Running

**talibanul** · 25th July 2005, 13:15

First i want to say hello to everybody especially for members who had been in foreign Legion i want to know how often they run and how long?

**peio2** · 25th July 2005, 16:32

Originally Posted by talibanul

First i want to say hello to everybody especially for members who had been in foreign Legion i want to know how often they run and how long?

.. And how to training to Cooper/Beep test ?

**GrpCAndersson** · 25th July 2005, 17:03

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**Forgotten** · 25th July 2005, 19:03

Everyday; until I stop.

**Cpl K** · 25th July 2005, 23:48

WHEN YOU LEARN TO RUN WEAR THE CHEAPEST AND OLDEST TRAINERS YOU HAVE AND NOT SOME FANCY NIKE ONES.

WHEN I JOINED THEY TOOK MY NICE TRAINERS OFF ME AND GAVE ME ONES LIKE THESE BUT THE BASIC BLACK ONS.

LUCKILY ME I USED TO RUN BAREFOOT ON BEACHES.

**talibanul** · 26th July 2005, 07:35

thanks for the tip but i want to know about the distance you run in the legion..

**Bram** · 26th July 2005, 15:05

Originally Posted by EX LEGIONNAIRE

WHEN YOU LEARN TO RUN WEAR THE CHEAPEST AND OLDEST TRAINERS YOU HAVE AND NOT SOME FANCY NIKE ONES.

WHEN I JOINED THEY TOOK MY NICE TRAINERS OFF ME AND GAVE ME ONES LIKE THESE BUT THE BASIC BLACK ONS.

LUCKILY ME I USED TO RUN BAREFOOT ON BEACHES.

They are Dunlop's so I guess they give you a good grip when you are on top speed in a turn

**Cpl K** · 26th July 2005, 15:24

Yeah But At High Speed You Get A Blow Out, And Have To Run With Oe Shoe...

**EV_CHEF** · 26th July 2005, 16:18

Originally Posted by EX LEGIONNAIRE

DAMN!! thats what they gave us when i did my bootcamp a few years ago.. nowadays they give the poofs New Balance 930 trail runners.. those things are worth 89 american dollars

**voltigeur** · 26th July 2005, 17:49

what happened to the running with WW2 type hobnail boots? pussies! hehehehe

**EV_CHEF** · 26th July 2005, 19:53

Originally Posted by Voltigeur1

what happened to the running with WW2 type hobnail boots? pussies! hehehehe

lol..

...... in the CDN army the platoon leader whatever rank he is can be charged for making the soldiers under his order run in combat boots.. new law passed a few years ago..

They are now reviewing the 13 km sac a dos walk which might be replaced by a physical test that includes the step (cardio), pushups, grip strengh and situps.. In some units this has already started..

I personally believe this is a good thing as it will save the back/health of our soldiers in the long run give us healthy veterans.

**repman86** · 9th September 2006, 15:26

Originally Posted by talibanul

First i want to say hello to everybody especially for members who had been in foreign Legion i want to know how often they run and how long?

Talibanul, the first 7 letters of your name are a bit sus' to me but don't worry about what you are going to run if and when you join. Just get yourself out on the road every other day, mon, wed, fri, sun, then tue etc. average between 3-5 miles and once a week to 2 weeks do a run double the diistance. you don't have to go hell for leather you just want to build up your stamina. I havn't read this out of a book its what iv'e done for years. Nowadays I run cause I enjoy running. Not as fast as I use to be, but any way after say 3 weeks (keep in mind to record your timings for each distance) you may ask but how do I know how far I've gone, buy a map and mark out a 3 mile, 5 mile 6 mile and 12 mile, you will notice as time goes on the run will become easier. You could do it like this.
mon/ 3mile - easy
wed/ 3mile - easy
fri/ 3mile
sun/ 5mile
tue/ 3mile
th/ 3mile
sat/ 6mile
mon/ 5mile
wed/ 3mile
fri/ 3mile
sun/ 12mile - easy
and then repeat the whole process again. the first time you do the 2weeks your not really pushing it your just getting your bodyworked into it but even so take a note of the times for reference for when you start pushing your self.
When I was serving if say we had a run in the morning once we'd finished at night we would go and have another run but more relaxed. Once you start getting fitter when you can you will probably run every day as I and many others during our time in service and even today. you are never too old.

**serge** · 10th September 2006, 06:33

Aint there a seperate part of the forum for all these wierd running or sport type questions? can people use it, I'm getting out of breath as I read these posts while munching on my eigth donut of the day and smoking my 15th tab.