Cortramid Question

[JhwK08]

I pulled my groin 2-3 weeks ago and have been resting trying not to overdo it. I went for a short run today and before I even got a mile in I had to stop because of my groin. From what I've heard it takes 1-2 months to recover from this, minimum.

My question: How much running is there at cortramid? Is this something I will be able to deal with through icing and stretching or do I need to consider pushing my cruise back a year? (I am doing 5 year program and am going to be a sophomore this coming year)

 

[VIZKRIEG]

Dude, I went to Cortramid in the summer of 2004. Besides the running I did on my own, which was considerable, but self-inflicted, the only running was for the PRT, and at Marine Week. I am definitely no doctor, so I would get it checked out, but if you can pass a PRT, you should be straight.

 

[phrogpilot73]

I pulled my groin 2-3 weeks ago and have been resting trying not to overdo it. I went for a short run today and before I even got a mile in I had to stop because of my groin. From what I've heard it takes 1-2 months to recover from this, minimum.

My question: How much running is there at cortramid? Is this something I will be able to deal with through icing and stretching or do I need to consider pushing my cruise back a year? (I am doing 5 year program and am going to be a sophomore this coming year)

Are you a pussy?

 

[IrishEagle85]

You'll be running a PRT and a obstacle/endurance course during marine week. If you can barely run a mile now, you need to get together with a doctor asap. He can issue you a med-down chit for use while in cortramid if the injury is serious enough.

And don't push yourself if you have a bad injury. It's better to take the time and let it heal, rather than trying to push yourself and never having it heal 100% as a result. If you see the doctor, do what he tells you and only do the exercises when he says you can do them.

And as far as I know, Cortramid is not a required cruise. It's possible you could skip it altogether if the injury is bad enough. But that's for you, your doctor, and your CO to decide.

 

[armada1651]

And as far as I know, Cortramid is not a required cruise. It's possible you could skip it altogether if the injury is bad enough. But that's for you, your doctor, and your CO to decide.

I don't believe any cruise is technically required - they're just a "you're doing it if at all possible" thing. I missed my second class cruise because of a torn ACL.

That being said, don't miss CORTRAMID if you don't absolutely have to - it's a good time and you'll get a lot of good exposure and meet a lot of people you'll be seeing throughout your career.

 

[HighDimension]

I don't believe any cruise is technically required - they're just a "you're doing it if at all possible" thing. I missed my second class cruise because of a torn ACL.

That being said, don't miss CORTRAMID if you don't absolutely have to - it's a good time and you'll get a lot of good exposure and meet a lot of people you'll be seeing throughout your career.

1/C cruise is required for commissioning.

 

[armada1651]

1/C cruise is required for commissioning.

Yeah, you're right. I remember now.

 

[IrishEagle85]

That being said, don't miss CORTRAMID if you don't absolutely have to - it's a good time and you'll get a lot of good exposure and meet a lot of people you'll be seeing throughout your career.

I agree; I loved Cortramid. At the same time, if you're going to miss one of the three cruises, I think Cortramid is the once to miss when you consider how much you can learn during your 2/c and 1/c cruises.

 

[MIDNJAC]

1/C cruise is required for commissioning.

Yes, and I have friends who only did 1/c. If it is really bad, like others have said, look into skipping this one. You can always do it next summer in place of your 2/c "enlisted" cruise; several of my classmates ended up doing this for one reason or another. If you CAN go, I recommend you do it, as the 2/c cruise is definitely worthwhile IMHO.

 

[Ecureuil444]

The only running during Marine week was the O course. The only physical activity the rest of the time was the PRT. The staff said over and over again that every evolution is voluntary. I would just show up and do everything you can and nobody will bust your balls if you tell them you have to sit something out.

 

[JhwK08]

Thanks for all the info.

I have a Dr's appointment tomorrow just to make sure it's nothing too serious. I plan on still going, but just want to make sure I'm not going to mess up my groin seriously.