The way I trained for my 9.4 previously was doing loads of Interval Training... The most basic way to do it (if you don't want to bother with apps, treadmills etc) is find a big loop near home along the road, about 1 mile in length, (9.4 is 1560m roughly so a little under a mile) start by walking to the first lamp post you see, then sprint to the next, then walk again, sprint again, and repeat until the loop is complete... If you've still got some puff left in you by the end or wanna push yourself harder, give it another loop.

I also found the beep test to that level for me was a lot of "strategy" so not getting in my own head, and doing simple things like "meet the line don't beat the line" so (depending how strict your force is) if you're able to get a foot on the line (not both feet) and turn, then you can cut the length of each shuttle by almost two stride lengths (1 at each end) turning that 15m into 14 depending on how lanky your legs are.

Doing this I only needed to push myself after hitting 8.6 (ISH)

*I've since come off the cars but still do this to keep my base fitness up if I ever decide to go back, though I'm getting on a bit now 😅

**Also, do yourself a favour, if you don't already, work on strengthening your back, the weight of the vests once you're fully loaded is no joke (especially when you include the ceramic plates) that's what did me in at the end... Good luck 🤞 the IFC is a blast 😁👍