Running

How to Choose Running Shoes Infographic

Courtesy of REI, this infographic should be very helpful for new runners, like many candidates. Much of OCS running is on trails, but they are almost paved they are so flat and beaten down. No need to go for heavy “trail running” shoes just for OCS. Much of…

Candidate Q: Swimmer’s Running Preparation

Candidate:

First off I want to say this blog is fantastic and has so much helpful information on it!

-I’m a competitive swimmer, I swim six days a week (meets are on weekends so it can end up being…

Candidate Q: Easing Into Running

Candidate:

I have two questions.

1- I recently sustained a foot injury from doing too much too soon (went from a lazy couch bum to 3 mile runs every day). The doctor said I need to rest it then ‘ease’ back into…

Candidate Q: Need to Taper Workouts Before OCS?

Candidate Question:

Currently I am accepted for PLC for the first increment of Summer 2013. I’ve been training hard, achieving a 293 pft score, and been training long/short distance Fartleks; so I feel as…

Attention, New Runners! One Quick Fix for a Side Stitch

Exercise Related Transient Abdominal pain (ETAP)

It’s a “stitch” or side pains. Or side cramp. You’re running and then get an intense pain seemingly next to your diaphragm. Who…