Just completed a 5-mile TAB with 38lb in 51 min 13 (10.2 mins per mile). Predominantly flat pavement with some slopes. Forecast stated rain and low temperature by 1pm so I wore my sweatshirt; no rain, humid and very sweaty!
I had a lovely start to the day with a 7.2 mile loaded march carrying 38 lb, though typical of Scotland it was raining. A light drizzle at first turning heavy, conveniently, at the half way mark. It took me 75 mins (0610 to 0725) and it went ok, no hotspots, or shoulder burns, although… Read More
Research Paper Title Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Responses of Royal Marine Recruits to Load Carriage in the Field. Background Cardiovascular and neuromuscular responses of 12 male Royal Marine recruits (age 22 ± 3 years, body mass 80.7 ± 6.8 kg, VO(2)max 52.3 ± 2.7 ml kg(-1) min(-1)) were measured during 19.3 km of load carriage walking… Read More
Read all about the loaded march in the Exercises Section of the blog.
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