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.)
Then speed up to 5K pace for .5 miles. Slow down to an easy pace for 4 more miles before speeding up again to 5K pace for .5 miles. Slow again to an easy pace for 2 miles and finish this 12 mile long run with 1 mile at 5K pace. A progressive run is a workout in which you gradually speed up throughout your workout.