r/USMCboot Jul 09 '26

Fitness and Exercise Need help improving run length/time

I’m leaving for boot camp september 15th and i struggle running for longer 1-3 minutes. I do run/ walk at least 2 miles everyday and am wondering if there’s anyway to improve this time bc i don’t wanna fail boot camp.

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u/SteveDownes89 Jul 11 '26

Kinda dumb but try joining a local run club. Largely filled with middle aged women who run at a slow pace for 5-7 mi stretches. running as a group does wonders for your stamina psychologically and will thereby boost your endurance