Jogging with a Tactical vest

ITSecurity Nerd · Jul 10, 2018

Hello,

I am currently running with my wife but being 6 foot and her 5 foot I need something to slow me down. Does anyone have suggestion on a tactical vest/plate carrier that they have used for this purpose.

Thanks in Advance!

Speed3 · Jul 10, 2018

Wal-Mart sells weighted bests that you can add in increments. Probably cheaper and would draw less unwanted attention than a tactical vest

chesapeakeIRON · Jul 10, 2018

Hands down,5.11 tactec vest with 20 pound plates from rogue... I use mine al the time and love it. It’s very comfortable

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ITSecurity Nerd · Jul 10, 2018

Thanks for the thought, Looking to fulfill two needs here, a tack vest that i will now have and slow me down. Appearance is less of a worry for if needed i can wear a " safety" vest over it or a large sweatshirt in the winter.

eruby · Jul 10, 2018

Bad move, IMO.

Running with weights is good for Iowa State wrestlers, but bad for your joints.

Just change your gait, if running with your wife is important, though that can also lead to foot/ankle problems.

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44man · Jul 10, 2018

I have some 1” logging chain you can borrow

TexDefender · Jul 10, 2018

I would recommend something like a Camelbak filled with water, add any other items to add weight. Just know a ton of stuff is going to hurt your joints and of course wear the right foot wear.

ITSecurity Nerd · Jul 10, 2018

Thanks for the suggestions,

I have tried changing my gate but that was a epic disaster and will not be doing this again. I never thought about the impact to my joints just a way to get a " harder" workout that would slow me down. If i dont run with her she will not go alone so I need to figure out something.

eruby · Jul 10, 2018

ITSecurity Nerd said:
Thanks for the suggestions,

I have tried changing my gate but that was a epic disaster and will not be doing this again. I never thought about the impact to my joints just a way to get a " harder" workout that would slow me down. If i dont run with her she will not go alone so I need to figure out something.

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spoon059 · Jul 10, 2018

Small parachute?

ITSecurity Nerd · Jul 10, 2018

Added a post in the introductions section, thanks for the advice, did not know that was there or was proper protocol.

Gizmo98 · Jul 10, 2018

ITSecurity Nerd said:
Thanks for the suggestions,

I have tried changing my gate but that was a epic disaster and will not be doing this again. I never thought about the impact to my joints just a way to get a " harder" workout that would slow me down. If i dont run with her she will not go alone so I need to figure out something.

Most former military members here (not Air Force) will agree that weighted runs and marches are hell on pretty much everything. We had to do it, and most just sucked it up, but eventually everything hurts all the time. As the cherry on top, the VA usually finds that the lingering chronic pain isn't service connected. :party29:

If you want to go the Air Force route, you'll need two golf carts. One, preferably air conditioned, is to get you from A to B. The other is for your personal porter to carry your crap.

smokey · Jul 10, 2018

Have her run until she can't keep up anymore, then have her climb up on your back... win-win

Rack&Roll · Jul 10, 2018

Sweat won’t degrade at plate carrier with AR500 plates, but sweat will degrade Kevlar in ballistics vests.

Chris · Jul 10, 2018

If you are really thinking of running with a tactical vest on better know your neighbors and the LEO in the area. I can hear 911 calls now "Man with body armor running quickly down the road near the school". Chris

Occam · Jul 10, 2018

Do 25 pushups while she jogs ahead 100 yards, then sprint to catch up, and drop for another set. There's your pace and your harder workout, and she's always in eyesight.

TexDefender · Jul 10, 2018

Gizmo98 said:
Most former military members here (not Air Force) will agree that weighted runs and marches are hell on pretty much everything. We had to do it, and most just sucked it up, but eventually everything hurts all the time. As the cherry on top, the VA usually finds that the lingering chronic pain isn't service connected.
If you want to go the Air Force route, you'll need two golf carts. One, preferably air conditioned, is to get you from A to B. The other is for your personal porter to carry your crap.

Combat Weather, PJs, Ravens, Security Forces, Combat Controllers and others never had to run with a full pack???? Never had to run around with a Telephone pole? Never had to run long distances with a PRC? Right.... I don't mind the friendly inter-service rivalry but really? Sometimes I really get tired of the AF joke crap.

outrider58 · Jul 10, 2018

Ruck up! It will narrow your stride and slow you down. Never mind all the other crap.

3paul10 · Jul 10, 2018

Ball and chain??

Gizmo98 · Jul 10, 2018

TexDefender said:
Combat Weather, PJs, Ravens, Security Forces, Combat Controllers and others never had to run with a full pack???? Never had to run around with a Telephone pole? Never had to run long distances with a PRC? Right.... I don't mind the friendly inter-service rivalry but really? Sometimes I really get tired of the AF joke crap.

Sorry, brother. I work with a team made up of all services, and we give each other crap all the time. I flew airplanes, so my PT consisted mostly walking to the plane.

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