How To Avoid Getting Injured At Basic Training!

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  @andrewwhite955 · 8 years ago

  I tried on 8 different pairs of boots before I was satisfied at CIIP. I’m sure the people behind me were pissed, but I didn’t get a single blister.

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• BR

  @bryan_witha_whyy · 8 years ago

  There was a really fit Soldier when I was a DS who would run steps with her vest and plates every night. She fractured her hip. Don't be a hero, there is no prize for finishing first in basic.

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• WI

  @williamspencer2769 · 7 years ago (edited)

  For lots of blisters in fitted boots, wear your dress socks/pantyhose under your thicker socks. You want to keep the moisture away from your foot, water adds friction. I did this for the GAFPB in 3&quot; water and mud and only had minor blisters. Second, pack your ruck right. Nuff said. Third, break your boots in. If you can, (not sure if you would be allowed to in basic, this is for your military career in general so remember this stuff) I recommend tying those boots on really tight and taking a warm shower with your brand new boots. It softens the suede and sole and will form to your foot. Fourth, drink water. Fifth, don&apos;t pop that blister. A blister is there to lessen the damage done on your weak points. It absorbs impact and friction better than normal skin. Plus, if you pop it it could fill back up and get infected. Use moleskin to create a small padding around the sides of the blister, spread out the pressure and friction. If it does pop, leave it alone. Don&apos;t rip the skin off until 50% of the skin covering the raw skin is already gone. No moleskin? Cut a hole the size of the blister in duct tape and use that instead. Apply directly to your foot. DO NOT PUT ADHESIVES DIRECTLY ON <b>ANY</b> PART OF A BLISTER. Put them around it. Baby powder works for dry conditions in short durations. If you know for at least a 80% certainty that your feet will be wet, put a dress sock/pantyhose on first, followed by your usual sock, followed by a tied off (as to make your foot water resistant) walmart or similar plastic bag. Keep the bag in your boot, you&apos;ll look weird and out of regs with plastic bags hanging out of your boot. The name of the game is keeping your feet dry and clean. These tips may sound like a weird and weak way out, but if you want healthy, long lasting feet, follow these instructions. <br>Feel free to add more below, hooah!

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• JO

  @jordansimpson9099 · 8 years ago

  At my basic training I did a 12 mile ruck march, cleaned up, got four hours of sleep then a pt test with my feet bleeding badly. I turned the boot over and the blood poured out.

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• MA

  @markporter2642 · 8 years ago

  A month in I pulled a groin muscle, just when that got better I got a stress fracture in my foot, and to top it all off I got covered in the worst poison ivy rash you have ever seen. &nbsp;Sucked, but I pushed through to graduate on time without being recycled. &nbsp;Take care of yourself while your there. &nbsp;Nothing worse than training with an injury.

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• ST

  @steelhawk89 · 8 years ago

  thumbnail gave me chills

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• TH

  @thesunbeamin4304 · 9 years ago

  I can say shin splints while running is the worse pain in my life.

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• 1N

  @1notgilty · 8 years ago

  Good advice. &nbsp;My advice for people heading to basic training in any of the military services is to find out ahead of time what their physical requirements are at basic training and work for months at doubling it. &nbsp;For example, if you are required to run 1.5 miles work on running 3 miles because they will often make you keep running after you get to 1.5 miles and you will be used to running a lot farther. &nbsp;You&apos;ll be glad you did it when the drill sergeant or company commander is screaming in somebody else&apos;s face instead of yours.

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• RA

  @rachaelestrada2644 · 9 years ago

  I think a how to pack your ruck video is a good idea. Also I think you should do a video on how to make sure your boots fit well and maybe your favorite and least favorite boots you’ve had.

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• OB

  @OBAMAwasSWORNinTODAY · 8 years ago

  Listening to you talk about people not working out before basic training has made me so incredibly happy for being a Poolee in the Marines Delayed Entry Program

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• ZA

  @zachmeyer2718 · 8 years ago

  My feet are like double layered cow leather. I run over 60 miles each week and do a lot of hiking in boots.

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• CA

  @calebhendricks1518 · 8 years ago

  I fell in to a 6 foot dried up river bed during night navy in Benning

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