us Navy

[yota18]

yesterday i got a CALL from my recruiter that i am leaving for bootcamp on the 30th off this month. I am nervouse but excited at the same time.   I think this is a great thing because i finaly get to start and not wait for my original ship date the 2nd of march. Now all i need to do is worry about a mile and a half run.

[Rockcrawlintoy]

start running now and dont over do it. check out runners world.com for good tips and a training schedule. also make sure you have the right shoes, it makes a huge difference

[JanMarie13]

Good luck dude!  And rct is right, start training right away!!  The better prepared you are, the better off you'll be when you get there. 

[yota18]

i know i have been training for the past month but i don't know about the run i haven't run a mile and a half in a long time. but i guess i have to get it done because it is crunch time for me.

[Rockcrawlintoy]

i dont know how in shape you are as far as running. but start out running 3-4 minutes at a time with a minute break between them do that 3-4 times a 3-4 days a week. also eat a lot of protein to help the body repair any damage done to the muscles. also increase the amount of run time a minute every 3rd day to help you run longer. this is kind of a crash course but time is tight and it will help you from over doing it.

[jimbo74]

what is the time frame for the mile and a half run? is this like a pre-physical or just part of boot camp?

do intervals if you have the time now, varying intensities, it isnt that a mile and a half is a long run, it's that you need the stamina to do it

[yota18]

i have to run it in 13min 50sec  and it is all at one time

[blackdiamond]

So does your sister get the Toyota since it won't fit in your "carry-on" luggage? 

[jimbo74]

i have to run it in 13min 50sec  and it is all at one time

is this a general test or? what gear do you have to do it in? or just like shorts and running shoes?

i am looking into the navy or coast guard pretty soon

[yota18]

So does your sister get the Toyota since it won't fit in your "carry-on" luggage? 

she is looking at a 4runner right now she will never get it its my baby.

is this a general test or? what gear do you have to do it in? or just like shorts and running shoes?

i am looking into the navy or coast guard pretty soon

its a general test in shorts and a tee shirt you have to pass to pass basic training.

[red]

dont worry about the run, not a big problem. get ready for shin splints and being in the foreward leaning rest position (pushups) for long periods of time. really short meals and multiple people yelling in your face alot will be the standard. remember, according to your drill instructors you can do nothing right, and basic will end before you know it.

[JanMarie13]

and for the love of GOD don't look anyone in the eye!  hahaha   I remember getting screamed at for that in boot camp.

Seriously though it's all in your attitude.  Some people actually have FUN in boot camp. 

[kneedownnate]

Good luck man    I'm old, fat, lazy and have bad knees and hips, but I think I could even lay down that time given the right circumstances.  I can't just bust out on a run, but sometimes when I'm hiking I'll  just bust out running and keep it up for a couple miles or more.  I'm sure you're in much better shape than me, so it shouldn't be a problem for you at all!

[Doof]

only a mile and half... lucky...

im looking into the marines and the final pt is 3 miles in 18 minutes to get full points on qual day

but good luck and youll do fine

[*FFC*]

Congrats Brian! That's great news! Good luck with everything - you'll be in our thoughts and prayers!

[79coyotefrg]

Good luck man    I'm old, fat, lazy and have bad knees and hips, but I think I could even lay down that time given the right circumstances.  I can't just bust out on a run, but sometimes when I'm hiking I'll  just bust out running and keep it up for a couple miles or more.  I'm sure you're in much better shape than me, so it shouldn't be a problem for you at all!

like when you find yourself between that Mama bear and her cubs

[kneedownnate]

like when you find yourself between that Mama bear and her cubs

Oooohhhhh, you don't know me too well do you    Nathan's not too smart when it comes to rattle snakes, bears and mountain lions 

[SWAMPER]

man dont even sweat the 1.5 mile run its nothing you might be out of shape and might not be able to finish it in time now but trust me you will do it faster once you have a drill instructor yelling at your ass  I was in the same place 2 or so years ago except i had to worry about a 3 mile instead of 1.5 anyhow i was a fatty when i went in but if you have some motivation and dont become a poop bag you will be fine man and if you think your going crazy in boot and that you cant take it be glad your only there 8 weeks not 13 

[SWAMPER]

oh fyi i dont think im a great runner and im a big guy and my 3 mile run time is around 23 minutes

[Toymin8r]

NAVY = Never Again Volunteer Yourself

[RUGER]

yota18

awesome dude. if you have any more questions about the Navy feel free to ask...goes fer anyone thinking about it(i went threw Navy basic earlyer this year).
dont know if these are in effect yet but...the word around here is that basic is now longer. they are doing away with utilities(dark blue trousers and light blue long sleeve shirt) and  and going to a blue digital cammie.
the working blue and working white uniforms are being replaced with a kackie(brown...looks alot like USMC) top and black trousers. it depends on yer command how soon youll have to get it.

it might take me a quick minute to get back to you...busy with a-school...got 2 weeks left till i graduate. 

happy trails
rich *ruger*

[red]

gettin rid of yall's dungaries (blue and navy uniforms)? bet yall are happy about that, navy guy's at school have to wear that uniform until they make it 1/2 way through school.