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Posted: 8/21/2023 9:01:47 PM EDT
[#1]
Shoulder and back are feeling better so getting back into it
45# ruck, 20# weighted vest 3.24 miles, 57:58 total time Could go faster, but walking with my wife is worth going slower |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:23:40 PM EDT
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Back at it after the Moonlight on the Falls Quarter Marathon in Davis, WV. Dropping running and replacing with rowing to supplement workouts for the upcoming HTB.
5.01mi, 55#. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 7:26:26 PM EDT
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BEAST
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Posted: 8/29/2023 9:48:29 PM EDT
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 Attached File Attached File45lb ruck Really starting to like these Viktos boots. They remind me of jungle boots but with a bit of cushion. Nice and wide toebox, too |
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Posted: 8/30/2023 1:37:34 PM EDT
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Good work.
This morning was 2 rucks. 5mi, 55#. Then a 10min break. Then another 5mi, 55#. |
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Posted: 8/30/2023 2:49:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: Good work. This morning was 2 rucks. 5mi, 55#. Then a 10min break. Then another 5mi, 55#.  Maybe one day I’ll get back to being able to do a 12 miler. Doubt I’ll ever get it to sub 3 hours, though. Those days are way back there *points to the 90’s* |
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Posted: 8/30/2023 3:02:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: Maybe one day I’ll get back to being able to do a 12 miler. Doubt I’ll ever get it to sub 3 hours, though. Those days are way back there *points to the 90’s* Never say never. I was 51 for this one-  Attached File35lbs pack, + rifle & a gallon of water. That was at about 3000' elevation. On flat ground closer the sea level, 3 hours would have been no problem. |
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Posted: 8/30/2023 5:21:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Never say never. I was 51 for this one- https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/wf21_jpeg-2937535.JPG 35lbs pack, + rifle & a gallon of water. That was at about 3000' elevation. On flat ground closer the sea level, 3 hours would have been no problem. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: Maybe one day I’ll get back to being able to do a 12 miler. Doubt I’ll ever get it to sub 3 hours, though. Those days are way back there *points to the 90’s* Never say never. I was 51 for this one- https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/wf21_jpeg-2937535.JPG 35lbs pack, + rifle & a gallon of water. That was at about 3000' elevation. On flat ground closer the sea level, 3 hours would have been no problem. Doing some quick math since I can’t ruck with a rifle, 35lb dry, +10 rifle, +5 helmet, +10LBE = 60lbs ish, + water I got some work to put in to get back there. |
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Posted: 8/30/2023 6:27:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: Doing some quick math since I can’t ruck with a rifle, 35lb dry, +10 rifle, +5 helmet, +10LBE = 60lbs ish, + water I got some work to put in to get back there. That's your "back in the day" load? I couldn't do that regularly now, nope. Back in 2020 a buddy and I were training up for the inaugural Warfighter Challenge and we were carrying 55-60lbs packs, plus armor, plus water. We'd sometimes be stepping off at 75+ pounds. Longest I did that was 10 miles at a 17 minute/mile pace, and it was rough. Now I keep in under 50lbs and just either up the pace or distance, but I will admit it's been a minute since I've rucked at all. |
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Posted: 8/30/2023 7:38:29 PM EDT
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I figure that’s about what I carried back when I was Infantry for schools that had the 12mi ruck as a standard.
And I could do it in 2:30 with a bit of jogging. |
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Posted: 8/30/2023 7:43:15 PM EDT
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Yeah, that's beast mode. I've never been there and never will at this point.
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Posted: 8/30/2023 8:43:21 PM EDT
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If I can workout every morning for about 1.5 hours, and gradually work back into it, I should be able to get there in a year or so
 Realistically, if I could get to the point of just getting back to 12 miles in 4 hours, I’d be GTG |
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Posted: 8/31/2023 9:25:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/1/2023 11:30:22 AM EDT
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5.03mi, 65#, 1:16:51
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Posted: 9/1/2023 12:36:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: 5.03mi, 65#, 1:16:51 I now have a bar to hit tonight 
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Posted: 9/1/2023 2:25:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PKT1106]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: I now have a bar to hit tonight Pitter Patter |
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Posted: 9/1/2023 3:15:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: Pitter Patter Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: I now have a bar to hit tonight Pitter Patter Going have to see if I can get the wife to stay home so I can get at it. Otherwise the first 3 miles will be slow. |
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Posted: 9/1/2023 8:33:10 PM EDT
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1:19:41 5 mile point with 45lbs
54:49 for 3.14 with the wife |
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Posted: 9/1/2023 8:33:39 PM EDT
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Not done yet
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Posted: 9/1/2023 8:46:39 PM EDT
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1:34:01 for 6
Almost home |
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Posted: 9/1/2023 8:57:14 PM EDT
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 Attached FileI weighed my ruck when I was done because I’d been drinking water and wanted to make sure I was still close to 45lbs I was at 51
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Posted: 9/2/2023 10:39:33 AM EDT
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Nice work.
The wife is definitely slowing you down, but I get it. Mine joined me on a 10 miler last year and I had to dial it back a bit. Jogging the downhills seemed counter to quality time with the wife. Funny part is she bitched about being sore for days afterwards, she was carrying nothing, I was carrying 50lbs. plus her water. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 10:47:41 AM EDT
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I’ll hurt myself to make up the time instead of not having her come along. It’s an hour of zero distractions. No kids, no dogs, no TV, no internet.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 9/2/2023 11:17:09 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By rcav8r: Didn't see a rucking forum in outdoor, training, or general, but here goes What kind of pack/gear do you start with? It looks like there is a local rucking event at a VFW in september. I don't have any details, but last year was 18k with 18# (or kilos? forgot which), this year is 22K. Might be something to use to help motivate getting outside for walks. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 11:42:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: Realistically, if I could get to the point of just getting back to 12 miles in 4 hours, I’d be GTG I honestly think you're there now, looking at that last hike. I guess it depends on how bad that 6 miles beat you up. You could bring the pace way down (or take breaks) and see if you can last for another 6. I'd bet you could beat 4 hours by a fair margin. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 1:17:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: I honestly think you're there now, looking at that last hike. I guess it depends on how bad that 6 miles beat you up. You could bring the pace way down (or take breaks) and see if you can last for another 6. I'd bet you could beat 4 hours by a fair margin. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: Realistically, if I could get to the point of just getting back to 12 miles in 4 hours, I’d be GTG I honestly think you're there now, looking at that last hike. I guess it depends on how bad that 6 miles beat you up. You could bring the pace way down (or take breaks) and see if you can last for another 6. I'd bet you could beat 4 hours by a fair margin. I was starting to get some twinging in the legs. I think when I start going for more miles I’ll cut the weight back to start. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 4:05:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Redbirdxx]
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You guys have inspired me. Had some health issues this summer and haven't rucked since May. Figured if I'm going to be posting in this thread I'd better start putting my money where my mouth is. It did not go well, LOL.
 Attached File47lbs + three liters of water. Goal was two loops of the local forest preserve at 4mph, I managed one at 3.8mph. Could have done another, but my pace would have dropped off significantly and I would have been useless for anything else today. I've let myself slip more than I thought. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:57:30 PM EDT
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But you got out there
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Posted: 9/4/2023 10:02:27 AM EDT
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5.02mi, 65#
15min rest 5.03mi, 50# |
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Posted: 9/4/2023 5:57:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: 5.02mi, 65# 15min rest 5.03mi, 50# 
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Posted: 9/4/2023 8:53:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: You're getting after it as well. Good work. |
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Posted: 9/4/2023 9:56:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/6/2023 10:17:54 AM EDT
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5.03mi, 30#
Pretty warm this morning, so just did one loop with event weight to keep it going. |
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Posted: 9/6/2023 2:16:36 PM EDT
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Took yesterday as a rest day, got to get out this evening |
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Posted: 9/8/2023 11:57:19 AM EDT
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5mi, 40#, treadmill
Kid had surgery to remove a couple teeth yesterday, so I couldn't get outside today. Just under a month until the HTB and I'm wondering if I'll be ready. |
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Posted: 9/8/2023 1:13:35 PM EDT
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Got out last night. Wife’s back was hurting, so I decided to see how fast I could knock out 4 miles
Got it in 54:42 and then coasted the last bit to get home.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/9/2023 8:29:07 AM EDT
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5.02mi, 65#, 1:20:56. Cool, but humid.
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Posted: 9/10/2023 12:08:38 PM EDT
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5.04mi, 50#, wife wanted to take a walk. No pics of wife.
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Posted: 9/10/2023 12:54:49 PM EDT
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Got out this morning for a couple circuits at the local forest preserve. First one was not about pace. A buddy brought his young kids, so we took it easy. Second one with no kids we wicked it up a bit. 38lbs. pack.
Still have a lot of work to do, but it felt better than the last one.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 8:32:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Got out this morning for a couple circuits at the local forest preserve. First one was not about pace. A buddy brought his young kids, so we took it easy. Second one with no kids we wicked it up a bit. 38lbs. pack. Still have a lot of work to do, but it felt better than the last one. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/24_jpg-2948913.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/14_jpg-2948914.JPG 
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Posted: 9/11/2023 8:33:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/11/2023 9:12:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: 50lb ruck, 20lb weighted vest https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1245/IMG_5912_png-2950489.JPG Right on, man. 70lbs. is no joke. |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 9:18:02 PM EDT
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Thinking Friday I might attempt 6 miles with it
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Posted: 9/11/2023 9:19:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/11/2023 9:28:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/12/2023 10:58:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice. I think I'll try to get out for 6 miles at 50-55lbs. this weekend. Should be doable if I drop my pace a bit. Side question, do you find the weighted vest is overall easier than more weight in the pack? I was always conflicted when I rucked with armor. It carried easier but it was hotter than hell. |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 11:31:56 AM EDT
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5.03mi, 55#
10min rest 5.05mi, 55# Yesterday, did one of the GORUCK 1000 rep workouts from their old Heavy training plan. 200 push-ups, 200 Squats with 30# plate, 200 Overhead presses with 30# plate, 200 lunges, 200 Curls with 30# plate. My legs were howling before rucking today. Now, I hope I can move later. As for the vest, I always had difficulty finding a good breathing pattern, but I have a pair of 15# training plates. Could be too much on my chest causing shallow breathing. 70# is no joke. The 65# I did last week for 5mi was tough, so o dropped it to 50# for the second 5mi. Good luck and get after it. |
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Posted: 9/12/2023 12:53:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Nice. I think I'll try to get out for 6 miles at 50-55lbs. this weekend. Should be doable if I drop my pace a bit. Side question, do you find the weighted vest is overall easier than more weight in the pack? I was always conflicted when I rucked with armor. It carried easier but it was hotter than hell. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Nice. I think I'll try to get out for 6 miles at 50-55lbs. this weekend. Should be doable if I drop my pace a bit. Side question, do you find the weighted vest is overall easier than more weight in the pack? I was always conflicted when I rucked with armor. It carried easier but it was hotter than hell. I’d have to load it into the ruck to find out. I mainly do it because I’m lazy and don’t want to have to pack and repack the ruck to change the weight
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Posted: 9/14/2023 2:09:03 PM EDT
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5.03mi, 35#. Did another 1000rep workout yesterday, mostly upper body. Taking a rest day tomorrow before my planned 25mi ruck with 50# on Saturday. Then turnaround on Sunday and go for a walk with the wife and probably carry at least 45#.
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Posted: 9/14/2023 5:17:20 PM EDT
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How long are you giving yourself for the 25 miler?
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