Hi everyone, i currently train for rugby on tuesdays and thursdays for 1 1/2 - 2 hours and soon to be matches on saturdays, its with a second team and there all big boys, one is 22stone and a bodybuilder (im 19 5'10'' and 13stone) . I'm thinkin of packin it in, because although it is good for my fitness i really don't want to get injured for a PRMC or even RT which would really put the date back, especially if it was a broken bone or damaged ligamaments. Just wonderin what people's opinions are on the matter as i know its good for fitness but if i pack it in it means i can concentrate on more training specific things like 3 milers, push-ups, sit-ups etc and can really beast myself without worrying about any injuries or a game. what dos everyone think??
Personally, its the opposite for me - i'm training 6 days a week, working and looking for a rugby team to join (which is very difficult in my area, because there arent any).
I see your point, injury isnt worth it. But at the same time, doing rugby and having that on your record is going to go down well at your AFCO. It's your decision at the end of the day, and i see your point that you'd rather not get injured but you must remember - it's possible to get injured from PRMC / RT training aswell. The bigger the risk, the bigger the reward I always think.
If you carry on your ruggers and are still concerned, then just keep out of the big pile ups and run your arse off when you've got the ball.
Recruit Tests - Passed
Interview - Passed
-- Injured --
2nd Interview - Passed
Medical - Passed
PJFT - 9.39 Passed
RMAD - 20th November
PRMC - 4th December
Like you I am going to stop going soon. It's not so much the injury side of things (although it is always a worry), but it's annoying me that only about 30 minutes of the session seems to involve fitness and we spend the other hour or so standing around talking about tactics/technique, etc.
You should come along on a Wednesday (with the 3rd's). I went last night and, although the standard of rugby is poorer, they are hitting the fitness side of things more so than anything else.
Afternoon,
Is the fitness the same level as the 2nds? i was playin volleyball there last night and saw alot of running which looked good though. Also at the AFCO did a corpral in the marines ask you about all potential recruits getting together for some circuits and a run etc etc? why arn't you working...........
No he didn't mention anything to me about that, perhaps he didn't like the look of me!
The fitness is not necessarily harder but they seemed to do more of it. As the start of the season draws closer the 1sts and 2nds will concetrate on gameplans and set plays rather than fitness.
I am going to drop Tuesday and Thursday training so that, as you said, I can replace it with running/strength work.
Perhaps you might want to consider doing some Footie matey, although i think Ruggers is more suited to Royal Marines (fitness wise), football will definately boost your sprinting and overall endurance.
ali_hire im in Herefordshire, about 20 miles from Hereford itself. The main problem, aside from there being very few clubs that are not private, is my hours - because i work in a bar, I have very few evenings free a week.
Recruit Tests - Passed
Interview - Passed
-- Injured --
2nd Interview - Passed
Medical - Passed
PJFT - 9.39 Passed
RMAD - 20th November
PRMC - 4th December
I'm worried about the guilt kicking in if i pack in rugby.....been a part of my routine for 3 years now but i want to be a marine alot more than playing rugby so gotta make sacrifices. On a different note has anybody got back to you about your PRMC anyone on hear got the same date?
I know what you mean about the guilt factor, but if you think about it this is a small price to pay for the career you want. Plus, you should be able to play rugby once you're in.
For goodness sake, just go out and enjoy yourself. Enjoy the rugby. You will be fitter playing rugby than a lot of the guys who turn up for training.
If you worry about getting an injury by playing rugby and give up because of it - then you will probably get an injury doing a three mile run.!!
Just go out and enjoy your sport. It is a great way to turn up at RM training, having been active. Don't get too pre-occupied with the training.
It will all fall into place if you are reasonably fit.
I played all sports going before I joined - (although it was back in the dark ages!), and training was a doddle. And - dare I say, probably a bit tougher, than it is now? No PC, you see!!
I love playing rugby, and being part of a team and all the highs that come with it.....but i want to be a marine more than anything and i don't want anything to get in the way of it.......i'm being pulled both ways, stop and train, or carry on and train.....oh i hate choices sometimes!!! if i stop i can really hit the training hard and hopefully be one of guys thats helpin another oppo out because im the fitter of the two, maybe thats the wrong mental attitude to have?
Just play the game!!
If you think about getting hurt - you will get hurt.
Doing any sport that requires physical effort, ( I'm not including darts or snooker!!), will be a benifit when you start your training.
Get a life.
Don't get absorbed by being a Royal Marine. Enjoy yourself and then join and give it your best shot. If you work hard, you will become a Royal Marine and one who enjoys rugby and any other sport that you may wish to try.
You will also, not have a lot of time to persue those sports!!
Sneaky
sneaky beaky wrote:Just play the game!!
If you think about getting hurt - you will get hurt.
Doing any sport that requires physical effort, ( I'm not including darts or snooker!!), will be a benifit when you start your training.
Get a life.
Don't get absorbed by being a Royal Marine. Enjoy yourself and then join and give it your best shot. If you work hard, you will become a Royal Marine and one who enjoys rugby and any other sport that you may wish to try.
You will also, not have a lot of time to persue those sports!!
Sneaky
Sneaky good suggestions
Darren if you are worried about injuries why not not take something else up which is less hard on the body - maybe rackquet sports? (Although even they can be hard on the lower back and neck) or even something less stressful like yoga or even dancing can burn a few calories and an excellent way to burn a few cals... and of course fraternise with the opposite sex
I mean why be a slave to your routine, that's going to get very very boring, variety is the spice of life my freind!
i used to play football but i have had 2 fairly serious injuries as a result of it in the last year and so i have resigned myself to playing 5 a side every so often.
as sneaky says though, if you give up sport it's sods law you will get hurt working out at the gym or on a run.
Applied: 11th November 05
Written test: Passed
Interview: Passed
Medical: Passed
PJFT: Passed 9.47
PRMC: october
Borisimo wrote:i used to play football but i have had 2 fairly serious injuries as a result of it in the last year and so i have resigned myself to playing 5 a side every so often.
as sneaky says though, if you give up sport it's sods law you will get hurt working out at the gym or on a run.
Yeah football is a mere for injuries I did Judo for a long time no problem at all, the first thing you learn is how to fall properly and protect yourself
Im just on here for a nose mate, I allways look at all the forums.
Im applying for Para, but was in a similar dilemmaa as you. I was playing first team rugby for Falkirk and Alloa, however things in my current career path didnt go so well so I decided to apply for the Army.
I loved rugby, but as I played 2nd row I was quite a big chap and couldnt run quite as fast as the paras wanted!
Anyway, Paras is what I wanted to do, so I started training at my local Boxing Gym. f@#k me it got my fitness up to scratch. With none of the crappy rugby injuries.
Anyway, if RM is what you want right now, then go for it and forget rugby, you can allways play it once you're in mate
(im 19 5'10'' and 13stone) . I'm thinkin of packin it in, because although it is good for my fitness i really don't want to get injured for a PRMC or even RT which would really put the date back, especially if it was a broken bone or damaged ligamaments. Just wonderin what people's opinions are on the matter as i know its good for fitness but if i pack it in it means i can concentrate on more training specific things like 3 milers, push-ups, sit-ups etc and can really beast myself without worrying about any injuries or a game. what dos everyone think?? 
but i want to be a marine alot more than playing rugby so gotta make sacrifices. On a different note has anybody got back to you about your PRMC anyone on hear got the same date?
I did Judo for a long time no problem at all, the first thing you learn is how to fall properly and protect yourself 