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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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 🤙🏼
did it twice when I served in the early 90's. Once for the EIB and again for Air Assault School. successful both times. I think once you do it the first time, it's never that hard afterwards to repeat.
You may be in luck. The way the mandate is going is technically illegal due to the fact that no dose of the FDA approved vaccine has ever been administered because it is not produced. Cases may be coming down the chute soon so you never know.
Back in 2005 I took my SF team to Camp Mackall to do a two-day "stress event". So, we stopped by the SFAS Cadre hut, spoke to a few of the instructors for a bit, and got the coordinates of every single STAR Course point (I think there were a total of 36 points, if I remember right). We spent the next two days walking (individually) to each and every land navigation point out there, with rucks, rifle, compass, map, etc. The only difference is that we each had the PRC-148 as opposed to the 127 or the 119. That was a lot of rucking. By the time we were done, I felt as if I had been hit by a truck.
Knocked out a team competition ruck 2hrs 55 mins, we won. I use the same boots and fox river socks never blister. 100 percent agreed our squad leader had us sipping water, gummy snacks, running downs, and walking up. Big Hooah going to SUB!
Piece of advice for hydration: have at least one canteen of water in addition to your camelbak!! I was at a winter road march and my camel tubing froze on me. I was unable to stop and fix the problem because we were in a tight formation at a blistering pace. I didn't have my canteen so I just had to suck it up and complete the ruck march without water. I have also personally witnessed camelbaks leaking water out of the back and the Soldier ends up all wet and without a water source. So please always have a full canteen of water as a backup it could literally save your life.
also our BCT DS told us that the ruck should be tight on your back. It should be high and tight and when you move it should move with your body as if it is a part of your body. good video, might go rucking in the mountains soon
I inadvertently did this with a 100 lb backpack when I went and enjoyed a week in Bruce Peninsula, Canada. Was probably closer to 10 miles of a hike to the site, but it was worth it.
If you want to be conditioned for hiking and tucking, join the marine corps… we just did a 20 kilometer hike with 90lbs pack and default time everyone gets done with is around 3:50. Then when we transfer down and have lighter weight or shorter rucks… it’s much much easier
I was at a pace to fail my hike for wild land fire fighter and this guy Justin was doing this duck walk? He would squat a bit and simply stretch the reach of his legs. And he waa GETTING IT I did it and caught up and started to move so quickly that they were going to disqualify me. Fugg you crew 8
Great segments man I love the channel tons of info that we all need but would never ask.. when you were talking about the trot- you said to limit swaying the arms.. should you just hold onto The straps ?
The "trot" you are trying to explain I've heard being called Niko Niko running. It's a type of running from Japan that's slow and controlled. The idea is it's a run that you can do while talking to someone.
@@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
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.
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.
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
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 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 RUclips for putting this in my recommended
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....
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’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.
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.
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!
@@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
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.
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’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.
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
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.
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'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
Honestly, the #1 hardest thing for me during 20k's was the boredom. Three hour of moving my feet, staring at the back of the head in front of me, staring at the ground, staring at trees, with only the sound of crunching feet, panting, and a little chatter.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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 love rain, keeps me cool, and cuts down on mosquitoes.
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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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!
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.
i appreciate dudes like u willing to show us new guys the knowledge you’ve learned over time on how to b better
You are awesome dude ! Truly informed and motivated.
🙏 thanks brother glad to be of help!
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.
My knees are loving this video
Late October 1964 did that March at Fort Benning. One of the only times our TAC officers were not screaming at us. Grunt OCS!
Chafing kills! A great way to prevent it is by moisturizing the night before and 30 minutes before the ruck
ruck with jolly ranchers in your pocket. great licky and chewy
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did it twice when I served in the early 90's. Once for the EIB and again for Air Assault School. successful both times. I think once you do it the first time, it's never that hard afterwards to repeat.
I just crushed a 12 miler with 50 lbs in 2 Hr 25 Min .
Too bad im unvaxed and can’t be sent to Ranger School .
R's will be president soon friend, just hold out til 2024
@@magnusred2945 lets GOOO 🙌🏻
@@jacob11b Marine here, I'm in a similar situation. Unvaxxed and non-deployable. I'm fighting to stay in.
You may be in luck. The way the mandate is going is technically illegal due to the fact that no dose of the FDA approved vaccine has ever been administered because it is not produced. Cases may be coming down the chute soon so you never know.
Back in 2005 I took my SF team to Camp Mackall to do a two-day "stress event". So, we stopped by the SFAS Cadre hut, spoke to a few of the instructors for a bit, and got the coordinates of every single STAR Course point (I think there were a total of 36 points, if I remember right). We spent the next two days walking (individually) to each and every land navigation point out there, with rucks, rifle, compass, map, etc. The only difference is that we each had the PRC-148 as opposed to the 127 or the 119. That was a lot of rucking. By the time we were done, I felt as if I had been hit by a truck.
Very informative video! Would very much like a video on how to pack your ruck rack for ruck training🙌
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Dude, nice pointers.
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Knocked out a team competition ruck 2hrs 55 mins, we won. I use the same boots and fox river socks never blister. 100 percent agreed our squad leader had us sipping water, gummy snacks, running downs, and walking up. Big Hooah going to SUB!
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Clif powerblocks. Salted watermelon. They are pure magic.
Piece of advice for hydration: have at least one canteen of water in addition to your camelbak!! I was at a winter road march and my camel tubing froze on me. I was unable to stop and fix the problem because we were in a tight formation at a blistering pace. I didn't have my canteen so I just had to suck it up and complete the ruck march without water. I have also personally witnessed camelbaks leaking water out of the back and the Soldier ends up all wet and without a water source. So please always have a full canteen of water as a backup it could literally save your life.
Pro tip: If you have to wear a helmet you can hide an ipod or something in between the cushioning. Just make sure it's on super low.
also our BCT DS told us that the ruck should be tight on your back. It should be high and tight and when you move it should move with your body as if it is a part of your body.
good video, might go rucking in the mountains soon
Wow, amazing. I'm just starting rucking. Doing 10000+ steps/day now.
Jesus christ, that is fast. Good job!
I inadvertently did this with a 100 lb backpack when I went and enjoyed a week in Bruce Peninsula, Canada. Was probably closer to 10 miles of a hike to the site, but it was worth it.
You should do the double. You will be proud only get stronger. I ran my first 100 miler at age 46.
If you want to be conditioned for hiking and tucking, join the marine corps… we just did a 20 kilometer hike with 90lbs pack and default time everyone gets done with is around 3:50. Then when we transfer down and have lighter weight or shorter rucks… it’s much much easier
Plus, in the Marines youre not required to count or know your ABCs. 👍
@@GrittySoldierthat’s not true. They know how to read the flavors of crayon.
I’m in Utah tn and I decided to try and ruck in this elevation of 4,700. Only got 8miles in 2 hours lol
Next week I will doing FTX 16 miles.
According to your thumbnail, this is a 12 MILF RUCK video. Fuck yeah!
Great video, thanks for sharing.
I just did the Manchu Mile this week, 26 miles in 11 hrs 😂 I took like 6 brakes of 45 minutes each, never again. I had covid btw. Good video!
It's really simple, "Walk or die."
Used to do that ruck for a living. 80-81 Ft Lewis Aco 2/1 inf
"It's raining today" most JBLM sentence ever
That trot you call, I’d like to say conversation pace. Everyone has different speed. But if you’re able to hold a conversation, then you should be ok.
just curious, what app do you use to track the miles and time?
I use Strava. Helpful tools including mileage breakdown and pace
Lean into the hill and let the hill do the work 😂😂😂
As an asthmatic, idk how this is possible
Thank you
I was at a pace to fail my hike for wild land fire fighter and this guy Justin was doing this duck walk?
He would squat a bit and simply stretch the reach of his legs. And he waa GETTING IT
I did it and caught up and started to move so quickly that they were going to disqualify me.
Fugg you crew 8
For all those hooah mfs down here, make sure you give your body rest, it's super important and the only way you actually get better
Curahee!
No way I can pull this off. I'm 38 and regret enlisting.
Great segments man I love the channel tons of info that we all need but would never ask.. when you were talking about the trot- you said to limit swaying the arms.. should you just hold onto
The straps ?
I have small belt packs that I can access easily and quickly
just engage your core and soldier on BUUUD
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Anyone look at this man’s hair🤷🏽♀️
The "trot" you are trying to explain I've heard being called Niko Niko running. It's a type of running from Japan that's slow and controlled. The idea is it's a run that you can do while talking to someone.
Your going to need a heavier ruck than 35#. 11b the standard was no less than 65#......... while I was there anyways.
Btw, looks like Benning
Which Ruck Sack would you recommend purchasing? I see the links for socks and books and the insole, I greatly appreciate that. Thank you.
Opinions on the TACP pipeline? 120lbs for 12.5 miles
The answer = be tall
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How about the new Garmont Anthem Boots made in USA?
Is this in fort Benning? That terrain looks like it did when I was in boot. Brush is way thicker in drum
What would you say to a dude who has clocked 12 mile rucks un WELL under 2 hours who INSISTS on basic army boots and socks?
How much weight do you usually ruck with? Does a 30-50lb weighted vest and boots count as a “ruck”?
Awesome
I thought the standard was 45lbs plus water. When did it become 35 lbs?
DRINK WATER with the gels 16oz per packet or you’ll be paying for it later it’s very important
try out the sapper 12
Very helpful, I'm curious when you trot, where on your foot are you landing? ball? or heel strike and roll through?
What about for treadmill rucking? What’s a decent weight? I’m 5 8” and 200lbs.
Is the ruck pack 35lbs including your water or without water?
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.
5 7 gang😊
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
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.
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.
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
I like crayons. Red crayon favorite is mine for me.
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.
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?
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
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 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 RUclips for putting this in my recommended
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....
"It's cold, raining, and leg day was yesterday." Damn triple homicide.
Perfect day
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’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.
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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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!
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
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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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!!! 💪
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’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.
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
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
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.
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!
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. 👍
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?
Honestly, the #1 hardest thing for me during 20k's was the boredom. Three hour of moving my feet, staring at the back of the head in front of me, staring at the ground, staring at trees, with only the sound of crunching feet, panting, and a little chatter.
I served in the 82nd Airborne and this just brings back waay too many memories for my knees and back. I'm out.