i wana join

[havoc]

ok im new here so hi im 16 and i wana join can i and ? im fit and got loads of energy iv been going gym as well can any one help me plz

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Erm, goto your local Armed Forces Careers office, or speak to your college/schools career officer - theywill be able to point you the correct place to start.

You cant join from these forums :/

[ashley]

Yeah, get as much information you can in whatever form before you make your final decision. Also, think long and hard about what you're about to take on.

I'm going to my AFCO later this week probably to start the ball rolling. Or at least speak to someone.

[havoc]

iv been training and stuff cos iv spoke to them but i ant been at skool for the last 2 yrs dose that matter and how fast do u have to do the 3 miler in

[Jon]

Your 16 and haven't been at school for two years? What have you been doing then?

Nah, dont worry. As long as you've been doing something it probably wont matter (ie: dont say 'ive been sitting off with my mates')

If your serious about joining, read as much about the Marines as you can, and train hard.

The 3 miler has to be done in 22.5 minutes. This sounds difficult, but after a few months of training you should be able to do it every time you go for a run. Upper body strength is also important, as is mental strength (so get used to non stop training).

Im hopefully going to apply this week (been saying that for weeks).

[ashley]

Yeah, same here. Interested to see what this big fuss about some results that apparently my life depends on is about... hehe. Then, I shall visit the AFCO.

[havoc]

thanks mate im gona go to sign up in oct and iv been doing i.t i got from a A to a C in a gmvQ and i was on a gym course and can u tell me about the tartzan course thanks

[havoc]

i can do a 5k run in 21 mins is 5k 3 miles i hope it is and if i do this 5k run evry nite or evry other nite do u think i will bring my time down

[Jon]

5kms is 3 miles. 21 minutes is a good time. During the PRMC, the three miles has to be done in 22.5 minutes. But you should keep on trying to get fitter and fitter to stand the best chance of success.

If you run for 3 miles every day/other day, your body will adapt and you will get better. However, I would recommend you to go on longer runs from time to time to develop your aerobic fitness, heart and lungs. Also do some faster, shorter runs or some fartlek or interval running sessions to develop speed and anaerobic strength.

Build up the endurance of your heart, lungs and muscles and youll be on the road to success.

[havoc]

i did it today put the form in and any one no how to get better at press ups fast cos i can do like 13 rm pressups and has any one got the practice test

[The JaCkAl]

1 mile = 1.609 km. So 3miles is about 4.8km. I can do it a easily on a running machine, but when it's up and down hills in the rain after doing loads of gym work and your fairly f*cked after 2 days of hell, then it's not so easy. My advise try and join a boxing club for 3-4 months, it's almost an identical style of CV fitness. Gym work however differs in that you get to rest when you want and you generally don't push yourself that much.

[Jon]

Do your pressups in circuits, eg: 3 x 20 with 2minute rest, or after another exercise. Dont just simply do 30 pressups a day, or wait for 20 minutes before you do another set.

Practise both types of press ups (Marine and Civvy)

[oban3]

are you taking the piss HAVOC - no offense mate but you sound kinda funny....

[Chester]

i did it today put the form in and any one no how to get better at press ups fast cos i can do like 13 rm pressups and has any one got the practice test

Havoc, Are you an Ali G wannabe by any chance ?



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