Special forces school and a question about cardio....

[Bigweight81]

I here in Texas for a 4 month special forces academy and we have been doing tons of cardio and ruck marches. Its been about 8 years since i went through my 1st special forces school and im def out of shape. I just seem to not be able to catch enough air while im running and that in-turn makes my legs feel as if ive got a ton of lactic acid build up and i have to either slow way down or fall out of the formation. My question is besides obviously just running more often, is there anything i can do to get that wind in my lungs i need? im here for about 3 1/2 more months and cant deal with my slow progression. Please help, any words of wisdom would be much appreciated. Thanks

[xxjaredxx]

Could always implement some high intensity intervals to really build up some endurance. Personally, when it's nice out of course, I will go at a dead sprint for about 30 seconds, drop and do 15 pushups,and repeat this several times. Not really sure if it is good to train that way, I just find it challanging as well as interesting. I hope you figure out something good though bro

[hardcharger]

alternate running distance with running split sprints, like run at a 85-95 percent run for a minute then drop back to a 60-70 for 2 min and back into a sprint do like 10-15 sets of that. great way to vary up your running. don't just do distance, or run hill sprints, vary it up so your body doesn't settle into a routine you want to keep shocking it into growth, or endurance in your case.

[Naudo11]

This may sound gay but get on a elliptical machine twice a day for 30 minutes to an hour morning and evening. You will drop weight but most importantly your legs will be going through the motions. I did an elliptical challenge for fun at the gym one month; I didn't realize it would help me as much as it did on my 2 mile run. Good Luck with your school.

Naudo11

[jasthace]

I dont know much about it ,but how about a check with the doc to see if you need an inhaler,might be able to get one with albuterol.

[Bigweight81]

military personell arent allowed to have asthma, or use meds for asthma. Thank u though