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.)
How To. 1  Start with the warm-up, gradually increasing either your speed, incline, or both every 2 minutes so that you get the body warm and ready for higher intensities. 2  Use the first 5 minutes to get up to a moderate pace. This is your baseline pace, or around a Level 5 on this Perceived Exertion Chart. For the next 12 minutes, you'll do four 1-minute work set, which pushes you out of your comfort zone. For the work sets, you can either increase your speed or your incline.