Preparation for paras!

[mr_zero]

hi yes i know there i tons of other posts liek this, but this one's different!
im interested in joining the paras when i finish school (im 14 years old) id like to know what can i do to prepare for it? like what type of exercises etc.
also this mighjt sound a bit dumb but im russian, but ive lived in england All my life, plus i have an american accent! (damn school)
would i get a lot of stick from others guys training coz of this?
cheers

[HopeToBeaMarine]

Are you sure you can join if your russian in the first place?

[mr_zero]

yeah i think coz i havent got a russian passport, and i hold a british passport.

[HopeToBeaMarine]

im not sure about this kinda thing but I would ring your local AFCO first to make sure, saves any future plans going down the drain.

[mr_zero]

well i think i read somewhere that if your a british citizen (hold a britsh passport) you could?

[Ed Morgan]

yeh u should be fine...

[mr_zero]

lol i know that was a dumb question.
what kind of physical exercises would i need to do if i would join the Paras in 4 years time? or is it just the same as the normal workouts?
cheers

[Shaun]

if i was you (your age) i would just chuck myself into any sports possible, join the cross country running club, i wouldnt bother with road running as you will only shag your knees up. you could do press ups and sit ups but they aint to important if you have such a long term plan, you will only need to worry about these in the year before you join, but the sit ups should be easy if you are physicaly fit.

Have a look around the rest of the site, i find the best way to train is to read up everyones thoughts, then make up your own schedule.

Why are you waiting until 18? why dont you join up at 16-17?

Good luck with it all.

[mr_zero]

cheers. im waiting till 18 coz i wanna get my A Levels done and then maybe Sandhurst/Uni and then join the Paras. Well im in the Cadets and i do a lot of fitness stuff there.
cheers

[Rubber Duck]

If you definetely want to join the paras but you want A levels then get an army scholarship for university, they basically give you about £15,000 and then you are commited to joining for 4 years ( which it sounds like you'd do anyway).

[Guest]

Alright guys,

I have just applied 4 an army scholarship. It is hard to get but f***in worth it. Money aside, if you get the scholarship you have a guarenteed place at RMAS and in a regiment of your choice which is far more important than the money.

Cheers.

James