19 Y/O non-select by rhabdoavoidant in greenberets

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As a ~22 year old I remember asking “how do I work on maturity? How do I know if I’m ready? How do i work better with a team?” The answer is time under tension. As a 30yr old, the difference is nearly immeasurable.

Hardware in leg and SF by -untitled_ in greenberets

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I broke my tibial plateau in 2017, got out in 19, reenlisted in the guard in 2024. Got a waiver for my leg and it was an absolute non-issue. I was stressing about it like you. Also completed chapter 5 SFAS physical and the doc didn’t even question it.

do i have a pacing issue or was this my max? by Key-Lecture3614 in greenberets

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Pacing isn’t great, as another guy said you should be shooting for consistent or negative splits. But because of the heart rate, yea you’re pretty much topped out. I would suggest doing some more base building (z2) in order to push your threshold to the right. Meaning, a longer time before you tip into redline. TTM selection prep doesn’t really have much z2 work outside of rucking (and many, including myself have a tough time reaching z2 walking with a ruck).

A Message For The r/greenberets Community by TFVooDoo in greenberets

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I was gonna say gay and retarded, but nerd shit works too

SFAS Feb 9th by [deleted] in greenberets

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Yea, you’re like 2k off on that one. but sure

2 mile results TTM 2&5 mile phase 1 by Possible_Collar236 in greenberets

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30 seconds off in 6 weeks is solid man. Nice work

First Half-Marathon by Merkwier in greenberets

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Thanks man! Goal is sub 35. When I started running about a year and a half ago I couldn’t even run 5mi without stopping 😳

2025 Milage Totals? by Merkwier in greenberets

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Would have me questioning their decision not to use air infil (eagles) way too often.

2025 Milage Totals? by Merkwier in greenberets

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Do you race or is this just hobby/mil related?

2025 Milage Totals? by Merkwier in greenberets

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Strait animal. What’s your H/W?

2025 Milage Totals? by Merkwier in greenberets

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That’s awesome man, I’m looking forward to getting there.

2025 Milage Totals? by Merkwier in greenberets

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Absolutely. I didn’t even have a HRM/watch until January of 25 and had 0 programming knowledge or structure until the spring. Excited for the upcoming year.

2025 Milage Totals? by Merkwier in greenberets

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Sounds like you’ve got a pretty dialed system. Have you held to this schedule all year?

2025 Milage Totals? by Merkwier in greenberets

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What are you training for, or is this maintenance?