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.)
You can also do 5K goal pace long runs. To perform this run you simply run the mile or two at your goal 5K pace. These 5K goal pace long runs should be progressive in nature. For example, a long run early in your training cycle could be 12 miles with the first 11 at an easy pace and the final mile at 5K pace.