How did you survive your road marches?
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having successfully completed the 24km march i was thinking, since i resorted to a variety of stuffs to survive the march and i had to learn those stuffs by hard, i was thinking there shld be a sticky here for those who have gone thru the marches to help those who havent done any or are suffering now.
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first.. fill all ur bottles with red bull..
and keep walking~ dun take off ur field pack between rest~~
Adjust ur boots and socks between rests~ and stretch urself a bit~
personal experience~
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can remember that road march is damn siong... heng is not walk all 24km in one shot
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Talk cock with ur buddy all the way... make sure both of u are on damn good terms man... time and distance will fly right by
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i was pes c so only 10km for road march.
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If prone to abrasion between the thighs, can consider wearing tights. Otherwise can apply powder to reduce the chafing, put lots.
Make sure that any blister prone areas are well taken care off. ie. paste plaster even b4 setting off. Might want to keep some extra plasters handy as well. Keep them dry.
If prone to corns (areas of thickened skin that occur in areas of pressure, esp on the foot), there are those kind of plaster with a hole in the middle. can use them to relieve the pressure.
If prone to nipple abrasion (v common, most ppl wun even know until first few times route march), can consider using plasters as well. If really bad, then use nipple guards.
Do adequate stretching during pit stops.
Drink enough water, don't hold back.
Just enjoy the process. Enjoy the scenery, enjoy the walk and company. Every step taken is a step closer to completion.
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hmm wat is a road march for ah.. is it veri serious like normal marches.. cannot tok to buddy and stuff during marching?
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Can... literally talk cok sing song all the way. Of course, must keep in distance lar.
Nipple abrasion... mean stuff.. damn painful.. i kenaed during half marathon... OWWWWW -
Bicycle shorts/lycra shorts and lots of talcum powder.
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i dont know why SAF advocates briefs over boxers man. Im a boxer guy and never have i ONCE had an abrasion EVER
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They are afraid ur sperms die of heat stroke.
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i survived them all bcos of frens....Originally posted by bismarck:having successfully completed the 24km march i was thinking, since i resorted to a variety of stuffs to survive the march and i had to learn those stuffs by hard, i was thinking there shld be a sticky here for those who have gone thru the marches to help those who havent done any or are suffering now.
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think happy thoughts. think of tomorrow's POP, think of you're gonna get promoted to PTE, think of your block leave, think of your girlfriend (if any).
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Hmm i think i just dragged myself along following a rhythm beat that i sound off inside my head,so guess i ended up thinking less that i am tired and can't make it
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it was your POP at the end of the march, so that was motivation enough.
I remember i got bitten by a centipede on my neck and i still ngeh ngeh wanna go through the POP. 24km route march and not make it for POP? Good thing it was just a warning bite. -
yah lor.. now route march and POP on different days liao unlike the past when one was held after the other...Originally posted by Gordonator:think happy thoughts. think of tomorrow's POP, think of you're gonna get promoted to PTE, think of your block leave, think of your girlfriend (if any). -
i survive my RM because it was done in public and the pressure from the crowd gave me the morale to keep walking..
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Route march is just the beginning only. After posted to infantry unit already, there'll be tactical marches. U'll have no choice but to walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk without knowing where's the ending point. And that is not the end, after reaching the objective already, u somemore have to fight the enemy. U'll also learn how not to anyhow consume ur own water, because there'll not be any safety vehicles following. Think of those carrying the GPMG & 84MM RR plus the full battle order. So dun complain so much.
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i cant help but agree.Originally posted by Spirit of Fire:Route march is just the beginning only. After posted to infantry unit already, there'll be tactical marches. U'll have no choice but to walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk without knowing where's the ending point. And that is not the end, after reaching the objective already, u somemore have to fight the enemy. U'll also learn how not to anyhow consume ur own water, because there'll not be any safety vehicles following. Think of those carrying the GPMG & 84MM RR plus the full battle order. So dun complain so much.
once during exercise...we did a tactical march, platoon level.... for 7 hours only...without rest....knn towards the later part i was so stoned i began mumbling to myself...didnt know how my mg team could take it man...knn...first time i saw pple marching with their eyes closed...after we reached objective...had to do an ambush...once i proned down i immediately fell asleep. -
But heng the long tactical marches are done at night .. to be ready for the dawn deliberate attack.Originally posted by Spirit of Fire:Route march is just the beginning only. After posted to infantry unit already, there'll be tactical marches. U'll have no choice but to walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk & walk without knowing where's the ending point. And that is not the end, after reaching the objective already, u somemore have to fight the enemy. U'll also learn how not to anyhow consume ur own water, because there'll not be any safety vehicles following. Think of those carrying the GPMG & 84MM RR plus the full battle order. So dun complain so much.
The day marches .. even 5km to quick attack position can kill us 'cos the weather is so hot. -
How come your PC never ask MG team to secure junction one?Originally posted by Hellraiza:i cant help but agree.
once during exercise...we did a tactical march, platoon level.... for 7 hours only...without rest....knn towards the later part i was so stoned i began mumbling to myself...didnt know how my mg team could take it man...knn...first time i saw pple marching with their eyes closed...after we reached objective...had to do an ambush...once i proned down i immediately fell asleep. -
how come not same day liao?Originally posted by wuming78:yah lor.. now route march and POP on different days liao unlike the past when one was held after the other...
not shiok leh liddat .. I remember last time we get to wash ourselves up at the spring or well. Then march out and see grandstand full of civilians we become very motivated and full of pride.
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didnt need to...we were bashing all the way. and my pc is BASTARDOriginally posted by Icemoon:How come your PC never ask MG team to secure junction one? -
putting red bull in your bottle as substitute for water is a hazard. red bull is full of taurine which till today the exact effects on human body is still inconclusive. but known outcome is enhanced metabolism ... which might exert your body on a already streneous activity.Originally posted by binZ:first.. fill all ur bottles with red bull..
and keep walking~ dun take off ur field pack between rest~~
Adjust ur boots and socks between rests~ and stretch urself a bit~
personal experience~
being an unfortunate instructor... i walked 24 km 4 times and 32km 2 times. i know there are people out there who walked more.. but here's my tips ...
wear newer socks so there's more cushion.
pull your no. 4 pants all the way up so that the crotch area of the pants is in contact with your briefs. this prevents the hems and stitching (thickest at the crotch area) to be rubbing against your inner thighs. also make sure you are wearing fitting briefs rather than worn out ones, the loose elastic can be cause of abrasion too.
wear lycra thighs. plain ones will do.
drink lots of water from the day before.
think of the march as a multiple of 4km marches. rather that a long 24 km march. just tell yourself that a 4km march is roughly 45mins to 1 hour, and that you will rest abit before another 4km.
MAKE sure you adjust your SBO comfortably WITH allowances to adjust during the march. This ensures your comfort.
your rifle (if M16) can be rested on your right waterbottle. the magazine part can be rested in the space between your right bottle and your body. this way, your neck, shoulder are do not have to bear the weight.
don't hesitate to flush a bottle of water from your head down... water is unlimited.
ensure correct boot fit.
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talk c.ock sings songs helps. it helps lighten up the mood so you won't think of the negative.