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by Jim Diegz
September 15th, 2010, 1:40 pm
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: Roadmarching Practice
Replies: 18
Views: 9028

Re: Roadmarching Practice

Quick question in regards to rucking. I currently own an adjustable weighted vest that goes up to 50 lbs and evenly distributes the weight around the front and back bearing the majority of the load on my core muscles instead of my back. Would you Rangers advise against training with the vest? I'm ...
by Jim Diegz
September 14th, 2010, 6:06 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction - Jim
Replies: 3
Views: 1402

Re: Introduction - Jim

Thanks for the welcomes Ranger Bill and Ranger al_2ndWolfhounds!

I had my first appointment with Sgt 1st Class Toomer today at the recruiting office, which all-in-all was a success. He provided a few bits of information that were new to me and seemed like a straight forward and honest recruiter. I ...
by Jim Diegz
September 9th, 2010, 1:06 pm
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: Hardest most insane 2 week work out ever! help!
Replies: 5
Views: 5346

Re: Hardest most insane 2 week work out ever! help!

Your body uses soreness as an indicator to let you know it has experienced an unexpected muscular trauma, which in this case is completing your first workouts. Completing these workouts breaks down your muscle tissue and the body responds to this as a threat. The body adapts and builds muscle fiber ...
by Jim Diegz
August 31st, 2010, 12:11 pm
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: Stupid PT
Replies: 16
Views: 7009

Re: Stupid PT

NotQuitting, I'm not a Ranger but I have run cross-country for a good part of my life and am familiar with running.
Depending on your time frame a good way to improve your endurance is to build-up mileage through a variety of workouts each week. I usually look to increase my mileage total per week ...
by Jim Diegz
August 31st, 2010, 10:10 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction - Jim
Replies: 3
Views: 1402

Introduction - Jim

Hello, my name is Jim and I'm 23 years old with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration currently working for Marriott International. I'm one month away from paying off my private plan student loans and plan on contacting an Army recruiter to enlist with an 18X Special Forces contract ...

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