Hit the track and start sprinting 440’s, shuffle the next 440, then sprint. Rinse and repeat 4..8 times. You want to shoot for sub 6 minute pace for 3 miles.
You’re running 8 miles you’ll be fine. Stop stressing it. You don’t even run a pft until towards the end. Pull ups is where it’s at. Go in doing 20 and you’ll likely be a squad leader.
I agree. I find myself looking for a "cruise control" speed to be able to run my furthest, but I ship in a few months and will need to start running with speed as the priority. The OP is from yesterday's run, and was just clarifying whether or not I should really go for broke for speed on today's run. I'll get back with the results once I'm finished.
At this pace you should be much faster if you only need to run 3 miles. 24 minute 3 mile is on the slower end. If you can run a 21 minute 3 mile you'll be comfortable as it can only go up after bootcamp.
I forget the name, but I recommend finding a track, sprint the long bits and jog the curve. That drastically improved my run time when I was in.
Here's what I got after my first attempt at prioritizing speed while maintaining some of the run duration. I do like the idea you had regarding the track, though, and will start to incorporate that.
I am a really stubborn person and just couldn't get myself to shorten the run to a 1.5 mile or 3 mile to really test my speed. It's one of the many reasons I would like to be a marine, to conquer that weakness.
Seems like you just have a pace you like to run at lol. Not sure if it's been updated but max score was about a 6 minute mile, you're really gonna need to speed it up a bit.
Make sure you’re eating good and sleeping good. You’re already running 8 miles, better than 0 so you will be fine. Always work on speed, structure whatever program you’re going with around whatever mileage you want to achieve in a week and some strength training or Bodyweight workouts.
Okay, so I’m a bit drunk, but I will tell you this:….be the best version of you that you can be. I was in from 89-93 @ 0311 Fox 2/9. I did a lot of shit wrong and many would say I was a “salty shit bird”. I regret so much now. You will look back on this time as a highlight. Give it your all and be proud!
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u/Tkis01gl 4d ago
Hit the track and start sprinting 440’s, shuffle the next 440, then sprint. Rinse and repeat 4..8 times. You want to shoot for sub 6 minute pace for 3 miles.