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PRMC 3 miler, how is it done?

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Hi all
I have my PRMC in less than a week. Seeing as the 3 mile run is the first and most important part i am curious to how its done.
I know the first half is run in roughly 12 minutes and the second half is as fast as possible, but once the first half is run do you then turn around and go back the other way or is it a circuit? Also once the troop half has been conducted do they stop you briefly to line you up an set you off for the second half or is it this is the half way mark boys RUN!.. ?

Thanks in advance. Rob.
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It's a run straight back mate, same route. From what I gather from other individuals the Corporals seem to line you up, give you a quick talking too about never giving up, and to push yourself to the end, then your off to the races.
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Thanks again!
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With a little surprise treat at the end of it... :lol:
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Our DS (directing staff) held us in suspense on the secret of passing the firemans carry at the end of training and I think the principle is the same. Are you ready?





Wait for it...




Start fast....













.......and keep going :lol:

Good luck with the PRMC Rob. There are some good PRMC diaries in the 'articles' section below with some top advice but the most important thing is just do what you're told when you're told and remember there are two speeds at CTC - stop and full tilt 100% effort.
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Good Luck Rob!

Head down, keep going!

I wish my PRCM was next week - but my medical is next week so im getting there!
Application submitted: 28-03-08
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Top tip dont start holding your hips half way round, pretending to be sick or start limping seen it all before fella! :wink: just do your best and dont stop its all we ask for it's not witch craft. :wink:

Enjoy!
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Shreky dear, will you be at CTCRM for the 3rd of June PRMC?
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hhhhmmmm being as i work there its not against the laws of probability. :wink:
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Right, I have £20... treat me well :lol: :lol: ;)
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Just like to say thank you to everyone for your help, i passed my PRMC.

Rob
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Illustrious wrote:Right, I have £20... treat me well :lol: :lol: ;)
Nothing like asking for it is there?
I was going to offer you a ride up to #6 on the weekend of 29th,
but I now realise you'll be dead by then. :roll:
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Wholley wrote:
Illustrious wrote:Right, I have £20... treat me well :lol: :lol: ;)
Nothing like asking for it is there?
I was going to offer you a ride up to #6 on the weekend of 29th,
but I now realise you'll be dead by then. :roll:
Is that before or after he has his 'demonstration'? :lol:
In all seriousness, good luck on your PRMC's all. 8)
AJ

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Post by Illustrious »

Wholley, Im fully aware Im now officially screwed. And to think, it seemed like a good idea when I said it. :o :o Is that the 29th of June you're on about?
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Wholley wrote:
Illustrious wrote:Right, I have £20... treat me well :lol: :lol: ;)
Nothing like asking for it is there?
I was going to offer you a ride up to #6 on the weekend of 29th,
but I now realise you'll be dead by then. :roll:
Bring Dosh enough for a meal for two and a few wets you tight arsed sod.

I've got the tent sorted out so you should have no problems kipping save for Max the Mutt who tends to have a ballistic attitude towards blow up mattresses.

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