Posted on Jul 10, 2018
Is organizing formation runs with cadence calling once a week for vets and non-vets a good idea?
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I had this idea yesterday, I want to put together a Runner's Club that consists of formation runs with cadence calling for veterans. I used to hate group PT but I've come to miss the activity and teambuilding. I thought this would be a great way to network between veterans in the local area and motivate them to stay active during the week. I imagine this to be once a week in the early morning at a local park. Everyone shows up, we stretch out, and run for an hour at the typical formation run pace. Is this a feasible idea? I've done a local survey with my veteran buddies who told me I was nuts and that no one would ever join me in this endeavor. SO, I'm hoping responses here would be more diverse.
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On the list of "things I'd rather never do again" running in formation with a cadence is pretty high up there...
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As an avid runner (well, ok...down for a week with a sprain at present), I'd enjoy something like this-maybe without the cadence all the time though. Getting a group of vets together to run might be a good idea; the formation thing might be less popular though...just my $.02
Kinda thought about trying to organize something similar in my neck o' the woods...that, or a ruck march.
Kinda thought about trying to organize something similar in my neck o' the woods...that, or a ruck march.
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I hated running solo. If this was available in my area I would be all for it. However, my knees no longer allow this type of activity without a lot of Ibuprofen afterwards. Now, it is swimming and other low impact cardio. I would say go for it. If the interest is there it will happen. The worse that can happen is you run solo...
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PS - there are "other" cadences out there too: http://www.militarygurus.com/10-funny-cadences-youll-die-laughter/
10 Funny Cadences You’ll Die From Laughter - Military Gurus
Cadences in the army are known as your jogging or marching song. You can tell from its usual lines like from The Duckworth Chant, “Sound off, 1,2,” and “Sound off, 3, 4!” The main reason for a cadence while marching, is for the soldiers to keep on track with the beat.Throughout the years, these hymns …
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I think it would be neat.... However I don't know if it's the age group I'm in, or what but nearly all my buddies have a hard time walking let alone running anywhere. Give it a try and see how it works out if you get some folks together , even a few it's a good thing.
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I'm an avid runner so I'm not a big fan of group runs since I tend to not get a lot out of them. I'd be more likely to join a group PT session (think boot camp-ish) and then maybe ability group runs. I'm also not a fan of calling cadence. Now if this were a yearly or semiannual run for a good cause, maybe. But not weekly. At least not for me. But don't let me stop you. There may be tons of people out there looking for this exact thing.
One other idea: do it in the afternoons and end at a pub/bar. Follow the run with beer and story telling. Then you'd have me interested.
One other idea: do it in the afternoons and end at a pub/bar. Follow the run with beer and story telling. Then you'd have me interested.
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I'm sure that there might be a few people in your area who would be on board with your idea. It might only be a handful of people though. Weekends would probably be your best bet to get people for it as most people need to drive for work in the morning. I need to be on the road at 0630 to get to work on time, so I imagine that others would too. Good luck with your plan.
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