Underestimated Or Low Self Confidence?

[Illustrious]

Well today I had my PRMC brief and while it solidified the fact that the ball is rolling and my career has just begun, I have been left with a sense of doubt within myself.

I got to meet the two other lads who I shall be (read: hopefully) going on my PRMC with. It became instantly obvious that I may have underestimated the fitness requirements neccesary to attain a pass on a PRMC. These lads pop out 6 miles at 6:30 pace. Now I dont know about you, but thats more than I can do without motorised transport.

Now Im stuck wondering, am I ready? Dont choices just suck the big one?

----------------

On another note; did you know, the Brighton AFCO has a 93% pass rate for applicants it sends on a PRMC.

Also, we were told about the strongest troop EVER at lympstone. Of the 55 who started training, 44 passed out, not counting the back troops. 44 Originals, what a feat. Lets hope it's not a one off.

[rc]

Well today I had my PRMC brief and while it solidified the fact that the ball is rolling and my career has just begun, I have been left with a sense of doubt within myself.

I got to meet the two other lads who I shall be (read: hopefully) going on my PRMC with. It became instantly obvious that I may have underestimated the fitness requirements neccesary to attain a pass on a PRMC. These lads pop out 6 miles at 6:30 pace. Now I dont know about you, but thats more than I can do without motorised transport.

Now Im stuck wondering, am I ready? Dont choices just suck the big one?

----------------

On another note; did you know, the Brighton AFCO has a 93% pass rate for applicants it sends on a PRMC.

Also, we were told about the strongest troop EVER at lympstone. Of the 55 who started training, 44 passed out, not counting the back troops. 44 Originals, what a feat. Lets hope it's not a one off.

I'm sure there will be quite a few lads feeling the same as you prior to their PRMC.

The two lads who 'pop out' 6:30 miles over six miles will surely be amongst the fitter lads there. Don't worry about them, concentrate on yourself.

The fact that Brighton AFCO has such a high pass rate indicates the careers officer knows what he's doing. He/she obviously thinks you have what it takes.

What sort of scores/times are you getting ?

Rich.

[druadan]

Illustrious, that's well beyond what's required. I'd aim for 3 miles at that pace, certainly, but you don't need to worry too much. Confidence in yourself, and there's still time to improve

[anglo-saxon]

"Meetings for 'Persons with a Lack of Self-esteem Anonymous' will resume in the Church annex on Tuesday nights. Please use the back door!

[Illustrious]

meh, I had a private chat with me careers adviser today. He said I dont have to be at that level of fitness. My reply... thank fcuk.

RC - I havent been able to do very much running lately due to shin splints (which I am getting physio therapy for now) but before, I was able to do 1.5 miles in 9:18 (on a treadmill that was capped at 16kph)

Situps 75 if before doing any other exercise, 55 if after the 1 mile run and after the pressups.

[wato212]

Mate, i really wouldn't worry at all, everyone has the same doubts as you. I was the same i remember getting of at st davids train station for my prmc and i remember seeing all the lads there. I said to myself get back on that train to liverpool i have never in my life felt so out of place. All the lads there just looked a lot fitter an were saying how far they could run ect. But as the days went on these people, the ones that were gobbing off, left. And as for these 6 min mile runners i was like them but these people will find it hard doing more upper body exercises. You have to understand that how you are feeling is completely normal, really mate dont worry about it you will be fine, there not looking for supermen, they are simply looking for lads who have a strong heart and who want to be there hope this has helped good luck mate.

[sportbilly42]

Don't focus on beating the four minute mile all over again....it's been done already! No-one will be that impressed (OK I'm lying there .....4 minutes would be going some!) But depending on your physique, having a 'good steady' running pace is all that you really need to start off with. Top of the list is attitude and determination. Someone who is prepared to grit their teeth..I mean REALLY grit their teeth when their body really hurts and keep plodding on.... it counts for an awful lot more than these racing snakes who are able to race off into the distance a break-neck speeds but wilt at the mere thought of lugging a weapon or anything remotely heavy around while they're doing it.

Get some of these feckers on a hard log run through some thick deep sludge and mud...that sorts out the team players and leaders from the 'I love me brigade'. (Something else they're looking out for)

As for shin splints, stay off the roads and running machine when you get your fitness back and try getting some country running or running across uneven ground, should help keep the muscles stuck to your shins.

[Alfa]

As for shin splints, stay off the roads and running machine when you get your fitness back and try getting some country running or running across uneven ground, should help keep the muscles stuck to your shins.

You should also do lots of exercises to strengthen your calf muscles (such as seated calf raise) everytime you go to the gym.

Plus like Wato said, don't worry about the lads who gob off a lot of them talk a good run but that doesn't always mean they can do it.

All you can do is give it your best shot because at the end of the day it doesn't matter what anyone else does, only YOU can get yourself through PRMC successfully.

Give it your best shot and don't give up that way even if you don't make the grade you'll have nothing to be ashamed of, however, I'm sure you'll be fine.

[The Southerner]

Well today I had my PRMC brief and while it solidified the fact that the ball is rolling and my career has just begun, I have been left with a sense of doubt within myself.

I got to meet the two other lads who I shall be (read: hopefully) going on my PRMC with. It became instantly obvious that I may have underestimated the fitness requirements neccesary to attain a pass on a PRMC. These lads pop out 6 miles at 6:30 pace. Now I dont know about you, but thats more than I can do without motorised transport.

Now Im stuck wondering, am I ready? Dont choices just suck the big one?

It's a big decision- you're taking a big step and making a commitment, chucking yourself into a completely different lifestyle, knowing that it'll likely be the hardest thing you'll ever do (physically and mentally), and the closer you get to RT the more the reality hits home. This is how it's been for me, even though a lot of the time all I can think about is having a crack at RT and envying those who have got their dates and are counting down the days.
Every now and again I'll think "can I really hack it? Have I really got it in me?" and I fully expect to be shitting myself when I'm sat on that train to Lympstone wondering what to expect. And I'm 26 for f*ck's sake- I'm a grown man! But I know that if I don't try I'll regret it for the rest of my life, and if I'm not cut out to be a Marine then so be it, and hopefully I'll be better off for trying.

You'll be fine mate. I'd imagine most people will have a wobble in confidence every now and again. It takes a certain amount of balls just to have a go and it's better to try and find it's not for you than spend the rest of your life wondering what could have been. That's the way I see it anyway.

[mutter1]

Don't worry about the super athleth type's, the RM's are not looking for medal winners in running, they want people who can function in a team, get through the roughest crap imaginable and succeed, whats the betting if those 2 make it in, they probably won't be able to march with a bergan or shoot like shit...

[sportbilly42]

errrmmmm ...I fink that's wot oi sed...

[mutter1]

errrmmmm ...I fink that's wot oi sed...

Oh sorry didn't read all the post's...