Ruck running/road marching

[QuietShootr]

And it also matter if you are on a flat road aka 'road march' or are on a hilly, rocky, root-ridden trail.

A 4mph pace is a power walk, not a run. The difference between a walk and a run impact-wise are tremendous.

Well, I would sure love for someone to teach me how to walk that fast without breaking into a shuffle or trot every so often to maintain time. When I had to do timed distances I would have to keep an eye on my watch to ensure I was running often enough to meet the limit. It seems that a full-speed walk, pushing it some, is around 3.5 mph for me.

[Reagans Rascals]

Have you thought about using any types of supplements? Like a nitric oxide booster or a type of endurance creatine like CE2 or something of the sort? Would be curious to see what type of benefit, if any, they might be.

[QuietShootr]

Have you thought about using any types of supplements? Like a nitric oxide booster or a type of endurance creatine like CE2 or something of the sort? Would be curious to see what type of benefit, if any, they might be.

I don't think it's that, it's more a question of mechanics and/or technique. I think that given my current gait and leg length 3.5mph is about the max I can do at a walk. Maybe I could change that with a different technique.

Or I may be totally wrong, and maybe I'm just not oxygenated enough or something - but I remember having this exact problem when I was a 19-year-old flatbelly, so I think this is not a fitness thing.

[Reagans Rascals]

I don't think it's that, it's more a question of mechanics and/or technique. I think that given my current gait and leg length 3.5mph is about the max I can do at a walk. Maybe I could change that with a different technique.

Or I may be totally wrong, and maybe I'm just not oxygenated enough or something - but I remember having this exact problem when I was a 19-year-old flatbelly, so I think this is not a fitness thing.

How do your boots or shoes wear? Do you over or under pronate? Are they worn more to the outside or inside?

[QuietShootr]

How do your boots or shoes wear? Do you over or under pronate? Are they worn more to the outside or inside?

Boots and shoes all wear the same way, and have for my entire adult life. Outer rear corner of the heel rounds off, everything else is flat and regular.

[Hizzie]

Running in the Houston heat, 94+ with 50% humidity, I suck down a 50oz Camel back in about an hour. Moving from Ohio to Texas I lost a little over 2 minutes on my mile due to the weather. It is no joke.

[theblackknight]

I did a little hike today. 7 miles. I dont know what my ALICE wieghs. It got my vest with soft armor and plates, e tool, 24" and 18" steel pipe wrenches, 2 channel locks and a 22 oz hammer, plus 2 camelbak bottle of water. I think its around 55 ish. I went pretty slo cuase the holiday weekend and other shit ****ed with my workouts.


In other news, a stock alice pack really sucks. **** that noise. I think imma go gear queer and upgrade the straps and belt.



The best thing ever for rucking: Arid XX dry spray. Conditions your pores to close and shrink over time. I used to have gaint blisters all the time. Now when I get done, there is still dry foot powder on my feet.

Dont run w a ruck unless someone is trying to kill you, or vice versa.

[chuckman]

I do this too, about every 2 or 3 weeks, fairly hilly roads. I try to keep a 15 min/mile pace and find that I have to hustle (i.e., slow jog) downhill to do it. The next day I am no good, but I find that my overall fitness seems to be better. BTW I am pretty short, too.

[knoxtnshooter]

The Nike SFBs are money for rucking. Did my EIB 6 months ago with a pair that I got in the mail the night before and had zero foot issues on my 12 miler. Finished in 2:44, not too fast but I never had to run. I'm 5'10" and stocky for informational purposes.

My make or break pace is about 13.5min/mile as far as breaking into a trot. Everybody is different, though. Forced march sucks ass for that reason.

[Heavy Metal]

I did a little hike today. 7 miles. I dont know what my ALICE wieghs. It got my vest with soft armor and plates, e tool, 24" and 18" steel pipe wrenches, 2 channel locks and a 22 oz hammer, plus 2 camelbak bottle of water. I think its around 55 ish. I went pretty slo cuase the holiday weekend and other shit ****ed with my workouts.


In other news, a stock alice pack really sucks. **** that noise. I think imma go gear queer and upgrade the straps and belt.


Dont run w a ruck unless someone is trying to kill you, or vice versa.

This is the only way to go IMO. And the DownEast Frame is body armor compatible. Gives you a far superior selection of straps.

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