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If I were training for BUDS and running Green Protocol would I swim and run on the endurance days or would I just pick one and alternate on the endurance days?

To train for BUD's specifically you would be better off using one of the more focused training programs available out there written by and for people with that back ground. I can recommend military athlete and many people say the stew smith line of books are pretty good. I also believe the navy has a free program on their site to give you an idea.

In terms of focusing on improving swimming or running, it would come down to strengths and weaknesses you have at this stage. If you are a strong runner I would swim much more. If you have a swimming back ground I would run a lot more.

TB green would be a great way to build a base of high level strength and conditioning before moving into one of the more specialised programs I mentioned above. You could alternate between the two I guess, but personally I would test both my running and swimming performance and work on improving the weakest of the the two. Sometimes you want to do workouts that combine the two. e.g I am a weak swimmer, so I would swim 3x a week and only run 2x. Swim, run, swim, run, swim+run,etc.

SF selection is a bit more specialised than what the TB programs offer unless you already have that knowledge to program yourself. You want to use TB black and green as your main training, then prep specifically for the selection, then return back to TB for your strength and conditioning once you have finished that selection and are in the job or doing the role. You will never be as fit after that selection as you were due to the nature of the job you were entering.

Disclaimer-I am not a member of an SF unit.

Maxrip13 wrote:To train for BUD's specifically you would be better off using one of the more focused training programs available out there written by and for people with that back ground. I can recommend military athlete and many people say the stew smith line of books are pretty good. I also believe the navy has a free program on their site to give you an idea.

In terms of focusing on improving swimming or running, it would come down to strengths and weaknesses you have at this stage. If you are a strong runner I would swim much more. If you have a swimming back ground I would run a lot more.

TB green would be a great way to build a base of high level strength and conditioning before moving into one of the more specialised programs I mentioned above. You could alternate between the two I guess, but personally I would test both my running and swimming performance and work on improving the weakest of the the two. Sometimes you want to do workouts that combine the two. e.g I am a weak swimmer, so I would swim 3x a week and only run 2x. Swim, run, swim, run, swim+run,etc.

SF selection is a bit more specialised than what the TB programs offer unless you already have that knowledge to program yourself. You want to use TB black and green as your main training, then prep specifically for the selection, then return back to TB for your strength and conditioning once you have finished that selection and are in the job or doing the role. You will never be as fit after that selection as you were due to the nature of the job you were entering.

Disclaimer-I am not a member of an SF unit.

Nothing to add other than to emphasize Maxrip's excellent advice.

Use TB/Green to build up a massive reservoir of general endurance/strength/SE. Depending on where you're starting this might take anywhere from a few months to a few years. Invest more time in your weaknesses while maintaining your strengths, until everything's caught up.

2-6 months out from BUD/S switch to a selection-specific program. You certainly can use TB to create specificity training if you know what you're doing and you're thoroughly familiar with the selection in question. If not, stick to a tailored prep-style program designed for SEAL candidates.