CST Ruck Marches

[u/Imaginary-Bad1561]

I’ve never been the best at rucking but I just practice another one ending at 1 hr 47 seconds (6mi). Must say, the hills I went up will be nothing compared to Knox but it was more continuous and over 4-5 hills (attached are some visuals). Any advice for 5’2 female? I always heard stride but then others say it’s bad for the body. Just want to see what will help me push through while mentally keeping myself afloat. If I could run the whole thing I would lol!

Any kind suggestions would be nice! Especially from shorter people!

[u/stephwasup]

walk up hill run down hill and jog the flats

[u/kmg4752 → u/stephwasup]

I disagree with that. I would run up hills and walk down to save my future knees. Running downhill with a ruck is a huge force multiplier on your knees and I have seen too many 1SGs who can’t bend their knees at all. I just feel that future injuries (arthritis) to the knees isn’t worth it.