...You will need a good cardio base more than you will need sprinting ability in basic.
You will need to be able to run for longer distances and carry a ruck for hours, though the ruck will be light and the pace slow.
To train for that (and to bring your overall cardiovascular fitness up) you need to keep your heart rate elevated for an extended period of time. If you started mixing longer, slower runs into your routine it will help you for a number of reasons.
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