Originally Posted by justin1552

It's not that i'm dumb, i'm just lazy. I don't do my homework, but if I have a test or quiz, I ace it with ease. I'm already getting used to carrying a TON of stuff on my back, every Saturday and Sunday I go to this field with my stepdad, in rain, sleet, or snow, and I carry 150-175 lbs of gear while jogging. I plan on being infantry or Airborne and he said that those you don't need to go to school and it's driving me crazy. I know I can deal with the physical stuff, it's just if they give us homework like paperwork and sh*t to do. Also, the 1st Marking Period grades may have something to do with an incident at school that I really don't want floating around the forums, but if you want info on that matter, PM me.

And just how far are you jogging with 150 lbs worth of crap on your back.

Don't overdo the jogging with weights on your back. You can destroy your knees and they can fail you when it really counts. And never use ankle weights either.
Do a lot of back exercises when you work out. If you have a strong back and strong thighs, usually the heavy stuff will sort itself out.
Here's a tip for carrying heavy stuff. Put folded towels under your shirt on your shoulders. The weight of the pack should keep it in place long enough and it'll put less stress on your shoulders. Just hope the DI doesn't notice.

Originally Posted by Pale Rider

And just how far are you jogging with 150 lbs worth of crap on your back.

Heh. I'm not really sure. I usually jog at this field behind the park near my house that the midget league uses as their football field during the summer. I'm gonna guess about 5 miles worth of jogging around the entire field. My stepdad is my DI and he makes sure that I only carry the standard gear which isn't that heavy. Until he fills it with weights, then things get not fun.

Originally Posted by justin1552

It's not that i'm dumb, i'm just lazy.

That right there is all I need to hear. You want to do this weighted jogging thing, so you do it. Just like you dont want to do your homework so you dont. I see a pattern here. Part of the responsibility of being in the military is doing your job regardless of whether or not you want to. If you dont have the motivation to do simple things like homework, what makes you think you could handle the job of point man or the tedious job of pulling guard duty for hours at a time?

I sound harsh and I apologize, but I am trying to open your eyes to the fact that being in the military isnt all fun and games. You dont enjoy every second and some of the work is hard hitting and high speed, and other things are tedious and boring. But regardless of how it rates on your excitometer, both jobs must be done 100%

It seems to me that you have some desire to serve and a good level of ability. Dont let those things slip from you. Apply yourself in whatever you do, military or civilian, and you will go far.

I saw no harshness in what you were saying. And believe me, I know the military isn't fun. But then again, did any of you that did join go because you thought it would be fun?

Does it really matter if you dont have the best grades. If your capable of comprehending the situation then you should be judged souly off of grades. But what about that. How does it work?

Originally Posted by justin1552

I saw no harshness in what you were saying. And believe me, I know the military isn't fun. But then again, did any of you that did join go because you thought it would be fun?

Yes - with me it was good times with some bad times on occasion, the best feeling in the world is flying cross country in a tank and engaging targets at a high rate of speed.

I would like to challenge you on running with 150 pounds worth of items, I find that hard to believe, even the most hard core would not be able to do that on a continued basis.

Like I said, if he did that, his knees wouldn't last very long.
It is a stupid idea.
But it's a free world and that's his problem.
Training is not some kind of torture. It's a smart, practical way of readying your body for what aims you have.
Hit the weight room and focus a lot of your exercise on your lower back and thighs. That will help you with your pack carrying.
For cardio, the elliptical machine with some levels of resistance will help. It helps work your running muscles while not putting any impact on your knees.

Just me but I never outside of one or two occasions ran with a loaded ruck for any distance. 13th is right it's alot wear and tear of your body.

And what was the max weight of your ruck sack and other gear, I have run 2 miles during PT with 75 lbs and that was a ass kicker. A 150lbs is a little far fetched for me.