Run times?

[Josh]

Hi,

Just wonderd if any of the wannbe Paras on here could tell me how fast they are running 1mile, 3miles and 5miles? Honestly or not at all please. Thanks.

[mattt_h]

i aint going straight in but planning on 216

1 mile 6mins 30 (only done as a 2miler)

3mile 21min

havent timed over 5

[GAFFER]

3 miler has to be done in under 18 minutes with a 45 pound bergen REMEBER!! thats why para training is tough !!!

[rabby]

A 3 miler in 18 minutes, with a 45lb bergen.

Nah I dont think so, I think you're either got your figures mixed up or this is a wind up.

[GAFFER]

wait there and ill paste it off a site i saw it on

[GAFFER]

Activity
Dress / Equipment
Standard
Assault course
Boots, PT Vest ,45lb bergen
3 times in under 18 mins

3 mile x-countrySteeplechase
Boots, PT Vest
Under 18 mins

Trainasium/Confidence course
Boots, PT Vest, Helmet
Pass / Fail

Log Race
Boots, PT Vest, Helmet
140 lb log, 8 man teams, 1.5 miles across steep terrain

10 Mile Battle march
40lb Bergen, belt order, rifle
1 hr 45 min, finish with PTI and lead group

Pen Y Fan: Approx 2,900 ft ascent & descent, 7 miles
40lb Bergen, belt order, rifle
4km/ hr, finish with PTI and lead group

Fan Fawr: Approx 2,400 ft ascent & descent, 5 miles
40lb Bergen, belt order, rifle
4km/ hr, finish with PTI and lead group

Stretcher race
Belt order, helmet
180 lb stretcher, 10-12 man teams, 7.5 miles


these are p-company tasks

[mattt_h]

yes but no 3miler in 18mins with 45lb bergan like you said

[GAFFER]

errrr second paragraph if you read it propaly!!!!

[mattt_h]

ive found that site

http://www.britmilfit.com/current_event ... llenge.asp

1) uve added the 45lb bergan into the FIRST paragraph

2) its the first paragraph not the second

[GAFFER]

just thought id make you train that little bit harder!!!!

[GAFFER]

something like that

[Bigwig]

Gaf, the assault course is to be done 3 times in unedr 18 mins and the 2 mile steeplechase is to be done under 18 min not 3 mile run in under 18 mins with 45lbs .

Intresting to see that you have to carry 40lbs on the 10 mile march in 1hr45mins. On the BBC series I have recently watched filmed in 1982, I thought I recalled them saying it was to be done with 30lbs. I may be wrong but if I'am right its gone up 10lbs since then.

[adj125]

'P' Company tests

Steeplechase - a two mile cross-country run interspersed with obstacles

Log Race - A section of men will run with a telegraph pole over a cross-country course of 1.5 miles

Milling - One minute of pure aggression against a similar sized opponent. Although boxing gloves are worn, boxing it isn't

10 Miler - A ten mile speed march with equipment and rifle.

Confidence course - You must negotiate the 'Trainasium'. A series of jumps and obstacles up to 15m (45ft) above the ground. There are no safety nets

Assault Course - A lung burning course, that will test your stamina and agility

Stretcher race - A large section will help carry a metal stretcher weighing 90kgs (200lbs) over a distance of 7 miles as well as equipment and rifles.


You will be marked on each event. You must display determination and team spirit as well as achieving set times. If successful you will then be presented with your Red Beret.

[adj125]

looks like they don't do the assault course anymore????

http://www.parachute-regiment.com/rec_s ... ldiers.htm