Customer Reviews

Run To Cadence With The U.S. Marines vol.1

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Running is not for everyone. Many try but end up jogging (not the same thing). Others start too fast, lose breath, walk to regain it, and repeat. Two secrets to good runs:

1)Rhythm. The sound of running feet hitting the deck in unison sounds like a heart beating. The biological power of this sound will draw you in instantly, which is nice. More importantly, it will let you know when to stomp on each foot. Steady rhythm is key to efficient running.

2)BIG strides. Initially you will focus your energy on kicking out your feet fast enough to keep pace with the cadence. In time it will become natural and you can focus on taking wider strides. Short, choppy steps waste energy and waste time. If you're out there shuffling, you might as well run. The lyrics will motivate you to kick out your toes farther each time, until you get comfortable with a nice wide stride. Reminders to "dress it up" will remind you to not slump and to hold your chest out, which makes it easier to breath.

Efficient, competent running takes practice. This soundtrack can provide the psychological "chew out" you need to get your lazy butt out and running more often. It's also good for a few laughs.

I ordered this C.D. and it is excellent. I am a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Contrary to popular belief we do P.T. Our P.T. has not been so great here lately and we needed motivation.

I listened to the Run with Marines C.D. and ate it up. This gave me a plan to Run my guys with Cadence. I called some of the cadence from this C.D. and we improved out P.T. dramatically. I recommend this C.D. for anyone.

Next time you feel yourself getting down and out on your run, formation runs, Ruck runs, ect. Purchase this C.D. It will motivate you.

Ooohhh Rahhhh

I have three or four of these cadence cassettes. Clearly, running to cadence is not for everyone. But for those who do, you will find that the pace is perfect for a good, steady run. Out of the series, I found that the USMC one was, though repetitive, the most oustanding. There is a good mix of humor, motivation, and good ol' Marine violence. Some of the others, especially the Army ones, are dated back to Vietnam or the Cold War when they talk about commies, UH-1s, etc.

I wish they had a rated R version as well. These are rather tame compared to the reality. Still, its a great inspiration to anyone who was, wants to be, or wishes they were running with the Corps.

I really enjoy this CD. I got it as a joke to bother my husband and found that it is probably the one CD that we both can listen too and know the words. The cadences are easy to learn and swear/cuss-free. Not what I was expecting for a tape made with real military men doing real military cadence.
I feel comfortable listening to this CD in the car while the children are listening - have even heard my 5 year old (who claims he will grow up to join the Air Force) chanting along! His favorite is Motivated Left Foot.
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I can't run without this CD. It is incredibly motivating and really gives you that extra push in the right direction. You'll surprise yourself the first time you PT while listening to it.

i would strongly advise not to purchase this with the percussion as it gets in the way of the cadence. personally the drum/tap to keep pace on the cd seems primary to the cadence which it is not. and if you can't keep pace with the d.i. yelling left right left, you've got other problems...

My son, a poolie with the M.C., is totally motivated every time he listens to this CD. He was just promoted to squad leader and now is learning cadences (from the CD) to use during PT. He loves it.

I listen to this CD when I'm out running, and the rocksteady beat helps me run an extra mile or two. The cadences really motivates me to push my limits beyond what I though possible!

I liked the cadence, it brought back a lot of memories. The biggest thing that i disliked about it was the "boot" in it. I got tired of hearing D.I.'s, platoon numbers and recruit trainig oriented stuff. I thought it was cadence from the fleet!
On the flip side, there was several cadences that i did not know and a few that i did not remember the words for.
I would highly recommend this CD for people waiting to go to boot camp, or NCO's that are looking to expand their cadence calling ability. As always, just be ready to ad-lib.

Great songs for your mp3 player as you hit the pavement.