Mark 'Billy' Billingham MBE - Teaches you about Rucking

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[@grahamhiggs4355]

After leaving the Army , I did marathons and half-marathons, but as I got older I was picking up never ending injuries, so I started walking. LSD , that’s Long Slow Distance, with a pack is better, and a decent pair of boots. As you get fitter, just push the pace on . Good mentally and physically, and virtually no injuries. Clears the mind.

[@jt.8144]

Best explanation on here. Lessons learned. Slow Easy Pace / High Volume. Totally clears the mind.

[@trumpone4443]

Knees over toes Ben Patrick

[@Fighting_Fatigue_117]

@doesitmatter itdoesntmatter Some people probably do both at the same time. I'm not saying you should though.

[@mikefitzpatrick43]

Totally agree and it doesn't cost money

[@leonrussell9607]

You should the other kind of LSD

[@skycrafts5140]

Someone once said to me..."The hardest part of the exercise, is putting your boots or trainers on and going out of the front door!". Those words always stuck in my mind, and I remember them every time I think 'I don't feel like it, today' and it gets me out there! Great interview. Thanks to everyone on both sides of the camera.

[@rogermccowen685]

I heard something similar , the hardest part of a journey is to start it.

[@1979jon]

Sound advice.

[@Scruffrecordings]

10/10

[@PeeBeds]

"You will never regret taking exercise, but will always regret NOT taking it..."

[@clivewinter8321]

I can't wait to get out only drawback I have is firstly a cup of tea unfortunately that leads to any more then I'm hyperactive to start a good days walk

[@Leonsantos76]

He's the best of the lot... no frills, no shirtless nonsense, huge fan.

[@AhmetKaan]

*Pain of regret is much worse than the pain of discipline...*

[@projectalpha4782]

Truer words never spoken. I'm 22 and could write a novel of the regrets I have in my life. I feel fortunate to still be in my early 20s though but I know I need to act fast as time waits for no one.

[@dlyroadrunner]

Facts!!

[@johntim3491]

Thanks

[@sicr7373]

Ok, cards on the table, I need to be honest..I'm a 57 year old grossly overweight man, I'm 19st 5'10" . I suffer from a chronic illness called Ulerative Colitis which makes me feel ill most days, my mental health is shot to Hell as I run a small business which has its challangers and have sufferd from depression for a long time, and since my Mum passed away on Feb 8th 2019 I have attemped su cide twice, but chickened out...So basically I'm a mess.....But...For some reason this channel kept popping up on my recommends and after just watching this video I have just ordered a rucksack online and will be going for a walk as many evenings as I can when it arrives, I'll wear my sturdy workboots and will start off with a coupe of large bottles of water in the rucksack and aim for a few miles at first and go from there, I'm actually welling up a bit as I'm typing this which I know is pathectic, but I feel this may be the start of getting my life back...Please wish me luck....Thank you!

[@slipnpitch1894]

Its not pathetic but bravery to accept where you are and decide to grab it by the horns. Good luck. Don't beat yourself up but make sure you get up and out. Build things slowly as in distance to avoid injury such as calf strains and achilles heel. Most of all enjoy. Perhaps look at joining a walking group. Post an update in 6 weeks to let us know how you get on 💪

[@hughdixon752]

You crack on mate. Hope you are up and at it. Good luck

[@sicr7373]

@@hughdixon752 Thank you mate, I really appreciate your comment, I've only lost just over a stone to be honest, but at least I'm going in the right direction and although I have my bad days, I'm feeling a bit better most of the time.

[@sicr7373]

@@slipnpitch1894 Thank you so much, lost just over a stone, so progress not brilliant, but I am heading in the right direction. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment as I am of course just a stranger, but it means a lot to me and I apologise for not responding earlier.

[@slipnpitch1894]

@@sicr7373 Hey that's brilliant progress. The hardest part is getting started and life is always getting in the way of time to get out and walk or do other exercise. Keep going mate and reach out to a local walking group. Walking with others will help a lot. Great to hear of your progress 👍

[@johns6426]

Rucking is an amazing physical and mental activity. My mind goes from doubt and pain to euphoria and recovery.

[@Matt-es1wn]

When you know you just got blessed with some of the soundest advice you can get. 🙏

[@adamkeat2494]

I've struggled with PTSD, and the hardest thing about it is no one can understand what it's like. This man has the perfect combination of pick yourself up soldier and that soft calm "hey it's gonna be alright, if no one understands, I do" to make me remember to pick my pack and my weapon up and carry on through life 🥰🥰

[@MulliganBrothersInterviews]

Keep going Adam!

[@JAMESlock1911]

Don't give up! There are lots of activities that can help. I like cycling. When things get good I lift weights. Go fishing. Get a dog. Life is good.

[@pomegranatepip2482]

Adam, I don’t have PTSD, but rather depression….. keep it going brother. Look after yourself. Be the strongest version of you that you can.

[@1step.1journey]

Keep strong Adam 💪

[@Zack-lq9tb]

I have lived with it for over a decade. People assume they have understood enough to give their opinions or advice. They have no clue. It's easy to see a physical disability, but no one sees the mental. Shrooms helped one time I did em but haven't come across again yet. I had an eye twitch for five months stop after taking them.

[@georgebuller1914]

Having just been given a 6-12 month survival prognosis due to recurring Stomach cancer, I reckon I need to take this man's ethos on board and push myself beyond the accepted boundaries, whilst not trying to reach the moon! :-)

[@spencerlloyd4175]

GOD bless you Brother.

[@chrisotoole]

Any updates? Hope you’re well

[@georgebuller1914]

@@chrisotoole Hi. Still ticking along and staying positive. 😉😉😉

[@chrisotoole]

@@georgebuller1914 So glad to hear it! 💪🏼

[@aduantas]

Hope all is well George

[@jimcraig9882]

I had the honour of working with the SAS in Afghanistan 2012, we had 3 troopers sent and attached to my section for a few days for extra support. Those 3 men had the skill and firepower of an entire Battalion, we felt invincible when on the ground with them. It was a dark and difficult time for us when they had to leave.

[@teekandy]

Are they that much better than your average soldier ?

[@teekandy]

@@jimcraig9882 crazy ..ill check ot out

[@bikebasket9594]

I’d feel safer with a battalion! Lol

[@jimcraig9882]

@@bikebasket9594 you can have the Battalion, but the fitting and administration of a thousand soldiers, cooks, headquarter staff and specialists equipment in a compound the size of a tennis court may not work out as planned.

[@bikebasket9594]

@@jimcraig9882 thank you for your service.

[@altsecdevs]

Always sincere, honest and straight to the point from this guy. Mr Billingham is the Real Deal.

[@michaelanderson7715]

Billy is exceptional even within the SAS; 27 years in the British Army (17 years SAS). Reached the highest soldier rank; RSM. - Certified Special Forces and Counter Terrorist Sniper Instructor - Advanced Evasive Driving Instructor - Tracking/Jungle Warfare/Navigation Instructor - Demolition/Sabotage Instructor - Ski Mountaineering/Rock Climbing/Abseiling/Ice climbing Instructor - Combat Survival/RTI Instructor - Counter Terrorist Instructor (all options) - Patrol Medic/Trauma Life Support agent for 5 hospital attachments

[@macefentura]

You wouldn't want him as your enemy. Seems like a good chap though, probably a great friend.

[@irish7460]

@@macefentura I don't think there's a man/woman alive that I'd trust more than Mark Billingham. And I'm Irish.

[@TommyBahama84]

​@irish7460 so what?

[@MKChase-uj9vx]

​@Sassanach before your time I reckon fella.

[@jakem834]

An amazing monologue at the end! A man who was at the very top of his military game admits that some heights he couldn’t reach. Humble and honest.

[@D_Global_]

Grew up in a council estate in the uk and I felt worthless at times and a billy speech got me up physical training can get you out of depression

[@ald1144]

Hell yes. Keep going buddy.

[@Robbo_547]

I really have a lot of time for this guy. Man after my own ❤

[@marmadukegrimwig]

Man’s a straight-talking legend.

[@griznizzgames8013]

I absolutely love Billy, he's one of the most influencal people I've come across. I always find myself coming back to his videos when I need that extra push!

[@seneca815]

His attraction is that he's totally genuine, determined and does not come across as egotistical

[@aeromech8563]

Wise words. I have seen many men fall from talking themselves out of a job! Mental strength is the key. Physical ability will follow. 👍🇭🇲

[@jaikai4989]

This guy seems like such a nice guy and it’s crazy because these SAS guys are a different breed 🫡

[@Original50]

Respect to all the PTIs and DS who teach young men to do what they never believed they were capable of. Just never ever give up. Keep moving, no matter how slow and painful.

[@mo8616]

Don't think it's taught 50. Encouraged yes. Can't be taught to dig deep! You have it and will. Or don't and won't.

[@granthogg2824]

Car packed in 5 years ago so i have been tabbing 10 miles a day to work and back 5out of 7. Best thing to ever happen to me. Walking is the best form of exercise imo. Great for heart body and mind.

[@shakeybeatz]

That's dedication mate. I'd take the bus....🚎

[@Richard-yp1dd]

You must wake up very early and get back very late walking 20kg every day

[@Kitiwake]

@@Richard-yp1dd 32km a day.

[@1979jon]

Walking has helped me though some tough times

[@Db8x8]

Serious effort mate, good man

[@DT-kd3xi]

Wisdom always resonates when it's filtered through experience,

[@VeteranHedonist]

My 18 year old nephew is going in the Marines in January for his training. (He's passed the health and fitness tests), so I've sent him this, it might help him. He's the only one on both sides of our family who's never smoked or drunk. I'm so glad he hasn't ended up like his uncle Dan. I'm super proud of him. Might go for a run with him when he finally gets some leave, now I've give all the bad stuff up. Thanks for the video. 👌

[@georgemorley1029]

Do it.

[@VeteranHedonist]

@@georgemorley1029 I will. I had endocarditis in 2014 and my heart gave up. I needed a aortic valve replacement and a triple bypass, plus the abscess from the endocarditis scraping off the walls of my heart. I was in hospital for 6 months and went down to 6 stone, flatlined on numerous occasions. After I came out of hospital and started gentle exercise, but fell into depression with PTSD and drug dependency quickly followed. I finally went to rehab in 2018 and they wanted me to do the 3 times a week crossfit sessions with them. I unwillingly obliged and was a bit unsettled when I had to sign a disclaimer. I tried every blag in the book to get out of it, but my mentor told me, "Think as your heart as a muscle and you're training it to become stronger." Anyway, I started slowly and did what I could, just gentle exercise. I used to sit on the bikes and watch them for a few weeks then started to do the wads. Not in any competition with anyone, but myself. It's a brilliant project called the 180 project for people with mental illness and addiction. I kept going and after 2 years was on par with some of the regular people. I'm not writing this for sympathy, I'm writing it to show anyone who doesn't think they are worth anything or can't do something because of their past lives etc, that anything is possible. I'm clean and settled now and although I don't do crossfit anymore, I do regular exercise and it's the best remedy for mental health. So I will be running with him, not at his pace, but I'll be running.

[@garethwilkinson3456]

And good luck to the young man. Hope it's gone well so far.

[@smokeymcpot69]

​@@VeteranHedonistHow did uncle Dan end up??

[@reczy]

Come on Uncle Dan, we need an update!

[@daveh7957]

Been doing this for years …. 15kg over 9 miles on beach … 15 min mile average … jacks your heart rate … burns Cals like no business and the impact is nowhere near running. Also utilises core shoulders etc etc for load bearing and dare I say it ‘functional fitness’ . Great to get outdoors and in all weathers. That brew is nectar when you get home. Glad billy is promoting it and explaining it in his no nonsense way.

[@Travis_22]

What foot wear do you use for that?

[@kikoexteberria8668]

Spot in mate ..fittest I've ever been when doing this ..did 27 miles with 15kg on ..my longest so far

[@lucybevan6619]

and your point is ?

[@kikoexteberria8668]

@@lucybevan6619 personality disorders are terrible ..bless you

[@NNICKKK]

Well said Dave H. So true about that brew back home lol

[@paganpoetprophet6441]

Very motivating advise sir , I'm 66 having worked in factory lot overtime my life flew by . Now I'm retired and want to get in shape been changing my lifestyle , calories ,salt ,sugar , I quit Cokes I learned a lot from your tips thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@Mark-u2b3f]

Love watching these guys here on sas Australia. They are legends and we owe these type of blokes that much

[@Glasshousebc]

“It’s going to be hard”… tell yourself that and you’ll do it… truer words never spoken… nicely said matey.

[@christianryder1537]

Sound advice from an exceptional leader and formidable soldier .

[@lookmammesonyaotoob5392]

I was homeless for a few years and carried a bergan and a satchel back n front. I couldn't afford to stash them in case some goon found them so I had to wear them for most of the day/night walking around. I logically found that I balanced the weight of both packs and it helped me to move around most times with momentum. Sometimes I'd walk for hours

[@jimleishman785]

Great video. I could listen to Billy Billingham all day.

[@bouncerbloke1]

This video should be on the school curriculum, you will not find any better pieces of advice or motivation anywhere. I'm ex military and always found the little speeches and motivational talks (especially in basic training) awe inspiring. One of the best videos yet, straight from the heart, by one of the best!

[@Yomi-san]

Unfortunately schools are not about training children for life and stoic endurance.

[@richarddutchholland4780]

It’s absolutely brilliant listening to Billy in these videos, awesome life lessons for everyone.

[@efishient]

I run mountain races and ultra marathons and use this type of training for the lower-intensity cardio work. It’s unbelievably valuable from a strength and conditioning side of things. So under-rated also. Progressive overload isn’t just for the barbell…

[@tj7636]

I am just discovering this. I'm a runner who has been quite prone to injury. I traded one day of running per week for rucking and have been focusing on strengthening my posterior chain. It's made a huge difference!

[@AngeloBetrulas]

You just can't afford to ignore such expert advice from people who have been there and done it, in the most demanding of circumstances. Excellent video, thanks.

[@bagiraramah7560]

God bless you billy your humility and advice are very very touching again God bless

[@peters303]

After a long lay-off from endurance activities let's say, I rebooted myself and started "rucking" or tabbing, whichever. Started by hitting my local park. It sits in a crater and is accessed by three sets of long concrete steps. I simply climb up & down and track my data Time, pulse etc. Aside from the aerobic and leg workout, I definitely feel the psychological benefit. Healthy mind, healthy body. I have a long way to go to even reach the shadows of my former SF self, but ive got off my arse and put one foot forwards. Thank you for the life-coach lesson 💪🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ferdrew8265]

Very practical !! Forbidden words in the Services; "cannot, try, think .." ✊💯🙏

[@foggyvegan]

Terrific video. On point with the details… there’s a ton of info here. Listen and listen carefully to what he is saying. Well done.

[@TheWildernessChannel]

I have never been in the army but I have worked in the outdoor industry for decades and I can tell you that most people psyche themselves out the first time they hike because it is a new experience but also because they often start a hike without warming up. The result is that if they immediately hit an uphill their muscles ache much more than they would if they were pre-prepared by warming up. It is psychological and you do come to love it over time. Now I cannot imagine not having the opportunity to hike.

[@philipdee9698]

A rock of common sense and practicality.....great interview and great advice from a very experienced man, thank you

[@TheB1nary]

Six months ago I got diagnosed with fatty liver - something to do with some medication I had been on. Gave me a mental and emotional kick up the arse. I purchased a rucksack, filled it with weight, and 'went'. I walk (on average) six or seven miles every other day, and include weight sessions afterwards. I've changed my diet. My outlook it better. My stress levels are very low -- and I love it!! No more pain right now, so I'm looking forward to this years' blood tests to see where I'm at. Rucking has changed my life.

[@ald1144]

Awesome dude, keep pushing!

[@TheSmartStar]

Carnivore, hiking and lifting.

[@veritaslegionis777]

Mark is so humble. What a legend.

[@bagiraramah7560]

True I really like it about him humility

[@CaptainoftheCs]

I had a pinched nerve in my neck that had been paining me over lockdown. I put 12kg in a pack and walked for 20 mins one day, then the next after watching this video and physically felt it pop. Now life is much better and this is part of my training regime.

[@Original50]

Recovering from an agonising cervical slipped-disc myself. Might try your therapy too.

[@richardnixon4345]

More like it popped after you pulled yourself. .... Fake Valor

[@CaptainoftheCs]

@@richardnixon4345 Ha. This may have been the cause, not the bleeding cure!

[@richardnixon4345]

@@CaptainoftheCs good man.can take a joke....good luck

[@CaptainoftheCs]

@@richardnixon4345 You too squire. Have a good one!

[@jayleonard1267]

Absolutely love this guy been following him for a while now, seems so down to earth very knowledgeable and you could learn a lot from him amazing stories and one hell of a journey , watching him helps me stay motivated to do things in life , some guy

[@oldskoolordie]

From climbing mountains he's right about setting small targets. I used to focus of a rock or tree and say that's the next target. Get there then push to the next. Don't look at the top all the time.

[@insanelyinsensitive4059]

I'm the same when running uphill yet my wife has to look at the top.if I look at the top I want to quit .

[@jewelhome1]

Like bike/running/XC ski racing…. focus on reeling in the guy in front of you!

[@NNICKKK]

Got into early am rucking in late 2019 over the winter as a civilian with zero military background, and I have been slacking this year.. time to get back to it! This has just given me a boot up the backside to get moving again. Huge respect for Mark. Such great no BS advice here. David Goggins was the life changer for me on rucking, such a brutally simple regime. Nothing but respect for all service men and women.

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

Get after it ! 💪👍

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Another bloody liar!

[@karenlindley.9756]

Wow. What an amazing guy, attitude and mindset. Kudos to Mark/ Billy for everything he’s done.

[@Ivan_Ardon]

I do rucking every other day as my main form of fitness. 8-12 miles with 20kg for the shorter distances and 15kg for the longer distances. I find it's a great exercise for clearing your mind of any troubles you have. You can get into a rhythm and mentally sort through any issues you have. Personally, I love this exercise on cold frosty mornings because once you've warmed up (1/2 a mile or so), the cold air becomes quite refreshing and you get a real sense achievement upon completion...not to mention that you burn loads of calories and can eat as much as you like ;-)

[@murdock6450]

in trainers or proper boots?

[@Ivan_Ardon]

@@murdock6450 I personally use hiking boots. However, I would say that if you are new to rucking then use whatever is comfortable initially, until you start to getting use to the weight and distance and then get some boots. But please don't try your first attempt in a new pair of hiking boots with 20kg on your back, or your feet and back will be destroyed within a mile or so. You can break in your boots by not using weight and just casually walking 1-2 miles per day to the shops etc

[@murdock6450]

@@Ivan_Ardon ah thanks for the reply dude. Much appreciated I will definitely be taking this advice 👍

[@Ivan_Ardon]

@@murdock6450 My pleasure. I forgot to mention, you should get yourself some good quality socks and some duct tape. The duct tape is to put on your feet under the sock in the areas that rub with boots, for example the heal, toe knuckles and bridge of the foot. it will stop the skin from being broken and becoming infected. It usually takes 5 mins to put on, but will save you huge amounts of discomfort and many days of lost rucking!

[@murdock6450]

@@Ivan_Ardon thanks again Max. 👍

[@brucemitchell4895]

A real soldier, humble, proud and discrete, Harry take note!!

[@barefoot2478]

Best fullbody excersise. Works both cardio & strength .

[@Prasutagucaster]

Physical or physiological challenges changes in life this is earthy advice and a grounded perspective to note.

[@lazatron2547]

Perfect and achieveable advice from someone who obviously knows what thay are talking about. As long as the kit is fit for purpose and comfortable, that is all you need.

[@Hawthorn-nz]

Did loads of this in my 20's. 15kg usually, water, a bit of scoff and a spare top and a bit of shite paper. Loved it! Lived in Hereford (coincidentally) and did about 15 miles at a time up in the woods behind Fownhope and Checkley.

[@leehambleton9919]

When this man speaks and gives advice you listen 100% respect towards him Lee Hambleton from Sheffield

[@PathofCultivation]

Truth. Walking over hills with a heavy bergen is one of the best exercises the human form can do.

[@miriampopa5436]

Huge fan of this amazing warrior!🛡❤

[@MC-vn7pd]

This whole video touches on what I started to do last December. I saw a video by Dr Robert Maurer on You Tube about Kaizen and for the first time since the age of 13 (I am now 63)....started to lose weight sensibly . I have lost 2 stones in 11 months by making tiny changes. Billy says he aimed to get to the guy in front of him, he didn't dwell on the whole course. Believe me, I was in the Army for nearly 12 years (female...we only had 1 and a half miles to do within a time). I used to dwell on the finish line and this was much worse if you could see it like running round large, square flat field and you knew where you were and how far you had to run....it was soul destroying. The teeniest, tiniest gain gives you momentum in all sorts of situations. The Great Wall of China started with one brick. I'm going to rewatch this video...By the way.....ref what he was saying about the equipment...you don't need it to get fit. I am totally riddled with osteoarthritis and been needing knee replacements for years but my bmi is too high. I started when I was sitting on my recliner (ha ha) just tensing my legs and lifting my arms. Before I got up in the morning I would do leg lifts and various stuff which was not beyond me. It went on from there. I still use a walker and stick but am able to go into the garden for hours now. I don't focus on my perfect weight. I just ask myself,"What am I prepared to do or want to do to make a difference". I don't want to diet or give up certain foods. The momentum of what I've done has changed things slowly. I'm only accountable to myself. Not the GP, the dietician, Weight Watchers, Slimming World or my family.....just myself....A long comment but if it helps anyone just do the teeniest, tiniest step and don't beat yourself up.

[@chrishaigh3698]

Mark Tabbing has helped me so much. Spending hours on my own Tabbing for miles away from things Berghaus cyclops rucksack with kit/YDS boots etc Head down 3 hours beasting just adore it. Your a nice bloke genuine very down to Earth that’s exactly what is needed on training advice. Cheers for a great Video.

[@christophermarshall5015]

when my daughter died i put a xxxx load of weight on, put the old house on my back and started tabbing,great losing weight,never going to be at the standard i was but not bad 9 miles a day and all that,then one day i am on a time table and need to get back home i took a shortcut stepped off a kerb stone that was far higher than normal BANG, damaged back[this was in 2009]its still fxxxx now,and i am heavier than i was,just remember guys none of us are as young as we were lol

[@richardpreston7852]

Mark gives the best advice it’s all about mental attitude and having the strategy to keep going The kit is not going to get you through it no matter how much you paid for it. Respect to you mark keep the vids coming.

[@Dav_Rock]

Huge respect for Billy no messing just straight to the point! Top fella

[@brownwarrior6867]

I’m an ex Soldier who over the past 20 years or so had put on 4 extra stones in weight after leaving the forces. Life,jobs and lack of motivation to keep punishing my body combined with a more sedentary existence soon piled the weight on as is normally the case for guys who retire from such a demanding job. However that all changed when my son got a new pup 5 years ago and then subsequently got accepted into Uni in Wales for 3 years ( only place that offered this particular course) which meant dog walking was now going to be my responsibility. I live in a hilly area of the North West of England so this now also means hitting the slopes again with muscles that had long since gave up on such pursuits 😬 So I’d decided to approach it with a renewed vigour and me and my new buddy (buddy buddy system is how soldiers operate in the field when checking each other over) started on the flat gradually increasing week on week to a stage after 12 months where the distance had increased but so had the amount of hill work. Over the next 4 years our walks have increased to around 7k a day and during this time he as a bully breed has grown to a weight of around 4 stones of lean muscles whilst I simultaneously shipped around 4 stones of unwanted whale blubber in the opposite direction. A win ,win and not one single penny has gone into a Gym. Gyms you see are for poseurs and the self obsessed most squaddies will be nowhere near one unless forced into one by a Pti. Save yourself many ,many hundreds of pounds and spend some of that money on some good fitting footwear and clothing. Go walking folks,walking you see is the only form of exercise a human does without consciously having to force themselves into doing it and so therefore you are more likely to stick to it on the longer term without feeling it’s a grind or a bind. You can choose whether to make it as easy or as challenging as you want just by taking a slight deviation or perhaps walking on different terrains. You could perhaps get yourself a wee companion that loves walking like I and many ,many others do when they get a dog ,trust me they will love you all the more for having that daily experience. You can choose to walk a dog twice a day in two shorter bursts or alternatively in one good walk ? Hell you can even mix it up to suit your own lifestyle by going early morning or late evening. The thing is I guarantee you success in shifting any weight ,keeping fit or increasing your physical and mental well being by having that release every day. It becomes addictive once you get into it and something you grow to get pleasure from whilst all the while your body and mind also benefit. If you want to take this to the next level then as this guy points out you can increase the weight and or the pace to get more from it or by getting a dog breed who can and will get more from that level of exercise like say a working dog breed that tend to do a lot of running as part of their routines. I would urge anyone out there reading this who has perhaps put a few stones on or even never been an active person to simply go for a walk every day for a week just to see how good you feel after having done so. Go on get yourself a free and liberating experience and put off those ideas of subscribing to a Gym you will most likely use for a few weeks before giving up on down the line. A decent pair of walking boots can be bought for £50 if you shop right. Good luck 👍🏼 An ex Sapper.

[@corsai7506]

Love it all, a great story......but my own experience was going out in a rush and throwing a cheap pair of trainers on!. Well, my recovery from the subsequent foot and tendon injuries took nearly 2 years, my poor old feet were never the same. WEAR! the proper footwear.

[@brownwarrior6867]

@@corsai7506 Thanks Richard I totally agree on the choosing of footwear as a bad decision will inevitably lead to issues either with the feet or the tendons and muscles. I wouldn’t recommend anyone taking up running straight from an extended period of inactivity but would encourage walking for a few months just to get those muscle groups moving again and getting used to working. For the simple fact is if you can walk a good distance then you can certainly run the same distance. Especially more so if excess weight has been gained and you are carrying a few lbs of unwanted fat. A great way of proving this is go to the local store and put into a shopping basket the excess weight you would like to shift into the basket in the form of bags of sugar. Take the basket with the sugar and walk around the entire store and then you will find out just how much extra strain those muscles are having to take when running.

[@corsai7506]

Very true, I lift a few weights and tell myself that the lifted weight is less than the bulk I’m trying to lose :).

[@OperationsAndSmoothProductions]

Burpees are king.

[@joekidd9456]

@@OperationsAndSmoothProductions so is a nice Bargain Bucket from KFC.

[@davidbadham3712]

Billy is such an inspiration and a top bloke. I’m going to have a go at this🖖

[@andrewthomas4897]

great listening to you billy .l enjoy putting my rucksack on and doing my sunday morning hike nothing beats the fresh air in the countryside

[@rainbowrose9299]

Never gonna break my stride oh this is one of my songs and can't believe he said that. No wonder I always want to watch his interviews awesome. I've walked all my life so many times carrying stuff although I did damage my shoulders they are better now I dohave arthritis but it comes and goes it never stops me though. I love walking. It just clears your mind.

[@stevemiller3433]

We are so lucky to have guys like Billy , we never know what they do but they always have our backs. UK's and the world's finest.

[@jb6368]

It's endurance,,,,not cardio. Very bloody true

[@annalisles2950]

“Whatever you put your mind to if you work hard enough, you can achieve it” I’m so glad you unceremoniously bust that myth. It infuriates me. Lots of people say it but they haven’t the nous to realise it’s bollocks, and they’re also the ones who will gladly try that pill that gives them a six pack. Well said Billy.

[@2bsure]

Perfectly said. Sound advice from someone who knows what it takes. Respect.

[@NoPlus500]

I always get great positivity and motivation from any of these sf chaps. No need for gurus just straight forward honest get stuck in attitude

[@APCSW19]

Interesting man. Really like the way he looks at things. He doesn't show off or try to overcomplicated things. Feels like advice you can really trust.

[@bennathan7353]

Good talk on boots, I served in the Royal Marines and loved the boots, most people would spend a fortune buying their own and wonder why I would use the free ones

[@markstoyle2244]

Agree mate, me too, but i have been out 23 years and came from a different generation. Was at a 40 Commando meet in Taunton in 2019 before COVID and one of the training team were telling me our boots were good but their boots are great, the new recruites feet cannot handle them and if they tried the boot we used they would be crippled in a few hours. Not their fault, as most of them have worn training shoes for the majority of their life and the feet are not used the the structure and weight of a boot. I also had a bit of a discussion about the Tarzan Assault course and if any of them had done it with an SLR instead of the SA80. His next two words meant "Move Away In A Sexual Manner". Good set of lads, they looked at us like we were relics when we were grabbing a brew and an officer came over to ask what we were doing there, bit of a snotbag, had we permission? We told him we were ex RMs and here for the Falklands War reunion, his and others attitude completely changed, there was Q after Q and the tales and answers got taller and exagerated.

[@thebrowns5337]

They're only there to addgrip and protection over the sole of your foot. Most boots will do. Comfort goes a long way but at the end of the day any boot is more comfy than no boot. It's a mental thing again.

[@leedockerty4531]

The hardest part is actually getting out there and doing it!im a runner and some days i struggle for motivation especially on dark cold winter mornings but i just get out there there and do it and i always feel better after..

[@MrHeadBudd]

During the Pandemic, I couldn‘t go swimming and since I‘m a Bad runner, I picked up rucking. At first, I only carried water and some type of meal, later I carried my law books. Back then I was in a Bad place mentally and this helped me cope with the stress of my exams. I maintained some of my Fitness and got to love the landscapes of my home.

[@drivn4895]

This is the most valuable channel, that i know of, that has existed in my lifetime. Thank you for all that you do. 🙏

[@MulliganBrothersInterviews]

Wow, thank you!

[@stephenkiely3216]

How valuable is this information to any young recruit. Love it!

[@paultopham9608]

I tried selection and I failed selection. I was told if your not 100% committed, the course will find you out, I wasn’t and it did but happy I gave it a go.

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

When? I went for winter selection 2006 and I passed and for me it wasn't that hard. .........but continuation is where I came unstuck.

[@paultopham9608]

@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 2004 when I did it, and it was summer. 18 mins past a 5 hour cut off point. I wasn’t good enough, no excuses. Glad I tried though, met some great guys.

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

@@paultopham9608 Was that on Fan Dance, starting and finishing at Story Arms? You never went for a second attempt? I knew a guy there who failed 4 times on test week, twice with the regulars and twice with the TA. Poor bastard, I still feel for him.

[@paultopham9608]

@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 did the fan dance, thought that wasn’t to bad. It was called high walk in the howgills. I did try for a second time, I was sliding down some grass hill on my arse and when I dug my feet in to get up, I nearly snapped my ankle and it was game over. When I look back, physically I could do it but mentally it wasn’t there

[@harryblox760]

It's crazy to think that this is a guy who is relatable, genuinely decent, and very balanced. But is one of the highest trained machines that in his line of work, could potentially have to chew someone's head off, if it meant surviving. The conditioning to be that type of person must be damaging to your mental health. Crazy really. Top guy! If the world goes to shit, I'm finding this guy and following him.

[@wingandhog]

These guys are also equally mentally strong. No damage.

[@wingandhog]

@Troy Hutchinson …. They definitely need to be a team player. No prima-donnas allowed. The cadre can see if you’re a fit in a minute.

[@spencerlloyd4175]

Just started doing this up flights of stairs at work,hard going, and works me just as if not harder than any machine at the gym.

[@tigertiger1699]

Guys such a humble dude.. so caring

[@HolyMith]

I love what he was saying about "can't". You're Not going to be able to do anything you want, but if you set the goals above what you THINK you're capable of, then saying "I can't" is just you putting a limitation on yourself. Sounds crazy to say, but if you tell yourself you can't then your body will give up. Not because your body is incapable, but because your mind gave up first.

[@spillledcarryout]

This guy is relentless, isn’t he? Respect.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Wise words indeed!

[@markothwriter]

I do a lot of rucking and I do it with a Veteran's group and by myself. It will really strengthen your hips and lower back. I have hurt my back a bit more putting the pack on and off than I have through rucking. So, now, I'm a bit more careful putting the pack on. I am just doing 40 lbs right now. But, if you get up to around 60 lbs - you will start to build all kinds of muscle.

[@Turnipagenda]

He is just a pleasure to hear talk....

[@barryhamilton7845]

I would love to have had Billy as inspiration growing up,someone who I could look upto.Unfortunatley I didn't.

[@kiwibloke2000]

Yup. It's a life changing workout for a middle-aged guy like me. Cardio, core, functional strength injury resistance and great endurance. Been doing a ruck 4-5 days a week up a hill/mountain (about 160M vertical rise over 4km long) near my house for two years now and it has been transformative. Trick to results in consistency. Trick to consistency is pat yourself on the back for showing up and don't worry about how much you do once there. You will do more as you get fitter. You will have months where you do less and months where you do heaps.

[@DemetriPanici]

*”Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” - Lao Tzu*

[@davidhamilton7216]

Don't tell me what other people have said. Tell me what you think. Unfortunately this is quote and my point falls to the ground. Damn!

[@G58]

I never liked carrying weight up high. My preferences were light back pack or non at all; extensive belt kit with the heavier and bulkier items at the back with two water bottles; full chest rig for ammo; maps behind the ammo; knife just below the shoulder; pistol and 9mm mags strapped to my legs. But for the most part we were bundu bashing, or crawling through fire thorns sniffing for buffs, and occasionally climbing koppies. Otherwise, on the flat, even at higher altitudes, the even distribution of weight about my body always stood me in good stead, and allowed me to be more agile. I hated feeling too heavy in a contact. But that was all a million years ago. Peace

[@adeperry2438]

Great simple advice from someone who knows what they are talking about

[@dom69foco]

This is great. I used to walk long distances, but a spinal cord injury put me in a wheelchair. It’s weird how much of this applies to me still: uphill is hard physically and mentally, but take it slow and make it. Go steady downhill, accidents happen. You can’t do anything you set your mind to, but you can do a hell of a lot.

[@emmawood5596]

So inspirational I’ve just started running 3 times a week aiming for 5k to start and Billy keeps me going when I feel like giving up !! Always thinking what he saids #Always a little further .

[@silentdogfart4892]

Good stuff. Go get it

[@paulcummings1566]

Read his book, absolutely riveting, brilliant.what a man total respect.

[@rizmark5522]

Great British Warrior. Knight of England. Thanks for keeping us safe Mark..

[@pbinnion1]

This video is very inspiring Mark. I couldn’t believe it when you said you were from Walsall. I was born in Walsall in ‘58, in Alumwell. Great to see a local lad kicking arse mate. Thanks for your service.

[@andyhousley78]

Fantastic!

[@topsysdad1]

I took a bunch of pupils to Tanzania which required a deep dive into rucking, loved it and now do it at least 3 times a week. Really recommend it

[@settz61]

Mate I am 60 ears old and my young life was very active and as life progressed I have had to live in an office oriented professional life working with stress doing projects and I lost that focus. Thankyou for reconnecting me. I have a long way to go but thankyou for saying we can sill do it!

[@stephenfricke9298]

Can't run anymore, lis Franc's operation in 2018. Love boot camp style fitness but rucking is now my preferred aerobic fitness. It gets the HR UP And great for the legs. Step ups are a great alternative to RUCKING

[@Mickc934]

Love this type of thing, Everybody should have to do military service as it teaches far more than you can learn at school or college and would solve a lot of peoples bad attitude towards life.

[@kipp1231]

Most of them would melt into the floor first time the sergeant got up in their grill for a bollocking. Would still be funny to see some green haired woketard get put through basic training at Pirbright 🤣🤣

[@Mickc934]

@@kipp1231 🤣🤣Exactly

[@jinksomiabodyart3189]

One can learn and challenge oneself with no military's involvement. By searching out the mentors, like Mr. Billingham

[@mrgordonjohn6143]

Yes but they stopped compulsory military training - bring back National Service - it would surely help.

[@mrgordonjohn6143]

Would sort out some of these young thugs.