Also guys, Im only 17, I've heard the average age for paras is 22 you think going in a 17 would be a problem????

10kg is enough if you havent run with weight before. Things like this can help http://www.sportsupermarket.com/view/reebok_weighted_training_vest_2008/-P6784.htm You dont look a complete knob running around with a bergen, but the price can be a bit steep. You dont get the feel of running with somet...

I'm fairly happy with my 1.5mile run time so I'm now going to start running 5+ miles with weight in a Bergen, how much weight do you think i should start with?
Last thing I want to do is give me self shin splints!
You think 10-15 KG sounds about right?

Congrats mate, Besta luck How long has the app process taken you?

Haha. Congrats on gettin through though mate, I'll give it ago I reckon, I always wanted to join but never quite sure just how fit you'd need to be with out killing your self through basic training.

How many press ups should I be aiming at doing in 2 mins?

Hi guys, Had my Pre-Selection type thing yesterday and I shocked myself and did better than I had expected, guess all that training paying off. Before I was thinking about going to the Mercian regiment but a few people there said I should think about Paras so my question is how fit do I really need ...

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Holy shit!!!

It dosnt really matter what we all say at the end of the day It's down to you and you alone. What ever choice you make I hope it works out for you pal.

Great news, Glad to hear there are people In there forces ATM with OS. Thanks for all the help guys..

Besta luck lads

Hi guys, Just wondering what the sitituation is with Osgood-Schlatter's in the army. I was told i have it when I was about 14-15 I'm now 17. I feel no pain and have no problems with my knees any more. It would brake my heart If I couldn't join. So, Just wondering if there are anyone in the army with...