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Old 10-31-15 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
Why do eg. Marines do training runs carrying 50lbs of gear..? Should they be instead running in running clothing, carrying nothing, but running a lot faster instead? There must be some reason to train with weight.
That's different. In running, your legs and body are supporting the weight. On a bike, your bike is supporting the weight.
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