No probs. The podiatrist I saw was a private external practice in Portsmouth, although he said the techniques he uses are available in other places also.

I was suffering with the same thing when i was training for the marines. exactly the same with the pain when i first start the run and then also once i had finished.It gradually got worse until i could hardly run at all. Saw a podiatrist and physio about the problem and he fitted me with insoles spe...

Thanks Cool Hand Luke Sorry to hear about the AIB! Will you be re-applying then? I do have a quick question for you, with regards the 'naval knowledge' questions. Were they based more around the Royal Marines as that is what you are trying to join, or is it a real mix? If you have any tips that you ...

Hi all. I'm pleased to say I passed my POC last week and am now concentrating entirely on my AIB on 17th of June. One area I'm not too sure about is the formation of Commando 21. If anyone could fill me in with any information they may have, it would be appreciated, as the info i have found so far o...

Yeh, i do fartlek training once a week on the shingle beach near me.
How long is 'a long run' at 8 minute miles lil_dinger_bell??

Thanks for all the support (and advice).

Uncle_Sam

Okay.

Sounds like everyone is pretty much saying rest a little before. Think i could probably do with hotting up on the Corps history anyway.

Thanks for the advice and the well wishes.

Will let you know how i get on.

Uncle_Sam

Okay.
cheers for the info.
Just quickly, lil_dinger_bell how did you break you leg, or do I not want to know until i'm back.

Thanks again

Hi!

Just wondered if any of you guys have any tips about rest periods before my POC on 2nd June.

Do you advise a week off training, just packing in the carbs?
or just keep training right up until the date?

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Uncle_Sam

Hi all!

I'm a newbie here, hoping to be a Royal Marine Officer in the near future.

Just wondered if anyone else has their POC booked on 2nd June 2008?

Cheers

Uncle_Sam