I am leaving for Basic Training to Fort Jackson, SC on June 19.
Anyone going??
im kind of scared because i've never been atheletic or in shape.
i started working out, but im still weak in running.
i hope at least i don't get stuck in fat platoon...
2007-02-24 14:17:56 · 10 answers · asked by ultragermkiller 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
dont worry. even if you are in the greatest shape on earth, they will find a way to break you. I was in the 82nd airborne and before basic training I did 500 push ups a day, 100 pushups for each mile I jogged at a time. I did so many situps my tailbone was raw, and still, they broke me down. They do it by pushing you to your limits and beyond. Some people doing 50 pushups is too much, so they make them do 50 and more, for me, I did 100+ at a time and slow, real slow so it burned like crazy. Then 10 seconds later, they made me do another 100, real slow, then they made you sprint and jog and sprint and then do another 100. It was pure hell.
2007-02-24 14:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by Alan W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic really is not that hard, just a head game. If you a worried about the PT test the you should be working on all three events push ups, sit ups and the 2 mile run. you should be trying to run 4 miles a day at an 8 min. pace then you would have no problem running 2 miles at a 6-7 min pace. do 2 mins. of push ups and sit ups everyday when you get up and just before you go to bed. then with a regual work out lift or something like swimming about 3 times a week you will be very fit by June.
Oh and stay away from candy, chips and soda.
2007-02-24 22:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by need4speedsc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic army training can be nasty. They pull all kind of tricks on you. I was put on light arrest for following orders.
Having said that just go with the flow. Don't be scared because of this or that. Basic training is the way for the army to see where you fit in best. You may have a tough 6 weeks in front of you but once you are out of basic everything lightens up. Sergeants become human beings again. It is all a big act.
2007-02-24 22:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
June, July in SC is hot. Good Luck. Keep working out.
2007-02-24 22:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by nomadder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll do fine!!! Believe me, when you graduate you and your pals will feel this is the most rewarding day of your life.
"Down the road and up the hill, We are going to Louisville>" Ooops! That's Ft Knox, Kentucky!
2007-02-25 02:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel sorry for you June is going to be hot! And them Drill Sgt.s are going to drown you with water!
2007-02-24 22:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by TransDude78 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swimming will help with your cardio alot. Just keep working out everyday and change your diet.
2007-02-24 22:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink a lot of water, it will het soo hot. my boyfriend saw 2 guys go down during his basic because they were not hydrated. needless to say those men never saw another day. you'll do fine! and thanks for serving!
2007-02-24 23:17:31 · answer #8 · answered by [Maria] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for serving. You'll do fine, just do you best and never quit!
Remember:
> Integrity is doing what is right, even when no one is watching.
> Courage is doing what is right when everyone is watching.
--Z--
2007-02-24 22:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by Z-Force920 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just do the best you can.
2007-02-25 07:46:07 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋