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honestly man, you should never run with that kinda weight on your shoulder as its the fastest way to throw your back out, with some practice and consistency you can achieve 7 km/h by just walking at a fast pace with long strides, which is already a very good time and will take a far lesser of a toll on your body. regardless, wish you a steady recovery

15 k at 5 min/km pace with 30 pounds routinely? That's basically two consecutive 40 minute 5 mile runs (which would already be fucking badass) but you did them weighted? What are you, a centaur? That's crazy fast! How did you even build up to that?

@@smolkafilip Hahaha thanks, running is what I'm best at. I'm a smaller guy so brute strength isn't my best part. I can run far and fast though. I started with 5k runs years ago before going further until I got to half marathons. Then I upped my pace. Finally, I added the weight but it seems I went a little too far there.

@@friedrichjaeger367 Thank you for the advice, I'll be sure to remember that when I'm back to full strength! Have to remember to hold back a bit sometimes so I don't need surgery when I'm young.

you burned out overall. Your nervous system has a limit to how much it can handle and anything behind that limit will result in physiological burnout which will manifest in multiple symptoms one of them being skeletal or muscular injuries

you should transfer back and forth from hips to shoulders... and i packed mole skin in SFAS and used it every day...

Get those calluses thick enough and they will break like dry clay. Non combat types only think they ruck alot. If your ruck doesnt weigh enough to make you grunt when it goes on and you dknt have more miles on your feet than in the truck, just listen and dont talk.

I was in the 25th Light Infantry when it was still Light (not sure if they are now). It doesn’t matter how much you ruck if you go enough miles it will f^*# your feet up regardless! We regularly did between 10 - 30 mile humps and sometimes multiple in a field problem. Your feet WILL get messed up. Yes you can build calluses (and we did!) but if you go enough miles with some real weight it doesn’t matter. Mole skin is advised.

Did you ever go? How did it work out for you brother?

Exactly what I did

@@FNGACADEMY Yea bro your tips are on point! Great content

depending on your ruck, just use common sense. Make sure things are tight and look correctly placed, then put it on and make adjustments as you go.

I would do both just depends on what you’re trying to achieve. A ruck is never run in a straight line there’s usually hills / mountains etc involved.

I'm a knuckle dragging tard, but loose terrain with a load is a high risk for injury. Juice ain't worth the squeeze. But I ain't your daddy.

You're welcome!

no but you would be for SUT

Alice is really cool..rather the best...but i guess not for the SFAS.

Cant go wrong with an ALICE pack

fuck and running program..? sex will decrease your diminish your testosterone levels.. haha

Lol! Woops!

How’d your selection go?

The stinger waffles helped me brotha! Give them a shot

bruh I was the same. I’m from Nevada-a hot ass desert. I’ve never in my life felt so cold before I went to Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. The nights at the forge were like 15 degrees with AGGRESSIVE ass winds. Are drill sergeant was nice enough to make a fire barrel for us. But even with the fire and waffles on, it was still freezing for me. I was also like the only one from a desert state-let alone from Nevada. Everyone else was from places like New York, Minnesota, and Iowa. I felt like a loser bein the only one with a running nose and having a cough. I just kept tellin myself that im gonna graduate right after this and see my family again. I’m fr like a desert tortoise, I need heat to survive I was legit suffering 😂

Hey brother, I use to be 130lbs my entire life, currently I am 165lbs from three months of training, my advice for gaining weight through training is diet diet diet, make sure you eat three meals a day, and lift heavy weights rather than doing the workouts that will train you for SFAS. Once you reach your desired weight then start training differently, best of luck brother!

There aren't many muscle heads out there. I see Marine Raider candidates and Recon Candidates being averaged guys in built. Same with SF Candidates. The jacked guys you see graduated for some time

dehydrated most likely

Used medium alice pack with molle 2 kidney pad

I ruck a 44lb pack once a week 15min a mile pace. I take fairly long fast strides that are basically not far off a very slow jog. You just have to get yourself used to it, the best way that works for you. I started off with 22lb. Uphill long strides as fast as I could and very slow jog on the downhill to make the pace. After a few weeks 44lb and I just do the long fast strides no jogging. You would only need to do a slow jog on the downhill if you are going up very steep hills. I am 193cm tall so that may help but anyone can do it with practice

@@cochranejwink thank you

@@jeanfrarugama3423 Just FYI I'm in to a 77lb ruck now. Thats the requirement for my cap badge in the UK. Just started off at 30lbs and over time kept increasing the weight slowly. 77lb is really not fun at all but it can be done.

Hey man, check the type of sock you're using. Anything cotton will ruin your day. I personally use 2 pairs of a poly or wool blend, 1 thin, 1 thick, and I tighten my boots primarily around the ankle. It seems to help me with blisters on my heels and the rest of my foot. Hope this helps.

Austin's tip is spot on, also you might want to change up the boots... some boots work great for some people and are terrible for others. People love Rockies and I had a hole through the heel in a couple weeks. The type of sock reduces friction so the right material should do the trick.

Austin Orsini I’ve been running wool socks and even liners with them but it just seems to delay the blisters rather than preventing them. thanks for the help man I really appreciate it brother.

FNG ACADEMY Yeah I was thinking of picking up some new ones but Thanks for the help man! You’re videos are the best for people like me who’s dream is to become an sf operator and join the brotherhood. Thanks for everything you do at FNG Academy!

@@Dgreens I would try a few other types of socks or maybe even different brands to see what works. Experiment a little. Once I changed my sock game, it's a hell of a difference man. He also brings up a very valid point in boots. Not everything works for everyone. I have not used Rocky's but I hear awesome things about them. I use Danner Reckonings and love them. I'm a Marine Sgt doing an Inter-Service transfer to attend SFAS as a Marine. I hope to see you on the otherside, stay safe while training, and good luck on your journey!

Nike's were my favorite

@@FNGACADEMY Thanks. I never thought of Nike having combat boots... which model?

@@naturheilkunde-kanal9814 they issue Nike SFB in BUDS. A solid boot that performs even when soaking wet.

@@austintafoya2456 Great. Thanks.

between the legs to avoid chaffing, that is what i did, but everyone has different tricks

@@FNGACADEMY nice, Thanks man!

I’ve been doing a pyramid 4 8 12 each week then next week 12 8 4, 15 min miles is good but try to get under 3 hours per 12 miles. If 12 miles at 3 hours is breaking you, you need to step back and work more on your low mile rucks. This is what I’ve been doing and now I’m sitting at 2 hours and 45 mins per 12 miles.

Shouldn’t you get bigger boots?

@@MRphipps54 if i get them just a half a size up my foot will be slipping around and if i get just half a size down it will be too short. I workout everyday wearing boots and ive never gotten any blisters

a lot of guys just have to find a good run/walk rhythm. and by run i mean a fast shuffle, ill do an example video

18x is a good contract, you will go to SOPC where they will train you for SFAS extremely well. I would recommend running... a lot... focus on that and Cadre from SOPC will get you into rucking shape.

yup thats what i did before basic

@@FNGACADEMY what would you class as running a lot?

def not with 50 from the get go. start with 45 for a bit then move up. i like to use heavy weight for shorter miles but trying to not stop at all.

working on a trainer stand by

Change your insoles

If you need PT ideas Grizz Phyz on Facebook or Grizz_Phyz on Instagram is an awesome page for high intensity HITT style workouts man. I use these when I PT my guys and it's usually a slay fest. But we feel great at the end of it.

never underestimate running, if you could pick one thing to really be good at... it should be running, otherwise bodyweight strength conditioning, and learning to stretch properly to avoid injury

you will have to use the issued mollie id try to get a used one

I'm not an expert or have any experience of selection but from what I know is to focus on beefing up your legs and back. Having essentially your own weight will destroy your knees if not prepared and your back will hurt like hell. Good luck!

@@insert-name-here3350 thanks brother

@John Wick thanks so much brother. im a small dude but it wont stop me 😈

I’m 5’7” and the hard part besides getting used to carrying the weight (rucking in general) is being able to step it out to keep up. They would put 6’3” or 6’4” tall guys up front and I had to take 2 to 3 strides for 1 of theirs. It’s all about being mentally tough and you just have to develop that. I would start with lower weight and get used to humping and work your way up. As you get stronger try to step it out moving a bit faster while still not running. I was in pretty good shape from working on a farm when I went to basic in Benning but I’ll never forget our first small road march with only about 35lbs I think. We only went 3 miles but I had never rucked at all and it felt like I was going to die 😂. A drill sergeant yelling 310 you better step it out and not fall out!! I was like shit because I never wanted to get on the radar! Got to where we stopped and I thought I was going to puke. Back then we didn’t have the internet to get info before going. Just train and maybe try to get someone taller than you to walk in front of you and maybe not even carrying a ruck. That could train you to be able to just step it out and keep going.

@@bratz2 thanks for the advice brother!!

get a good program check out 18A fitness

Rucking 3 times a week is far too much

get a molle rucksack. search "how to assemble a molle rucksack" to learn how to set up a ruck and then set the sack high on the frame. stop using 85 lbs. start with a weight such as 35 lbs. progress the weight with increments of perhaps 5-10lbs. get to a point where you can efficiently ruck (run) at a 10 minute pace with 65 lbs on your back. and keep your hands out your pockets :)

dont kill yourself with 85 lbs. when i went through i had 85-90 lbs on my back yes(i went in august) but training with that weight is just stupid. if you can do 65-70 lbs or even 55 lbs efficiently during train up, you will surely be able to ruck optimally at camp mackall

@@skylarschutz yea I started with 40lbs months ago and I can easily run 10 min with 50 on my back. I used a goruck until it was no longer large enough. I currently do the 85lbs to strengthen my lower back because that's my weak point on my body. Someone just told me to get a molle 2, so thats what I'm doing. Rucking and running are strengths of mine, land nav is a train wreck for me so I bought some books, learned the basics, and thats what I'm focusing on now. Thanks for the tips, I appreciate it.

15min miles are minimum

20 miles in 3 hours with a minimum 35 lb ruck. Do that consistantly and you will be good to go.

@@tonydavis6903....

@@tonydavis6903 how many days per week are you able to do that?

Couple at least

combat uniform always

Yes

for now, but ideally you want to practice with a ruck as soon as possible ill do a video soon

@@FNGACADEMY Thanks, if you can make video where you can explain why ruck and not weight vest,? it would be great cheers

@@tiokickbox Hey brother, the reason you need a ruck as opposed to weight vest is weight distribution and how your body handles an unbalanced load. A vest distributes weight evenly and comfortably around the trunk of your body, making it more manageable. A ruck has all the weight behind you. Which is why Buck emphasized building your field craft and learning how to pack your ruck so the most of the weight is high, close to, and centered on your back. It will optimize your ability to carry it. To test this out for yourself, grab a 50lb dumbell with both hands and hold it straight out, now hold it close to your chest. Same concept with packing your ruck. Hope this help, dude.

They’re different. A vest distributes the weight evenly across your torso while a ruck places all the weight on your back with the main points of friction in your shoulders and traps.

Voo Doo thanks bro💪🏻💪🏻

yes and choose wisely and multiple pair of your favorites for when one gets wet

@@FNGACADEMY right on. I tried the garmin t8's and they wrecked my feet on a ruck. Debating just getting the rockys. I'm on my feet for work 8+ hours a day in work boots so its not like my feet aren't used to it 🤷‍♂️

HAIX combat hero’s are the bomb

@@christophercarroll2337 cool beans ill check em. I got a 22mi ruck in 3 weeks ill be doing in my Solomons but ya imma peep them, thanks.

I liked the ones you baked in the oven and form to your feet

Maybe just more accessible or before mole skin, sounds cooler too 🤣

@@FNGACADEMYlmao! I’ve watched people WRAP their feet in duct tape prior to ruck marches. They knew where their hot-spots were and just duct taped it. No mole skin. No bandaids. Just tape.