NSI - running

[NavyHopefulMom]

We've read in several places to "run run run" as a way to prepare physically for NSI. Is it best to run distance, and if so what is the ideal number of miles? Or is better to run short and fast like for the CFA? Or both. Thanks -

 

[Herman_Snerd]

We've read in several places to "run run run" as a way to prepare physically for NSI. Is it best to run distance, and if so what is the ideal number of miles? Or is better to run short and fast like for the CFA? Or both. Thanks -

Descriptions include needing to hustle jog between activities often/ throughout the day, that would support the advantage of building endurance. Also the length and intensity of activities would also support the trainee's having endurance being a strength. So definitely running to build stamina/ endurance would be a recommendation. There is also the need to perform on a timed run - length varies by Navy v Marine I believe.

Some of the activities are more in line with burst strength like the shuttle run/ CFA details - Carrying a teammate across a field fireman's carry style. carry boxes of ammo 100 yards then doing it again, and again. Some of the swimming activities and exercises too- I won't divulge too much. But that would help too in specific cases.

So, one opinion - both.

 

[NavyHopefulMom]

Thank you so much. Very helpful. I’ve been searching for NSI threads in this forum and not finding any. If you happen to have those threads handy we’d love to read more. Again, thank you.

 

[justdoit19]

Thank you so much. Very helpful. I’ve been searching for NSI threads in this forum and not finding any. If you happen to have those threads handy we’d love to read more. Again, thank you.

Check out YouTube for videos. Or USNA plebe summer. That’s should show you what you are looking at, this summer.

2nd vote for both.

 

[kinnem]

Look at the respective Navy and Marine PFT scoring tables online for distance run lengths and times to shoot for.

 

[anom]

At NSI there is not a terrible amount of "running." The PT there is easy, but you will be jogging nearly everywhere in steel toe boots, which is much more tiring than your average running shoe. If I were to make recommendations, do lots of calisthenics. That being said, do not neglect running whatsoever. Good luck.

 

[JohnMcLane]

Vary the running routine. Mix long-distance runs with sprint/jog-recover (400m sprint, 400m jog, 400m sprint, 400m jog, 200m sprint, 200m jog....etc. Give yourself a scored PT test often to track your progress.

Time yourself on everything. This will not only motivate you but make sure you are where you need to be.

Do the work. No one can do it for you, only you can fail yourself. You MUST GET ON IT! You are already behind (can you be too good a runner?) so don't waste another day! Go! Go! Go!

 

[BJD16]

Push Ups, Pull Ups, Sit Ups, Planking can easily be improved on one's own. Running takes a partner to really improve. It takes a lot of internal drive to just improve against the clock. If child is a junior, I recommend signing up for cross country as a senior. Even if the child never scores in a meet for the team, the summer practices and 8-10 week fall season will be life changing for the child's running development.