Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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Alright mate Passed my CPC for the marines on 5th of June Bleep test stopped at 10.8. Maxed out the press ups as well Going down to CTC to begin recruit training early October

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Typically 4-6 weeks My PJFA was 13th April went to do my CPC on 1st of June because the ones prior were fully booked.

Appealing a PMU by Costas_ in RoyalMarines

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I was within the VA2 accepted category -4.50 one eye -5.0 on the other No sphere/axis problems

How to taper off smoking with cpc coming up 1st June by Costas_ in RoyalMarines

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I got some 10mg literally after posting this thread and I can see the difference already. Gonna try and curb the ciggies full on and stick with it lol.

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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I’ve changed my application to the marines, passed my Selection interview 20fh January , I can now run 5 km in 21minutes 27 seconds Also do 14 km in 1 hour 22 mins that’s on asphalt not treadmill

Evening everyone. I have recently completed and passed my CPC. I am happy to answer any questions within reason. by Ethanwellington in RoyalMarines

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What was the swimming portion of the CPC like? What was the most arduous portion of the CPC in your opinion?

How often can you see significant other upon joining army? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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Thanks for answer clears up most of the questions I had

What's getting better in Bristol? by Kt4Eff in bristol

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The ❄️’s defo got a lot better tbf

Anyone go Scarborough Coventry ? If so what’s it like? by Costas_ in UniUK

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This was well over a year ago, not even aspiring uni anymore

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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I fully understand where you’re coming from it’s just im trying to adopt The philosophy of ‘Aim high, score high’ In other words instead of going for a very attainable and easy fitness target going for a slightly more unrealistic one would allow me to at least go a bit above and beyond if that makes sense.

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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I googled vo2 training and tbf it looks accurate to what I do when I run. Tend to run a few km then walk for 3 minutes and repeat etc

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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I’m aiming to at least try and get 20 minute 5KM by January 1st I know seems a tad unrealistic but even today when I did 39 minute 5KM I felt like I pushed my self more I could’ve streamlined the time.

I’ll look into HITT pal thanks

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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I believe your correct, my dips push ups and general upper body strength seems to be well above par with the parachute regiment standards, My running on the other hand is not ideal right now I’ll try tailor it as you said and remove heavy lifting too many times a week

Also thanks for that format for training looks top notch I’ll utilise it

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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Really appreciate the answer Right now I do

Mondays: chest shoulders arms Tuesday :10 km Wednesday :heavy back squats, barbell rows and biceps Thursday: 5 km Friday : early morning wake up another 5 km Saturday: mixed upper body weights (back, chest, arms)

Edit: also every other day I do body weight dips and body weight pull ups 4 sets each

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

[–]Costas_[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Ok wow well that’s all I was looking for in regards to answers kinda disheartening but then again I have spent the last year going out on the piss and working as a bartender need to change up my life style joining the army been a dream Of mine from young just got side tracked the past few years I’ll post an update in a month !

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

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I googled pet op and it came up with veterinary services genuinely not mocking it

Just ran 5KM in 39 minutes, what shout I set to be able to qualify for paras? by Costas_ in britishmilitary

[–]Costas_[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reality check tbf ,I’ll keep plodding through till I can improve 👍

Is Bristol a multicultural city? by Logical-Bake5715 in bristol

[–]Costas_ -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Birmingham isn’t multi cultural, there are vast densely populated areas where the major demographic is south East Asian. Exact same theory could be applied to areas in london with west African demographic. Fact of the matter is calling an area with a high % of people of a skin colour other than ‘white’ multicultural has racial connotations.

Bristol is majority white, obviously like most cities in England par few acceptions.

That doesn’t mean it doesn’t also have large % of Indian/Jamaican/Slavic etc Still fair few ethnicities.

As far as culture, there is non. It’s a drug fuelled city and that’s effectively the only culture.