, soleus, and gastrocnemious workout or a very good one, but that great workout just may lead to foot or leg injury and much loss of training time. So if you don't have to put all that stress on the feet and calves, why do it. So what I'm saying is run more efficiently with less vertical displacement. Less toeoff. Opt for a midfoot foot strike as opposed to more forward, on toes, and definitely NOT the crippling severe heel strike with toes high at impact, which is almost always an indication of overstriding and results in something like a order of magnitude greater sheering forces on knees and hips, leading some to say it isn't running that destroys knees and hips but bad running. With greater load in body weight and/or carry weight, the stress on joints and feet are just that much greater. So I guess we must all start by knowing ourselves, cognizant of current limits and investing some time mentally in what works before field expedient application.
The YT algorithm did something good for once. Soon as I hear Blink-182's First Date, I had to subscribe.
Lol hell yeah 👍
The hoplitodromos was an ancient Greek foot race where the athletes would wear armour and carry a great big hopolite shield around the Olympic stadium. Think of them when you run with a 20lb plate vest
Lol started rucking with my 40lb plate carrier about 2 months ago...haven't quite worked up to running with it yet. Will soon before I ship out though!
I run with 9kg plate carrier, only do it to look cool 😎
How can I get that weighted vest? Can you send me the link please
Just got a 20lb GoRuck plate carrier only doing incline walks so far. 25%
This may be late, but do you recommend training with your actual kit? I want to do best training but don’t want to have to buy/have multiple vests
I am still trying to forget my days in the Infantry running with pack webbing and weapons.Great days though
Where is this beautiful running place at?
Which plate carrier is that? The goruck plate carrier is not multi use
what running shoes are you wearing?
i dont have a plate carrier but i have an old otv will that work??
I guess so but it will be much bulkier...
Hell yeah.
Gritty, how much does body armor plus mags end up weighing about these days?
bonus #5: You look and feel like a badass.
I noticed your vest barely moves around. How do you keep it from bouncing around too much? is it just tightened?
How many miles did you do in this video? Just to be curious, also i have this problem with my plate carrier, its a HRT RAC with 10 pound rouge cast iron plates, the front just bounce up and down while i run. What should i do?
Size your plate carrier correctly
How many miles do you recommend starting with a vest to reduce chances of injury
1 mile. I’m a fairly good runner though when it comes to plate carrier runs as of now I tend not to go above 1 mile. Trust me once you start you’ll realize it’s a smoker. 1 mile doesn’t sound a lot till you actually do it.
Any tips on technique when running with a 20lb vest on asphalt? Feeling a bit of soreness on knees when running
Dont run on asphalt or concrete with weight. Find some sand, gravel, or grass. A 1/4 mile rubber track is a good option also.
How weight the vest？
Any precautions or injuries to know about? I’ve become a lazy shit since I got out and wanna get to it this year in a new way.
What shoe you running, sir? (and your opinion the same, stay with same running shoes?) bc I like and run w salmon trail shoes.
What does PC weigh?
I’m sure there’s dudes just like me that don’t like to take things slow and really want to “Embrace The Suck” and throw on the 30lbs Immediately lol. I’m 5’8 at about 165 and my knees and traps hurt like a BITCH AFTER lmao. I Iced my knees after my runs and It helped A LOT! I recommend not running too far If you only have streets to run on (Like Myself) at first. I love how the intensity of the vest makes you feel like you have a 40 Inch vertical and can stop and go on a dime after you take off the vest lol. Pull ups are awesome with the vests on also! Great way to keep pushing your body to the limit from what I’ve experienced, just don’t push it to far and jack your knees up! STAY HARD BOYS 🤘
💪🏻💪🏻
If you’re trying to cut major time off a mile split. Would you recommend this type of running?
Absolutely, if you can train yourself to become more accustomed to the weight, as soon as you take it off you’ll feel like you can fly
@@GrittySoldier awesome, I’ll be sure to run in some type of sand or soft dirt to better the impact on my joints and knees. That’s a really good tip, I didn’t even think of that. Thanks man!
Im 14 and I have a plate carrier with level 4 plates and weight 95 lbs. How much should I be running in it? I can do 2 miles at most is that a good number? (with a 45lbs assualt pack on the back )
You should not run with weight at a younger age in my opinion, your body is still developing. Focus more on Calisthenics and dieting, go for long free runs, sprints, hell throw some trail running in there too, but let your body grow first.
I’ve been in SOF since 1990 and agree wholeheartedly with Jon - don’t run with weight at your age. Reason is your bones growth plates aren’t closed yet and stress applied via weighted runs can cause deformation & damage your bone growth.
@@dad2022 what age would you recommend then?
@@moparty4409 hi Moparty! I’d wait until at least 17 or 18 yrs old before doing that, but consult your family doctor.
Found this video because I’m looking at enlisting in a couple years, and I want to help prepare myself a little for what’s ahead. Would you mind telling me what plate carrier this is? Thank you in advance. Great, quick video as well.
Side question: is this in New Mexico? Because the landscape looks pretty familiar.
K Steezy I wear a 5.11 TacTec and I highly recommend it!
K Steezy and I took this video when I was living in El Paso, TX
Gritty Soldier ahh, I see! And thank you, I’ll definitely look into it. Keep up the good work man 💪🏽
@@GrittySoldier i knew it lmao. Looks like youre running in the fields off of dyer street
I’ve heard it’s really bad for your knees
Does anyone else’s vest bounce when running? It’s so uncomfortable
@PeaceMaker🦉 The strap on the vest didn’t go tight enough for me and I’m trying to stay around 20lbs for vest. Got a new one and works perfectly. And I drink plenty water. Thanks tho
Yo guys, is 5.11 vests good?
Only 12k views 🤦♂️🥺
You should never train to run outside of your job with a plate carrier unless you want a VA claim for messed up knees.
instantly clicked like after hearing blink 182
As someone who is not in the military yet, would this be a “poser” thing to workout with?
Naw man I don’t think so.
Fuck what "they" think "they" wont be with you when shit hits the fan so train like "they" won't. Get you some.
Nope but good on you for caring!
Poser stuff is laughable. Who cares what anybody thinks. Go out and train and in the end you'll feel 100 percent better .
No magazines? No rifle? no Ifak?
Not this time 😉
Are you stationed in Bliss? Lot a desert...
awesome video minus the gay music lol
Christ I miss this. It sucked. But it was very rewarding. I did a Murph a few few months ago. Holy great mother of God. It fucking sucked. What was fascinating is the loudest talking musclehead NCOs were the first to quit. I’m not shitting on the NCO corps…… But. Not to massage your ego, but this should be the standard for all NCO’s. They don’t get to bully other soldiers when they can’t even pass a 3 mile run. You asked me this is how team leader meeting should start. 👌🏽👌🏽🫡🫡🎖️💪🏽💪🏽