Do you ever feel like when your running or doing your pushups or any type of physical training that you keep naturally telling yourself ''its going to be alot harder than this during your 32 weeks, do you really think you can do it, just give up'' Because if im honest lads i do, its always a struggle on most runs after doing a prmc workout for my mind and body to scream at me saying thats enough. But to get through the PRMC you got to have it more so in your head than in your body. Anybody have any good ideas how to put mind over matter in training. I havent packed in or slowed down at all, just wanted afew more hints and what not on how others cope during training and push past that pain barrier.
I heard a good story on here about a marine picture with a sign reading 'its only pain' on the 3 miler. I thought that was brillient!!
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Mind Games in training
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rgj-rifleman
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Mind Games in training
Joined the Corps as a recruit in 2007, Still in today :D
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If i remember correctly i saw two signs one saying 800mts to go and another saying 500 mts to go... Although there could have been more i wasn't paying much attention to the signs lol.
As for strength of mind etc, Just think of why your actually running in the first place. Dont concentrate on reasons to slow or give up, just think of the reasons to carry on and get fitter.
As for strength of mind etc, Just think of why your actually running in the first place. Dont concentrate on reasons to slow or give up, just think of the reasons to carry on and get fitter.
Pain is only temporary, the rewards last a life time. Its the same as counting down the seconds to the end of a sprint on a treadmill or rowing machine. The pain stops eventually.
The worst part of giving up is letting yourself down - always works for me
You could try and get a training partner too, he'll make ya feel guilty if you stop.
The worst part of giving up is letting yourself down - always works for me
You could try and get a training partner too, he'll make ya feel guilty if you stop.
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Id never give up, i couldnt do that to myself, i was just wondering what you lads tell yourselves when the going gets tough. I keep thinking about being on that parade square with family and friends awaiting for the moment you receive the ultimate prize, the Green Beret!!! That always keeps my heart pumping, as i guess it does all Potential Marines!
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I find the following helps me put in that little bit extra.
Think about what you are trying to gain from each session (obviously different sessions are aimed at developing different aspects of fitness),
For example : 6 mile run - develope endurance, Intervals - increase lactate threshold ect, 4 mile steady pace - active recovery ect.
I write down what I am trying to acheive on my training plan so the reasons are clear to me as to why I am doing that particular session.
Then prior to your training session you know exactly what you are trying to acheive and are prepared mentally to give that bit extra.
Rich.
Think about what you are trying to gain from each session (obviously different sessions are aimed at developing different aspects of fitness),
For example : 6 mile run - develope endurance, Intervals - increase lactate threshold ect, 4 mile steady pace - active recovery ect.
I write down what I am trying to acheive on my training plan so the reasons are clear to me as to why I am doing that particular session.
Then prior to your training session you know exactly what you are trying to acheive and are prepared mentally to give that bit extra.
Rich.
I keep telling myself, "Your going to be part of the best." Also don't know if I should say this but, I want those shoulder titles more than the beret. of course In want the beret aswell 
. I tell myself, because I'm currently not employed that, I will be working in a Job I enjoy, working with professionals, going round the world, getting hands dirty in battle. You could call me a Psycho because I am joining up for battle mostly. 
. I tell myself, because I'm currently not employed that, I will be working in a Job I enjoy, working with professionals, going round the world, getting hands dirty in battle. You could call me a Psycho because I am joining up for battle mostly. THinking about leaving already!
The whole thing is mental, for ice hockey here in canada, they pound they crap out of us for hours straight, and in the end its the people who are fittest in the mind not in the body, our coaches tell us its 80% mental and 20% physical, the key thing is to remember that it will all eventually end. When ever the going gets tough, ill just tell myself that it won't last forever, so you work then and play later 
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Never Ever give up
Taking life one step at a time...
Never Ever give up
Taking life one step at a time...
I think it's about setting yourself very tough targets...
For example enter yourself in a half marathon or join a running club and run with better runners than yourself or go to the gym with an absolute gym monster!
Before my POC I entered a race in Devon called 'The Grizzly' it's 20 miles long and described as Europes toughest off-road race. It was emotional to say the least.
While you're doing it you really doubt yourself and think that you wont finish it or you think you'll be left behind. But, you stick with it and finish the race/keep up. It's not really about saying anything to yourself, just do it and don't give up.
Afterwards, knowing how hard it got and how you stretched yourself beyond what you thought you were capable of gives you a lot of confidence- confidence that however tough you'll manage it. It's that sort of confidence I think you need on a PRMC/POC
For example enter yourself in a half marathon or join a running club and run with better runners than yourself or go to the gym with an absolute gym monster!
Before my POC I entered a race in Devon called 'The Grizzly' it's 20 miles long and described as Europes toughest off-road race. It was emotional to say the least.
While you're doing it you really doubt yourself and think that you wont finish it or you think you'll be left behind. But, you stick with it and finish the race/keep up. It's not really about saying anything to yourself, just do it and don't give up.
Afterwards, knowing how hard it got and how you stretched yourself beyond what you thought you were capable of gives you a lot of confidence- confidence that however tough you'll manage it. It's that sort of confidence I think you need on a PRMC/POC
Im with doug on this one. Ive done 2 half marathons and didnt train much for both of them so its mental power that got me through them. Ive also cycled from coast to caost twice one route doing 140 miles in 3days and the other doing 170 miles in 4days. Again mental toughness got me through as by the 3rd day your legs and arse are killing and it takes alot to get back on that bike knowing you have 40 miles left to do. Im also doing a 22 mile walk on 29th May which is up a few big hills and you have to do it as fast as you can but your not allowed to run.
The main thing that gets me through stuff like this and prmc is knowing that i will look like a nobber if i failed and i would feel disapointed and being positive through it all. I also find once i done one challenge and pushed my self i want to do an even harder one.
The main thing that gets me through stuff like this and prmc is knowing that i will look like a nobber if i failed and i would feel disapointed and being positive through it all. I also find once i done one challenge and pushed my self i want to do an even harder one.
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This is exactly the sort of people i wish lived near me, i work with a load of wannabe's and has been 400 metre sprint champs at the age of 9. I cant stand working with people who love sitting down gettin pissed everynight with beer bellies the size of boilers, i need to stick to with all this, it will help, (dont get me wrong, getting drunk is fun, but my rule is only after i have followed my program lol) Its looking at their life, my boss aged 30 still living with mum and the britany spears wannabes that makes me think, im going to have a life when i pass my commando course, and you guys will still be here, working a dead end job with throwbacks. I love the idea that I am striving to train and fight wioth real professionals, the best in the world!! 99.99% need not apply!! I love the idea of after completing a challenge, striving for a harder one, tryin to touch the void, and earning that green beret will be touching the void. The ultimate goal!!! By the way Felias, nope dont think your a phycho, i think if i want to go to war, id want to fight with them. thats why im joining them,(Well trying to)
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Im not one for those self help crap books, but I did read Lance Armstrongs biography and to realise what this guy went through is enough to motivate me.
Testicular cancer spreading to the lungs and brain then going on to win the Tour De France 6 times...if that doesnt make people think they can push themselves harder and keep motivated, I dont know what would
Testicular cancer spreading to the lungs and brain then going on to win the Tour De France 6 times...if that doesnt make people think they can push themselves harder and keep motivated, I dont know what would
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0300hrs, Friday, anytime between Jan/Dec. Dartmoor.
Theres the Recruit Troop all ready for the four tonners after a hard five days on excerise. The Troop Sgt announces "No Tpt here Men so we are are going to speedmarch to 42's camp at Bickleigh and borrow a couple of four tonners to take us back to CTCRM". The training team are laughing and joking with each other.
In the space of three miles most of the Troop had Wrapped. The week before the same blokes had done a six mile speed march in under fortyfive minutes as a troop.........................The Moral? Without a
Positive Mental Attitude
you are not going to hack it. I go on about PMA a lot but it's really needed I kid you not.
As it was the Tpt was four miles up the road. But some blokes gave up as it was not "Planned". The unexpected is summut you are all going to have to take as part of being a Bootneck. So never ever take it as read that A follows B, sometimes it goes via D and Z.
Theres the Recruit Troop all ready for the four tonners after a hard five days on excerise. The Troop Sgt announces "No Tpt here Men so we are are going to speedmarch to 42's camp at Bickleigh and borrow a couple of four tonners to take us back to CTCRM". The training team are laughing and joking with each other.
In the space of three miles most of the Troop had Wrapped. The week before the same blokes had done a six mile speed march in under fortyfive minutes as a troop.........................The Moral? Without a
Positive Mental Attitude
you are not going to hack it. I go on about PMA a lot but it's really needed I kid you not.
As it was the Tpt was four miles up the road. But some blokes gave up as it was not "Planned". The unexpected is summut you are all going to have to take as part of being a Bootneck. So never ever take it as read that A follows B, sometimes it goes via D and Z.
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I know now that it helps not to think of the big picture e.g when getting beasted on bottom field just take it one sprint/obstacle at a time, rather like you would do on a hard run you would take it a lampost at a time, as soon as you start thinking about all the other stuff the seed of doubt starts to grow and when things go wrong it'll just get worse.
I suppose that is PMA really.
I suppose that is PMA really.
