Date: 7/16/2007 3:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 28848
I dont have any tips, but I wish you luck!  |
Date: 7/16/2007 3:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 35720
I'm not sure I can offer you any assistance, but I can definitely tell you that I share your fear of people seeing you run. I don't mind running and I like to do it once in a while, but it makes me kind of self-conscious. The only time I run is with my dog.. then I don't feel like too big of a fool.  |
Date: 7/16/2007 3:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 53284
The best advice is from the old Nike add "Just do it".
Second best is set a schedule. Write down the workouts that you're going to do, and record your times at different distances etc. So, evey time you run write the time down. This gets to be personal. When you beat an old record time, you will feel pretty good.  |
Date: 7/16/2007 4:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 63011
Well, I don't know about marines, but my bf is in the army, and he said boot camp was actually kind of fun. So, it probably won't be as hard as you think. Plus, you won't be the only person running, and I'm sure there's other guys in boot camp that haven't run in a while, either.  |
Date: 7/16/2007 4:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 27534
Keep a routine on time.....but change the workout techniques after 6 weeks so as not to get stale......  |
Date: 7/16/2007 4:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 59746
I was in the Navy for a brief time and was discharged (difficulties) and the Navy is VERY much different from Marine Boot Camp. I did happen to watch a video about Marine Boot Camp while I was there. The best advice I could offer for any military boot camp is to just shut out personal things because if you think too hard about family, about home, about what you're missing, it will throw you off hard! With boot camp and training...just stay focused on your goals. Each hour of the day,remind yourself of why you want to be a Marine. Think of how great it will feel once you've completed this goal, completed training and you make it through boot camp. Marines do strenous exercises in boot camp, including running so it's vital that you get in as much training as safely possible. Other than that, just stay focused on why you're wanting to get there. Also it's very very helpful to get with a buddy who will help you train and motivate you and keep you focussed. Hope this helps and good luck.  |
Date: 7/16/2007 4:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 54444
I have a feeling you won't have any problem with motivation once you get to bootcamp. When do you expect to go?  |
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Date: 7/16/2007 4:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 59746
Also, good music can keep ya going during workouts. |
Date: 7/16/2007 7:09:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 22080
im shipping out in roughly a month so the 6 weeks thing wont work  |
Date: 7/16/2007 8:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 15228
Frankly I don't think anything can prepare you. I ran and exercised before basic, but it was nothing compared to the real thing. I guess I went in with the thought that this is what I was going to do and NOTHING was going to stop me from accomplishing it. Especially since no one thought I could do it...that was the biggest motivation for me.  |
Date: 7/17/2007 6:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 2030
The physical part will take care of itself, the mental challenge is the tough part. Just prepare yourself by understanding it isn't personal, you are going to be trained for a dangerous, demanding, and important job. They don't leave things to chance. From a physical standpoint what you need most is endurance, cardio fitness. To that end run, and run, and run some more. That will give you an edge.  |
Date: 7/17/2007 6:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 42945
^^^ says it all Jestr...good luck hun, I wish you all the best...  |
Date: 7/21/2007 7:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 63077
Well, ignore the "boot camp is kind of fun" comment, that's in the Army, not the Marine Corps. Like I said before, you're in for a life-changing experience, and BCAR is right, what matters is your mental state of mind. If you're looking for motivation to run, you need to simply remember that it's going to affect your career down the line--your ability to run can affect promotion. Don't sweat bad technique, it's all about endurance. Hardcore runners will tell me that's wrong, but I've had two abdominal surgeries since joining, the first of which was botched, and have ar eal weird run, but I'm faster than eighty percent of my unit. Practice, practice, and more practice is most important, just keep running. Cardio's the big thing for me, too. Your legs will keep pushing you, you just gotta keep breathing.  |
