This is why Marine boot camp, without a doubt, is the most rigorous and challenging, both physically and mentally, than basic training programs of all the other military branches. New recruits are also required to study and memorize an extreme amount of information, including: 1  Basic drill and ceremony.  USMC Rank.
There are basically 2 ways to increase your stride length: 1  Run upwards on some type of an inclined surface, or. 2  Run with some type of resistance behind you. (i.e., parachutes, flexbands, sleds, etc.)
Thursday: Run 2 miles (3.2 km), timing your pace to see how quickly you can complete your miles. Then, jog 2 miles (3.2 km) at a slower pace. Friday: Run 3 miles (4.8 km) worth of intervals at a pace of between 90 seconds to 2 minutes. Really push yourself today to see if you can increase your pace.