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Accelerated Movement
Introduction
UPDATE
TO
THE
2015
Re-release
Dear
reader,
This
is
a
re-release
of
a
product
originally
written
in
2012,
long
before
The
RIKR
System
was
built.
There
is
a
great
deal
of
new
information
found
in
The
RIKR
System
that
pertains
to
running
and
ruck
marching.
The
information
presented
here
is
the
very
best
you
will
find
outside
of
the
system.
Futre
updates
to
this
text
are
planned
but
not
likely
prior
to
2017.
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Running
is
a
fundamental
human
skill
and
movement
pattern.
Without
running
there
is
no
way
that
humans
could
have
evolved
to
where
we
are
right
now.
Unfortunately,
where
we
are
right
now
is
not
ideal,
especially
for
military
or
tactical
service.
Much
has
happened
between
then
and
now.
This
guide
serves
to
set
the
record
straight
on
the
role
of
running
within
military
and
tactical
service.
What
you
se
here
will
probably
alter
your
thinking
quite
a
bit.
The
role
of
running
from
a
requirements
standpoint
differs
from
common
perceptions
of
running.
If
we
examine
the
mere
definition,
I
find
myself
siding
with
the
Russian
label
of
Accelerated
Movement
rather
than
running.
The
reason
is
that
it
is
more
technically
accurate
in
definition
and
perception.
The
reason
is
that
the
only
place
we
actually
run
in
military
service
is
when
we
are
under
fire
or
we
are
charging
into
the
objective.
It
is
therefore
important
to
understand
the
distances
and
fitness
requirements
concerned.
When
we
are
under
fire
the
standard
for
a
rush
or
sprint
is
3-5
seconds.
The
reason
is
that
it
takes
an
enemy
gunner
that
long
to
track
and
engage
you.
This
is
why
in
training
we
make
students
yell
out
while
rushing,
Im
up
he
sees
me
Im
down!
This
associates
what
is
happening
with
the
actual
time
they
are
exposed
while
rushing
or
sprinting
between
positions
of
cover.
In
the
urban
environment
rushing
and
sprinting
often
go
longer
because
you
may
be
forced
to
sprint
through
a
linear
danger
area
such
as
a
road
intersection.
You
may
also
need
to
charge
up
a
stairwell
in
a
building,
etc.
These
bouts
fall
into
the
same
sort
of
activity
as
charging
into
the
objective.
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Charging
into
the
objective
is
a
method
of
covering
several
hundred
meters
of
dead
space
when
initiating
action
against
a
fixed
objective.
In
my
own
experience
I
have
had
to
charge
100-200m
to
hit
an
objective.
It
is
quite
an
experience!
In
law
enforcement
it
is
also
critical.
Many
departments
have
an
academy
standard
to
sprint
300m.
I
have
witnessed
on
video
an
extreme
example
of
this.
I
watched
a
Russian
FSB
Alpha
team
approach
a
target
house
when
the
spotter
reported
the
perpetrator
was
departing.
The
team
was
1km
away
in
the
winter!
The
team
sprinted
1km
with
unbelievable
speed
and
hit
the
house
without
slowing
down!
It
was
one
of
the
most
amazing
things
I
have
ever
seen.
And
also
a
great
example
of
why
you
need
to
be
able
to
perform
this
sort
of
accelerated
movement.
Incidentally
that
unit
uses
one
of
the
tests
that
we
advocate
in
this
book.
To
round
out
our
examination,
lets
remember
that
at
no
other
time
do
we
run
in
the
military/tactical
arena.
We
ruck
march
during
our
movement
from
our
Insertion
Point
(IP)
to
our
Objective
Rally
Point
(ORP).
This
may
be
done
quickly
but
it
should
never
be
done
at
a
run.
We
may
also
move
very
quickly
in
a
modified
jog
called
Double
Time
from
the
ORP
to
the
Terminal
Objective
Area
(TOA)
but
this
is
more
of
a
shuffle
and
not
a
real
run
or
even
a
jog.
We
use
this
in
the
mountains
as
well
during
emergency
descents
with
moderate
loads.
It
is
safe
to
say
that
moving
fast
is
a
virtue,
but
running
is
confined
to
actions
within
small
arms
range
of
the
enemy.
It
is
performed
at
distances
up
to
1km
as
seen
in
the
charge,
and
distances
of
20-60m
in
combat.
There
is
no
requirement
for
distance
running
and
in
fact
distance
running
is
a
severe
liability
to
combat
performance.
The
reason
is
that
one
cannot
be
a
fast
sprinter
or
middle
distance
runner
AND
a
long
distance
runner.
They
are
incompatible.
The
following
questions
then
present
themselves:
1. Why
do
we
spend
all
this
time
running
longer
distances?
2. Why
do
we
test
a
1.5-3
mile
run
(service
dependent)?
3. How
should
we
be
training
for
accelerated
movement?
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Accelerated Movement
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6. Sprint
a. Sprinting
falls
into
the
anaerobic
zone
and
can
be
maintained
no
longer
than
10-60
seconds.
Typically
the
human
reaches
top
speed
at
the
50m
mark
in
a
true
sprint
but
can
maintain
near
maximal
speed
for
up
to
400m
in
a
highly
trained
athlete.
b. Sprinting
is
used
heavily
in
combat
to
move
to
and
from
positions
of
cover.
c. Must
be
used
in
training.
This
information
and
the
chart
below
should
clear
up
a
lot
of
questions
for
most
people
regarding
speed,
pace
and
distance.
Accelerated Movement
Nathanael
Morrison
7
As
such,
to
fully
understand
this
consider
the
following:
Anaerobic:
100m
Dash
(30
sec
or
less)
Lactate:
200-400m
Run
(30sec
to
2
min)
Aerobic:
2
min-3
hours
Run/Walk/March
Do
not
get
confused
by
the
aerobic
figures.
Understand
that
the
longer
the
activity,
the
more
predominate
the
aerobic
energy
system
becomes
because
as
you
can
see,
the
other
systems
have
a
very
finite
duration!
All
activity
is
always
a
mixture
of
the
three
energy
systems.
This
is
just
a
simplification
for
basic
understanding.
Accelerated Movement
a
satisfactory
level
of
performance.
So,
you
must
have
a
high
level
of
aerobic
capacity.
The
thing
that
baffles
us
is
how
the
military
does
not
understand
that
1-2
long
road/ruck
marches
per
week
more
than
accomplishes
this
requirement!
There
is
no
need
to
run
or
jog
multiple
times
per
week!
Ruck
marching
and
sprinting
covers
your
training
requirement
and
builds
superior
performance
by
a
long
shot.
Why
they
do
not
understand
this
is
a
mystery.
They
certainly
understood
it
between
1913
and
1962!
I
suspect
that
the
reason
they
test
1.5-3-mile
distances
is
directly
related
to
the
desire
to
have
a
high
aerobic
capacity.
However,
Coach
Nathan
Cragg
and
I
have
done
extensive
research
and
testing
on
this
matter
and
the
reality
does
not
hold
up
to
practical
application
in
modern
American
military
fitness
training.
In
order
for
an
activity
to
be
aerobic,
the
heart
rate
must
remain
within
70-80%
of
your
calculated
max
heart
rate
(use
the
Karvonen
formula
http://www.briancalkins.com/HeartRate.htm).
As
such,
the
measurement
would
be
how
much
distance
can
you
cover
while
remaining
in
this
zone.
That
would
require
a
heart
rate
monitor
and
some
sort
of
remote
monitoring.
It
could
also
be
done
by
evaluating
the
data
after
the
run.
Failure
to
stay
below
80%
MHR
would
result
in
a
retest
in
48
hours.
This
is
quite
important
because
what
we
have
discovered
is
that
95%
of
soldiers
are
not
in
good
aerobic
shape
and
as
such
they
run
at
a
heart
rate
much
higher
than
80%
MHR.
You
could
make
the
argument
that
the
longer
the
run
the
more
accurate
the
test
because
you
cannot
maintain
such
high
heart
rates.
That
is
not
true
but
it
is
certainly
more
accurate
than
a
1-2
mile
run
to
test
aerobic
fitness.
That
said,
our
feelings
are
that
a
12-mile
ruck
march
is
in
fact
the
most
accurate
way
to
measure
true
aerobic
capacity
because
of
the
preceding
argument
as
well
as
the
time,
distance
and
load
involved.
We
prefer
to
use
the
12-mile
ruck
march
with
a
load
of
40%
bodyweight
(includes
boots,
rifle,
LBE
and
ruck
weight)
as
our
test
of
military
aerobic
fitness.
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With
aerobic
testing
out
of
the
way
we
still
have
to
address
the
specifics
of
short
and
middle
distance
training
and
testing.
First
we
will
address
testing.
After
long
and
careful
study
we
have
concluded
that
the
12-minute
Run
Test
(also
known
as
the
Cooper
VO2
Max
Test)
is
the
best
way
to
gauge
the
mixture
of
Lactate
Threshold
and
Aerobic
Capacity.
It
is
critical
to
understand
that
you
are
never
truly
using
only
one
energy
system
or
another.
You
are
always
using
a
mixture
of
all
systems.
The
12-mile
Ruck
March
measures
predominately
the
aerobic
system.
The
12-min
Run
measures
a
blend
of
aerobic
and
lactate
systems,
primarily
the
lactate
system.
This
is
the
ability
to
maintain
performance
in
the
zone
between
aerobic
and
anaerobic.
Most
people
are
not
familiar
with
this
zone
of
training.
There
is
nothing
easy
about
it!
True
anaerobic
training
is
without
oxygen
and
can
only
be
maintained
for
30
seconds.
Again,
think
of
it
this
way:
Anaerobic:
100m
Dash
Lactate:
200-400m
Aerobic:
2
min-3
hours
Now,
dont
let
that
confuse
you
too
much.
Remember
that
the
other
variable
is
the
exertion
level
(speed
when
running).
This
is
where
heart
rate
monitors
are
golden.
You
can
run
100m
in
the
Aerobic
zone
if
you
are
moving
at
a
slow
jog.
You
can
run
it
in
the
Lactate
zone
if
you
pick
it
up
a
bit.
But
if
you
run
it
all
out,
you
will
certainly
be
in
the
Anaerobic
zone.
So
speed
matters!
And
that
is
why
we
like
the
12-min
Run
Test.
The
objective
is
to
run
as
far
as
you
can
in
12
minutes.
You
are
graded
by
your
distance
covered.
The
test
requires
the
soldier
to
self-pace
himself
in
the
lactate
zone.
His
distance
in
12
minutes
determines
his
score.
If
we
extrapolate
the
data
an
excellent
score
of
3km
equates
to
a
6min
26sec
mile.
This
equates
to
average
high
school
track
performance.
Hardly
record
shattering.
However,
it
is
an
accurate
measurement
of
a
soldiers
ability
to
run
fast
and
hard
for
a
period
of
12
minutes
which
we
really
appreciate
for
the
purpose
of
military
fitness
training.
It
is
specific
to
the
demands
of
combat.
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Accelerated
Movement
Returning
to
times,
consider
the
fact
that
in
the
Russian
Army,
a
3km
run
time
of
9:30
is
good
for
100
points
and
that
is
just
shy
of
National
Level
competition.
Clearly
they
value
the
shorter
distance
running
a
great
deal
more.
If
we
look
at
the
extended
scale
we
see
that
3700m
is
considered
excellent
for
experienced
athletes.
To
save
you
the
calculation
time,
thats
a
5:13
mile.
Thats
a
pretty
impressive
standard
to
shoot
for.
The
French
Foreign
Legion
likes
to
make
this
test
a
bit
more
realistic
to
combat.
Their
soldiers
often
run
this
test
with
a
35lb
pack
on
but
are
graded
the
same.
Depending
on
the
commander
they
will
sometimes
run
with
the
rifle
as
well.
This
is
a
pretty
good
idea
in
our
minds
because
no
soldier
will
be
charging
an
objective
in
PT
gear.
Just
dont
do
it
too
often
so
you
can
avoid
injury.
So
this
test
has
become
a
favorite
of
ours
because
you
cant
fake
it
or
fudge
it.
You
really
do
have
to
work
hard
to
pace
properly
and
the
results
do
not
lie.
You
either
cover
the
distance
or
not.
Lactate
capacity
is
measured
because
you
cannot
complete
12
minutes
in
the
anaerobic
zone
and
if
you
are
aerobic
you
will
only
cover
half
the
distance.
The
further
you
run,
the
deeper
into
the
lactate
zone
you
are.
So
for
us,
this
is
a
very
accurate
measure
of
Lactate
Threshold
AND
Aerobic
Capacity.
If
you
had
to
pick
just
one
test,
we
would
chose
this
one.
Points
100
Running
60 m
84.08% WR
7.6s
Running
100 m
82.97% WR
11.8s
Shuttle run
10x10m
N/A
22.0s
Running
400m
76.29% WR
56.6s
Shuttle run
4x100m
N/A
1.00,6s
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Running
Running
Running
Running 3km w/ throwing
1km
3 km
5 km
of grenades & gunfire*
Points
87% WR
77.39% WR
80.04% WR
N/A
100
2.55 min
9.50 min
16.20 min
13.30 min
*Soldier
runs
1500m,
throws
a
grenade
for
accuracy,
shoots
several
targets
and
runs
back
to
the
start
line.
Performed
in
LBE
with
weapon
and
1-3
grenades.
Often
the
grenades
and
live
ammo
is
staged
at
the
1500m
mark
instead
for
obvious
reasons.
We
believe
that
the
Russians
have
absolutely
nailed
the
practical
requirements
of
accelerated
movement
for
military
and
tactical
personnel.
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Accelerated
Movement
Aerobic
Training
o Ruck
March1
16-12
miles
1-2
times
per
week
with
various
loads.
o Kettlebell
Sport
Training
(3-12
minute
sets)
o Cross
Country
Skiing
o Long
Slow
Distance
(LSD)
Swimming
o Running
(ONLY
if
the
technical
skill
is
present)
Long
Slow
Distance
(LSD)
Running
Cross
country
running
is
excellent
Testing
o 12-Mile
Ruck
March,
40%
Bodyweight
load.
Lactate
Training
o Charging
or
running
200-3000m
repeats
o Shuttle
Run,
4x100m
o Kettlebell
High
Intensity
Interval
Training
(HIIT)
o Grass
&
Guerilla
Drills
o Obstacle
course
training
for
speed
o Swimming
Testing
o 12-Minute
Run
Test
Anaerobic
Training
o Sprinting
40m,
60m,
100m
o Litvanov
Sprints
o Explosive
Kettlebell
sets
(30sec
or
less)
Testing
o Sprinting
60m
&
100m
(best
time
of
3
attempts)
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Morrison
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Score
Charts
Event
12-Mile
Ruck
12-Min
Run
60m
Sprint
Time
Time
Pace
Very
Good
156min
13min/mile
Very
Bad
216min
18/mile
Excellent
Good
Average
Bad
17-20
20-29
30-39
40-49
50+
3000+ m
2700 - 3000m
2500 - 2699m
2300 - 2499m
2800+ m
2400 - 2800m
2200 - 2399m
1600 - 2199m
2700+ m
2300 - 2700m
1900 - 2299m
1500 - 1899m
2500+ m
2100 - 2500m
1700 - 2099m
1400 - 1699m
2400+ m
2000 - 2400m
1600 - 1999m
1300 - 1599m
Excellent
3700+
m
3100 - 3399m
2800 - 3099m
Very
Bad
<2300m
<1600m
<1500m
<1400m
<1300m
Very
bad
<2800m
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Accelerated
Movement
Time
in
seconds
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
9.0
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
10.0
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
11.0
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Morrison
15
Health
Thoughts
It
is
an
interesting
thing
to
examine
running
as
a
medic.
I
happen
to
know
several
National
and
World
class
runners
and
triathletes.
They
all
have
enlarged
hearts.
This,
as
we
know
now,
is
very,
very
bad.
It
is
one
of
the
leading
indicators
of
soon
to
follow
injuries,
illnesses
and
sudden
death.
But
consider
the
fact
that
we
only
see
this
in
the
distance
and
extreme
endurance
athletes.
We
dont
see
this
in
speed
athletes
like
sprinters.
This
is
a
phenomenon
restricted
to
Aerobic
dominant
endurance
athletes
working
at
distances
of
half-marathons
(13.1
miles)
or
greater.
I
share
the
opinions
of
others
that
humans
were
designed
to
run
in
the
same
way
we
find
necessary
in
combat.
Short,
very
fast
bursts
of
short
to
middle
distance.
This
was
a
requirement
for
hunting
and
humans
are
well
known
to
chase
down
deer
and
buffalo.
Native
Americans
are
well
known
to
have
run
deer
to
death
as
our
lactate
threshold
capabilities
are
greater
than
that
of
deer.
As
a
hunter
I
have
worn
down
deer
by
keeping
them
moving
in
open
ground.
Its
not
that
hard
to
do.
In
the
old
days
when
necessary
a
human
could
simply
wear
out
the
deer.
I
truly
believe
that
16
Accelerated
Movement
this
is
how
humans
were
meant
to
run
and
I
think
we
have
the
medical
evidence
to
illustrate
that
the
distance
game
is
outside
of
our
natural
design
capabilities.
It
is
also
worth
noting
that
the
systemic
effects
on
the
human
body
are
profound
depending
on
what
form
we
choose.
Ironically,
short
distance
speed
work
such
as
sprinting
revs
up
the
body
and
has
(until
or
unless
you
over
train)
a
positive
stimulating
effect
on
the
body
and
mind.
Conversely,
endurance
aerobic
activity
is
just
the
opposite.
It
has
a
general
negative
effect
and
actually
does
more
damage
to
the
body
that
is
more
difficult
to
recover
from.
It
also
has
a
mental
depressive
effect
on
the
psyche.
Some
may
point
to
the
runners
high
which
is
an
endorphin
rush
often
felt
by
endurance
athletes.
While
this
certainly
exists
during
exercise,
the
general
effect
outside
of
training
is
depressive.
Add
to
this
the
fact
that
long
duration
aerobic
exercise
is
known
to
depress
the
immune
system
while
sprinting
is
known
to
enhance
it.
This
all
seems
to
make
perfect
sense
when
you
think
about
it.
Short
sprint
work
is
exhilarating
while
long
distance
work
grinds
you
down.
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Accelerated
Movement
into
submission
in
order
to
fly.
The
winners
attain
that
level
of
ability
through
extensive
professional
coaching
and
years
of
effort.
We
do
not
have
that
luxury,
nor
do
we
need
to
suffer.
Running
has
an
alarmingly
high
injury
rate
but
our
method
does
not.
There
is
a
phenomenon
that
we
are
able
to
take
advantage
of
and
we
do
so
in
our
training
programs.
In
an
untrained
or
unfit
person,
we
can
make
the
most
gains
in
all
areas
(to
include
aerobic)
by
performing
Lactate
and
Anaerobic
exercise.
That
rate
of
gain
is
finite!
You
cannot
use
it
to
improve
forever.
The
window
is
only
a
few
weeks
to
a
few
months
long
depending
on
your
programming
and
recovery.
For
example,
the
Tabata
protocol
is
anaerobic
but
it
gives
you
huge
aerobic
gains.
But
only
for
2-3
weeks
(4-6
workouts).
A
combination
of
Lactate
and
Anaerobic
work
can
give
you
gains
for
2-3
months.
As
stated
above,
we
can
also
better
train
biomechanics
and
develop
the
proper
strength
and
motor
patterning
required
for
longer
distance
training.
Our
overall
strategy,
as
you
will
see,
is
to
build
up
the
runner
using
all
three
energy
systems.
With
this
approach
we
can
expand
all
systems
at
once.
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You
will
need
a
regulation
size
track.
These
can
be
found
at
the
local
high
school
or
college.
See
the
Track
Guide
at
the
end
of
this
book.
Aerobic
Training*
Walk/Jog
x10
Walk:
200m
Jog:
100m
Total:
3000m
Walk/Jog
x10
Walk:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
4000m
Walk/Jog
x10
Walk:
100m
Jog:
200m
Total:
3000m
Walk/Jog
x10
Walk:
400m
Jog:
200m
Total:
6000m
Walk/Jog
x10
Walk:
200
Jog:
400
Total:
6000m
Walk/Jog
x10
Walk:
100
Jog:
400
Total:
5000m
Walk/Jog
x10
Walk:
400
Jog:
800
Total:
12,000m
Walk/Jog
x10
Walk:
200
Jog:
800
Total:
10,000m
Lactate
Training**
Run/Jog
x1
Run:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
400m
Run/Jog
x2
Run:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
800m
Run/Jog
x3
Run:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
1200m
Run/Jog
x4
Run:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
1600m
Run/Jog
x5
Run:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
2000m
Run/Jog
x6
Run:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
2400m
Run/Jog
x7
Run:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
2800m
Run/Jog
x8
Run:
200m
Jog:
200m
Total:
3200m
Set
1
40
Set
2
40m
Set
3
60m
Set
4
60m
Set
5
40m
Set
1
40m
Set
2
60m
Set
3
60m
Set
4
60m
Set
5
40m
Set
1
40m
Set
2
60m
Set
3
100m
Set
4
60m
Set
5
40m
Set
1
40m
Set
2
60m
Set
3
100m
Set
4
100m
Set
5
60m
Set
1
40m
Set
2
60m
Set
3
100m
Set
4
100m
Set
5
100m
Set
1
60m
Set
2
100m
Set
3
40m
Set
4
100m
Set
5
100m
Set
1
100m
Set
2
100m
Set
3
100m
Set
4
100m
Set
5
100m
*After
warming
up,
perform
the
10
work
sets.
Walk
literally
as
fast
as
you
can
using
good
arm
swing.
At
the
prescribed
distance,
break
into
a
slow
jog.
At
the
prescribed
distance,
walk
again,
jog
again,
etc
until
10
circuits
are
complete.
If
you
use
a
heart
rate
monitor
your
heart
rate
should
stay
between
60-80%
of
calculated
max
heart
rate.
**After
warming
up
perform
the
prescribed
number
of
work
sets.
When
you
run,
do
so
at
70-80%
of
your
maximum
ability.
You
should
be
breathing
hard
but
not
so
fast
that
it
is
out
of
control.
Your
heart
rate
should
be
between
80-100%
calculates
max
heart
rate.
Over
90%
on
the
run,
under
90%
during
the
jog.
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Movement
***After
warming
up,
sprint
the
distance
prescribed,
walk
briskly
to
the
start
line
and
perform
the
next
sprint,
repeat
until
all
5
sets
are
complete.
Walk
400-800m
to
cool
down,
then
stretch.
Do
not
worry
about
your
heart
rate,
just
make
sure
you
give
it
everything
you
have
on
the
sprint.
If
need
be,
take
some
extra
rest
(no
more
than
1-2
minutes)
between
sprints.
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The
following
chart
displays
your
programmed
workload
for
each
type
of
running
in
accordance
with
(IAW)
the
weekly
schedule.
Lactate Training
4 minutes
5 minutes
6 minutes
8 minutes
10 minutes
12 minutes
14 minutes
16 minutes
Set
1
10x10
Set
1
10x10
Set
1
10x10
Set
1
10x10
Set
1
10x10
Set
1
4x100
Set
1
10x10
Set
1
4x100
Shuttle
Run*
Set
2
Set
3
Set
4
10x10
10x10
None
Set
2
Set
3
Set
4
10x10
10x10
10x10
Set
2
Set
3
Set
4
10x10
10x10
10x10
Set
2
Set
3
Set
4
4x100
10x10
4x100
Set
2
Set
3
Set
4
4x100
10x10
4x100
Set
2
Set
3
Set
4
10x10
4x100
10x10
Set
2
Set
3
Set
4
4x100
10x10
4x100
Set
2
Set
3
Set
4
10x10
4x100
10x10
Set
5
None
Set
5
None
Set
5
10x10
Set
5
10x10
Set
5
10x10
Set
5
4x100
Set
5
10x10
Set
5
4x100
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Movement
Lactate Training
Aerobic Training
15 minutes
3 miles
16 minutes
3.5 miles
17 minutes
4 miles
18 minutes
4.5 miles
19 minutes
5 miles
20 minutes
5.5 miles
21 minutes
6 miles
22 minutes
6.5 miles
Intervals
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x4
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x2
800m
run
(2:30)
x1
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x5
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x3
800m
run
(2:30)
x2
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x6
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x4
800m
run
(2:30)
x2
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x4
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x2
800m
run
(2:30)
x2
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x1
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x2
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x4
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x4
800m
run
(2:30)
x3
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x4
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x6
800m
run
(2:30)
x4
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x2
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x2
800m
run
(2:30)
x6
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x1
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x2
200m
run
(0:35
sec),
200m
walk
x6
400m
(1:12)
run,
200m
jog,
200m
walk
x6
800m
run
(2:30)
x2
1-mile
x2
as
fast
as
possible
(constant
pace),
jog
800m,
walk
800m
between.
Aerobic
Training:
Should
be
run
at
a
pace
that
allows
some
conversation
with
some
difficulty.
Intervals:
All
intervals
are
run
at
a
specific
time
standard.
They
are
supposed
to
teach
you
to
run
at
a
higher
pace
than
normal.
Upon
completion
of
each
interval,
jog
half
the
distance
and
walk
half
the
distance
of
the
interval
as
your
active
rest
interval.
Always
warm
up
for
intervals
by
jogging
800
meters
and
then
stretching
before
beginning
the
formal
work
sets.
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DO
NOT
attempt
this
program
until
you
have
completed
the
previous
levels!
W
E
E
K
1
DAY
TRAINING
Mon
10x100m
x:25
sec,
RI:
walk
100m
5x100m
x:25
sec,
RI:
walk
100m
Tue
2x800m
in
3:30,
RI:
walk
5
min
5x100m
x:25
sec,
RI
walk
100m
5x100m
in
25
sec,
walk
100m
Wed
5x200m
in
1:00
ea,
walk
100m
between
races
5x100m
x:25sec,
RI:
walk
100m
5x400m
in
2:00
min,
RI:
5
min
walk
Thur
1km
in
7:00
min,
RI:
walk
5
min
5x100m
x:25
sec,
RI:
walk
100m
5x100m
x:25
sec,
RI:
100m
Fri
5x400m
in
2:00
min,
RI:
walk
5
min
5x100m
x:25
sec,
RI:
100m
3km
run
in
18:00
min
Sat
5x150m
with
increasing
speed:
50m
jog,
50m
full
stride,
50m
sprint,
walk
5
min
between
Sun
Off
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Movement
DAY
Mon
W
E
E
K
2
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
TRAINING
2x1km
in
7:00
min,
walk
5
min
between
sets
10x100m
with
increasing
speed
10x100m
x:25
sec,
walk
100m
5x200m
in
1:00
min,
jog
100m,
walk
100m
between
sets
10x100m
x:25
sec,
walk
100m
between
sets
4x800m
in
4:00
ea,
walk
5
min
between
sets
10x100m
with
increasing
speed,
walk
100m
between
sets
10x400m
in
2:00
min
ea,
jog
200m,
walk
200m
between
sets
3x1km
in
7:00
min
ea,
walk
400m
between
sets
10x100m
with
increasing
speed
Run
4km
over
broken
ground,
7:00
min/km,
walk
10
min
10x100m
with
increasing
speed
Off
DAY
Mon
W
E
E
K
3
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
TRAINING
Run
5km
over
hilly
terrain,
8:00
min/km,
walk
10
min
10x100m
x:25
sec,
walk
100m
between
sets
10x400m
in
2:00
min,
walk
2
min
between
sets
10
fast
runs
up
a
gentle
hill,
walking
on
the
return
5x800m
in
4:00
min
ea
over
broken
hilly
terrain,
walk
5
min
between
10x100m
with
increasing
speed
10x200m
in
1:00
min
ea,
jog
100m,
walk
200m
between
sets
10x100m
x:25
sec,
jog
100m
between
sets
10
fast
runs
up
a
gentle
hill,
walking
on
the
return
10x600m
in
3:00
min
over
broken
hilly
terrain,
walk
200m
between
sets
2x3km
in
15:00
min
each
over
broken
hilly
terrain,
walk
10
min
between
5x200m
with
increasing
speed
Off
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DAY
W
E
E
K
4
TRAINING
5x800m
in
3:30
min
ea,
walk
5
min
between
sets
Mon
10x100m
with
increasing
speed
10x100m
x:20
sec,
walk
100m
between
Tue
5x200m
x:50
sec,
jog
200m
between
10
fast
runs
up
a
large
hill,
walking
on
the
return
2x3km
in
12:00
ea,
walk
10
min
between
sets
Wed
10x100
with
increasing
speed
Thur
15x400m
in
2:00
ea,
jog
200,
walk
200
between
sets
3x1km
in
6:00
min
each,
walk
10
min
between
sets
Fri
10x100m
with
increasing
speed
Run
5km
over
broken
hilly
terrain
in
30
min,
walk
10
min
Sat
10x100m
with
increasing
speed
Sun
Off
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Accelerated
Movement
This
is
a
great
program
to
de-load
from
the
previous
program
or
to
build
up
to
it.
Either
way
it
is
a
very
enjoyable
program.
DAY
TRAINING
Run
5km
over
broken
hilly
terrain
at
a
rate
of
6
min/km
Walk
10
min
Mon
10
fast
runs
up
a
gentle
hill,
walking
on
the
return.
Maintain
consistent
speed
on
the
hill
runs
for
entire
length.
Distance
of
the
hill
run
should
be
200-600m.
Tue
Rest
&
Stretch
W
Run
5km
over
broken
hilly
terrain
at
a
rate
of
6
min/km
E
2x200m
in
50
sec,
jog
100m
between
sets
Wed
E
Walk
5
min;
K
2x100m
with
increasing
speed
throughout
the
distance
5x200m
in
50
sec
each,
jog
200m
between
sets
1-4
Walk
5
min
Thu
5x400m
in
1:35
min
each,
jog
400m
between
sets
5x100m
with
increasing
speed;
walk
100m
between
sets.
4x800m
in
3
min
each;
walk
5
min
between
sets
Fri
10x100m
with
increasing
speed;
walk
100m
between
sets.
Sat
Rest
&
Stretch
Sun
Competition
in
a
3km
cross-country
race
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Accelerated
Movement
INT
Training
Prescription
Ability
Group
1
<15:00
0:35
0:75
2:40
<18:00
0:35
0:75
2:40
<24:00
0:35
0:75
2:40
<30:00
0:75
2:40
*
0:75
2:40
Ability
Group
2
15:35
0:38
0:80
2:50
18:35
0:38
0:82
2:50
25:00
0:38
0:84
2:50
31:10
0:82
2:50
*
0:80
3:00
Ability
Group
3
16:10
0:40
0:85
2:55
19:20
0:40
0:86
2:55
26:00
0:40
0:88
3:00
32:20
0:86
2:55
*
0:85
3:05
Ability
Group
4
16:40
0:42
0:90
3:00
20:15
0:42
0:90
3:10
27:00
0:42
0:90
3:05
33:40
0:90
3:00
*
0:90
3:10
Ability
Group
5
+17:30
0:44
0:95
3:10
+21:00
0:44
0:95
3:15
27:30
0:44
0:92
3:10
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Nathanael Morrison 31
Advanced
Running
Program
#2
is
where
the
serious
speed
comes
from.
By
now
you
have
a
massive
level
of
training
underneath
you.
With
this
program
you
are
working
on
speed
while
maintaining
your
distance
capability.
I
can
say
without
exaggeration
that
if
you
are
recovering
properly
it
is
typical
for
a
7:00/mile
runner
to
drop
to
a
5:00
1-mile
time
in
6-8
weeks.
Likewise
it
is
common
for
him
to
be
able
to
run
3
miles
at
a
5:30
pace.
This
program
is
truly
only
for
those
who
have
come
up
through
all
of
the
programs
in
this
book
or
a
very
similar
year
of
run
training.
This
program
will
break
you
within
a
week
if
you
do
not
fit
that
description.
DAY
TRAINING
Mon
3-mile
run,
21:00
or
faster
Tue
OFF
Wed
30
minute
run
at
8:00/mile
pace
INTERVAL
Training
Jog
mile,
light
stretching
x5min
W
E
5x200m
x0:40sec
(jog
to
start
line
and
start
again)
E
3x400m
x0:75sec
(Jog
220,
walk
220,
restart)
K
Thu
1x800
x2:45-3:00min
(walk
440
and
restart)
S
1x1-mile
x6:35min
(walk
440
and
restart)
1-2
REST
x5
min
(walking)
2-Mmle
Run
at
8:00-8:15
pace
(cool
down
run)
Fri
65-75
min
run
(7-10
miles)
Sat
Fartlek
or
XC
run,
4-6
miles
Sun
OFF
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Accelerated
Movement
DAY
Mon
Tue
Wed
W
E
E
K
Thu
S
3-4
Fri
Sat
Sun
TRAINING
3-mile
run,
21:00
or
faster
OFF
30
minute
run
at
8:00/mile
pace
INTERVAL
Training
Jog
mile,
light
stretching
x5min
6x200m
x0:40sec
(jog
to
start
line
and
start
again)
4x400m
x0:75sec
(Jog
220,
walk
220,
restart)
2x800
x2:45-3:00min
(walk
440
and
restart)
1x1-mile
x6:35min
(walk
440
and
restart)
REST
x5
min
(walking)
2-mile
Run
at
8:00-8:15
pace
(cool
down
run)
65-75
min
run
(7-10
miles)
Fartlek
or
XC
run,
4-6
miles
OFF
DAY
Mon
Tue
Wed
W
E
E
K
Thu
S
5-6
Fri
Sat
Sun
TRAINING
3-mile
run,
21:00
or
faster
OFF
30
minute
run
at
8:00/mile
pace
INTERVAL
Training
Jog
mile,
light
stretching
x5min
7x200m
x0:40sec
(jog
to
start
line
and
start
again)
5x400m
x0:75sec
(Jog
220,
walk
220,
restart)
3x800
x2:45-3:00min
(walk
440
and
restart)
2x1-mile
x6:35min
(walk
440
and
restart)
REST
x5
min
(walking)
2-mile
Run
at
8:00-8:15
pace
(cool
down
run)
65-75
min
run
(7-10
miles)
Fartlek
or
XC
run,
4-6
miles
OFF
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DAY
Mon
Tue
Wed
W
E
E
K
Thu
S
7-8
Fri
Sat
Sun
TRAINING
3-mile
run,
21:00
or
faster
OFF
30
minute
run
at
8:00/mile
pace
INTERVAL
Training
Jog
mile,
light
stretching
x5min
8x200m
x0:40sec
(jog
to
start
line
and
start
again)
6x400m
x0:75sec
(Jog
220,
walk
220,
restart)
4x800
x2:45-3:00min
(walk
440
and
restart)
2x1-mile
x6:35min
(walk
440
and
restart)
REST
x5
min
(walking)
2
Mile
Run
at
8:00-8:15
pace
(cool
down
run)
65-75
min
run
(7-10
miles)
Fartlek
or
XC
run,
4-6
miles
OFF
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Accelerated
Movement
Warm-Up
1. 5-10
minutes
of
light
jogging
to
increase
body
temperature
and
blood
flow
to
the
extremities.
2. 10-15
minutes
of
Dynamic
Stretching
Exercises
to
reduce
muscle
stiffness
and
to
increase
plasticity.
3. 10-15
minutes
general
and
event
specific
drills
-
preparation
for
the
session
or
competition.
a. Lower
Leg
Drills
b. Leg
Drills
c. Technique
Drills
4. 4-8
easy
run-outs
over
30-60m
focusing
on
correct
running
technique
(tall,
relaxed,
smooth
&
drive)
5. If
this
takes
too
much
time,
perform
joint
mobility
and
lower
acrobatics
with
some
skipping
before
you
run.
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Cool Down
Cooling
down
is
critical
for
proper
recovery.
A
proper
cool
down
does
the
following
in
addition
to
feeling
great:
Aids
in
the
dissipation
of
metabolic
waste
products
Reduce
the
potential
for
Delayed
Onset
Muscle
Soreness
(DOMS)
Reduce
the
chances
of
dizziness
or
fainting
caused
by
the
pooling
of
venous
blood
at
the
extremities
Reduce
the
level
of
adrenal
products
in
the
blood
Allows
the
heart
rate
to
return
to
its
resting
rate
A
proper
cool
down
is
conducted
in
the
following
manner:
1. 5-10
minutes
of
walking
progressively
slower
with
controlled
breathing
2. 5-10
minutes
of
Static
Stretching
We
have
found
that
in
this
day
and
age,
a
video
is
far
more
instructive
than
page
upon
page
of
writing.
We
recommend
the
works
of
Greg
Mihovich
at
www.undergroundgym.com
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Accelerated
Movement
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In
this
schedule,
you
would
add
sprints
to
the
Wednesday
Combat
Course.
During
this
day
you
perform
Guerilla
Drills,
combat
Drills
and
Sprinting
all
together.
There
should
be
low
obstacles
to
jump
over
as
well.
Here
are
just
a
couple
of
examples:
1. Low
crawl
20m,
spring
up
and
sprint
60m,
dive
to
the
ground
and
repeat.
2. Firemans
carry
a
partner
50m,
put
him
down,
sprint
50m,
carry
another
partner
to
the
50m
line,
repeat.
3. Slalom
course
at
full
speed
with
and
exercise
before
and
after
it.
4. Sprint
to
a
heavy
bag,
30
seconds
of
hitting
the
bag,
sprint
to
another
heavy
bag.
There
are
literally
thousands
of
variations.
Try
to
make
them
as
challenging
as
possible!
The
combat
course
should
last
no
longer
than
30
minutes.
I
also
love
to
run
3-4
10
minute
combat
course
sessions
separated
by
15
minutes
of
walking
rest.
This
does
wonders
for
building
overall
stamina
to
include
sprinting.
To
help
in
this,
consuming
a
running
gel
between
sessions
helps
to
make
the
next
session
more
effective
since
the
sugars
quickly
replenish
what
you
have
used
up.
Fruit
like
Bananas
and
Oranges
are
also
a
staple
favorite.
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Accelerated
Movement
Lactate
Training
At
least
once
a
week
we
incorporate
100-400m
runs
to
maintain
this
ability.
It
can
be
as
simple
as
performing
a
few
400m
runs
once
a
week
in
any
of
your
run
training.
It
is
also
useful
to
occasionally
run
the
12-minute
Run
Test
to
see
if
you
are
slipping.
If
you
are
and
you
can
handle
it,
the
Russian
Infantry
Program
will
have
you
rocking
again
in
4
weeks.
If
you
cant
handle
it,
use
one
of
the
beginner
programs
to
get
you
up
to
where
you
can
handle
it.
Another
form
of
lactate
training
is
very
fast
ruck
marches.
If
you
are
moving
so
fast
you
can
only
get
1-3
words
at
a
time
out,
you
are
training
in
the
lactate
threshold
zone.
It
is
helpful
to
do
a
couple
of
100-400m
runs
after
the
ruck
march
is
done.
This
is
also
functional
because
it
is
what
you
may
do
in
real
life.
Yet
another
option
would
be
a
short
ruck
march
to
an
obstacle
course.
Then
hit
the
O-course
as
hard
as
you
can
2-5
times
and
ruck
back.
Scale
this
carefully
to
avoid
overtraining.
All
of
this
assumes
that
you
have
completed
at
least
the
beginner
level
programs.
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Strength Training
Most
military
and
recreational
runner
neglect
proper
strength
training
for
running
and
ruck
marching.
In
the
coaching
world
we
know
very
well
how
critical
it
is
to
have
a
very
strong
set
of
legs
and
hips.
Unfortunately
most
people
are
so
concerned
with
their
chest
and
biceps
that
they
completely
neglect
the
legs
and
hips.
It
is
no
exaggeration
to
say
that
the
absolute
#1
priority
of
anyone
who
carries
a
gun
is
the
legs,
hips
and
back.
As
I
said
before,
they
usually
focus
on
the
Chest,
abs
and
arms.
Incidentally
there
is
never
a
situation
where
that
is
an
acceptable
set
of
priorities.
Strength
training
2-3
times
per
week
should
begin
at
the
same
time
or
before
run
training
begins.
The
following
exercises
are
critical:
Back
Squat
(full
depth)
Kettlebell
Front
Squat
(full
depth)
Kettlebell
Swing
Double
Kettlebell
Clean
Jumping
rope
These
exercises
will
strengthen
the
legs
and
hips
and
allow
dramatically
faster
improvements
in
speed
and
stamina.
They
also
protect
the
soldier
from
the
wear
and
tear
of
both
running
and
rucking
with
combat
loads.
Strength
training
is
performed
by
executing
the
above
exercises
in
the
following
manner:
2-4
exercises
2-4
sets
per
exercise
1-5
reps
per
set
Load:
70-95%
1RM
1RM
=
Weight
you
can
lift
of
only
one
correct
repetition.
Stands
for
1-Repetition
Maximum.
There
is
a
dangerous
tendency
of
American
men
to
want
to
work
the
muscle
very
hard
until
it
is
exhausted
and
becomes
sore.
This
is
absolutely
forbidden!
We
have
proven
in
our
research,
as
have
many
others,
that
excessive
strength
or
hypertrophy
(size)
training
has
a
dramatic
and
debilitating
effect
on
speed.
In
short,
if
you
do
too
40
Accelerated
Movement
much
in
the
weight
room
it
will
take
you
1-3
weeks
to
recover
back
to
the
speed
you
were
at
previously.
That
said,
we
have
also
shown
that
many
sets
of
a
sub
maximal
load
mixed
with
2-4
sprints
does
wonders
for
running
speed.
The
key
is
listening
to
your
body
and
knowing
what
is
enough
and
what
is
too
much.
Another
type
of
strength
training
you
can
use
to
help
running
is
explosive
sled
pulls
with
30-50lbs
and
pushing
small
vehicles
or
ATVs.
These
exercises
should
be
done
for
40-60m
and
performed
as
fast
and
explosively
as
possible.
We
do
not
recommend
explosive
weightlifting
of
any
kind
because
of
the
lack
of
specificity.
These
lifts
are
either
heel
based,
vertical
based
or
both.
We
want
explosive
exercise
to
force
the
runner
into
a
forward
lean
and
perform
cross
body
motion
in
that
position.
To
do
otherwise
trains
a
person
to
run
on
their
heels,
in
a
vertical
orientation
(instead
of
leaning
forward)
or
even
leaning
backwards.
All
are
unacceptable.
Remember,
the
goal
of
training
is
to
perform
exercises
and
drills
that
make
us
better,
not
take
away;
no
matter
how
cool
it
may
seem.
There
is
more
information
on
this
subject
at
www.MilitaryFitnessSolutions.com.
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The
point
here
is
that
when
you
train
hard
and
you
push
it
you
tend
to
break
things,
mess
things
up
and
in
general
cause
damage
and
dislocations
that
need
to
be
addressed
by
an
expert.
ART
certified
chiropractors
are
the
single
best
resource
you
can
have
to
keep
you
in
the
fight.
If
you
can
find
one
who
is
also
a
Z-Health
coach
then
you
are
set
for
life!
Useful
Links:
Dr.
Grove
Higgins:
www.Zevolve.com
If
you
have
the
opportunity
to
visit
Colorado
Springs
I
insist
that
you
make
an
appointment
to
see
Dr.
Higgins.
Tell
him
Nate
Morrison
sent
you!
ART
Web
Site:
www.ActiveRelease.com
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46
Accelerated
Movement
My
friend
and
world
class
coach
Robb
Rogers
notes
that
you
have
to
take
a
solid
2
years
to
properly
adapt
to
less
and
less
cushion
and
you
have
to
have
good
coaching
on
top
of
that.
People
usually
figure
this
out
after
they
experience
the
pain
and
injury
of
attempting
to
speed
up
this
process.
My
friend
Dr.
Higgins
notes
that
a
foot
that
has
spent
6
months
or
more
in
a
cushioned
shoe
is
little
more
than
a
clubfoot.
It
no
longer
functions
properly
and
has
to
be
specifically
trained
and
strengthened
before
attempting
minimalist
shoes.
Of
course
the
market
has
responded
by
making
hundreds
of
minimalist
shoes
that
are
as
bad
or
worse
than
the
other
shoes
they
make.
As
long
as
the
consumer
remains
ignorant
they
will
continue
to
make
garbage
like
the
Nike
Free
shoe,
which
is
a
massively
padded
shoe.
The
smoke,
mirrors
and
lies
continue
without
end.
A
cursory
examination
of
history
shows
us
that
soldiers
used
to
run
in
combat
boots.
There
was
no
such
thing
as
sneakers
in
WWII
or
Korea.
In
WWI
there
wasnt
even
a
Physical
Training
Uniform
at
all.
But
when
it
comes
to
combat
boots
we
are
in
the
same
predicament
as
with
shoes.
In
fact,
growing
up
in
padded
shoes
and
then
immediately
transitioning
to
a
un-cushioned
combat
boot
is
quite
a
shock
and
literal
pain
for
most
recruits
these
days.
The
market
has
also
spawned
some
truly
horrible
boots
that
are
simple
a
sneaker
sole
on
a
leather
and
lined
boot
upper.
These
are
incredibly
dangerous
because
they
do
not
support
the
load
a
soldier
carries.
These
boots,
like
their
running
shoe
counterparts
cause
massive
joint
instability
and
injury.
Unfortunately
most
soldiers
think
that
they
are
helping
themselves
when
they
buy
these
boots
but
that
is
simply
not
true.
How To Transition
For
combat
boots
there
is
an
easy
way
to
transition.
If
you
get
a
quality
pair
of
combat
boots
like
the
Danner
Acadia,
simply
use
the
green
Superfeet
insole.
It
provides
just
enough
cushion
to
protect
the
unconditioned
foot,
but
not
so
much
that
it
causes
joint
instability.
This
is
the
gold
standard!
After
6
months
try
wearing
the
Superfeet
only
half
the
time.
For
ruck
marching
start
over
at
the
beginning
of
our
ruck
programs
without
the
Superfeet
and
work
up
again.
This
time
you
are
conditioning
your
feet
to
handle
the
load.
When
it
comes
to
running
shoes
the
problem
is
a
little
more
difficult
to
address.
The
first
thing
to
do
is
spend
6
months
to
a
year
going
barefoot
when
ever
possible
but
not
when
you
are
running.
Over
a
period
of
2
years,
say,
every
6
months,
buy
a
pair
of
shoes
that
has
progressively
less
and
less
padding.
But
you
also
must
get
proper
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coaching.
The
best
source
for
coaching
is
a
POSE
Technique
certified
coach.
Their
website
is
www.PoseTech.com.
Start
training
with
a
coach
in
your
regular
shoes
and
gradually
work
down
as
mentioned
above.
That
way
you
will
dramatically
reduce
your
chances
of
injury
as
you
transition.
The
other
transition
you
have
to
make
is
to
also
wean
off
of
any
other
cushioned
shoes
you
have
over
2
years.
That
way
you
are
less
apt
to
slip
back
into
old
bad
habits.
Proper
strength
training
and
animal
crawls
will
help
to
accelerate
the
process.
Biomechanics in Running
The
1946
Army
physical
training
manual
shows
this
picture
as
a
guide
for
proper
running
form.
It
is
excellent
and
absolutely
spot
on.
This
picture
was
drawn
before
cushioned
shoes
even
existed
and
the
running
form
was
pure.
So
what
happened
after
cushioned
shoes
were
introduced?
Heel
strike
happened
And
check
out
the
massive
padding
these
ultra-marathon
runners
are
using
because
their
feet
cant
handle
the
pounding.
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The
picture
below
shows
us
side
by
side
what
the
differences
are.
This
is
a
nice
but
small
picture
comparing
heel
strike
runners,
mid-foot
runners
and
Pose
Runners.
The
major
difference
between
the
latter
two
is
stride
length.
The
Pose
method
results
in
less
fatigue
and
less
energy
expenditure.
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Below
is
a
great
picture
showing
a
runner
who
has
corrected
his
form.
50
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Movement
To
make
matters
worse,
the
instability
and
vibration
in
the
tissues
fighting
to
compensate
is
transmitted
up
the
leg
into
the
knee,
hip
and
low
back.
Pain
and
injury
come
from
all
of
the
stabilizers
becoming
inflamed
as
they
desperately
try
to
hold
everything
together.
The
runner
needs
a
lot
of
stretching,
heat
therapy,
massage
and
chiropractic
treatment
to
counter
what
the
shoe
is
doing
to
him.
Eventually
physical
damage
occurs,
the
tension
and
inflammation
are
not
properly
addressed
and
the
runner
quickly
spirals
into
chronic
injury.
This
is
where
some
clown
usually
suggests
that
if
only
they
had
a
different
cushioned
shoe
it
would
be
OK.
And
for
many
people,
for
a
while
this
does
help.
Shoe
companies
have
managed
to
build
shoes
that
tend
to
push
the
foot
into
one
alignment
or
another.
But
they
all
cause
the
same
root
issues
as
can
be
demonstrated
by
a
physical
therapist
of
biomechanics
expert.
Coaches
and
trainers
all
know
that
runners
have
chronic
excessive
muscle
tension
unless
they
dedicate
a
large
amount
of
time
each
day
to
stretching.
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The Track
If
you
did
not
participate
in
High
School
or
College
Track
&
Field
it
is
possible
you
know
nothing
about
a
regulation
track.
But
you
need
to.
The
inside
lane
of
the
track
is
400m/440yds
long.
Half
a
lap
is
200m/220yds.
The
straight
sections
are
100m
long
(though
the
start
and
finish
lines
are
offset).
When
you
use
our
beginner
programs
we
insist
that
you
use
a
regulation
size
400m
track.
The
reasons
a
simple.
The
track
is
exact
and
you
can
see
the
goal.
That
helps
you
to
pace
and
proportion
work
effort
effectively
and
accurately.
Most
people
do
not
understand
the
track
or
how
to
run
on
it.
For
100m,
200m
and
400m
races
there
are
specific
starting
points.
However,
the
principles
aree
always
the
same
no
matter
where
you
start.
In
the
corners
is
where
the
work
is
done.
You
have
to
lean
into
the
corners,
shorten
your
stride,
increase
your
RPMs
and
drive
like
hell
with
the
arms.
When
you
hit
the
straightaway
you
open
up
your
stride,
reduce
your
RPMs
and
glide
through
it
and
relax.
Then
when
you
hit
the
next
corner
you
have
to
work
it
hard
again.
This
is
where
most
people
lose
lots
of
time
on
every
lap
because
they
slow
down
instead
of
accelerate
in
the
corners.
So
this
is
critical
for
any
distance
on
the
track
in
excess
of
100m.
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Running Resources
Pace
Calculator:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/4/4_1/96.shtml
Karvonen
Heart
Rate
Calculator:
http://www.briancalkins.com/HeartRate.htm
Age
Graded
Performance
Calculator:
http://www.runbayou.com/Wavacalc.htm
Heart
Rate
Monitors:
http://www.polar.com/us-en
Pose
Running:
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Movement
Ruck
Marching
Overview
The
foot
march
has
been
the
bread
and
butter
of
all
militaries
since
the
dawn
of
civilization.
Other
than
marksmanship
it
is
the
most
important
task
a
soldier
will
perform.
Mobility
has
always
been
the
key
to
victory
and
the
soldiers
ability
to
carry
on
under
his
fighting
load
is
critical.
Ruck
marching
is
aerobic
and
can
creep
into
the
lactate
zone
depending
on
the
load
and
speed
you
choose.
The
goal
of
training
is
to
carry
up
to
40%
of
your
bodyweight
on
your
back
at
a
high
rate
of
speed
but
remaining
in
the
aerobic
zone.
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The
US
military
states
that
the
actual
fighting
load
of
a
soldier
should
not
exceed
48lbs
and
that
the
max
load
of
a
soldier
should
never
exceed
72lbs.
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There
has
been
a
drastic
decline
in
corporate
knowledge
regarding
load
bearing,
ruck
marching
and
training
for
such
events.
This
knowledge,
like
much
else
has
simply
fallen
by
the
wayside
when
it
should
be
held
aloft
and
protected.
We
see
far
too
many
soldiers
suffer
as
a
result
of
truly
dysfunctional
training
born
of
ignorance.
Typically
we
see
heads,
shoulders
and
upper
backs
rolled
and
locked
forward
when
they
need
to
be
neutral.
We
also
see
a
high
incidence
of
low
back
pain
and
a
plethora
of
orthopedic
injuries
in
the
hips,
legs
and
feet.
We
also
tend
to
see
a
drastic
reduction
in
joint
mobility
and
muscle
imbalances
in
many
die
hard
ruck
march
enthusiasts.
None
of
these
issues
are
properly
addressed
by
the
military
medical
establishment.
Many
soldiers
and
leaders
are
not
familiar
with
foot
march
methods.
Most
are
quite
bound
up
by
the
special
operations
standard
of
15
minutes
per
mile
or
faster.
This
is
quite
extraordinary
for
most
soldiers
and
requires
a
great
deal
of
time
in
training
to
accomplish.
Marches
are
either
a
normal
march
or
a
forced
march.
Marching Speeds
Normal
March
(Day)
Normal
March
(Limited
Visibility)
Forced March
Roads
4.0
kph/2.45
mph
3.2
kph/1.98
mph
6.44
kph/4
mph*
X-Country
2.4
kph/1.49
mph
1.6
kph/0.99
mph
Terrain
dependent**
*Indicates
minimum
acceptable
speed
**As
fast
as
possible
depending
on
terrain
and
exertion
rate
Some
key
points
must
be
considered
regarding
speed
and
distance.
The
soldiers
ability
to
perform
depends
on
the
following
variables:
1. Load
2. Distance
3. Speed
4. Conditioning
The
load
has
already
been
discussed.
Speed
is
a
result
of
appropriate
training.
Distance
is
achieved
by
stamina
conditioning.
Conditioning
must
be
a
carefully
periodized
process
of
improvement.
If
a
training
program
for
ruck
marching
does
not
consider
these
things
it
will
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LOAD
DISTANCE
SPEED
% of body
weight
Rate of
travel &
terrain
Duration of
exertion
Adaptation
to demands
CONDITIONING
The
cost
of
load
bearing
is
great.
Any
load
that
is
not
uniformly
distributed
on
the
spine
and
hips
causes
imbalance
resulting
in
muscular
imbalances
with
long-term
consequences.
The
more
you
tough
out
improper
loading,
the
more
it
will
slow
you
down
and
carry
you
into
the
injury
cascade.
Load
bearing
of
any
kind
restricts
the
expansion
of
the
chest
and
diaphragm
thus
restricting
breathing.
When
you
restrict
breathing
you
restrict
the
amount
of
oxygen
available
to
the
body
and
brain
and
you
restrict
the
bodys
ability
to
recover
from
exercise.
Therefore,
you
are
not
firing
on
all
cylinders.
This
effectively
reduces
your
VO2
Max
and
other
breathing
related
physiology
in
your
body
related
to
performance
and
recovery.
Body
armor
has
an
even
more
profound
and
acute
effect
on
you.
Most
people
have
poor
fitting
body
armor
and
they
adjust
it
to
be
too
tight
around
their
chest
as
an
attempt
to
minimize
the
plates
from
sloshing
around.
Properly
fitted
body
armor
rarely
sloshes
around
and
will
minimize
the
effect.
But
regardless
of
the
fit,
body
armor
adds
another
dimension
of
restriction.
With
a
good
LBE
and
ruck,
the
weight
is
primarily
restricting
the
rib
cage
from
expanding
upward.
Body
armor
adds
more
weight
to
that
plane
of
motion
and
also
restricts
outward
movement
of
the
chest.
Improper
fitting
body
armor
further
restricts
the
movement
of
the
diaphragm.
With
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proper
fitting
body
armor
and
a
combat
load
you
only
take
about
half
of
your
normal
breath.
With
poorly
fitting
body
armor
you
are
only
taking
about
1/3
of
your
normal
breath,
yet
you
are
exerting
yourself
exponentially
more
than
you
are
normally
during
PT
or
training!
The
next
cost
of
load
bearing
is
in
the
biomechanics
department.
Not
only
does
improper
loading
cause
damage
to
the
spine,
it
also
improperly
loads
the
joints
of
the
hips,
knees,
and
ankles.
The
injury
cascade
continues
here
because
improper
loading
of
these
joints
causes
improper
spinal
alignment,
which
causes
improper
joint
loading
in
the
hips,
knees,
and
ankles
which
in
turn
causes
more
improper
spinal
alignment,
which
Is
this
point
becoming
clear
yet?
All
this
imbalance
causes
acute
and
chronic
injury
and
it
impedes
performance.
Running
with
a
ruck
is
a
staple
of
some
units
and
services.
I
used
to
do
it
often
and
at
one
point
I
could
run
a
7-minute
mile
with
a
heavy
ruck.
That
lasted
until
my
Chief
caught
me
and
read
me
the
riot
act.
He
then
threatened
to
do
horrible
things
to
me
if
I
ever
did
it
again.
Why
was
he
so
upset?
Because
he
knew
something
I
didnt.
That
said,
if
properly
trained
soldiers
may
double
time
with
a
ruck
for
short
periods.
Double
time
is
significantly
different
than
running
and
proper
training
and
form
is
critical
to
prevent
excessive
injury.
For
3000
years
armies
have
been
issuing
soldiers
50-60
pounds
of
gear
and
trying
to
condition
them
with
long
marches.
However,
as
far
back
as
the
Roman
Empire
we
have
known
that
this
is
too
much!
The
Romans
maximum
load
was
approximately
1/3
of
their
bodyweight.
On
the
road
the
individual
soldier
carried
up
to
57lbs.
On
an
approach
march
he
reduced
his
load
to
44lbs,
and
when
he
stood
ready
for
battle
he
carried
on
his
body
no
more
than
33lbs.
My
body
armor
and
web
kit
before
I
put
anything
in
it
weighs
that
much
or
more!
There
is
a
damn
good
reason
that
the
Roman
Army
was
by
far
the
fastest
and
most
efficient
that
the
world
has
ever
seen.
No
foot
mounted
army
has
ever
marched
so
far
so
fast
and
fought
so
many
battles
in
such
a
short
period
of
time,
ever.
Research
has
shown
that
for
the
average
man,
the
maximum
he
should
carry
is
45lbs
because
any
more
than
that
results
in
such
stress
to
the
body
that
it
is
easily
injured
and
over
taxed.
Has
anything
changed
between
the
Roman
Empire
and
now?
Yes
of
course
it
has.
Man
grew
weaker,
especially
in
the
last
100
years.
Yet
with
weaker
bodies
we
think
we
can
carry
more
weight
and
move
faster
despite
the
appalling
lack
of
conditioning.
In
short,
the
combination
of
terrible
posture
and
alignment
with
(mass)
x
(velocity)
of
the
load
placed
on
our
joints
equals
massive
injury
that
often
hides
for
years.
The
metabolic
costs
are
staggering!
The
oxygen
cost
of
weight
added
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to
the
torso
is
0.5%
per
kg
of
clothing
and
equipment.
Assuming
you
are
carrying
a
60lb
ruck
(27kg),
that
is
an
immediate
13.5%
debt!!!
How
much
does
your
web
kit
weight?
Lets
say
it
is
a
mere
30lbs
(yeah
right!).
Thats
a
total
of
20.5%.
Now
you
want
to
run
with
that?
You
do
not
have
the
metabolic
or
physical
resources
to
do
that
without
severe
consequences.
Those
of
you
tough
guys
out
there
who
will
blow
this
off
will
enjoy
retirement
benefits
such
as
the
Veterans
Administration
hospitals
where
you
will
go
for
treatment,
surgery
and
refills
of
your
pain
medication.
But
hey,
you
were
one
tough
SOB
for
a
few
years!
Metabolic
Cost
Ruck
marching
is
one
of
the
most
demanding
things
the
human
body
will
endure
during
military
service.
We
have
already
touched
on
this
a
little
bit
above.
The
energy
expenditure
is
massive
and
it
continues
to
climb
as
the
weight
and
pace
increase.
If
you
wear
very
little
weight
and
move
slowly
the
metabolic
expenditure
is
very
low.
If
you
continue
to
move
slowly
but
add
weight,
the
expenditure
climbs
as
the
weight
increases.
If
you
keep
the
weight
constant
but
increase
your
walking
pace,
the
expenditure
climbs.
If
you
increase
both
the
weight
and
the
pace,
expenditure
climbs
exponentially.
When
your
body
is
exercising
it
is
burning
energy,
primarily
from
carbohydrates,
then
fat,
and
then
protein
stores
in
the
body.
Breaking
down
carbs
for
energy
is
the
cleanest
and
easiest
way
to
fuel
the
process.
The
process
begins
to
break
down
as
CHO
stores
are
depleted
and
the
bodys
ability
to
recover
is
hampered
by
a
restricted
cardiorespiratory
system.
At
this
point
anything
you
do
to
further
complicate
this
process
will
hurt
you
exponentially.
A
great
example
of
this
is
to
eat
a
diet
low
in
carbohydrates
and
high
in
protein.
This
is
yet
another
reason
why
one
should
never
use
such
diets.
The
body
will
reach
exhaustion
when
its
expenditure
rate
hits
700
calories
per
hour.
The
human
body
is
capable
of
burn
rates
of
up
to
900-1000
KCAL/hr
but
only
for
a
period
of
6-
10
minutes,
upon
which
time;
the
body
will
need
a
dramatic
reduction
in
activity
to
recover.
Your
body
will
reach
this
point
(700
KCAL/Hr
+)
when
four
factors
combine:
Load
Pace
Muscular
&
Cardiorespiratory
Efficiency
Under
Load
Mechanical
Restrictions
You
will
reach
a
burn
rate
of
700
KCAL/Hr
depending
on
the
weight,
pace,
level
of
conditioning
under
load,
and
mechanical
restrictions
such
as
body
armor,
etc
This
point
will
be
lower
if
the
energy
is
not
readily
available
and
the
recovery
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Movement
mechanisms
are
restricted.
For
those
who
want
a
number,
consider
the
charts
below.
It
is
known
from
Naval
Special
Warfare
studies
that
exceeding
300
KCAL/Hr
is
very
likely
to
burn
up
the
energy
stores
you
will
need
at
the
target
area
and
for
the
exfiltration.
Why
would
you
expend
all
your
energy
in
the
first
1/3rd
of
the
mission?
You
wouldnt
do
that
if
you
were
playing
football!
The
chart
below
shows
you
what
speed
a
well-conditioned
operator
can
expect
with
a
given
load
in
various
terrain.
Soldiers,
planners,
and
commanders
must
take
this
into
account
for
successful
mission
completion.
It
must
also
be
kept
in
mind
that
the
tactical
civilian
population
considerations
will
only
slow
this
rate
of
travel.
The
figures
presented
on
the
chart
should
be
treated
as
the
very
maximum
speed
a
team
can
cover
ground.
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Movement
Most
soldiers
we
see
have
terrible
technique,
which
holds
them
back.
The
proper
posture
must
be
maintained
at
all
times.
The
in
ability
to
do
so
indicates
a
failure
of
the
training
program
regardless
of
the
weight.
If
you
or
your
men
find
yourselves
hunching
over,
dropping
the
head,
rolling
the
shoulders
forward,
etc
you
must
reduce
the
weight,
speed
and
distance
immediately
and
examine
your
training
program.
It
is
likely
that
your
plan
is
fatally
flawed.
Posture
does
not
change
from
normal
other
than
the
fact
that
as
the
weight
increases
you
will
lean
the
entire
body
into
the
weight
slightly.
This
lean
is
not
a
hunch,
but
rather
the
entire
body
pitches
slightly
forward
from
the
top
of
the
head
to
the
bottom
of
the
feet.
The
body
remains
straight
with
the
head
over
the
shoulders,
the
shoulders
rolled
back
and
over
the
hips,
the
hips
over
the
knees
and
the
knees
over
the
heels.
Please
note
that
if
you
do
not
use
the
hip
strap
properly
it
will
be
impossible
to
maintain
this
proper
form.
The
hip
strap
must
be
used
at
all
times
to
reduce
fatigue
and
maintain
posture.
The
weight
of
the
body
must
be
kept
directly
over
the
entire
foot,
and
sole
of
shoe
must
be
placed
flat
on
the
ground
by
taking
smaller
steps
at
a
steady
pace.
You
should
not
bend
forward
at
the
upper
back
or
at
the
hips.
When
you
bend
over
you
can
take
longer
steps
but
they
are
very
inefficient
and
hard
on
the
body.
If
you
are
doing
this
as
an
attempt
to
increase
your
speed
it
means
that
you
have
failed
to
progress
properly.
Revise
your
training
program
immediately
and
retrain
your
motor
skills.
The
knee
should
be
locked
on
every
step
in
order
to
rest
muscles
of
the
legs
(especially
when
going
uphill).
This
means
the
rear
leg
will
lock
out
on
each
step.
As
fatigue
builds
you
will
instinctively
do
this,
especially
in
mountain
terrain.
When
walking
cross-country,
step
over/around
obstacles;
never
step
on
them.
When
traveling
up
steep
slopes,
always
traverse
them;
climb
in
a
zig-zag
pattern
rather
than
straight
up.
When
descending
steep
slopes,
always
keep
the
back
straight
and
knees
bent
to
take
up
the
shock
of
each
step.
Do
not
lock
knees.
Dig
in
with
the
heels
on
each
step.
Practice
walking
as
fast
as
you
can
with
rucksack.
Do
not
run
with
rucksack.
When
tested
you
may
have
to
trot
but
try
not
to
during
training,
it
may
injure
you.
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A
good
rucksack
pace
is
accomplished
by
continuous
movement
with
short
breaks
(5
min)
every
6-8
miles,
or
every
hour
in
hot
weather.
If
you
are
new
to
ruck
marching
or
you
have
laid
off
it
for
3
months
or
more,
you
need
to
start
at
the
beginning.
Here
is
an
excellent
program
adapted
from
a
Naval
Special
Warfare
Center
program
that
will
bring
you
up
to
speed
safely
and
effectively.
It
runs
through
two
8-week
cycles
so
it
is
easy
to
incorporate
into
the
C-6
process.
Begin
the
program
by
finding
your
body
weight.
You
will
be
adding
weight
in
accordance
with
your
bodyweight.
Follow
the
chart
below
to
chart
your
loading
pattern.
Perform
two
ruck
marches
per
week.
They
should
be
2-3
days
apart.
Follow
the
Fast/Slow
speed
recommendations.
A
fast
march
should
be
performed
at
what
you
perceive
to
be
your
maximum
speed
without
double-
timing.
The
slow
march
should
be
performed
a
little
slower
at
a
pace
you
can
talk
comfortably.
If
you
carry
water,
make
sure
it
is
additional
to
the
required
load.
For
the
5-
mile
rucks
you
really
wont
need
more
than
a
liter.
For
the
longer
marches
you
should
need
no
more
than
2
liters.
Make
sure
this
water
has
a
pinch
of
sea
salt
added
or
an
electrolyte
powder
(not
Gatorade).
As
you
drink
it
the
ruck
weight
will
decrease.
Snacks
like
Gorp
(salted
nuts,
raisins,
dried
fruit,
and
chocolate
chips/M&Ms),
Power
Bars,
or
carbohydrate
gels
have
always
been
a
staple
of
a
dedicated
backpacker
and
serious
SOF
operators
on
a
long
ruck.
Stash
them
in
your
pockets
to
keep
your
energy
up
on
the
long
rucks.
It
will
definitely
help
to
carry
a
rifle.
I
would
recommend
adding
the
rifle
weight
to
your
total
weight
which
will
likely
result
in
a
reduction
in
weight
in
the
rucksack.
If
you
wear
an
LBE,
that
weight
should
be
calculated
like
the
rifle
is.
You
may
have
a
pretty
light
ruck
if
your
LBE
is
heavy.
So
be
it.
Later
on
after
you
are
back
in
proper
rucking
shape
you
can
add
weight
beyond
45%
BW
as
required.
64
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Movement
Min
Min
Meters
Min
Meters
Min
Meters
Min
Meters
Min
Meters
2
3
3
3
200
600
300
600
2
4
3
4
200
800
300
800
2
5
3
5
200
1000
300
1000
2
6
4
6
200
1200
400
1200
2
8
4
8
200
1600
400
1600
Totals
Walk
Run
3
3
2
10
300
600
200
1000
3
4
2
10
300
800
200
1000
3
5
2
10
300
1000
200
1000
4
6
2
12
400
1200
200
1200
4
8
2
12
400
1600
200
1200
9
1800
12
2400
15
3000
18
3600
24
4800
Combined
Totals
19
2800
22
3400
25
4000
30
4800
36
6000
In
performing
the
Russian
Forced
March
program
you
will
need
a
road
or
trail.
It
should
be
marked
for
the
distances
annotated
in
the
program.
If
that
is
not
possible
you
may
go
by
time
as
annotated.
Ideally
the
distances
listed
should
be
accomplished
in
the
times
that
are
listed.
I
highly
recommend
running
several
cycles
of
this
program.
The
first
one
without
any
weight.
The
second
with
a
recce
LBE
and
rifle.
The
third
with
the
addition
of
a
25lb
assault
pack.
The
choice
is
yours
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Bodyweight:
170lbs
%BW
Load
Distance
Speed
20%
34(35)*lbs
5
miles
Fast/Slow
20%
34(35)*lbs
5
miles
Slow/Fast
25%
43(45)*lbs
5
miles
Fast/Slow
25%
43(45)*lbs
5
miles
Slow/Fast
30%
51(50)*lbs
5
miles
Fast/Slow
30%
51(50)*lbs
5
miles
Slow/Fast
35%
60lbs
5
miles
Fast/Slow
35%
60lbs
5
miles
Slow/Fast
40%
68(70)*lbs
5
miles
Fast/Slow
40%
68(70)*lbs
5
miles
Slow/Fast
45%
77(80)*lbs
5
miles
Fast/Slow
45%
77(80)*lbs
6
miles
Slow/Fast
45%
77(80)*lbs
7
miles
Fast/Slow
45%
77(80)*lbs
9
miles
Slow/Fast
45%
77(80)*lbs
10
miles
Fast/Slow
45%
77(80)*lbs
12
miles
Slow/Fast
*Rounded
to
the
nearest
5lb
increment
We
recommend
that
you
remain
at
your
max
weight
and
max
mileage
twice
a
week
for
one
month
before
reducing
your
frequency
to
a
maintenance
program.
Do
this
by
rucking
once
a
week
with
this
weight
for
your
max
distance.
To
determine
your
percentage
for
the
week,
multiply
your
weight
by
0.2,
0.25,
0.3,
.35,
0.4
and
0.45
to
obtain
the
Calculated
Load.
You
may
round
up
to
the
nearest
5-pound
increment
to
make
packing
a
little
easier.
During
this
train
up
you
may
continue
with
other
forms
of
training.
However,
that
training
should
be
targeted
at
improving
ruck
march
performance
and
little
else.
Care
must
be
taken
to
ensure
that
training
does
not
detract
from
ruck
marching,
or
overload
the
soldier
by
containing
too
much
daily
and
weekly
volume
that
will
overly
fatigue
the
soldier.
Ideally
the
soldier
should
never
feel
exhausted
or
over
taxed
during
this
program.
Even
after
completing
a
12-mile
ruck
at
45%
loading
he
should
feel
as
if
he
could
turn
around
and
do
it
again
at
the
same
speed.
If
this
is
not
the
case
you
need
to
analyze
the
problem
and
correct
it.
It
is
possible
to
bring
a
soldier
to
this
level
of
performance
by
sheer
determination.
However,
if
this
is
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case
he
will
reach
it
exhausted
and
the
performance
gains
will
be
fleeting
and
highly
temporary.
This
soldier
will
need
to
begin
a
specific
program
after
several
weeks
rest
to
attain
that
level
without
being
tired.
Any
other
training
during
this
period
must
be
titrated
so
that
the
soldier
always
feels
energized
and
confident,
yet
challenged.
Candidates
considering
selection
for
special
operations
may
want
to
take
their
physical
abilities
to
the
highest
level.
This
can
only
be
done
after
completing
the
initial
16-week
program
and
after
a
thorough
assessment
of
your
recovery
and
ability
to
begin
another
16
weeks
of
intense
training.
An
advanced
program
is
available
in
my
book:
Those
Who
Dare.
Maintaining Performance
The Rucksack
The
ruck
you
use
in
training
should
be
the
same
type
you
will
wear
during
selection.
As
odd
as
it
may
sound,
you
will
bond
with
your
equipment
and
the
more
experience
you
have
with
it,
the
better.
For
US
forces
this
means
you
need
a
large
ALICE
ruck.
I
highly
recommend
reinforcing
all
the
attachment
points
but
dont
go
so
far
as
adding
Fastex
and
such
unless
you
have
specific
information
from
the
school
stating
that
modifications
are
approved.
The
same
goes
for
mods
to
the
hip
pad
and
the
shoulder
straps.
Prepare
your
ruck
by
adding
tape
or
ski
wax
to
the
top
of
the
frame
to
prevent
squeaking.
There
are
plenty
of
other
methods
out
there
but
those
two
work
well
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me.
Make
sure
the
bottom
attachment
points
are
as
tight
as
possible.
When
wearing
the
ruck
it
is
vital
that
you
wear
it
properly.
To
do
so
you
must
first
loosen
the
shoulder
straps
all
the
way.
This
goes
for
the
lower
adjusting
portion
as
well
as
the
upper
attachment
portion.
Put
the
ruck
on
and
fasten
the
hip
pad
and
belt
around
the
hips
just
below
the
iliac
crest
of
the
pelvis.
Make
sure
to
tighten
the
belt
as
much
as
you
can.
Then
adjust
the
shoulder
straps
(lower
portion)
to
the
half
way
point.
Then
adjust
the
upper
attachment
portion
until
the
ruck
feels
good
and
rides
comfortably.
The
padded
portion
of
the
shoulder
straps
should
seat
over
the
shoulders
but
do
not
need
to
touch
the
frame.
When
packing
the
ruck
it
is
often
advised
to
pack
the
heaviest
items
toward
the
top
of
the
ruck.
This
is
because
as
your
entire
body
leans
forward
the
weight
should
ride
in
a
direct
line
straight
down
to
your
heels.
This
will
make
you
more
efficient.
Be
aware
that
while
that
is
great
for
training,
real
life
may
be
different.
It
is
possible
that
given
the
equipment
you
must
carry
on
a
mission,
the
things
you
will
need
most
go
on
top.
Fortunately
those
things
are
usually
the
heavy
stuff!
The
very
best
military
packs
are
made
by
the
Russian
company
Group
99.
Like
the
ruck,
the
LBE
you
use
should
be
the
same
as
that
you
will
use
operationally
or
will
use
in
selection
(for
SOF
candidates).
The
more
you
use
it
the
more
you
will
learn
how
to
make
it
work
for
you.
The Boots
There
is
a
misconception
that
padding,
cushion,
and
thick
soles
are
important
items
for
ruck
training.
These
are
comfort
items
that
will
actually
hurt
you
in
the
long
run.
The
fact
of
the
matter
is
that
if
you
do
not
properly
plan
and
cycle
your
training
your
body
will
indeed
be
in
a
great
deal
of
pain
that
most
alleviate
by
modifying
boots
to
resemble
sneakers.
Most
try
to
do
too
much
too
quickly
and
suffer
the
consequences.
But
cushion
is
not
the
answer.
The
body
is
inherently
unstable
and
has
a
sort
of
built
in
gyroscope.
It
is
made
up
of
proprioceptors
that
detect
and
monitor
the
positioning
of
the
body
and
its
joints.
When
barefoot
this
is
not
so
much
of
a
problem
as
the
body
is
on
firm
and
stable
ground.
However,
when
you
add
cushion
the
feet
are
never
on
solid
ground.
They
are
always
moving
and
no
matter
what
correction
is
given
the
foot
is
always
unstable.
This
leads
to
fatigue
and
improper
wear
and
tear,
especially
when
under
loading
conditions.
To
see
this
on
a
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macro
scale,
watch
someone
try
to
do
heavy
squats
in
running
shoes.
You
will
see
and
they
will
feel
just
how
much
the
ankles
swim
and
wobble.
The
bigger
issue
is
that
the
forces
generated
there
migrate
into
the
knees,
hips
and
back
and
they
do
so
exponentially.
The
best
route
to
go
is
with
the
old
basic
training
issued
boots
(prior
to
the
new
uniform
changes)
or
jungle
boots.
You
can
break
them
in
by
soaking
them
is
boiling
water
for
30-60
minutes
and
then
wearing
them
dry.
Then
use
a
hair
dryer
to
heat
the
leather
and
apply
as
much
snow
seal
to
the
inside
and
outside
as
you
can
force
into
the
leather.
The
only
modifications
we
recommend
would
be
replacing
the
sole
with
a
Vibram
mountain
lug
sole.
Try
to
keep
the
foot
as
level
as
possible
when
you
do
this.
We
have
also
found
that
removing
the
toe
cup
can
be
quite
luxurious.
However,
we
do
not
ever
recommend
removing
the
heel
cup
because
this
will
often
cause
the
heel
leather
to
wrinkle
and
cause
blisters.
Today
with
the
advent
of
new
uniform
requirements
you
may
have
to
wear
approved
boots
only.
In
this
case
we
can
only
recommend
Danner
Acadia
boots.
They
have
a
proven
track
record
in
the
special
operations
community.
Make
sure
they
fit
properly
and
take
into
account
foot
swelling.
The
best
boots
we
have
found
are
made
by
Aku.
The
Socks
It
was
once
assumed
that
liner
socks
would
prevent
blisters.
Exhaustive
research
from
adventure
races
and
backpackers
has
proven
this
to
be
false
overall.
However,
the
number
of
home
remedies
to
prevent
blisters
is
endless.
What
works
for
one
might
never
work
for
another.
Therefore,
for
the
prevention
of
blisters
and
all
other
things
related
to
feet
we
must
insist
that
you
purchase
the
book
Fixing
your
feet.
When
it
comes
to
socks
we
cannot
recommend
Darn
Tough
or
Smart
Wool
socks
enough.
They
are
made
of
a
fantastic
blend
of
Merino
wool
and
last
forever.
In
general
you
want
your
socks
to
be
thick,
yet
firm
fitting
to
prevent
wrinkling.
In
hot
weather
an
old
SOF
trick
is
to
turn
the
sock
inside
out.
This
places
more
surface
area
away
from
the
foot
and
helps
to
pull
moisture
away
from
the
skin.
We
dislike
any
boot
with
Gore-tex
or
any
form
of
liner
for
3-season
use
because
despite
the
claims,
these
boots
really
only
trap
moisture
and
create
a
truly
hostile
environment
for
the
foot.
The
best
socks
in
the
world
cannot
overcome
a
bad
boot.
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Another
sock
that
we
love
and
might
work
well
for
you
is
the
Injinji
Outdoor
wool
sock.
They
are
thin
but
they
isolate
each
toe
and
encourage
better
foot
mechanics.
They
are
also
wonderful
for
those
who
get
blisters
between
the
toes.
Injuries
We
find
that
almost
all
injuries
sustained
while
ruck
marching
are
100%
preventable.
They
are
always
due
to
doing
too
much
too
soon,
faulty
programming,
non-compliance
with
the
program
and
sheer
stupidity.
The
stupidity
factor
is
directly
related
to
lack
of
education
and
poor
leadership.
Related
to
education,
improper
fitting
and
wearing
of
clothing
and
equipment
accounts
for
many
preventable
injuries.
Blisters
are
the
most
common
injury
and
they
are
most
frequently
caused
by
a
combination
of
poor
fitting
clothing
and
improper
conditioning.
Typically
there
is
a
specific
problem
that
a
good
troubleshooter
will
be
able
to
isolate
and
correct.
70
Accelerated
Movement
and
you
do
not
have
more
loading
on
the
front
or
rear
of
the
body.
Chest
and
diaphragm
movement
must
not
be
restricted
by
your
LBE
or
ruck
straps.
Adjust
you
ruck
so
that
overloading
or
straining
of
any
particular
muscle
or
muscle
group
is
avoided.
Maintain
normal
posture
&
walking
patterns.
Proper
programming
will
enable
faster
RPMs.
A
large
padded
waist
belt
spreads
80-90%
of
the
weight
over
the
pelvic
girdle
reducing
fatigue
and
wasted
energy.
Increase
comfort
and
efficiency
by
transferring
most
of
the
packs
weight
to
the
waist
belt
by
the
use
of
a
flexible
frame
(as
able,
may
be
restricted
to
SOF
only).
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2015
Nathanael
Morrison
Nathanael
Morrison
71
I
want
to
thank
you
for
reading
Accelerated
Movement.
This
is
a
very
important
subject
if
you
are
going
to
be
or
you
currently
are
an
armed
professional.
To
quickly
sum
up,
Accelerated
Movement
is
all
about
getting
to
the
battle
quickly
and
then
dominating
the
fight
with
speed
of
movement.
It
will
keep
you
alive
and
keep
your
enemies
on
their
heels.
To
sum
up
our
approach,
we
train
the
aerobic
system
primarily
with
ruck
marching
because
it
is
a
specific
requirement.
We
evaluate
this
with
the
12-mile
ruck
march
test.
We
train
the
lactate
system
with
short
and
middle
distance
running,
obstacle
courses
and
monster
mashes.
Also
because
this
is
specific.
We
evaluate
progress
with
the
12-minute
run
test.
We
train
sprinting
and
rushing
from
40-100m
and
evaluate
performance
with
the
60m
sprint.
We
do
so
because
a
man
reaches
peak
speed
at
50m
and
the
ability
to
push
through
to
60m
tells
us
a
great
deal
about
his
capability.
In
this
book
we
have
provided
proven
training
programs
that
take
a
couch
potato
to
running
a
5min
mile
and
ruck
marching
almost
20
miles
with
40-45%
of
his
body
weight.
These
programs
are
the
best
best
we
have
found
and
they
have
never
failed
us
over
the
last
19
years.
I
hope
this
will
be
useful
to
you
as
a
current
or
future
soldier.
These
programs
have
kept
me
good
company
over
the
years.
Now
they
are
yours.
Sincerely,
Nate Morrison
Colorado
Springs,
CO
72
Accelerated
Movement
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