@@gspothitta9079 yeah I used to be in good shape. Covid hit abs for the first time in my life I was just home all day. Gained 40 pounds and lost all my fitness for a year. Getting it all back especially since I’m getting close to commissioning
@@WarriorMasterTrainer so here is the formula. And my program is weird because I also have ROTC running workouts. Monday. Some sort of speed work. My rotc does either a 4 mile ability group run or a spring workout that goes 600 meter. 2 min rest. 400 meter with 1 minute rest twice. 2 200 meters with 30 second test. And repeat. Tuesday is form paced runs. I’m doing 40 minutes focusing 100% on form. Not my speed. Currently I can do it at a 9:10 pace comfortably without being too sore but my first time doing it was a 10:20 pace so don’t worry if it’s slow. Wednesday is combat pt. We do log carry and a bunch of leg and core exercises. Thursday is the same run as Tuesday. Friday is a circuit that contains trap bar deadlift. Push ups. Sprint drag carry. Then a 1 mile sprint at the end. Saturday is recovery run. I’m doing 50 minutes at a 10 minute pace. Heads up don’t try this entire program first week. Work into it. I didn’t start at these distances or times. My first week was a 40 minute 4 mile ability group run. A 10 minute jogg. Wednesday was combat focuses. Thursday I was so sore I rested. And I also didn’t run Saturday either because my legs were destroyed. It took about 2 months to incorporate everything and I’m also sleeping 10 hours a night and eating 3k calories a day. My life right now is either cooking. Eating. School work or sleeping with minimum or 0 alcohol each week. In conclusion if I wasn’t a college kid that can make my own schedule ( relatively) I may not have been able to recover fast enough.
If you have a smaller frame and are under 5,10” you’re going to have to jog/trot most of the ruck. These tall guys absolutely have an advantage, get used to it. Every time you stop to catch your breath, drink water, keep the weight high on your back, lean forward (no waist strap) and get insoles for your boots and/or good foxriver socks. When walking, step it out like a stretch to give your quads a break, I used to only take breaks from a light pole to another light pole, then back to it. Former AA instructor, best time 1:53 hrs at 140lbs body weight and 45lbs ruck.
Another tip I would throw out is try to hydrate as much as you can one to two days before. It work marvelous for me and I totally screwed when I didn't try to stay hydrated
But not with straight up water. I did that, but passed out after my EIB 12 mile. Medics gave me an IV and said I washed out all my electrolytes by doing that.
Exactly People forget that firefights are not just shooting and moving from cover to cover, but also actively looking for the enemy to fight and that might take hours with all of the weight on you during that time Or, if you're not lucky, you have to retreat with all that gear on you
i’m suffer from POTS and other cardiovascular disorders, and i decided to turn my life around recently, and i took all of this advice and walked 12 miles in 3 hours and 57 minutes with 30 pounds! this was miraculous for me as i usually have a hard time switching positions without vomiting or passing out. god bless.
Finished my Air Assault 12 miler this morning at 2:10. Still a ways off from the guidon bearer but shattered my old PR. Next up is a sub 2 hour. Keep on inspiring and leading by example, sir. Your videos have motivated me big time. Thank you.
I've met so many old soldiers and Marines who had to have knee and/or hip surgery in their 40's and 50's. They all blame it on stuff like this, along with Airborne training. The human body is, at the end of the day, a machine. Like all machines it will eventually wear out. When it wears out, it either stops working right or you get replacement parts. Take care of your body, guys. Your older self will thank you.
Yep, new knee at 61 after two prior surgeries, and likely back surgery next.....Went through Ranger as a 32 year old Captain, half my career on jump status.....eventually it catches up. If you can't avoid injuring yourself, at the very least save every piece of medical paper you get.
True. Retired Marine Corps Captain here. Just had a 5 level laminectomy and microdiscectomy last October at the age of 63. Much improved now and rucking again. Ice and ibuprofen are your friends.
A big criticism I have of USAF in particular is, you get told to do the thing but not *how* to do the thing. As a unit fitness monitor, I focus on telling guys how to *not get injured* doing the thing. Doing the thing well will come with practice, and you get more practice when not laid up in bed broken.
Going for 18x, one last stop at MEPS this month and they give me my ship date. Been living in regret for 12 past years, just hit 30 years. Been told alot im too old, im too this, too that. Your videos are extremely helpful and motivational. Thank you. Anyone in the Philadelphia area want to train and see this let me know.
Marching and running is all about consistency. Breathing and consistent steps. I have seen guys that couldn't run 2 miles in 15 but could do 2 miles in formation in 13.5. Cadence keeps consistency. Don't run down hill on a March. Will tear your feet apart. Especially on asphalt.
Just remember fitness is only a small portion of it. In selection it’s not enough to just do your part, you need to do your part and more. You can be a absolute PT stud and not get through. Gotta be a team player. Good luck and have a good time
Gritty Soldier, Thanks for another great motivational video! As a 57 y/o female, I won't be going to Ranger school anytime soon, but as an Army vet (82nd Abn, '87-90) I like to continue to ruckmarch and train as if I'm headed to BRC. Your videos inspire me to keep training. Thanks! Hooah!
You got out just before desert storm, nice work. You probably don't have any dead foreign babies on your conscious, kudos and thank you for your service.
Love you channel man. I just turned 27 and I've been having huge regrets not joining the army and going for rangers. I've decided I cant live in regret for the rest of my life, so I will be joining no later than the end of the year. your channel has been a huge help to me, keep it coming man, absolutely love it.
@@julienlara444 I've always believe if you're dumb enough to join you should have the opportunity to, regardless of your age, race, gender, or orientation
Never give up and cry at the end. Unless you are doing the 12 mile to cole range…. Then never give up and go ahead and cry because it’s only going to get worse.
Never wanted to join the military, didn't even know what a ruck was before I clicked the vid. Glad I watched, sounds grueling, interesting stuff. Thanks TH-cam for putting this in my recommended
Even if you are an aging worker bee and not carrying a 35 lbs ruck, Gritty Soldier's overall training advice is solid for everyday fitness. Excellent content.
I’ll be honest, I never paid much attention to Army SOF. I always looked into Marines or Air Force due to family members who served, but in recent months I have become irresistibly interested in the Rangers and SF. Not enlisted, never been but after some soul searching I believe this is where I want to be. I’m 21 years old in good health but not athletic like I used to be during HS football, but I am motivated and determined to join and test myself. Just finished a 4 mile hike, jogged 1 out of the 4 miles in ~9:30. I know this is far from where a Soldier wants to be but you have to start somewhere. These videos are a gold mine, truly. Any advice from others would be greatly appreciated as I am just starting down this path. I plan on talking with recruiters soon.
If you’re serious about joining the SF or SOF in general, I’d look up Zach Hughes and his company, Operators Association. Former Green Beret who set up a system for helping people get selected.
You recommended ‘stroopwafels’! I’m forever your fan. I just started rucking and now I know what to bring with me on any hike. I am Dutch so stroopwafels are easy to come by. Love your channel. Keep the inspiring and motivating vids coming!
I'm 31 shipping off Tuesday the 27th to Benning going into infantry. Team Swartz recommended your channel during one of his lives. I appreciate all the knowledge and videos. It's been a big help
After a very sedentary 3 years, I started walking for my own sanity on Boxing Day. This soon progressed to rucking with loads of help & motivation from this channel. Today, with 28lb on my back, I completed 12 miles in 2:55. Not bad for a 50 year old flapjack fiend, huh? 2:45 next then up to 35lb. Hell yea.
Love me some Ruck marches. 36 year old Army Vet. Wore the PT patch 2010-2011 when I got out. Still stay in shape. Rucks, general hikes, trail runs and my favorite, mountain biking. Throw in a kettle bell and pull-up bar at home. Not a big strong guy just a small fit RIPPED DUDE AND STILL HOOAH AS F
Trotting helped me to complete a 5-mile mini-marathon! I am a slightly overweight 40 years old civil dude, with nothing to do with forces. I could not run a mile before, never an athlete. Thank you for sharing all the tips.
The most helpful dude on TH-cam on soldiering - Clearly knows his stuff with bags of experience but yet comes across as genuinely wanting to help people rather than beast them for not doing something properly. Been sharing these vids with my guys in my Sqn in the British Army
I remember the 12mile March after eating a chicken we had to kill as a squad and cook in an ammo can. One chicken didn’t spread out well across 10 guys 😂. Thanks again Ranger School Tip; don’t stop
59 years old; last 12 mile ruck: 08/27/24; time - 2:46. Pace: 13:51. Ruck weight: 35.4 dry (Crossfire DG3). Goruck MACV-2 boots; Darn Tough socks over Injingi toe socks. Training for a 67 mile ruck run (OCALA Florida Trail)
If you choose the military as a career choice be in shape. When I was in, I saw so many that was overweight including squad leaders and platoon sergeant's.
I am a former Infantry Marine and I am 57 years old and I love backpacking all the time. I keep my 40 lb pack next to my desk. Your video is fantastic thank you so much
Absolutely loved this, man. Heading out to BCT and then OCS in 2 months, and your vids have kept me going. Also, gotta say I imagine the way you teach us is the way you lead - others' success, and thus our own, is not just a goal, but an assumption. I hope to lead like that. Thank you for setting the standard.
Real talk, it's all about mental fortitude and not quitting even when your body wants to. Just keep on pushing forward. The ruck is a lot more mental than physical especially when you're alone.
Really appreciating all these ruck videos and even going back and rewatching them. Such a great form of cardio, especially post back LOD where running really isn’t the smartest thing to do for every cardio session. This gives me a great alternative. With all of that being said, I want to learn how to get better at it and get the most out of it. The advice in this video series is great!
Great advice! Back in1983 I did the H.E.L. boot test in Aberdeen proving ground with 90 lbs of gear and new boots. We logged the most miles in non-combat at that time and did an obstical course 2 times a day. At 61 my son's in there early 20s want to do this so I will join them. You can do this!
I'm currently training for air assault, these tips are so simple yet effective. Understanding that air assault may not be the most physically challenging course to some, I wanna make sure the physical aspect isn't what I'm stressed about
@@thegameroftheyear4751 carried the 240 during my FTX a few months back. Our 16 mile turned into a 18 mile and I felt every second of it lol Georgia summer heat is brutal
Love this. Also want to add a cold soak soon after the stretching and food and liquid. But before the hot epsom bath. Fill a bathtub so when you sit in it, it comes up to your bellybutton so your hips are submerged. I biked/ran 78 miles in 24 hours and I did a ten minute cold soak every 6 miles and it helped me recover extremely quickly.
Vaseline will help prevent friction and moisturize your feet. It also has a healing solution that helps when you have cuts and bruises on your feet. I got this tip from a Old School Army RANGER back in 99 when I was in Air Assault School. I did not get any blisters after a 12 mile ruck march.
Legit advice here. I got asked this question on quora and gave the same advice with regards to boots and socks. Another is to keep your feet dry (dont go "puddle jumping" during your march). I was a military kid that had to walk 4miles to my fast food job, pull an 8 hour shift on my feet and walk 4miles home. In basic (back in '04) i had stress fractures while attempting to complete a 10k. Landed on profile for two weeks and had to make up both the 10k and 15k to avoid being recycled. Drill sergeants thought i was crazy to opt for a 25k but they found an LT in the training command with a ranger tab and they let us ruck the 25. It wasnt timed or anything. He said to just keep up with him and we walked like we were at the mall and watched theh sun come up. LT said i finished yhe 15 and a half mile ruck and the drill sergeants gave me the day off. I was 18 and grew up walking everywhere. I was use to 8-10 miles but a 25k with gear was definately different. But i always kept in my mind that every step i took i was closer so i just kept stepping until it was over. Nothing is forever, so wants the point in quiting?
That's great! I walked a fast 7.8 miles at 1.57 hrs and was proud of myself. It's called a knee replacement and a serious surgeon who said no more running. Just saying....
I’m prepping to join the army with an option 40 and just did my first 12 mile ruck in 3:30 and I’m so thankful you posted this video. Keep up the good work man🤙🏻
Are you joining so that your gender reassignment surgery is covered by taxpayer money and you will get a cushy desk job instead of combat? If not, what's the point of even joining? They will just brainwash you with critical race theory crap and then send you off to die on behalf of Israel....
@@DapperSapper515 I understand you don't need to be a genius to enlist, but was my point really that lost on you? Who would ever want to sign up for any military service at this point in time? Its all been infiltrated by the CCP, which is why they push intersectionality propaganda and other socialist propaganda (see here: th-cam.com/video/P5ar7vYg0pY/w-d-xo.html). As a result, its now filled with transgender people looking to get their meds and surgery paid using the tax payers dime. They get the cushy desk jobs I referenced since they are medically unfit for combat. In addition, has Iraq and Afghanistan not taught you anything? Those two wars were actually just Israel using the U.S. military to fight the enemies building up around their border. There hasn't been a real war since WW2. Everything else after that is just fighting Israel's enemies or bankers and politicians getting rich. Everything I listed above are actually just some of the reasons that Russia invaded Ukraine, but I'm sure you don't understand that since the news told you Russia bad, Ukraine good. Ukraine has been corrupt forever, politicians and bankers have been using to launder money. Similar to the U.S. 2016 election, Ukraine somehow elected a president that wasn't part of the agenda so in 2014, the Obama administration funded neo-nazi groups to disrupt the country, get the duely elected president removed and then install Zelenskyy since he is part of the agenda. The U.S. then started to build bioweapon labs, similar to the one used to create covid in Wuhan, near the Russian border. Those labs were one of the first things that Russia struck during this invasion, but that wasn't covered by the news. Anyways, enjoy risking your life fighting false enemies so some corrupt politicians and bankers make some extra $$$.
@@DapperSapper515 actuallllyyyyyyyyyyyyy, when you switch from a weapon to a means of employment a lot of s gets f'd up believe you me, army is the army, when standards have dropped to include the average american, it gets pretty cushy
Man those rucks are so much nicer than the crappy Rucks we had in the early 90's in the 25th ID. I swear my first ruck saw time in Vietnam it was so old.
I’ve never done a ruck in my life, I have a selection coming up and this information is huge! I bought all of your same equipment and will use it from here on out. Thank you bro! 🙌🏽💪🏽
@@adriandarcy-taylor6429 I prepare a year in advance. So yes. I’ve never done a ruck. But since this post, I have now done solid rucks thanks to Mr. Griddy here.
Gritty Soldier - thanks for you content! Just won best warrior competition, and the ruck is what got me the dub, those first place bonus points! Implented a super tight ruck, interval trotting, and using downhills to my advantage.
Thanks for all the vids man! I’ve been grinding for a ranger school opportunity. Still struggling with muscular endurance and especially the run but I’m going to keep on keeping on.
The other key to focus on is that it’s only gonna suck until you are done. Get going! Get it over with! These are great tips! Really I’d say recovery is very important because you can spend the weekend in bed recovering. It’s really important to keep moving after and the next few days after.
I will add in know how to pack your ruck correctly as to weatherproofing. The first time I went to the field it was raining HARD. Water was getting into my ruck and all my clothes soaked it up and my ruck got substantially heavier over time.
Surprising to me is the amount of people who teach wrong about the ruck itself! How all the straps and the importance of the load bearing straps and waste straps to exchange the load from your shoulders and back. The way a ruck is loaded, weight up top! Good video, thanks!
Watched this video and decided to try this today I got 12 miles in 2:30. Never in my life would I thought I woulda be able to run 12 miles but I set my mind to it and did what you said by trotting and and making sure to drink. Thank you so much for the help
Gritty soldier, thank you for your service and for the great instructional video's. I'm a 68 year old male who reciently lost 40 lbs. I'm looking at rucking as a way to cut down another 10 pounds of fat/body weight and get leaner, also for overall great health. Keeping my body moving. Keep those great video's coming.
This is an awesome vid! Thank you for this prep plan - eqp, hydration, fitting the socks/boots (not too tight), stretching. And regarding the weight distribution, I learned a hard lesson on that one using weights instead of sleeping gear etc. The nutrition tips were awesome & every 3 miles rule, sipping, & recovery rules. Thanks so much, took a lot of notes.
Thank you, some 15 years ago I did 30km ruck than 101km ruck than 81 ... last one was 30 and I hated it, I was so out of shape and it was extremely difficult, now they have new path of 130km... I've been training for year or so, swimming, biking, BJJ and kettlebels... and I'm sharpening myself to tackle the 130km ruck( mountain ) ups and downs... Last one I had terrible nutrition terrible blisters, and all terrible.. but these tips you've mentioned are a real gold... If I do pull it off it will be thanks to you!!! If not, well then maybe next year, it will happen in 20 days...
This was super helpful. I'm tryin to rejoin (Navy corpsman vet) but in the Army bc I'm a lot older now, and I haven't worn a ruck in a very long time. Where I live has lots of mountains so I've just been doing 2-4 miles in the hills with 50lbs to get ready. Doing my first 12 mile today up and over the mountains, but the weight distribution was a big help for me. Thanks!
One piece of advice that really helped me with blisters: wear a pair of women's nylon socks under your regular socks. They allow your foot to slide just a bit. Old Salty who gave me that advice started most troops he told wouldn't take the advice because it sounded "sisssy" but, one should be practical above all else. I used to get blisters somewhat often. When rucking I had triple blisters more than once. But, never had an issue when i wore those nylon socks! If you ruck often and build up good cauluses on your feet you can stop wearing them. 😊 Lots of good advice in the video!
Women’s socks are my dirty little secret. I once accidentally grabbed a pair of my wife’s sport socks and put them on before a run. Came home and immediately went and replaced all of my socks with women’s socks. It’s like women’s socks are made for comfort and keeping your feet soft and beautiful and mens socks are “me wear socks me man” no thanks. Women’s socks all day
I was told to have a boot 1 or two numbers above and get two thick sport socks. Did a lot of 10km/1hr building up to regimental 36km with 30kg in the back. 7 years in the army that rule for me was golden! Great advices here as well.
I think one big piece of advice is, hitting the gym and doing shoulder and trap workouts… your back and shoulders will slow you down if you don’t build them up! Make sure to do some up body and it will totally help
I've been running again in preparation. I just did 3 miles in 45 minutes yesterday. I know this isnt great, but considering I started 2 weeks ago and hadnt run in 2 years I think I'm making progress
@Michael Yan I’m an 0311 and speaking from my experience, maybe yours was faster and great more power to you but that is how long we did it. Yes we you guys carry more weight and 11’s carry a good amount too but that’s doesn’t take away from this man having an impressive time. He also never compared his ruck to a machine gunners or usmc hikes at all
What worked for me during a 12 mile ruck with hills was running/trotting up the hill and zig zagging down the hill at a slower pace. I’m short and don’t have long legs, so I preferred to power up the hill than walk it. Get up to the top as soon as possible and use the zig zag to relieve some pressure and get down the hill at a slow-moderate pace before getting back to my regular stride once the ground levels. Getting up the hill quickly worked better for me.
Learned from a Ranger himself. He told me he ate Pizza the night before his Ruck March in the Regiment for extra carbs. I tried it once, actually worked like a charm.
Lol watching this now that I have ETS'd...I never would carry snacks and my pace is exactly what you said not to do for tall guys, which is stride as far as you can and maintain that pace....I would always feel physically exhausted come mile 6-8 but still finish. The shuffle looked legit
I did 12miles with 50lbs in 2hrs and 53mins in 30 degree weather in Chicago My tip is to keep the momentum with the bag, the bag likes to move around even when it tight to your back! When you jog up, so does the bag, when it jogs down, you do the same! that way the weight and momentum doesn’t work against you!
I've always been bad with weight on my back, I've always been a smaller framed guy however I've slowly been gaining weight and getting stronger. Currently weighing about 146lbs and 6', today I finished my first 10 mile ruck ever, 3 hours w/ 40lbs ruck. Might not be a good speed, but its a start! You definitely helped me get things started, if I remember too I'll post an updated time in a few months or so! EDIT: I counted in Kilometers (cuz canada) and I thought 19km=10Mi, but 19km=11.0802Mi or something close to that. So I actually almost hit 12 miles in 3 hours :) UPDATE: currently rucking 8km(5mi) in 1 hour no sweat! Weight 150lbs now, rucking with 40lbs. Just 1 month in and huge improvements :)
Definitely a great video for those who are looking for advice. I used powder, then dress socks, then army issued socks with Rocky C4T boots. Compression underwear ,which were a life saver. Stayed hydrated leading up to the rucks. Packed my ruck up high and tight which also made things a lot more comfortable and easier. I range walked if I did at all for quick break but I tried to maintain a shuffle if I wasnt jogging. I noticed when i slowed fown is when I started to feel the weight of the ruck 🤙🏼
Good Socks are critical. I'm a boomer so back in my day we didn't have all this performance gear that you have around today. I used tight fitting polyester dress socks with GI Wool socks to fend off blisters, others used panty hose and cushioned socks, both worked. Today I would use thin medical grade compression socks as a base layer and cushioned wool socks. That would really keep the blisters away and feet dry. But most importantly you have to find your inner Whoa.
....getting ready for the Bataan 2024 in March and I'm getting in the zone.....walking out 15.5 min miles is actually harder then just trotting....so for the last several months I've been building my cardio up to, not only the heavy category weight...but also the 15 min standard.....and at 53 years of age.....with dad-bod...that was an ass-kicking. Trotted out a few miles and powered the rest yesterday and I was stunned at the flip flop in zone 4 and 5 on my heart rates. Rucking will get you there folks...just stick to it, and build up.
Coming from the Ironman Triathlon/Marathon world going (soon) to Infantry is pretty interesting. You covered everything I would’ve said for your first half/full marathon or long-distance tri-the only thing I’d add is train with the nutrition you plan on using/can use. Obviously train as much as you can for the ruck event, but if you’re allowed to carry nutrition, find stuff you like and train with that. It’ll get your gut used to digesting it while moving. Good stuff, and thanks for the guide.
Hey bro. just curious Do you think this technique can help you beat your PB ??, Im in athletics and going for my next 21k soon, I did a 12k yesterday with a weighted vest and it felt powerful... thanks in advance
One trick for rucks I learned from my NCOs was to "get longer legs." Truly helped me out, glad I can share their vast knowledge and expertise.
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Haha yup. You just keep fucking move not that bad. Ooo he just said leg day was yesterday.
Ya I grew mine at 30 years old. Selection too easy
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This helps with the 2 mile run for the apft. Minimal effort walking running never failed, averaged 90.
3 months ago I couldn’t run a mile. Now I’m down 20 pounds and did a 33 minute 4 mile. Love the videos.
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That’s actually very good. Good shit
@@gspothitta9079 yeah I used to be in good shape. Covid hit abs for the first time in my life I was just home all day. Gained 40 pounds and lost all my fitness for a year. Getting it all back especially since I’m getting close to commissioning
was there a specific program you followed? My current 3 miler is 25 minutes but I need it to be significantly lower
@@WarriorMasterTrainer so here is the formula. And my program is weird because I also have ROTC running workouts.
Monday. Some sort of speed work. My rotc does either a 4 mile ability group run or a spring workout that goes 600 meter. 2 min rest. 400 meter with 1 minute rest twice. 2 200 meters with 30 second test. And repeat.
Tuesday is form paced runs. I’m doing 40 minutes focusing 100% on form. Not my speed. Currently I can do it at a 9:10 pace comfortably without being too sore but my first time doing it was a 10:20 pace so don’t worry if it’s slow.
Wednesday is combat pt. We do log carry and a bunch of leg and core exercises. Thursday is the same run as Tuesday. Friday is a circuit that contains trap bar deadlift. Push ups. Sprint drag carry. Then a 1 mile sprint at the end. Saturday is recovery run. I’m doing 50 minutes at a 10 minute pace.
Heads up don’t try this entire program first week. Work into it. I didn’t start at these distances or times. My first week was a 40 minute 4 mile ability group run. A 10 minute jogg. Wednesday was combat focuses. Thursday I was so sore I rested. And I also didn’t run Saturday either because my legs were destroyed. It took about 2 months to incorporate everything and I’m also sleeping 10 hours a night and eating 3k calories a day. My life right now is either cooking. Eating. School work or sleeping with minimum or 0 alcohol each week. In conclusion if I wasn’t a college kid that can make my own schedule ( relatively) I may not have been able to recover fast enough.
If you have a smaller frame and are under 5,10” you’re going to have to jog/trot most of the ruck. These tall guys absolutely have an advantage, get used to it. Every time you stop to catch your breath, drink water, keep the weight high on your back, lean forward (no waist strap) and get insoles for your boots and/or good foxriver socks. When walking, step it out like a stretch to give your quads a break, I used to only take breaks from a light pole to another light pole, then back to it. Former AA instructor, best time 1:53 hrs at 140lbs body weight and 45lbs ruck.
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How much elevation gain do they make you march through?
@@user-pd9ju5dk5s honestly not much at my course but course routes are chosen based on class size, weather and risk mitigation options at battalion.
@@NotHaunted...5’6 gang😪
I'm 5'4, how screwed am I?
Another tip I would throw out is try to hydrate as much as you can one to two days before. It work marvelous for me and I totally screwed when I didn't try to stay hydrated
Absolutely right! Thanks for the tip brother! 👍
But not with straight up water. I did that, but passed out after my EIB 12 mile. Medics gave me an IV and said I washed out all my electrolytes by doing that.
Bunch of youngsters...we would go get drunk the night before a 20 miler. Got keep Doc busy lol
It’s said, if you’re thirsty you’re already dehydrated.
@@HeyMikeyLikesIt2 that's a fact, I use to tell my guys that
Rifle is 8lbs, 10x30rd mags 10lbs, 300rd boxed 5.56 8lbs : 26lbs just to get to the fight. Rucking and Nutrition are totally underrated 🇺🇸
Exactly
People forget that firefights are not just shooting and moving from cover to cover, but also actively looking for the enemy to fight and that might take hours with all of the weight on you during that time
Or, if you're not lucky, you have to retreat with all that gear on you
For OEF IV we were humping about 85lbs, in some cases more at over 9000 ft in elevation.
i’m suffer from POTS and other cardiovascular disorders, and i decided to turn my life around recently, and i took all of this advice and walked 12 miles in 3 hours and 57 minutes with 30 pounds! this was miraculous for me as i usually have a hard time switching positions without vomiting or passing out. god bless.
I’m a infantry Marine but I still watch your videos to learn. Thank you for your service.
Semper Fi
You're "an" infantry Marine.
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@@slappy8941 I be Grunt
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Finished my Air Assault 12 miler this morning at 2:10. Still a ways off from the guidon bearer but shattered my old PR. Next up is a sub 2 hour. Keep on inspiring and leading by example, sir. Your videos have motivated me big time. Thank you.
Hell yeah man great job!
National Guard Training Center Fort Benning GA? Because if so, SAME!!!
@@calebroy1488 Yes indeed. Great course.
@@calebroy1488 tell me more Bc I just graduated from fort benning as a 11b national guard so What’s the training center for NA?
Can you tell more more about the school and any tips
Gummy worms were a must have for me. Lip them like dip and I swear I felt a difference. Slow trickle of sugar constantly.
Do they let you have food?
I've met so many old soldiers and Marines who had to have knee and/or hip surgery in their 40's and 50's. They all blame it on stuff like this, along with Airborne training. The human body is, at the end of the day, a machine. Like all machines it will eventually wear out. When it wears out, it either stops working right or you get replacement parts. Take care of your body, guys. Your older self will thank you.
Yep, new knee at 61 after two prior surgeries, and likely back surgery next.....Went through Ranger as a 32 year old Captain, half my career on jump status.....eventually it catches up. If you can't avoid injuring yourself, at the very least save every piece of medical paper you get.
Most guys from the infantry have bodies like 50+ year olds by mid 30.
A lot of those old hands didn't do a lot of supporting strength training either. Posterior chain, core, squats, etc.
True. Retired Marine Corps Captain here. Just had a 5 level laminectomy and microdiscectomy last October at the age of 63. Much improved now and rucking again. Ice and ibuprofen are your friends.
A big criticism I have of USAF in particular is, you get told to do the thing but not *how* to do the thing. As a unit fitness monitor, I focus on telling guys how to *not get injured* doing the thing. Doing the thing well will come with practice, and you get more practice when not laid up in bed broken.
Going for 18x, one last stop at MEPS this month and they give me my ship date. Been living in regret for 12 past years, just hit 30 years. Been told alot im too old, im too this, too that. Your videos are extremely helpful and motivational. Thank you. Anyone in the Philadelphia area want to train and see this let me know.
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I’m near philly in Bucks county. I am getting back in shape and am down for some training
Marching and running is all about consistency. Breathing and consistent steps. I have seen guys that couldn't run 2 miles in 15 but could do 2 miles in formation in 13.5. Cadence keeps consistency. Don't run down hill on a March. Will tear your feet apart. Especially on asphalt.
Just remember fitness is only a small portion of it. In selection it’s not enough to just do your part, you need to do your part and more. You can be a absolute PT stud and not get through. Gotta be a team player. Good luck and have a good time
Good shit man
I did 6 miles with a ruck today in just shy of 2 hours. You literally doubled that in the same amount of time, good shit
Fucking crazy right?
Gritty Soldier,
Thanks for another great motivational video! As a 57 y/o female, I won't be going to Ranger school anytime soon, but as an Army vet (82nd Abn, '87-90) I like to continue to ruckmarch and train as if I'm headed to BRC. Your videos inspire me to keep training. Thanks! Hooah!
That’s awesome to hear!!! Keep grinding!!! 💪
That's sounds great keep up the good attitude.
That's awesome!!! I am a 58 year old male and I have rucking as a big part of my daily training. Glad to see others doing the same. Stay after it.
Great info for hotshot fire crews. Get your red cards easy this way.
You got out just before desert storm, nice work. You probably don't have any dead foreign babies on your conscious, kudos and thank you for your service.
Love you channel man. I just turned 27 and I've been having huge regrets not joining the army and going for rangers. I've decided I cant live in regret for the rest of my life, so I will be joining no later than the end of the year. your channel has been a huge help to me, keep it coming man, absolutely love it.
Same man, I’m 26 going on 27. Decided better late than never. Give ‘em hell bro!
Don't join, you'll regret it.
@@julienlara444 lol
@@julienlara444 Men with a weak mindset regret it.
@@julienlara444 I've always believe if you're dumb enough to join you should have the opportunity to, regardless of your age, race, gender, or orientation
Never give up and cry at the end.
Unless you are doing the 12 mile to cole range…. Then never give up and go ahead and cry because it’s only going to get worse.
Never wanted to join the military, didn't even know what a ruck was before I clicked the vid. Glad I watched, sounds grueling, interesting stuff. Thanks TH-cam for putting this in my recommended
Even if you are an aging worker bee and not carrying a 35 lbs ruck, Gritty Soldier's overall training advice is solid for everyday fitness. Excellent content.
One of the first guys I met in the army, hope our paths cross again one day. Great leader
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@@GrittySoldier I did the last 10 miles with you of your 50 mile ruck in El Paso
I am glad that there is some non-bs advice. You can improve once in the army, but it is the best to be in a great physical shape before you join.
I’ll be honest, I never paid much attention to Army SOF. I always looked into Marines or Air Force due to family members who served, but in recent months I have become irresistibly interested in the Rangers and SF. Not enlisted, never been but after some soul searching I believe this is where I want to be. I’m 21 years old in good health but not athletic like I used to be during HS football, but I am motivated and determined to join and test myself. Just finished a 4 mile hike, jogged 1 out of the 4 miles in ~9:30. I know this is far from where a Soldier wants to be but you have to start somewhere. These videos are a gold mine, truly. Any advice from others would be greatly appreciated as I am just starting down this path. I plan on talking with recruiters soon.
If you’re serious about joining the SF or SOF in general, I’d look up Zach Hughes and his company, Operators Association. Former Green Beret who set up a system for helping people get selected.
You recommended ‘stroopwafels’! I’m forever your fan. I just started rucking and now I know what to bring with me on any hike. I am Dutch so stroopwafels are easy to come by. Love your channel. Keep the inspiring and motivating vids coming!
I'm 31 shipping off Tuesday the 27th to Benning going into infantry. Team Swartz recommended your channel during one of his lives. I appreciate all the knowledge and videos. It's been a big help
Congrats 🇺🇸
Your ruck marching videos are hands down the best no bull instructional videos I’ve seen.
Thanks brother that’s what I’m aiming for! No BS, real advice. 👍
Thanks!
Wow thanks so much!! 🙏
After a very sedentary 3 years, I started walking for my own sanity on Boxing Day. This soon progressed to rucking with loads of help & motivation from this channel. Today, with 28lb on my back, I completed 12 miles in 2:55. Not bad for a 50 year old flapjack fiend, huh? 2:45 next then up to 35lb. Hell yea.
Wow! 🔥
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Love me some Ruck marches. 36 year old Army Vet. Wore the PT patch 2010-2011 when I got out. Still stay in shape. Rucks, general hikes, trail runs and my favorite, mountain biking. Throw in a kettle bell and pull-up bar at home. Not a big strong guy just a small fit RIPPED DUDE AND STILL HOOAH AS F
Trotting helped me to complete a 5-mile mini-marathon! I am a slightly overweight 40 years old civil dude, with nothing to do with forces. I could not run a mile before, never an athlete. Thank you for sharing all the tips.
Thanks
I served in the 82nd Airborne and this just brings back waay too many memories for my knees and back. I'm out.
The most helpful dude on TH-cam on soldiering - Clearly knows his stuff with bags of experience but yet comes across as genuinely wanting to help people rather than beast them for not doing something properly. Been sharing these vids with my guys in my Sqn in the British Army
My trick/tip.... have a few favorites songs you can sing to yourself.
Thats a good one.
Primo Victoria!
From one service member to another, this video is arousing. I’m rucking tomorrow morning now. Thanks for the content!
Thanks for the tips! I ship July 24th, 13f Airborne Ranger. Super excited and glad I found this channel!
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Fuck everything else you were ever told listen to this guy. He knows exactly what he’s talking about!
I remember the 12mile March after eating a chicken we had to kill as a squad and cook in an ammo can. One chicken didn’t spread out well across 10 guys 😂. Thanks again Ranger School
Tip; don’t stop
59 years old; last 12 mile ruck: 08/27/24; time - 2:46. Pace: 13:51. Ruck weight: 35.4 dry (Crossfire DG3). Goruck MACV-2 boots; Darn Tough socks over Injingi toe socks.
Training for a 67 mile ruck run (OCALA Florida Trail)
Just killed an 18.6 mile Norwegian Footmarch Saturday! These are great tips for new guys!
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watched this video and completed my first 25 pound 2.5 mile ruck the grind is just beginning just wanna thank you for the tips brother
If you choose the military as a career choice be in shape. When I was in, I saw so many that was overweight including squad leaders and platoon sergeant's.
Very true when I was a PVT I thought I had to be overweight with a P3 profile to get promoted.
I am a former Infantry Marine and I am 57 years old and I love backpacking all the time. I keep my 40 lb pack next to my desk. Your video is fantastic thank you so much
Absolutely loved this, man. Heading out to BCT and then OCS in 2 months, and your vids have kept me going. Also, gotta say I imagine the way you teach us is the way you lead - others' success, and thus our own, is not just a goal, but an assumption. I hope to lead like that. Thank you for setting the standard.
I’m glad to be of service brother. 👍
I'm 66, and not able to run anymore, but I still love camping, and hiking with my grandsons. Your tips are GREAT, I am eager to go again!!!!!
Real talk, it's all about mental fortitude and not quitting even when your body wants to. Just keep on pushing forward. The ruck is a lot more mental than physical especially when you're alone.
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Really appreciating all these ruck videos and even going back and rewatching them. Such a great form of cardio, especially post back LOD where running really isn’t the smartest thing to do for every cardio session. This gives me a great alternative. With all of that being said, I want to learn how to get better at it and get the most out of it. The advice in this video series is great!
Yes, I do the same as well. I usually rotate my days run and then ruck on odd days. Because running for cardio all the time gets boring
I just finished my 12 miles ruck for ESB, I barely made it but I made it. This video helped a lot. Thank you for sharing the tips
Great advice! Back in1983 I did the H.E.L. boot test in Aberdeen proving ground with 90 lbs of gear and new boots. We logged the most miles in non-combat at that time and did an obstical course 2 times a day. At 61 my son's in there early 20s want to do this so I will join them. You can do this!
Its the cramping that gets me, never failed a 12 mile but goddamn the cramps
More salts
11 minutes per mile. I'm learning. Thank you.
I'm currently training for air assault, these tips are so simple yet effective. Understanding that air assault may not be the most physically challenging course to some, I wanna make sure the physical aspect isn't what I'm stressed about
Zero day might be surprisingly difficult, make sure you take it seriously!
What did you do in air assault school?
Oh dudes out here doing it and talking about it? This is the content we need!!
Having squadmates who are better than you helps too. It really motivates you to get on their level.
That and carring a 249 during rucks.
Im a 240 gunner in osut man i got ftx 16 miler in less than a week 249 doesnt suck as bad as this thing plus my sling broke
@@thegameroftheyear4751 carried the 240 during my FTX a few months back. Our 16 mile turned into a 18 mile and I felt every second of it lol Georgia summer heat is brutal
Love this. Also want to add a cold soak soon after the stretching and food and liquid. But before the hot epsom bath.
Fill a bathtub so when you sit in it, it comes up to your bellybutton so your hips are submerged. I biked/ran 78 miles in 24 hours and I did a ten minute cold soak every 6 miles and it helped me recover extremely quickly.
Vaseline will help prevent friction and moisturize your feet. It also has a healing solution that helps when you have cuts and bruises on your feet. I got this tip from a Old School Army RANGER back in 99 when I was in Air Assault School. I did not get any blisters after a 12 mile ruck march.
It works but many selection courses now don’t allow it I know for me they didn’t. Just get badass foot powder and real good socks/boots
Could that make trench foot worse? If you're in field conditions.
@@mattihaapoja8203it's oil based so I doubt it
Legit advice here. I got asked this question on quora and gave the same advice with regards to boots and socks. Another is to keep your feet dry (dont go "puddle jumping" during your march). I was a military kid that had to walk 4miles to my fast food job, pull an 8 hour shift on my feet and walk 4miles home. In basic (back in '04) i had stress fractures while attempting to complete a 10k. Landed on profile for two weeks and had to make up both the 10k and 15k to avoid being recycled. Drill sergeants thought i was crazy to opt for a 25k but they found an LT in the training command with a ranger tab and they let us ruck the 25. It wasnt timed or anything. He said to just keep up with him and we walked like we were at the mall and watched theh sun come up. LT said i finished yhe 15 and a half mile ruck and the drill sergeants gave me the day off. I was 18 and grew up walking everywhere. I was use to 8-10 miles but a 25k with gear was definately different. But i always kept in my mind that every step i took i was closer so i just kept stepping until it was over. Nothing is forever, so wants the point in quiting?
i learned because i am 5'6 short guy, i have no choice but to jog my last 400 meters of each mile to be within the 15 minute range!
The best 12 mile I ever done was 1 hour and 59 minutes.
I was dead afterwards, but I felt so accomplished.
Fast! 🏃
Almost 6mph that's fast!
2:13 for me.
....bullshit
That's great! I walked a fast 7.8 miles at 1.57 hrs and was proud of myself. It's called a knee replacement and a serious surgeon who said no more running. Just saying....
I’m prepping to join the army with an option 40 and just did my first 12 mile ruck in 3:30 and I’m so thankful you posted this video. Keep up the good work man🤙🏻
Keep working brother! 👍 💪
Are you joining so that your gender reassignment surgery is covered by taxpayer money and you will get a cushy desk job instead of combat? If not, what's the point of even joining? They will just brainwash you with critical race theory crap and then send you off to die on behalf of Israel....
@@spoileralert8440 what’s your problem? Did you get denied at MEPS? Also, there’s nothing “cush” about the Army…
@@DapperSapper515 I understand you don't need to be a genius to enlist, but was my point really that lost on you? Who would ever want to sign up for any military service at this point in time? Its all been infiltrated by the CCP, which is why they push intersectionality propaganda and other socialist propaganda (see here: th-cam.com/video/P5ar7vYg0pY/w-d-xo.html). As a result, its now filled with transgender people looking to get their meds and surgery paid using the tax payers dime. They get the cushy desk jobs I referenced since they are medically unfit for combat.
In addition, has Iraq and Afghanistan not taught you anything? Those two wars were actually just Israel using the U.S. military to fight the enemies building up around their border. There hasn't been a real war since WW2. Everything else after that is just fighting Israel's enemies or bankers and politicians getting rich.
Everything I listed above are actually just some of the reasons that Russia invaded Ukraine, but I'm sure you don't understand that since the news told you Russia bad, Ukraine good. Ukraine has been corrupt forever, politicians and bankers have been using to launder money. Similar to the U.S. 2016 election, Ukraine somehow elected a president that wasn't part of the agenda so in 2014, the Obama administration funded neo-nazi groups to disrupt the country, get the duely elected president removed and then install Zelenskyy since he is part of the agenda. The U.S. then started to build bioweapon labs, similar to the one used to create covid in Wuhan, near the Russian border. Those labs were one of the first things that Russia struck during this invasion, but that wasn't covered by the news.
Anyways, enjoy risking your life fighting false enemies so some corrupt politicians and bankers make some extra $$$.
@@DapperSapper515 actuallllyyyyyyyyyyyyy, when you switch from a weapon to a means of employment a lot of s gets f'd up believe you me, army is the army, when standards have dropped to include the average american, it gets pretty cushy
Man those rucks are so much nicer than the crappy Rucks we had in the early 90's in the 25th ID. I swear my first ruck saw time in Vietnam it was so old.
I’ve never done a ruck in my life, I have a selection coming up and this information is huge! I bought all of your same equipment and will use it from here on out. Thank you bro! 🙌🏽💪🏽
You've got a selection course coming up, but you've never done a ruck march?
@@adriandarcy-taylor6429 I prepare a year in advance. So yes. I’ve never done a ruck. But since this post, I have now done solid rucks thanks to Mr. Griddy here.
@@adriandarcy-taylor6429 thinking the same.
Any recommendations on a ruck to pick I just got a 12 hour bag from lapg
@@BG-gx3cf how’s that workin?
Stroopwafels (syrop waffles) great to see that the Dutch help the US military. I have to bring these every year when I visit my inlaws in the US :)
😂 dude I love stroop waffles
Gritty Soldier - thanks for you content! Just won best warrior competition, and the ruck is what got me the dub, those first place bonus points! Implented a super tight ruck, interval trotting, and using downhills to my advantage.
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i appreciate dudes like u willing to show us new guys the knowledge you’ve learned over time on how to b better
Thanks for all the vids man! I’ve been grinding for a ranger school opportunity. Still struggling with muscular endurance and especially the run but I’m going to keep on keeping on.
Keep grinding!!! 💪
Been doing rucks for about 50 years. You tips are right on the money. RLTW
The other key to focus on is that it’s only gonna suck until you are done. Get going! Get it over with! These are great tips! Really I’d say recovery is very important because you can spend the weekend in bed recovering. It’s really important to keep moving after and the next few days after.
Thanks for the tips man!
Darn tough socks being the first you listed made me smile. Swear by these.
Fuck I miss those days so much, but then again I hate those days so much. Does anybody else feel this way?
I will add in know how to pack your ruck correctly as to weatherproofing. The first time I went to the field it was raining HARD. Water was getting into my ruck and all my clothes soaked it up and my ruck got substantially heavier over time.
I love rain, keeps me cool, and cuts down on mosquitoes.
Surprising to me is the amount of people who teach wrong about the ruck itself! How all the straps and the importance of the load bearing straps and waste straps to exchange the load from your shoulders and back. The way a ruck is loaded, weight up top! Good video, thanks!
Definitely solid advice on the Garmont boots they last way longer than the Nikes I used to ruck in.
Thanks for your videos! They have been helpful and inspiring for me in completing the 12 mile ruck.
Watched this video and decided to try this today I got 12 miles in 2:30. Never in my life would I thought I woulda be able to run 12 miles but I set my mind to it and did what you said by trotting and and making sure to drink. Thank you so much for the help
Gritty soldier, thank you for your service and for the great instructional video's. I'm a 68 year old male who reciently lost 40 lbs. I'm looking at rucking as a way to cut down another 10 pounds of fat/body weight and get leaner, also for overall great health. Keeping my body moving. Keep those great video's coming.
This is an awesome vid! Thank you for this prep plan - eqp, hydration, fitting the socks/boots (not too tight), stretching. And regarding the weight distribution, I learned a hard lesson on that one using weights instead of sleeping gear etc. The nutrition tips were awesome & every 3 miles rule, sipping, & recovery rules. Thanks so much, took a lot of notes.
Thank you, some 15 years ago I did 30km ruck than 101km ruck than 81 ... last one was 30 and I hated it, I was so out of shape and it was extremely difficult, now they have new path of 130km... I've been training for year or so, swimming, biking, BJJ and kettlebels... and I'm sharpening myself to tackle the 130km ruck( mountain ) ups and downs... Last one I had terrible nutrition terrible blisters, and all terrible.. but these tips you've mentioned are a real gold... If I do pull it off it will be thanks to you!!! If not, well then maybe next year, it will happen in 20 days...
God damn man, you're so positive and to the point. I can't help but think if I do what you say I'm garrenteed success. 🤣🤣
Well it’s true! Motivation works wonders man.
Motivation in contagious.
My knees are loving this video
This was super helpful. I'm tryin to rejoin (Navy corpsman vet) but in the Army bc I'm a lot older now, and I haven't worn a ruck in a very long time. Where I live has lots of mountains so I've just been doing 2-4 miles in the hills with 50lbs to get ready. Doing my first 12 mile today up and over the mountains, but the weight distribution was a big help for me. Thanks!
One piece of advice that really helped me with blisters: wear a pair of women's nylon socks under your regular socks. They allow your foot to slide just a bit. Old Salty who gave me that advice started most troops he told wouldn't take the advice because it sounded "sisssy" but, one should be practical above all else. I used to get blisters somewhat often. When rucking I had triple blisters more than once. But, never had an issue when i wore those nylon socks!
If you ruck often and build up good cauluses on your feet you can stop wearing them. 😊
Lots of good advice in the video!
Women’s socks are my dirty little secret. I once accidentally grabbed a pair of my wife’s sport socks and put them on before a run. Came home and immediately went and replaced all of my socks with women’s socks. It’s like women’s socks are made for comfort and keeping your feet soft and beautiful and mens socks are “me wear socks me man” no thanks. Women’s socks all day
I was told to have a boot 1 or two numbers above and get two thick sport socks. Did a lot of 10km/1hr building up to regimental 36km with 30kg in the back. 7 years in the army that rule for me was golden! Great advices here as well.
Double socks helps with keep your feet from blistering to.
Tried this yesterday got the 12 miles done in 2:36 with 35lb dry weight. The fact your in such good condition after is what’s amazing.
I think one big piece of advice is, hitting the gym and doing shoulder and trap workouts… your back and shoulders will slow you down if you don’t build them up! Make sure to do some up body and it will totally help
Absolutely, thanks for the tip man!
I've been running again in preparation. I just did 3 miles in 45 minutes yesterday. I know this isnt great, but considering I started 2 weeks ago and hadnt run in 2 years I think I'm making progress
Infantry marines do a 12 mile ruck at then end of ITB but we do it in like 4 hours. Your on a while another level bud, props
@Michael Yan These are timed events, like apfts or acfts (pt tests), not super moto rip to your bone cartilage training
@Michael Yan I’m an 0311 and speaking from my experience, maybe yours was faster and great more power to you but that is how long we did it. Yes we you guys carry more weight and 11’s carry a good amount too but that’s doesn’t take away from this man having an impressive time. He also never compared his ruck to a machine gunners or usmc hikes at all
What worked for me during a 12 mile ruck with hills was running/trotting up the hill and zig zagging down the hill at a slower pace. I’m short and don’t have long legs, so I preferred to power up the hill than walk it. Get up to the top as soon as possible and use the zig zag to relieve some pressure and get down the hill at a slow-moderate pace before getting back to my regular stride once the ground levels. Getting up the hill quickly worked better for me.
This dude is a monster. He doesn't even have his load lifters connected to the frame.
Best tip I have from packing marching. Grow a set and keep going
This guy just taught me all the stuff I learned by age 10
A good refresher for you then 👍
Learned from a Ranger himself. He told me he ate Pizza the night before his Ruck March in the Regiment for extra carbs. I tried it once, actually worked like a charm.
Lol watching this now that I have ETS'd...I never would carry snacks and my pace is exactly what you said not to do for tall guys, which is stride as far as you can and maintain that pace....I would always feel physically exhausted come mile 6-8 but still finish. The shuffle looked legit
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I did 12miles with 50lbs in 2hrs and 53mins in 30 degree weather in Chicago
My tip is to keep the momentum with the bag, the bag likes to move around even when it tight to your back!
When you jog up, so does the bag, when it jogs down, you do the same! that way the weight and momentum doesn’t work against you!
I've always been bad with weight on my back, I've always been a smaller framed guy however I've slowly been gaining weight and getting stronger. Currently weighing about 146lbs and 6', today I finished my first 10 mile ruck ever, 3 hours w/ 40lbs ruck. Might not be a good speed, but its a start! You definitely helped me get things started, if I remember too I'll post an updated time in a few months or so!
EDIT: I counted in Kilometers (cuz canada) and I thought 19km=10Mi, but 19km=11.0802Mi or something close to that. So I actually almost hit 12 miles in 3 hours :)
UPDATE: currently rucking 8km(5mi) in 1 hour no sweat! Weight 150lbs now, rucking with 40lbs. Just 1 month in and huge improvements :)
Definitely a great video for those who are looking for advice. I used powder, then dress socks, then army issued socks with Rocky C4T boots. Compression underwear ,which were a life saver. Stayed hydrated leading up to the rucks. Packed my ruck up high and tight which also made things a lot more comfortable and easier. I range walked if I did at all for quick break but I tried to maintain a shuffle if I wasnt jogging. I noticed when i slowed fown is when I started to feel the weight of the ruck 🤙🏼
What do you mean dress socks
What does compression wear do?
@@edwardbrock3807it helps not create friction with your feet when rucking so you don’t hurt your feet.
Good Socks are critical. I'm a boomer so back in my day we didn't have all this performance gear that you have around today. I used tight fitting polyester dress socks with GI Wool socks to fend off blisters, others used panty hose and cushioned socks, both worked. Today I would use thin medical grade compression socks as a base layer and cushioned wool socks. That would really keep the blisters away and feet dry. But most importantly you have to find your inner Whoa.
Great advice Sir!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 I want to start rucking and running to work! Just two miles one way! Those miles add up!
....getting ready for the Bataan 2024 in March and I'm getting in the zone.....walking out 15.5 min miles is actually harder then just trotting....so for the last several months I've been building my cardio up to, not only the heavy category weight...but also the 15 min standard.....and at 53 years of age.....with dad-bod...that was an ass-kicking. Trotted out a few miles and powered the rest yesterday and I was stunned at the flip flop in zone 4 and 5 on my heart rates. Rucking will get you there folks...just stick to it, and build up.
Coming from the Ironman Triathlon/Marathon world going (soon) to Infantry is pretty interesting.
You covered everything I would’ve said for your first half/full marathon or long-distance tri-the only thing I’d add is train with the nutrition you plan on using/can use. Obviously train as much as you can for the ruck event, but if you’re allowed to carry nutrition, find stuff you like and train with that. It’ll get your gut used to digesting it while moving.
Good stuff, and thanks for the guide.
👍 thanks for the input brother!
Applying for officers school and will have to pass a 100km march and this is the tip i was looking for thank you!
You won't be able to for your 22 weeks of osut. But when you ruck at your duty station you can.
@@TheCudlywill luckily im in the swiss armed forces which in this aspect is super chill
Hey bro. just curious Do you think this technique can help you beat your PB ??, Im in athletics and going for my next 21k soon, I did a 12k yesterday with a weighted vest and it felt powerful... thanks in advance
I wish you were my drill sergeant 17 years ago! Or even my team leader after that. I think you know were i am going with this.
"It's cold, raining, and leg day was yesterday." Damn triple homicide.
Perfect day