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On my BMQ, I heard this reservist infantry recruit telling stories about the senior infantry members having knee problems after spending so many years doing ruck marches. I was doubtful at the time, because in theory every reg force infantry will have bad knees given that they do much more marches than reservists (just an assumption while discussing with the recruit). However, recently I started having knees problems myself from running extensively on concrete sidewalks. I am just wondering whether there are any negative side effects for doing rucksack (~55lb just like the BFT) marches frequently. Will the joints adapt to the extra stress or deterate over time? What do you do to minimize the damage done to your joints (knees, ankles, etc.)? Thank you for you time.