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Posted: 3/28/2020 12:04:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's surprisingly difficult to find a place to shoot at night. Lol I have a great place! At a developed range on the East Side.  We are completely shut down right now due to the 1-9.  My next favorite place is in the National Forest. Depending on snow cover we might be able to go sometime in June. |
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Posted: 3/29/2020 8:07:44 PM EDT
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Just did a solo 3 mile test hike. Completed in 53:13, carrying my 9.5lb son, and a 48.4lb pack (I loaded to 45 and then realized that I needed to bring diaper supplies and an extra layer just in case!), dog walking with us as well. She's in heat so I like to keep her on leash since she's a little weird behaviorally right now, but once she's no longer in heat I think we can trim ~90 seconds off the time for her to pee on things and such (cuz she can just do it on her own and then catch up). Went from my front door to a location and back, so not going to share my specific route, but it was relatively flat.
Only thing that I would change moving forward would be figuring out the baby carrier in a way that I can have my chest strap buckled to better help distribute the weight. and maybe go back to running shoes over my boots... that part is something to test out. Will definitely make this a more regular part of my routine, but confident about being able to do the 6 miles in under 2 hours. Particularly if I'm off baby duty (since his staying power in the carrier is about 57 mins, lol) when we do our official hike. eta: grammar. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:25:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just did a solo 3 mile test hike. Completed in 53:13, carrying my 9.5lb son, and a 48.4lb pack (I loaded to 45 and then realized that I needed to bring diaper supplies and an extra layer just in case!), dog walking with us as well. She's in heat so I like to keep her on leash since she's a little weird behaviorally right now, but once she's no longer in heat I think we can trim ~90 seconds off the time for her to pee on things and such (cuz she can just do it on her own and then catch up). Went from my front door to a location and back, so not going to share my specific route, but it was relatively flat. Only thing that I would change moving forward would be figuring out the baby carrier in a way that I can have my chest strap buckled to better help distribute the weight. and maybe go back to running shoes over my boots... that part is something to test out. Will definitely make this a more regular part of my routine, but confident about being able to do the 6 miles in under 2 hours. Particularly if I'm off baby duty (since his staying power in the carrier is about 57 mins, lol) when we do our official hike. eta: grammar. Nice! Making it a family affair. Yesterday I squeezed a ruck on the Lk. Sammamish trail in between a Home Depot and grocery run. Since I was time constrained I hiked out for 30 min, then turned around. Averaged 3.4 mph, the return leg was a little slower than the outbound. I think that's my max pace with 45 lb. It leaves a little margin to be sure I can make the qualification time. As folks are training it's important not to break the moving parts. I was wearing my hiking boots, and I'm not a fan of light unsupported shoes for hiking with loads. Years ago I did a long hike in street shoes and paid for it with plantar faciitis that bothered me for a few years afterward. The trail has gravel strips along either side, I stayed on those since I'm fairly certain hiking with a load on pavement will lead to injury pretty quickly. For reference, I'm in the moderate risk age group for covid, so younger folk might be more resilient. There were lots of people out walking on the trail, no restrictions in place, so I think we could start qualifying folks as soon as their fitness level allows. As long as we maintain the state mandated 2 m separation. Which is a good idea anyway; just think of the virus like incoming mortar fire. Dutch practiced social distancing before there was social distancing: 
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:39:45 AM EDT
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My oldest daughter and I got out for a run this morning. It was like a ghost town. We only saw 4 cars in the 30 minutes we were out.
There's usually more than that in the driveway for the coffee stand. Lol Maybe we'll start rucking a couple times a week. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:31:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My oldest daughter and I got out for a run this morning. It was like a ghost town. We only saw 4 cars in the 30 minutes we were out. There's usually more than that in the driveway for the coffee stand. Lol Maybe we'll start rucking a couple times a week. Same here. I think I'd gain more going out for an hour 3 times a week instead of waiting until the weekend. I can walk right out my door and get a good workout, without driving somewhere and exposing myself to all the germ bags out there. |
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Posted: 4/4/2020 11:53:08 PM EDT
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I'm in the boney lake area and would enjoy joining when this nonsense is past us. Hopefully it's really over by may 4.
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Posted: 4/5/2020 11:11:21 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm in the boney lake area and would enjoy joining when this nonsense is past us. Hopefully it's really over by may 4. Welcome to the party pal! If you wait til May 4 to start training you are gonna be bringing up the rear! Get out, start rucking, post pics and times here. The goal is to be ready to meet the standards on the first try. |
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Posted: 4/5/2020 11:19:11 AM EDT
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This week my intricate plan of getting out for shorter frequent hikes fetched up against weather and my own distaste for walking in the rain, and mornings.
The coming week's forecast looks much nicer, and daylight hours continue expanding. Time to get out and get rucking. |
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Posted: 4/5/2020 7:08:39 PM EDT
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Today's short-time hike was 3 cycles up a set of 137 steps behind the Dick's sporting goods.
@sleepy_jerbear knows where it is! |
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Posted: 4/5/2020 7:22:10 PM EDT
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Anyone been out to Greenwater area lately? Gonna try to camp/shoot out that way Monday night as long as USFS hasn't closed that area down.
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Posted: 4/6/2020 12:16:02 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Today's short-time hike was 3 cycles up a set of 137 steps behind the Dick's sporting goods. @sleepy_jerbear knows where it is! Ran up it and went around the loop 6 times and my legs were hurting for days afterward. 
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Posted: 4/6/2020 12:28:42 AM EDT
[#12]
Is anyone doing the American Pioneer Corps hikes in Kitsap county?
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Posted: 4/6/2020 12:55:12 AM EDT
[#13]
I have every other Wednesday right now to get out for longer excursions. I'm in central snohomish county. Two weeks ago I went just under 10 miles, 7 of it in snowshoes with 2K feet gained.
It was my first snowshoe of the year and beat my legs up pretty good. I may go back this Wednesday with a full day to attempt the route for the full 15 miles and 3500 feet. I need to see how well the fresh snow consolidates over the next two days to assess the avalanche risk. I've tried and can not remember the last time I went out and rucked a flat course for distance/time. It's been a few years at least. |
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Posted: 4/6/2020 1:15:42 AM EDT
[#14]
South Snohomish County here. Anybody want to go hit it around Edmonds/Mukilteo, send me a PM.
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Posted: 4/6/2020 2:45:00 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: South Snohomish County here. Anybody want to go hit it around Edmonds/Mukilteo, send me a PM. I think I sent you a PM but it's not in my sent folder. Let me know if I need to re transmit |
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Posted: 4/6/2020 2:48:24 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have every other Wednesday right now to get out for longer excursions. I'm in central snohomish county. Two weeks ago I went just under 10 miles, 7 of it in snowshoes with 2K feet gained. It was my first snowshoe of the year and beat my legs up pretty good. I may go back this Wednesday with a full day to attempt the route for the full 15 miles and 3500 feet. I need to see how well the fresh snow consolidates over the next two days to assess the avalanche risk. I've tried and can not remember the last time I went out and rucked a flat course for distance/time. It's been a few years at least. There is actually an established adjustment for snowshoes. Remind me to post it a little later if I haven't. |
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Posted: 4/6/2020 4:58:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is actually an established adjustment for snowshoes. Remind me to post it a little later if I haven't. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have every other Wednesday right now to get out for longer excursions. I'm in central snohomish county. Two weeks ago I went just under 10 miles, 7 of it in snowshoes with 2K feet gained. It was my first snowshoe of the year and beat my legs up pretty good. I may go back this Wednesday with a full day to attempt the route for the full 15 miles and 3500 feet. I need to see how well the fresh snow consolidates over the next two days to assess the avalanche risk. I've tried and can not remember the last time I went out and rucked a flat course for distance/time. It's been a few years at least. There is actually an established adjustment for snowshoes. Remind me to post it a little later if I haven't. This is relevant to my interests. If there's one for cross country skis, go ahead and post it too. I need an excuse to get up and slide around on the icy stuff we call snow |
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Posted: 4/7/2020 12:58:43 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I think I sent you a PM but it's not in my sent folder. Let me know if I need to re transmit Got it. Sent a reply. |
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Posted: 4/7/2020 2:21:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is relevant to my interests. If there's one for cross country skis, go ahead and post it too. I need an excuse to get up and slide around on the icy stuff we call snow Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I have every other Wednesday right now to get out for longer excursions. I'm in central snohomish county. Two weeks ago I went just under 10 miles, 7 of it in snowshoes with 2K feet gained. It was my first snowshoe of the year and beat my legs up pretty good. I may go back this Wednesday with a full day to attempt the route for the full 15 miles and 3500 feet. I need to see how well the fresh snow consolidates over the next two days to assess the avalanche risk. I've tried and can not remember the last time I went out and rucked a flat course for distance/time. It's been a few years at least. There is actually an established adjustment for snowshoes. Remind me to post it a little later if I haven't. This is relevant to my interests. If there's one for cross country skis, go ahead and post it too. I need an excuse to get up and slide around on the icy stuff we call snow There is. I'll put it up tomorrow when I am more awake. |
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Posted: 4/8/2020 11:14:32 AM EDT
[#20]
Hey Ya'll:
Chiming in, I've been rucking with a 50lb sandbag in a backpack pretty regularly, or my 25lb kid. Would be great to train together. Located in Newcastle |
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Posted: 4/9/2020 2:15:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I know a spot out near Quilcene, might get 80 yards or so, and a 45° arc if you needed. At our recent active shooter training, the instructor made a point that people who own guns are OK, but if you know someone that feels like they need to shoot in low light levels, they should probably be reported.  I guess I'm really old school... I always thought that anyone who carried a firearm SHOULD learn how to shoot it in the dark with a flashlight and without. Otherwise, they wouldn't know what to do. That instructor's statement is as stupid as saying someone wants to learn to drive at night should be reported. I used to encourage shooting students to shoot under as many unusual conditions as possible. As humans, we all want to compare to past things we have encountered...the "tastes kinda like chicken " is a perfect example. The more unusual things you encounter and practice, the more able to deal with unusual situations in the future you will be. Rather than your thought process being shocked and thinking "Oh my God, I have never done anything like this..what do I do", you would be able to think, "this is sort of like the time I did 'x', so I am OK". |
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Posted: 4/9/2020 9:05:04 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I guess I'm really old school... I always thought that anyone who carried a firearm SHOULD learn how to shoot it in the dark with a flashlight and without. Otherwise, they wouldn't know what to do. That instructor's statement is as stupid as saying someone wants to learn to drive at night should be reported. I used to encourage shooting students to shoot under as many unusual conditions as possible. As humans, we all want to compare to past things we have encountered...the "tastes kinda like chicken " is a perfect example. The more unusual things you encounter and practice, the more able to deal with unusual situations in the future you will be. Rather than your thought process being shocked and thinking "Oh my God, I have never done anything like this..what do I do", you would be able to think, "this is sort of like the time I did 'x', so I am OK". Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I know a spot out near Quilcene, might get 80 yards or so, and a 45° arc if you needed. At our recent active shooter training, the instructor made a point that people who own guns are OK, but if you know someone that feels like they need to shoot in low light levels, they should probably be reported. I guess I'm really old school... I always thought that anyone who carried a firearm SHOULD learn how to shoot it in the dark with a flashlight and without. Otherwise, they wouldn't know what to do. That instructor's statement is as stupid as saying someone wants to learn to drive at night should be reported. I used to encourage shooting students to shoot under as many unusual conditions as possible. As humans, we all want to compare to past things we have encountered...the "tastes kinda like chicken " is a perfect example. The more unusual things you encounter and practice, the more able to deal with unusual situations in the future you will be. Rather than your thought process being shocked and thinking "Oh my God, I have never done anything like this..what do I do", you would be able to think, "this is sort of like the time I did 'x', so I am OK". Maybe the guy was thinking about hunting at night with a spotlight? Couldn't see outside the bun for defensive work. And yeah. On average it's dark half the time. That's 182.5 days of night per year. |
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Posted: 4/11/2020 1:24:37 PM EDT
[#23]
I just moved to Snoqualmie. I've spent alot of time under a ruck in the mountains with nods. I'll be down to play. Wp14, pvs30, cans, carriers etc.
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Posted: 4/14/2020 9:30:21 AM EDT
[#24]
This weekend I did a 3.4 mi hike at a reasonable pace, averaged 3.14 mph. It was all on concrete sidewalks and my hips were sore all Monday.
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Posted: 4/16/2020 3:34:38 PM EDT
[#25]
I did a 4.5 hike at 3.2 mph with 45 lbs yesterday evening. Yup the legs are feeling it.
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Posted: 4/16/2020 9:26:12 PM EDT
[#26]
Here's the roster so far. Let me know if I missed anyone. I wasn't particularly careful. And I made up for it by being sloppy. Let me know if you're interested in both night shoots, and ABB quals.
Those who want to meet up, fill in your nearest city so we can start to organize a bit. And I know of one other group forming up, we plan to merge at some point. HIKERS/ABB CANDIDATES DFARM the_life_and_times Ben sleepy_jerbear mancat FrankW134 davidb1982 Jetnoise Combat_Leader sharkman6 Spikele RePp TNC - Issaquah NIGHT SHOOTERS mk4dubbin Mainsail white-Rhyno FrankW134 FNnuts mstennes cornhskr Genin TNC |
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Posted: 4/16/2020 9:31:37 PM EDT
[#27]
Hey, real talk time for a second...
How many of you would be interested in the Warfighter Challenge but are intimidated by the events? I've had a couple people suggest folks might shy away because it looks too difficult. I'd like to hear your thoughts. |
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Posted: 4/16/2020 9:43:59 PM EDT
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Quoted: Here's the roster so far. Let me know if I missed anyone. I wasn't particularly careful. And I made up for it by being sloppy. Let me know if you're interested in both night shoots, and ABB quals. Those who want to meet up, fill in your nearest city so we can start to organize a bit. And I know of one other group forming up, we plan to merge at some point. HIKERS/ABB CANDIDATES DFARM the_life_and_times Ben sleepy_jerbear mancat FrankW134 davidb1982 Jetnoise Combat_Leader sharkman6 Spikele RePp TNC - Issaquah NIGHT SHOOTERS mk4dubbin Mainsail white-Rhyno FrankW134 FNnuts mstennes cornhskr Genin TNC Seattle. Also, I’d be game for night shooting but am currently just a white light poor, so so with that information what you will. Quoted: Hey, real talk time for a second... How many of you would be interested in the Warfighter Challenge but are intimidated by the events? I've had a couple people suggest folks might shy away because it looks too difficult. I'd like to hear your thoughts. Definitely game. ETA: it’s it a bit of a trek for people and might be inaccessible—perhaps adding in some lower barrier to entry programs similar to ABB that people can do together to prepare? |
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Posted: 4/16/2020 10:25:56 PM EDT
[#29]
I'm a bit south of Graham.
I'll hike or shoot in the dark. |
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Posted: 4/17/2020 1:44:43 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey, real talk time for a second... How many of you would be interested in the Warfighter Challenge but are intimidated by the events? I've had a couple people suggest folks might shy away because it looks too difficult. I'd like to hear your thoughts. The only one I'm competing with is me. And I might get wet, muddy, and sore but I probably won't die. Count me in. |
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Posted: 4/17/2020 2:09:52 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Here's the roster so far. Let me know if I missed anyone. I wasn't particularly careful. And I made up for it by being sloppy. Let me know if you're interested in both night shoots, and ABB quals. Those who want to meet up, fill in your nearest city so we can start to organize a bit. And I know of one other group forming up, we plan to merge at some point. Spanaway here. |
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Posted: 4/17/2020 3:38:07 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey, real talk time for a second... How many of you would be interested in the Warfighter Challenge but are intimidated by the events? I've had a couple people suggest folks might shy away because it looks too difficult. I'd like to hear your thoughts. Let's do it! |
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Posted: 4/17/2020 6:49:55 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Seattle. Also, I’d be game for night shooting but am currently just a white light poor, so so with that information what you will. Definitely game. ETA: it’s it a bit of a trek for people and might be inaccessible—perhaps adding in some lower barrier to entry programs similar to ABB that people can do together to prepare? Quote HistoryQuoted: Seattle. Also, I’d be game for night shooting but am currently just a white light poor, so so with that information what you will. Definitely game. ETA: it’s it a bit of a trek for people and might be inaccessible—perhaps adding in some lower barrier to entry programs similar to ABB that people can do together to prepare? The idea is using ABB events to prepare...the reason for the high barrier to entry is, honestly, it is a difficult event. I'd recommend people consider the 3 mile, 6 mile, 9 mile hike construct to work their way up. As the event nears it will open to people signing up who haven't been able to bring together enough folks to hit the ABB standards with witnesses. Over time we want to help people get to where each area has groups training in all the skills used at the challenge. Quoted: Let's do it! Sign up in the challenge thread, not here! |
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Posted: 4/17/2020 2:27:08 PM EDT
[#34]
@Ben
I mean less in regards to the event itself, and more around the logistics side of things. But I def get your point around ABB program being the prep! |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 9:35:11 AM EDT
[#35]
Sunday was stair day. 138 steps, 54 lb pack, 10 times up. This is quite the popular place with the fitness crowd. All socially distanced and everything. Pretty sure my glock hat helped keep people at bay.
@sleepy_jerbear forgot his ruck. Slacker! 
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Posted: 4/21/2020 10:42:30 AM EDT
[#36]
I'm in for night shooting too
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Posted: 4/21/2020 11:15:26 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @sleepy_jerbear forgot his ruck. Slacker! Right, “forgot”....... 
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Posted: 4/22/2020 10:19:29 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Right, “forgot”....... Working smarter, not harder
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Posted: 4/22/2020 10:21:17 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sunday was stair day. 138 steps, 54 lb pack, 10 times up. This is quite the popular place with the fitness crowd. All socially distanced and everything. Pretty sure my glock hat helped keep people at bay. @sleepy_jerbear forgot his ruck. Slacker! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/jer_stair-1378720.jpg They'd probably really love it if i wore my plate carrier 
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Posted: 4/22/2020 11:32:44 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They'd probably really love it if i wore my plate carrier Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Sunday was stair day. 138 steps, 54 lb pack, 10 times up. This is quite the popular place with the fitness crowd. All socially distanced and everything. Pretty sure my glock hat helped keep people at bay. @sleepy_jerbear forgot his ruck. Slacker! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/jer_stair-1378720.jpg They'd probably really love it if i wore my plate carrier weight vests are becoming pretty common in workouts. Mine has magazines, radios and tourniquets hanging off it so it might draw attention. |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 10:11:53 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Right, “forgot”....... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: @sleepy_jerbear forgot his ruck. Slacker! Right, “forgot”....... The first step to showing up for a ruck is showing up. |
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Posted: 4/25/2020 12:21:34 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: weight vests are becoming pretty common in workouts. Mine has magazines, radios and tourniquets hanging off it so it might draw attention. I’ve been running in my PC, granted I don’t keep the mag placard on it when I do that. I do keep my CAT TQ on it but I don’t think most people know what it is when they see me on the street. I like it for running because it’s more comfy than carrying in a Hill people Gear chest rig, and frankly between being super mobile, having great vitals protection, and always running with my Rottweiler, I’m generally not concerned with people fucking with us. Plus it helps me build my strength and endurance :) |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 10:14:44 PM EDT
[#43]
Last Saturday @sleepy_jerbear, myself, and some dude from banned camp met up for our first qual hike. Yes, it took me a week to upload the photos
@Ben, how do we submit this for credit? We exploited a break in the weather to meet up south of Woodinville, and deemed ourselves essential.  All of us opted for the 45 lb option and no long gun. Verified with a luggage scale. In fact we took a few pounds out of Jerbear's pack to save his hips and knees. That dude is just a glutton for punishment I guess. We did 6 miles in well under the 2 hour time cap, and got back to the car just in time for the real heavy stuff to come down.  You know we ain't too good looking But we are satisfied, satisfied -- Lemmy 
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Posted: 5/10/2020 10:20:33 PM EDT
[#44]
Now we are on a 90 day clock to achieve 3rd class rating. This one should qualify us for Provisional, and we're looking at doing the second one next Saturday: 16 May.
Who's in? It's a bit of a grind but it's easily do-able. |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 10:23:44 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By the_life_and_times: I’ve been running in my PC, granted I don’t keep the mag placard on it when I do that. I do keep my CAT TQ on it but I don’t think most people know what it is when they see me on the street. I like it for running because it’s more comfy than carrying in a Hill people Gear chest rig, and frankly between being super mobile, having great vitals protection, and always running with my Rottweiler, I’m generally not concerned with people fucking with us. Plus it helps me build my strength and endurance :) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By the_life_and_times: Originally Posted By TNC: weight vests are becoming pretty common in workouts. Mine has magazines, radios and tourniquets hanging off it so it might draw attention. I’ve been running in my PC, granted I don’t keep the mag placard on it when I do that. I do keep my CAT TQ on it but I don’t think most people know what it is when they see me on the street. I like it for running because it’s more comfy than carrying in a Hill people Gear chest rig, and frankly between being super mobile, having great vitals protection, and always running with my Rottweiler, I’m generally not concerned with people fucking with us. Plus it helps me build my strength and endurance :) Memorial Day is traditionally the Murph workout. My gym is already starting to prep people for it. Looks like a bit of a grind (understatement). You're supposed to wear a 20 lb vest, I'm pretty sure my steel plates are at least 20 lb. We'll see if Karen down the street calls the cops for the weird old dude running around the neighborhood armored up. |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 12:00:16 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNC: Memorial Day is traditionally the Murph workout. My gym is already starting to prep people for it. Looks like a bit of a grind (understatement). You're supposed to wear a 20 lb vest, I'm pretty sure my steel plates are at least 20 lb. We'll see if Karen down the street calls the cops for the weird old dude running around the neighborhood armored up. Wear a gas mask. Increases breathing resistance, so it's like a super workout. Channel "Rudy" from Generation Kill.... https://youtu.be/gFVfbPFADF4?t=51 |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 12:51:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNC: Memorial Day is traditionally the Murph workout. My gym is already starting to prep people for it. Looks like a bit of a grind (understatement). You're supposed to wear a 20 lb vest, I'm pretty sure my steel plates are at least 20 lb. We'll see if Karen down the street calls the cops for the weird old dude running around the neighborhood armored up. Your gym is open? |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 8:12:42 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNC: Last Saturday @sleepy_jerbear, myself, and some dude from banned camp met up for our first qual hike. Yes, it took me a week to upload the photos @Ben, how do we submit this for credit? We exploited a break in the weather to meet up south of Woodinville, and deemed ourselves essential. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_scofflaws_5-2-20-1410577.jpg All of us opted for the 45 lb option and no long gun. Verified with a luggage scale. In fact we took a few pounds out of Jerbear's pack to save his hips and knees. That dude is just a glutton for punishment I guess. We did 6 miles in well under the 2 hour time cap, and got back to the car just in time for the real heavy stuff to come down. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_hike_1_trip_computer_5-2-20-1410580.jpg You know we ain't too good looking But we are satisfied, satisfied -- Lemmy https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/170924/ABB_hike_1_dudes_5-2-10-1410581.jpg Looks like you guys are off to a good start...I appreciate your willingness to train regardless of potentially bad weather. Please throw up a post in the main guidelines thread to facilitate easier tracking. Look forward to you all bringing more into the activities! |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 9:50:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RePp: Your gym is open? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RePp: Originally Posted By TNC: Memorial Day is traditionally the Murph workout. My gym is already starting to prep people for it. Looks like a bit of a grind (understatement). You're supposed to wear a 20 lb vest, I'm pretty sure my steel plates are at least 20 lb. We'll see if Karen down the street calls the cops for the weird old dude running around the neighborhood armored up. Your gym is open? Virtually, using Zoom |
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Posted: 5/14/2020 9:11:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By the_life_and_times: Seattle. Also, I’d be game for night shooting but am currently just a white light poor, so so with that information what you will. Definitely game. ETA: it’s it a bit of a trek for people and might be inaccessible—perhaps adding in some lower barrier to entry programs similar to ABB that people can do together to prepare? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By the_life_and_times: Originally Posted By TNC: Here's the roster so far. Let me know if I missed anyone. I wasn't particularly careful. And I made up for it by being sloppy. Let me know if you're interested in both night shoots, and ABB quals. Those who want to meet up, fill in your nearest city so we can start to organize a bit. And I know of one other group forming up, we plan to merge at some point. HIKERS/ABB CANDIDATES DFARM the_life_and_times Ben sleepy_jerbear mancat FrankW134 davidb1982 Jetnoise Combat_Leader sharkman6 Spikele RePp TNC - Issaquah NIGHT SHOOTERS mk4dubbin Mainsail white-Rhyno FrankW134 FNnuts mstennes cornhskr Genin TNC Seattle. Also, I’d be game for night shooting but am currently just a white light poor, so so with that information what you will. Originally Posted By Ben: Hey, real talk time for a second... How many of you would be interested in the Warfighter Challenge but are intimidated by the events? I've had a couple people suggest folks might shy away because it looks too difficult. I'd like to hear your thoughts. Definitely game. ETA: it’s it a bit of a trek for people and might be inaccessible—perhaps adding in some lower barrier to entry programs similar to ABB that people can do together to prepare? The travel and time off work is definitely a barrier. As for the events - if my old broke down ass can get out there and try, anybody can. An event like this serves as a focal point for training. It's too easy to get up every morning and find something else to do. But knowing there is an event coming up is a great motivator. |
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