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Goodbye MFAT

General discussions on joining & training in the Royal Marines.
Daveb
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Goodbye MFAT

Post by Daveb »

I thought I would post this today as I don't know how much time I will get free this weekend.

Well, it's sure been a while but at last, I start RT on Monday. I am very nervous about it but am also really excited. I am doing what I have wanted to do all my life and it starts on Monday!

I've been here since 2003 and if I hadn't found this place, I am pretty sure I would have failed my first PRMC due to not knowing anything about the prmc or how to train for it.

You lads have been awesome. There have been some times where I have felt REAL low because of my injury, but you all helped me through it with all your help and support. I really appreciate all the nice comments and pm's you people have given me.

During the longterm injury I had, I daily thought to myself if I would ever get over this injury....but I did, and I passed another PRMC :)
It goes to show lads, if you want it that much, you WILL get in. No matter how unfit you currently are, if you put your mind to it 110%, you will succeed.
Look at me, firstly I was in hospital, almost paralyzed, then 8 months later I had passed my first prmc. Then after 14 months injured I had lost all my fitness and worked from scratch again and passed another prmc. Give it your all lads :)

People with injuries. No matter how big you think it is, keep with it lads. I know it is hard and you question yourself if it will ever get better.....it will. The body is an awesome bit of kit....you will get better, just dont give up hope.

Well, I'm baffleing now so I will say my goodbyes. I hope I dont get the MFAT curse that a few lads from here has gotten so far! haha.

All the best lads, I'll be back to keep you updated on how it's going.

Dave
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Post by chris5818 »

The pleasure's been MFATS mate i'm sure of that.

I certainly look up to you mate with what you went through and i am sure your an inspiration to everyone

Good luck with RT Dave we all know you'll do well.


P.S

Cheers for them tracks beauty!

P.P.S

Hopefully see you down there sooner rather than later hopefully January!


Take it easy


Regards

Chris
PJFT: June o6 - 9.07
PRMC: Passed December 07
RT: February 08
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Post by digitalfreefall »

Enjoy yourself mate.

I would also like to wish Oz all the best aswell.

Your going to be in good company Daveb.

Have fun guys, will see you down there at the start of next year.
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Post by Beowulf »

Hi Dave, I must admit reading about your situation has been extremely helpful for me whilst I have been struggling with injury over the last few months.

As said previously a great inspiration to us all. Very well done and the best of luck for the future.

Best regards,

D
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Post by AussieNick »

gd luck m8! u're posts have helped me get to where i am today and u're own personal story has inspired me to push even harder, hopefully see you down there same as chris in january!
Only through hard work are real men made

PJFT: 10.09
PRMC: 24th October

PB 3miler: 20.49
PB 6miler: 44min
PB Pushups: 40 :(
PB sit-ups: 85 in 2min
PB Pull-ups: 9
PB Bleep test: 14.4
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Post by chrisaryee »

Good luck with your training and all the best. I'll hopefully see you down Lympstone during my PRMC. Thanks for the cadence tracks.
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Post by ali_hire »

Yeah good luck Dave.

You deserve it!
Aways look on the bright side of life.
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Post by pablo »

Best of luck, mate. It's been a long time coming, and I think you deserve it. Good luck to Oz, too! ;)

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Post by Hughser »

Best of luck mate, and will see you down there if all goes well.
Recruit Tests - Passed
Interview - Passed
-- Injured --
2nd Interview - Passed
Medical - Passed
PJFT - 9.39 Passed
RMAD - 20th November
PRMC - 4th December
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Post by SO19 »

Good luck Dave, all the best mate.
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Post by themattmeister »

I know what Sully looks like so I will ask him to ID you over at scran.

Look after yourself and I will see you down there. :wink:

The same goes for all the rest of you who will be in troop 930, I'll be listening out for you lot. :D
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Post by smudger289 »

:( All the best mate :lol:
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Post by Greg The Great »

Nice one Dave, good work.

See you at CTC in two weeks, keep an eye out!

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