i leave for basic (11bravo) at fort benning next week. i've been running every day. i'm doing a mile in 12 to 14 minutes. is that bad??? my push ups and sit ups etc are fine. no problems there but i am really nervous about my run times and cardio. i've been told many things by many different people. some have said i will be dropped from infantry for having bad run times. others have said that i won't be the only one in this position and that the army really brings you along. anybody know anything???
2007-07-18 11:34:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
11-12 minutes is a pretty long time for a mile run. Are you sure you're only running a mile? (I spent a year thinking I was running a two-mile course only to find out afterward it was closer to three miles.) If you're running on a regulation 1600 meter track, a mile equals four laps around the INSIDE lane, plus nine meters.
Even if you really are that slow, they'll get you up to speed. When new recruits are processed at the reception battalion, they are given a PT test (pushups, situps, etc.) before they can go "downrange" (to begin basic training.) Those who fail are assigned to a FTU. This stands for "Fitness training unit," but the drill sergeants say it stands for "Fat, Thick, and Ugly." Most of the recruits shape up pretty quickly, because the alternative is to remain in FTU.
Another thought-- you may be amazed at how much faster you can run when you have a drill sergeant screaming at you.
Good luck and thank you for your willingness to serve our country.
2007-07-18 11:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by The Nerd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok your going to FORT BENNING! Home of the Infantry. You will need to work on your run. My run time when i first arrived at Benning was about a 12 minute mile. They will build you into a faster runner. That is bad but still better than half of the maggots that will show up. They say to qualify you have to run a 16:48 2 mile or something like that, but to pass basic you will need to run faster because the company runs are atleast 8 minute miles. Don't sweat it it will happen for you but you've got to push!
2007-07-18 13:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by lvillejj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Son, a mile in 14 minutes is about the speed you have to be able to do a mile in boots and carrying about 40 pounds of equipment.
Regular walk speed is a 15 minute mile.
Not only will you be cut from infantry with a 14 minute mile, you won't get out of Basic.
2007-07-18 11:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what you are tested on when you first get there: For males, this consists of 13 push-ups, 17 sit-ups and a one-mile run in under eight and one-half minutes. For females, the test consists of 3 push-ups, 17 sit-ups and a one-mile run in under ten and one-half minutes. If you fail this test, you'll get to spend some time at "Fat Camp," So practice more and get that mile time down. Even the AF has to run 1 1/2 miles in 12 minutes.
2007-07-18 11:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by mustangsally76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can leave for basic training later on, if you want to. Just tell them you won't be able to until fall or winter. You need to do as many pushups and situps as you can between now and then. You should also run 3 to six times per week. I would start by doing one mile three times per week, or whatever you can do, and increase the total mileage by one mile per week by adding additional runs or increasing the distance of each of your runs. You want to add about 10 to 25 percent to your total weekly mileage each week. There is no need to run further than 5 miles at a time. Instead, try to work up to five miles, five to six days per week. I would not be complacent about the PT test. You will be surprised how stringent they are at basic training about doing pushups correctly (with perfect form). You may also be surprided to learn that most of the time you only have 24 hours of rest before a PT test. You should have no trouble passing by the time you get out of basic training, but it will help you career if you show up to your unit exceeding the minimum standard by as much as possible, and stay in good shape throughout your career.
2016-04-01 00:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your run time is not awesome, but in basic it should improve. As a Marine we do 3 mile runs in less then 30 so it was about 1.5 miles for the initial strength test which they gave us about 15 min so yeah your a little on the slow side. But I'm pretty sure they have some sort of conditioning platoon in the Army, if you do get dropped, but trust me you'll begin to pull strength to run faster then you thought possible when your drill Sgt. is next to you.
2007-07-18 11:39:30 · answer #6 · answered by Patches 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To pass minimum Army standards (not Basic or AIT standards) an 18 year old male needs to run 2 miles in 15:54 or less.
The standard is slightly higher (allowing more time) in basic and AIT.
Believe me, you will definately run enough to pass the test before you leave Basic.
2007-07-18 11:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by chanvgap 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get your mile time down. I had knee surgery 3 months ago, and I'm running my mile in 8 minutes! Start doing a lot of cardio workouts... like swimming or biking.
Good Luck!
2007-07-18 11:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by It'S kAyLa! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Improve Your Running Technique Now!
2016-07-13 09:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definetly work on that mile. My husband is Infantry and went in running a mile in like 8 or 9 mins and he was sucking it up the first little part of the basic part of OSUT. Trust me, you will run you *** off in OSUT. I hope you enjoy Sand Hill. lol
Hooah...Infantry, Follow me.
2007-07-18 14:08:28 · answer #10 · answered by Morgan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋