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Run times?
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 5:49 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 6:26 pm
by 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
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 9:36 pm
by GAFFER
3 miler has to be done in under 18 minutes with a 45 pound bergen REMEBER!! thats why para training is tough !!!
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 9:54 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 9:56 pm
by GAFFER
wait there and ill paste it off a site i saw it on
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 10:00 pm
by 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
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 10:11 pm
by mattt_h
yes but no 3miler in 18mins with 45lb bergan like you said
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 10:12 pm
by GAFFER
errrr second paragraph if you read it propaly!!!!
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 10:15 pm
by 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
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 10:17 pm
by GAFFER
just thought id make you train that little bit harder!!!!
Posted: Sat 14 Jun, 2003 10:21 pm
by GAFFER
something like that
Posted: Sun 15 Jun, 2003 12:49 am
by 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
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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.
Posted: Sun 15 Jun, 2003 1:29 am
by 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.
Posted: Sun 15 Jun, 2003 1:45 am
by adj125
looks like they don't do the assault course anymore????
http://www.parachute-regiment.com/rec_s ... ldiers.htm