[robert60446]

Hello,
First let me say that I'm no stranger to rucksack marching with heavy load. Working with 240B is a gift which keeps on giving...however now I'm practicing to improve my pace for tryouts which from my understanding is much more demanding than usual "infantry" pace. As of today I'm averaging between 13:30 to 14:00 a mile. However this can't be accomplished without running with my 65 lbs rucksack. I will run (jog) for 200 meters and fast walk for another 200 meters and so on. Looks like this formula is working for me, however after last 6 miles march my right knee started to give me some troubles...From what i have been told so far, soldier should never run with rucksack, but without the "running part" i don't see any other way to keep 14:00 and below per mile pace...Am i doing something wrong here? I would appreciate any input on this.

Ps. I posted under 20th group, because I'm preparing for 20th group tryouts. I apologize if this is incorrect section...