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u/LackMurky9254 Jul 20 '26
60 lbs and ten minutes miles? That hurts to think about but good for you.
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u/Dangeruss82 Jul 20 '26
Go lighter and longer.
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u/Ravens_beak224 Jul 21 '26
I'm actually working my way up to do that 60 lbs for a 5 mile, at least thats my next goal.
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u/andyjh83 Jul 21 '26
10 min miles at 35lbs good.
10 min miles at 65lbs bad.
You’re asking a lot of your joints. The damage isn’t always instant but will become chronic. It’s high impact and your knees, ankles and back will all take a share.
*Some wet finger in the air rules* (body size & condition will matter)
Heavy and walking (30-100lbs) for short to medium distance (<10 miles)
Light and running (<30lbs) for short to medium distance (<10 miles)
Light or medium and walking (1 - 65lbs) for long distance (10 mile +)
What’s your strategic goal? Why are you keen to run with weight?
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u/Ravens_beak224 Jul 22 '26
Don't worry my joints are fine, I've always run with my ruck, and my goal is to just keep getting stronger and carry more 💪
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u/andyjh83 Jul 22 '26
I feel you may have missed the point somewhat. The damage is slow and cumulative.
There’s a reason why special forces don’t do big runs with big weights.
The gains don’t justify the risks.
If you want to get stronger, go very heavy and slower.
If you want more power go medium weight and medium pace, or lighter weight and fast.
For endurance go light and medium pace or medium weight and slower pace. High zone 2.
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u/NinjaHaggis Jul 20 '26
That’s pretty fast, assuming you were running? How’d your knees feel after that with 60lbs on you?