Help! basic training worry

raf-newb · Post by **raf-newb** » Sun 29 Jun, 2003 9:15 pm

I am soon due to start my basic training for the RAF and have been doing training but i would like to know from any recruits that have passed out just how tough is the physical side in particular the running? cheers any advice is appreciated

RAF Mancunian · Post by **RAF Mancunian** » Tue 15 Jul, 2003 12:37 pm

Hey newbs, I can't say that I'm an ex recruit but I have been to Halton with the cadets and have spoke to the recruits there.
You should aim to be able to do the following in terms of fitness:

Run 2 miles in under 14 and a half minutes
Do 12 press-ups in 30 seconds
Do 15 sit-ups in 30 seconds
And be able to get to level 10 on the bleep test.

This is what you don on the initial filtness test when you arrive at Halton.
If you cannot do any 1 of these things do not worry because they will make sure you can by the time you do tour final fitness test at the end of the the 9 weeks. This is done by constant PT.

Hope this helps and good look.

Biggles1211 · Post by **Biggles1211** » Wed 03 Sep, 2003 2:08 am

The biggest thing is running. If you are not conditioned to running then you are more likely to suffer from an injury (stress fracture, shin splints, tendonitus etc). It is hard to get injured doing press-ups, sit-ups etc.

Make sure that your legs are used to running before you go.

Dawnie · Post by **Dawnie** » Thu 11 Sep, 2003 10:02 pm

You mentioned shin splints, I too am due to start recruit training and have been in training especially running since my first interview back in January and shin splints have constantly blighted my training. Ive done the usual, bought the correct training shoes and ensure warm up cool down is done correctly to no avail. After a few days of running I am back in pain and back on the ibuprofen. Any Advice?

Gary_amsterdam · Post by **Gary_amsterdam** » Sun 14 Sep, 2003 10:24 am

go and see your GP m8

CWO_NCH · Post by **CWO_NCH** » Mon 22 Dec, 2003 9:35 am

Best bet is to leave off the running for a good two weeks at least, and ice your shins every night. When you start running again go for a short run 1st time round then build it up. If you can't gat rid of them go see a Doc!

raf-newb · Post by **raf-newb** » Mon 12 Jan, 2004 10:00 am

i passed out of halton around 5 months ago now and didnt have any problems on the fitness aspect of training, and i really despise running, you do not have to run a mile or mile and a half in a set time the raf binned that idea and left that to the army etc. just put in a lot of effort and you will be fine the 1st few days are the worst :fadein:

and as for the shin spints when i was training for the raf i suffered them and was really worried and thought if the raf found out they wouldnt let me in anyway i decided to have pysiotherapy privately which cost me 400 and it worked until the 1st fitness test on the 1st day. my advice is ease of the training until u go in and loadsa stretching and hot and cold around the area, like frozen peas then change over to a hot water bottle it helps it to heal then try ure best 4 the first couple of weeks then if they r still bad go to the med centre and they will take u off Ped until they healed. :fadein:

liftmeister · Post by **liftmeister** » Mon 19 Jan, 2004 1:39 pm

i was also told that on top of a 1.5 miler in 11 minutes and a level 9.1 on the bleep tet (shuttle run) a 5 miler in 35 minutes is needed. its hard and sounds wrong but a corporal told me this during my first enquiry

Falkens · Post by **Falkens** » Wed 28 Jan, 2004 1:01 pm

I dont mind if you are timed while running, it is always a good thing to start training in good time. I am training for halton myself, but if they have stopped timing you i suppose it eases the pressure. Anyone going for propulsion or airframes trades?

day tripper · Post by **day tripper** » Sun 08 Feb, 2004 5:39 pm

raf mancunian what part of bury r u from? im from radcliffe.

RAF Mancunian · Post by **RAF Mancunian** » Mon 09 Feb, 2004 9:22 am

Radcliffe as well mate. What high school did you go to. It was'nt Coney Green was it?

day tripper · Post by **day tripper** » Mon 09 Feb, 2004 11:23 pm

No i went to St Gabriel's. How old are you if you mind me asking?

rafregtgunner · Post by **rafregtgunner** » Sat 24 Apr, 2004 12:36 am

Raf basics is nothing to be proud of. Try the regiment bascis and become a solider.
All the blue RAF are there for is to be laughed at by us rocks.
Crack on and eat your pies!!!!!!!

melly742 · Post by **melly742** » Sat 12 Feb, 2005 12:50 am

raf-newb wrote:i passed out of halton around 5 months ago now and didnt have any problems on the fitness aspect of training, and i really despise running, you do not have to run a mile or mile and a half in a set time the raf binned that idea and left that to the army etc. just put in a lot of effort and you will be fine the 1st few days are the worst

but you still have to do cross country. are there any rules on this as in when you finish, and can you fail on it? or is it just an exercise?

Cheers

Chappy · Post by **Chappy** » Sat 12 Feb, 2005 4:00 am

Melly you fret more than any person I know, what are you going to be like when you have a Messerschmitt on your tail I`ll never know!

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