[ARCHIVED THREAD] - A Call to all American Battle Buddies (ABB). Updated Challenge in OP. (Page 5 of 8)
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We had six participants in our hike today in NOVA. Congrats to @WhiskersTheCat of the NOVA Battle Buddies on being the first to complete the requirements for his Battle Buddy Piss Cutter. He more than exceeded the minimum pace requirement on his final required hike, averaging 16:07 per mile, 33 seconds per mile under the passing pace! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72384/20191120_230526-1168345.jpg It should have a caption, like "Don't make us pull over this Republic and come down there!" 
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We had six participants in our hike today in NOVA. Congrats to @WhiskersTheCat of the NOVA Battle Buddies on being the first to complete the requirements for his Battle Buddy Piss Cutter. He more than exceeded the minimum pace requirement on his final required hike, averaging 16:07 per mile, 33 seconds per mile under the passing pace! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72384/20191120_230526-1168345.jpg |
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We had six participants in our hike today in NOVA. Congrats to @WhiskersTheCat of the NOVA Battle Buddies on being the first to complete the requirements for his Battle Buddy Piss Cutter. He more than exceeded the minimum pace requirement on his final required hike, averaging 16:07 per mile, 33 seconds per mile under the passing pace! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72384/20191120_230526-1168345.jpg |
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Central NM Moriarty/East Mountains area. I wouldn't mind visiting warmer climate for winter training though Quoted:
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I'd be interested in training with like-minded folks here in NM. Would also help do what I can to assist in organization. |
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Humm just making sure "probationary" counts as a PASS. I know that test all too well...knees destroyed when I was eating crayons for almost 10 years. Later learned to Never Again Volunteer Yourself and would swim. Up until 3.5 years ago every 6 months I was up for the task, then was medically forced out.  
I think I could pass it now if I found the local river and swam downstream...  ..but unfortunately after my last hospital stay I was told not to swim for at least 2 years.
If you want to go full true and blue Navy PRT fitness test, you have to do a sit and reach (sitting on the ground legs straight out in front and touch your toes for either 40 seconds or a minute? and your knees can't come off the ground), each event can be no longer than 10 minutes apart (from the end of one to the start of the next). The run course can have no vertical distance (inline/grades) of more than 20 ft per 100 yards and like 500 ft for the entire course, not sure on this but know there are limits; they prefer a flat track. You may do the events in any order. I will check a couple states HTF to see if anything is near to me. It's disappointing to know I can't hump my 60 lbs pack 15+ miles and in the mean time end up with more gear than I started with (extra rucks, rifles and anything else the dropouts left behind  ).
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Thanks. Did another 3 miles tonight. I'm going to have to get my feet toughened up. I'm going to try for four miles tomorrow. Quoted:
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That's an excellent start. Better than most. Keep it up! 
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I'm in Mckinney. So far I have been just packing it thru the neighborhood and local park. I have kept my split times to just over 15 min a mile. Quoted:
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Where in TX? I need to get back into rucking. I pack has been sitting in the garage floor for to long. 
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| I had the day off today so I did four miles. I need some advice from you guys that have done long distance rucking. I’m doing good with the weight. My feet are taking a beating. Mostly the balls of my feet. I don’t know if I should try the anti friction stuff. Better socks or footwear? I really want to make the six miles happen. |
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I had the day off today so I did four miles. I need some advice from you guys that have done long distance rucking. I’m doing good with the weight. My feet are taking a beating. Mostly the balls of my feet. I don’t know if I should try the anti friction stuff. Better socks or footwear? I really want to make the six miles happen. Can you elaborate on "taking a beating"? Do you mean blistering, bleeding, or soreness/bruising? |
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Quoted: Finding a sock/boot combo is important and so is developing your feet and hygiene. It could be an issue with your boots, insole, socks, or just a lack of toughening or too much sweat. Can you elaborate on "taking a beating"? Do you mean blistering, bleeding, or soreness/bruising? |
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Quoted: Mostly blistering on the balls of my feet. The soreness is not bad and I expected it. I was wearing newly broken in athletic shoes and cotton socks. Yeah. Thick socks are key. I learned that the hard way. Was showering one morning and was stepping on something... it was a piece of skin that finally detached after healing. |
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Quoted: Mostly blistering on the balls of my feet. The soreness is not bad and I expected it. I was wearing newly broken in athletic shoes and cotton socks. I am a fan of wool socks. I wear darn tough light cushion boot socks, they have enough elastic that they don't stretch or slip on my feet. The wool is anti-microbial and wicks sweat well in hot weather and is fairly warm in cold weather. Additionally, foot powder can help with minimizing sweat and sock slippage. Some of it is toughening your feet. Usually this issue shows symptoms of soreness, but blistering may be part of it. Starting short and working your way up in length and time of hikes helps to prevent injury due to over-use. |
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Quoted: Blistering is the result of too much friction. It could be from sweat, loose fitting socks or shoes, or too much flexibility in the sole of your shoes. I think you should try a pair of boots that are purpose made for hiking or backpacking as well as proper hiking socks. I am a fan of wool socks. I wear darn tough light cushion boot socks, they have enough elastic that they don't stretch or slip on my feet. The wool is anti-microbial and wicks sweat well in hot weather and is fairly warm in cold weather. Additionally, foot powder can help with minimizing sweat and sock slippage. Some of it is toughening your feet. Usually this issue shows symptoms of soreness, but blistering may be part of it. Starting short and working your way up in length and time of hikes helps to prevent injury due to over-use. |
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Mostly blistering on the balls of my feet. The soreness is not bad and I expected it. I was wearing newly broken in athletic shoes and cotton socks. Quoted:
Quoted: Finding a sock/boot combo is important and so is developing your feet and hygiene. It could be an issue with your boots, insole, socks, or just a lack of toughening or too much sweat. Can you elaborate on "taking a beating"? Do you mean blistering, bleeding, or soreness/bruising? |
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Quoted: Mostly blistering on the balls of my feet. The soreness is not bad and I expected it. I was wearing newly broken in athletic shoes and cotton socks. Wicking shirts,shorts/pants, underwear and socks only. I wear the thinnest wool socks i can find. I've had good luck with cabot and sons brand. They are very similar to smartwools. As said poor fit, loose fabric,cotton and some micro meshes will chesse grate you to a stand still. |
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I just finished four miles. A change to wool socks and my Merrill Moab’s made a huge difference. My times were slower. But I got it done. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97147/06E8C0E8-BA73-4B22-B86F-D496C9A1CE7F-1192232.jpg 
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I just finished four miles. A change to wool socks and my Merrill Moab’s made a huge difference. My times were slower. But I got it done. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97147/06E8C0E8-BA73-4B22-B86F-D496C9A1CE7F-1192232.jpg |
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I am trying to not get depressed by it. Quoted:
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Started a thread in the NC HTF. Currently sitting at 45 views and 0 replies. The survival forum....on the other hand. Id have normally 5-10 dudes per hike, even when i hosted what we called " the death march " that was 2 days of rucking over terrian in Florida august heat. Not saying you'll get tons of guys. But dont be afraid to cross post it there imho. Not all of us are GD lackies lol . That our offer to buy everyone beer..... I'd show up 
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When i started hosting hikes....i never got takers from the hometown forum. The survival forum....on the other hand. Id have normally 5-10 dudes per hike, even when i hosted what we called " the death march " that was 2 days of rucking over terrian in Florida august heat. Not saying you'll get tons of guys. But dont be afraid to cross post it there imho. Not all of us are GD lackies lol . That our offer to buy everyone beer..... I'd show up Quoted:
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Started a thread in the NC HTF. Currently sitting at 45 views and 0 replies. The survival forum....on the other hand. Id have normally 5-10 dudes per hike, even when i hosted what we called " the death march " that was 2 days of rucking over terrian in Florida august heat. Not saying you'll get tons of guys. But dont be afraid to cross post it there imho. Not all of us are GD lackies lol . That our offer to buy everyone beer..... I'd show up I haven't been to the survival forums in a long time. I should change that. |
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Thanks for the tips! I haven't been to the survival forums in a long time. I should change that. But still lots of folks there. Good luck. Eta: you in Nc... theres tons of guys in tge sc,tenn,wv,va in there. Come to Florida.. We'll hump out our miles on the beach.... Put those Hawaiian shirts to good use 
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It's slowed a bit since the " prepper" fad died off some. But still lots of folks there. Good luck. Eta: you in Nc... theres tons of guys in tge sc,tenn,wv,va in there. Come to Florida.. We'll hump out our miles on the beach.... Put those Hawaiian shirts to good use Quoted:
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Thanks for the tips! I haven't been to the survival forums in a long time. I should change that. But still lots of folks there. Good luck. Eta: you in Nc... theres tons of guys in tge sc,tenn,wv,va in there. Come to Florida.. We'll hump out our miles on the beach.... Put those Hawaiian shirts to good use
I want to get down there again, but we always seem to use our vacation time visiting our families. One of the downsides to moving away from home, but worth it for other reasons. |
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I want to get down there again, but we always seem to use our vacation time visiting our families. One of the downsides to moving away from home, but worth it for other reasons. Got family 1.5 miles away.... I like WV. Lol .
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