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At 72″ you are heavier than I’d like. Cutting some weight first is going to be a key component to enabling running, preventing injury, etc. I’d recommend the follow plan progression:
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I’m currently active duty military and 6-weeks into recovery from breaking both radius and ulna (+surgery) in one of my arms.
I’ve recently been cleared to begin dedicated physical therapy and I am currently wrapping up your “Training Program for Athlete Suffering Arm Injury”. The PT is focused on mobility of the wrist and elbow. I’m cleared to increase in weight as I feel comfortable but not in excess of 50lbs for the next two weeks. I’m looking to get back to top Infantryman strength with eyes on a potential run at SOF Selection 1.5 to 2 years in the future.
What plan(s)?
Thanks in advance.
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With a timeline that long, look to our Military Base Fitness Programming. Daily Operator Sessions, Greek Hero Packet, or Virtue Series Packet would all be appropriate. Of course, be smart with the loading and exercise substitutions to allow for a full recovery of the surgical site!
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Right now I am doing your SWAT Selection V2 plan as I have SWAT Selection in September. My future plan is to go to National Guard SF.
That being said I have time to run through the full Ruck Based Selection Packet (SFAS) or SFOD-D (Delta) Selection Packet. I completely understand that SFAS and Delta are two different things. I was wondering: 1. What the differences in the plans would be and 2. Would the Delta plan take me to a higher level of fitness and give me a better prep for SFAS than the actual SFAS plan
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The Ruck Based Selection Training Plan is specifically designed for SFAS and similar selections. It includes a variety of training to reflect the diverse fitness demands of SFAS, which includes plenty of rucking, team events, work capacity hits, etc.
On the other hand, the SFOD-D Selection Training Plan is designed with Delta Selection in mind, which is rucking dominant. It reflects the demands of that selection with a huge emphasis on rucking.
While the SFOD-D plan might take you to a high level of fitness, it might not be the best preparation for SFAS because the two selections have different fitness demands. The SFOD-D plan might have too much rucking and not enough general work for SFAS.
Therefore, if you’re preparing for SFAS, it’s recommended to follow the Ruck Based Selection Training Plan.
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I’m a BP Agent that wants to do the BORTAC selection Course next year. I have a whole year to prepare and would like some advice. I’m already in good shape and can run, swim, and ruck well. But, I want to be in the best shape. Any words of advice would be appreciated.
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I’d recommend jumping on the Daily Operator Sessions via the Athlete Subscription now, followed by these plans in order leading up to selection:
This will give you good ruck, run, and swim capacity leading up to the event. Let us know if you have any questions. Good luck!
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The best plan(s) are going to be the In Season Strength for Endurance Athletes and Off Season Strength for Endurance Athletes.
Once you’ve started your 50k prep (if you haven’t already), utilize the InSeason Strength program. This program is flexible in terms of scheduling and is meant to be a secondary emphasis to your running while maintaining strength. I’d imagine you will remain ‘In Season’ until you’ve completed the Feb Ultra, but you can repeat this plan as needed on your off days or lower running volume days. After the Feb ultra, jump on to the Off Season plan until you’re ramping back up for the downhill marathon (my knees hurting just typing that), at which point go back to In Season.
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I have a couple questions regarding bodyweight and training advice.
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I am ski patroller recovering from knee surgery (arthroscopic meniscus clean out). I purchased your backcountry ski plan and have used is for the past few seasons with great luck but I am nowhere near ready for week 1 in my fitness level. Do you have a program you could recommend to prepare prior to the Backcountry ski routine? My knee is good now, I just lost a bunch of fitness while recovering.
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My overall goal is to get set up with a workout plan for backcountry hunting season in October.
I’ve been trail running for the last three years and looking to advance into trail running/rucking. I average trail running 10-20 miles per week with 10-30lbs of weight in my pack.
When I came across Mountain Tactical a few months ago, I was interested in introducing the workout plan into my weekly running in order to build strength and endurance. But, I wanted to inquire about the assessment tests and if they are important to complete before starting a new workout?
Could you advise me on the steps to take before starting a new workout plan?
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Here’s what I’d recommend until you have a sched:
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I finished SF45B this week but I have a significant right clavicle injury now. Going to orthopedist next week. Radiologist says it’s not dislocated but it sure looks like it is from exterior. Any program suggestions if I can’t use my right arm for a few weeks?
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