sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

[MidWestEwo]

yea im actually getting custom orthodic inserts but not until thrusday. im just gonna tough it out.

I wouldn't even worry about custom orthodics. Check these out. http://www.foothealth.com/Freedom-Hi-Impact-Accommodator.aspx

They are high on the price on that site. I bought them from a small running store near me for 20 bucks. They are cheap and they work better than anything else my brother and I have tried and we both have issues with shin splints without them.

 

[Srp7286]

I wouldn't even worry about custom orthodics. Check these out. http://www.foothealth.com/Freedom-Hi-Impact-Accommodator.aspx

They are high on the price on that site. I bought them from a small running store near me for 20 bucks. They are cheap and they work better than anything else my brother and I have tried and we both have issues with shin splints without them.

Yea but I had a Podiatrist look at mine and said custom ones would be the best. I've used a similar product by that company and it didn't really do that much.

thanks for the advice though.

 

[NYYanks]

Cadence

Stupid question (obviously), are you ever allowed to lead in cadence during your five star resort stay in OCS?

 

[BACONATOR]

Stupid question (obviously), are you ever allowed to lead in cadence during your five star resort stay in OCS?

Yes.

 

[frealis]

So I just got of the phone with my LT and I have my PRT tomorrow at 10AM.

Since I failed it last time and taking 5 days later, and have done a few practice times around the 12 minute mark, shin splints are a issue for me.

Would anyone recommend me to try to keep up a high pace then leave time to go slower? Or should I try to keep a consistent pace knowing I have to make a lap every 2 mintues?

The only issue is with the 2 minute pace, it gives no room for error.

I usually run fairly slow for the first few quarter miles, then burn the rest of my energy on the rest. I've had shin splints, a sore hamstring, and something that resembles patellar tendonitis. Stretching was pivotal for me. I work with a guy who runs about 30 miles a week and he's constantly stretching. Stretch your calves, quadriceps, and hamstrings before and after each run, then ice

 

[Picaroon]

As far as shin splints go, I've found adrenaline does it for me. Remember you can rest all you want once you pass.

My best run time was when I did my best each lap, only slowing down when nausea started to set in because of the AZ heat. But these are just what work for me personally.

 

[skim]

As far as shin splints go, I've found adrenaline does it for me. Remember you can rest all you want once you pass.

until your leg snaps from stress fractures

 

[MidWestEwo]

until your leg snaps from stress fractures

Most people who have shin splints do not have stress fractures. It is a combination of lack of stretching, too much rest between runs, and lack of weight training with the lower legs. Do resistance calf raises once a week, stretch by having someone push down on your feet while you sit on the ground, and ice in between runs without taking more than a day off in between and the shin splints will go away. Running does little to strengthen your legs, you have to throw in leg exercises too.

 

[bigT86]

I found toe raises and box jumps very beneficial to strengthening my lower legs. I also started wearing Vibram 5-fingers a few days a week to exercise and I've had no shin splint issues since.

 

[chasejj]

I was wondering about bringing stationary/envelopes/stamps to OCS to write friends and family. However, I haven't seen those items on either the "allowed" or "not allowed" lists. I was under the impression that letter writing was encouraged, so should I bring these things? Thanks!

 

[kat27]

They let me bring in my stamps. If you are worried about it, just have your parents send it to you.

 

[wplax26]

When I was there in Fall of '07 they issued you a box of stationary that you had to stamp. Since it was the hardest thing to stamp you usually ended up with three of them anyway. My family always got a kick out of the fact that it was "Navy" paper and envelopes. Stamps you can probably bring, and/or you'll get a chance to purchase after the first week or two. You should also be able to keep in touch via other means (email, "house" phone, or a cell phone left in your car, etc..) BUT a written letter certainly has a nice personal touch. Although if your DI is like mine and you have to write 8 1000 essay's over the course of the week you may not fee like writing a letter!

 

[skim]

I saved all the letters and so did my wife. It will be an interesting time capsule.

 

[Ken_gone_flying]

I saved all the letters and so did my wife. It will be an interesting time capsule.

I saved all my letters too, only because I knew my wife would ask if I did and I'd be busted if I hadn't.

 

[MidWestEwo]

Well it's pretty much official from a new ensign that just graduated. After November, all OCS classes will have 3 weeks of Indoctrination, and something about knowing rifle drill in 4 weeks instead of 8 weeks...