Two weeks later, the 300 recruits, now acclimatized, began their rigorous training in the third level bootcamp. Richard had provided Ciano with Lina's recommended training regimes. Each category was rolled out every three days, with adjustments based on the training leader's evaluation of the overall trainee's progress.
A. Physical Conditioning: Forging the Praetoriani Physique.
Strength & Endurance: Mornings began with a merciless 10km run through simulated varied terrains – steep hills, treacherous soft ground – gradually progressing to weighted runs with packs increasing up to 20kg. They learned to push through burning muscles and gasping lungs.