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.)
1 Distance: Most coaches advise long runs of 16-23 miles, depending on your experience. 2  Slower runners should concentrate more on time than distance, and do runs of three to three-and-a-half hours. 3  Frequency: Most coaches suggest three to six long runs of 16 miles or more in the three months leading up to the marathon.f you plan a day or two of easy running and/or rest before your long run, youre less likely to be overly fatigued during the long run itself, and the recovery will be easier. Treat a weekend long run almost like a race. Taper for it, and rest or jog easily both before and after. Also, carbo-load before and after.