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.)
So if you are currently running 10 miles a week, you should not increase to more than 12 miles next week; and if you are running 35 miles a week, you should not increase to more than 38Â½ miles the next week. This is a very important guideline.ow many times a week to run. If running is your main exercise, you should aim to run 3-4 times a week, in order to reap the full health benefits (see Chapter 1). But runners who set themselves more demanding performance goals will need to run 5-6 days a week, giving themselves one or two rest days a week.