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10 Mile Endurance March (Para)
10 Mile Endurance March (Para)
I need to be able to complete a 10mile march with webbing and 35lb bergen and weapon in about 1hr 50min. Using GPS my speed is round about 3-4mph. Not at all fast enough but I cant walk any faster than that!!! Should I be running with my bergen? Last time I tried, the next morning my calfs killed big time and took a few days of rest to cure it all. Do you actually run/jog on the battle march or what? You must do to make the time????
If you do have to run, how can I avoid injuring myself each and every time? Do I just need to do more bergen training or what?
Mal
If you do have to run, how can I avoid injuring myself each and every time? Do I just need to do more bergen training or what?
Mal
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Ten miles in 1:50 is a little under a 11 min mile or 5.5 MPH. Either way you cut this one, you need to haul ass! The average man's brisk walking pace is 4 MPH or a 15 min mile, so you can see that you need to go much faster than a "brisk walking pace" just to meet the minimum standard. A "forced" march pace usually includes alternate running and tabbing. Get used to really stretching those legs and put your arms to use to get some momentum going. When you see the lads tabbing, their arms are going like the clappers, straight and across the body. It helps a lot! Try tabbing for five lampposts and them running for five and so on, it will really cut your time down. No pain, no gain!
If your legs are hurting, try a very hot bath with about a pound of Epsom salts dissolved in it. It works wonders for aching muscles.
Make sure you are doing your stretching before and immediately after your tabbing sessions. One sure way to screw yourself up is by having shortened muscles because you haven't been stretching (not saying you haven't been, but you get my point). Also, stretch your hamstrings in that hot bath - works well.
Put some Sorbothane insoles in your boots to reduce the shock going through your legs.
Keep pushing. You'll get there!
If your legs are hurting, try a very hot bath with about a pound of Epsom salts dissolved in it. It works wonders for aching muscles.
Make sure you are doing your stretching before and immediately after your tabbing sessions. One sure way to screw yourself up is by having shortened muscles because you haven't been stretching (not saying you haven't been, but you get my point). Also, stretch your hamstrings in that hot bath - works well.
Put some Sorbothane insoles in your boots to reduce the shock going through your legs.
Keep pushing. You'll get there!
Last edited by anglo-saxon on Wed 07 Apr, 2004 5:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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We used to split our platoon into two, there was the giants and the midgets. The reason for this was we could set out best stride length to suit the chaps in each unit. The best time we ever did for a 10 mile march was 70 minutes in full kit with weapons. We marched from I think it was Andover to Bulford camp on Salisbury Plain, Then it was onto Boscombe Down for some display jumps.
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Harsh but Fair
Whichever way you look at it stop bunting and run. I would reassess your opinions of being a great runner if you are pushing an 8:32 mile and a half. At your age and aspirations I wuld say that is in the lower end of average.
Top tip for Bergen running: do lots, then do more. I am 38 and still banging out 10 kms with 55lb over the Chilterns every weekend. If you are in the locale and care to join me then feel free. I will shed 20lbs and we can give it a go. A training partner is invaluable.
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Top tip for Bergen running: do lots, then do more. I am 38 and still banging out 10 kms with 55lb over the Chilterns every weekend. If you are in the locale and care to join me then feel free. I will shed 20lbs and we can give it a go. A training partner is invaluable.
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You just need to lean forward and swing your arms in an exaggerated fasion, and really go for it with your legs trying to use your thigh muscle instead of your calfs if you know what I mean...
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Disbelief
You are trying to tell me that you live NEAR Catterick and you can't get a training partner. Sounds to me like you lack determination. How are you gonna fare when the chips are down and someone says, "Come on then lets get it done"? I think you should reconsider your chosen career.
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