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ladrones · 03-24-2018, 05:44 PM

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The Major and I are rigged up and ready for tomorrow.

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I don’t think y’all need luck but I will wish y’all well. Have a cold NM brew post march.

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SwampRabbit · 03-24-2018, 08:04 PM

Have fun tomorrow... embrace the suck!

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1369 · 03-24-2018, 08:34 PM

Thanks all. Clouds have rolled in and are supposed to stay tomorrow. Wind is still up though.

1369 · 03-25-2018, 09:23 PM

Back in the room. Made the goal of breaking nine hours. Came in at 8:57.

SwampRabbit · 03-25-2018, 09:34 PM

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Back in the room. Made the goal of breaking nine hours. Came in at 8:57.

Nice!!

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Pedernal · 03-25-2018, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1369

Back in the room. Made the goal of breaking nine hours. Came in at 8:57.

Awesome job Sir!

Geoff995 · 03-26-2018, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1369

Back in the room. Made the goal of breaking nine hours. Came in at 8:57.

Good job. It was nice getting to meet you.

1369 · 03-26-2018, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff995

Good job. It was nice getting to meet you.

How’d y’all do out there yesterday?

Geoff995 · 03-26-2018, 08:43 AM

Good. It was tough. Have you ever had a major difference in the time that they log for you and your actual time on the course? Mine and Kyles times were off by an hour compared to time we recorded on gps. I finished in 8:18 and their website shows 9:22. Kinda odd.

Jacobs117 · 03-26-2018, 08:51 AM

This was my first experience at the Bataan Memorial Death March. I went with a group and we did the March together. It was a fantastic and challenging experience. I don’t want to spiritualize it but it was very impactful. I learned a ton about the history and what those guys dealt with. It was an honor to suffer the tiny amount comparatively to memorialize the “*******s of Bataan”.
I ran the Dallas marathon and I have to say I don’t know which was more difficult physically. They are so different. But...overall, it was awesome. Congratulations to the other guys here that completed it.

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1369 · 03-26-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff995

Good. It was tough. Have you ever had a major difference in the time that they log for you and your actual time on the course? Mine and Kyles times were off by an hour compared to time we recorded on gps. I finished in 8:18 and their website shows 9:22. Kinda odd.

You’re probably seeing the difference between “gun time” and “chip time”. The 9 hours is from when the event started and you finished. The 8 hours is from when your chip crossed the start line and finish line. 8:18 is strong work and an awesome time! Congratulations!

Geoff995 · 03-26-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacobs117

This was my first experience at the Bataan Memorial Death March. I went with a group and we did the March together. It was a fantastic and challenging experience. I don’t want to spiritualize it but it was very impactful. I learned a ton about the history and what those guys dealt with. It was an honor to suffer the tiny amount comparatively to memorialize the “*******s of Bataan”.
I ran the Dallas marathon and I have to say I don’t know which was more difficult physically. They are so different. But...overall, it was awesome. Congratulations to the other guys here that completed it.

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I agree. The last 6 miles was single handedly the toughest physical thing I have ever done and one of the toughest mental challenges as well.

Geoff995 · 03-26-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1369

You’re probably seeing the difference between “gun time” and “chip time”. The 9 hours is from when the event started and you finished. The 8 hours is from when your chip crossed the start line and finish line. 8:18 is strong work and an awesome time! Congratulations!

Thanks. We didn’t even cross the start line until 8:25am. We went through the line to greet the survivors. Very powerful experience meeting those men.

1369 · 03-26-2018, 09:23 AM

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I agree. The last 6 miles was single handedly the toughest physical thing I have ever done and one of the toughest mental challenges as well.

The “sand pit” has a habit of getting in your head.

Geoff995 · 03-26-2018, 09:28 AM

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The “sand pit” has a habit of getting in your head.

That’s an understatement. Lol.

1369 · 03-26-2018, 09:09 PM

Next one on the list. September 2018

http://blackhillsveteranmarch.com

Pedernal · 03-27-2018, 07:51 PM

Rucked a bit last few days. Traps are a bit sore. I am assuming this will go away as those muscles get used to carrying some weight. Any thoughts from you experianced guys would be great.

1369 · 03-27-2018, 08:08 PM

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Rucked a bit last few days. Traps are a bit sore. I am assuming this will go away as those muscles get used to carrying some weight. Any thoughts from you experianced guys would be great.

How far you going? Your traps will get used to the load but long distance is gonna hurt regardless. If you’re going long, pre load ibuprofen the night before and then right before the ruck and during. Won’t kill the pain, but it helps.

Pedernal · 03-27-2018, 08:23 PM

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How far you going? Your traps will get used to the load but long distance is gonna hurt regardless. If you’re going long, pre load ibuprofen the night before and then right before the ruck and during. Won’t kill the pain, but it helps.

Not too far ( about 4-5 miles) just trying to get started. I want to start doing some moderate distances on some hills and rocky terrain. Sometimes I am afforded an opportunity to do it while working. Down side is I can't use a pack that straps around the waist as my "tool" belt prevents that.

SwampRabbit · 03-27-2018, 08:42 PM

Trap soreness goes away as you adapt. Only pain that triggers a reduction in load and volume for me is lower back pain. Honestly, I rarely strain that area now.

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1369 · 03-27-2018, 08:56 PM

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Not too far ( about 4-5 miles) just trying to get started. I want to start doing some moderate distances on some hills and rocky terrain. Sometimes I am afforded an opportunity to do it while working. Down side is I can't use a pack that straps around the waist as my "tool" belt prevents that.

Yea, 4-5 miles your traps will adjust. Going without a hip belt will force your traps to “shoulder” the load. That’s the rig I run, no belt.

BLACKFINTURKEY · 04-17-2018, 06:03 AM

My wife and I started rucking this week, I started with 35lbs and she with 15. But we need some good packs! I did 4 miles one day and my waist belt broke on my cheap pack. So far I’ve done about 6 miles.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a couple bags that won’t break the bank?

SwampRabbit · 04-17-2018, 07:16 AM

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My wife and I started rucking this week, I started with 35lbs and she with 15. But we need some good packs! I did 4 miles one day and my waist belt broke on my cheap pack. So far I’ve done about 6 miles.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a couple bags that won’t break the bank?

For 35# loads, you want something that packs well, has some rigidity along the back and pretty good straps. The 5.11 Rush 12 is what I have and like. Small enough to not sag and big enough to get some weight in it. At $80 or less, I think it is a good deal.

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03-24-2018, 08:04 PM	#302
SwampRabbit Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Hill Country & East Texas	Have fun tomorrow... embrace the suck! Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

03-24-2018, 08:34 PM	#303
1369 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Dry Creek Ranch-Real County	Thanks all. Clouds have rolled in and are supposed to stay tomorrow. Wind is still up though.

03-25-2018, 09:23 PM	#304
1369 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Dry Creek Ranch-Real County	Back in the room. Made the goal of breaking nine hours. Came in at 8:57.

03-26-2018, 08:43 AM	#309
Geoff995 Six Point Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Snyder, Tx Hunt In: Scurry Cty.	Good. It was tough. Have you ever had a major difference in the time that they log for you and your actual time on the course? Mine and Kyles times were off by an hour compared to time we recorded on gps. I finished in 8:18 and their website shows 9:22. Kinda odd.

03-26-2018, 08:51 AM	#310
Jacobs117 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lewisville Hunt In: Looking	This was my first experience at the Bataan Memorial Death March. I went with a group and we did the March together. It was a fantastic and challenging experience. I don’t want to spiritualize it but it was very impactful. I learned a ton about the history and what those guys dealt with. It was an honor to suffer the tiny amount comparatively to memorialize the “*******s of Bataan”. I ran the Dallas marathon and I have to say I don’t know which was more difficult physically. They are so different. But...overall, it was awesome. Congratulations to the other guys here that completed it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-26-2018, 09:09 PM	#316
1369 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Dry Creek Ranch-Real County	Next one on the list. September 2018 http://blackhillsveteranmarch.com

03-27-2018, 07:51 PM	#317
Pedernal Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Del Rio Hunt In: Amistad	Rucked a bit last few days. Traps are a bit sore. I am assuming this will go away as those muscles get used to carrying some weight. Any thoughts from you experianced guys would be great.

03-27-2018, 08:42 PM	#320
SwampRabbit Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Hill Country & East Texas	Trap soreness goes away as you adapt. Only pain that triggers a reduction in load and volume for me is lower back pain. Honestly, I rarely strain that area now. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

04-17-2018, 06:03 AM	#322
BLACKFINTURKEY Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Marion,Texas Hunt In: Marion,Texas	My wife and I started rucking this week, I started with 35lbs and she with 15. But we need some good packs! I did 4 miles one day and my waist belt broke on my cheap pack. So far I’ve done about 6 miles. Does anyone have a recommendation for a couple bags that won’t break the bank?