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**Big Avo** · 26-01-2012, 15:55

Hi all,

Being in the TA I only seem to do one or two CFT's a year, and that seems to be done without any build up to it.

Does anyone do any training or preparation for a CFT?

If so, how and how often??

**jarrod248** · 26-01-2012, 15:57

Try using the search function. And run faster fat boy.

**PrinceAlbert** · 26-01-2012, 16:00

Well, since you know what a CFT involves, how can you not know how to prepare for one?

Bang some weight in a Bergan and off you trot. It's not rocket science. You are the reason that regs think the TA are all mongs.

**polar69** · 26-01-2012, 16:03

At the moment (since you asked) Im doing one cft per weekend and Im mixing it up, one weekend its mainly hilly roads and others its wet n wild.

**Fallschirmjager** · 26-01-2012, 16:05

Originally Posted by Big Avo

Does anyone do any training or preparation for a CFT?

Every time someone goes for a run, swim, bike ride or whatever, they are preparing themselves for a fitness test. More than a few can do no fitness whatsoever all year round and still pass a CFT. It's a walk with a bit of weight on your back.

**Big Avo** · 26-01-2012, 16:11

Originally Posted by polar69

At the moment (since you asked) Im doing one cft per weekend and Im mixing it up, one weekend its mainly hilly roads and others its wet n wild.

Thank you

**rebel_with_a_cause** · 26-01-2012, 16:12

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

Every time someone goes for a run, swim, bike ride or whatever, they are preparing themselves for a fitness test. More than a few can do no fitness whatsoever all year round and still pass a CFT. It's a walk with a bit of weight on your back.

I find that the weight on the back is an excellent counter-balance to that on the front and thus I can go for hours with no issues. Just saying is all.

**Fallschirmjager** · 26-01-2012, 16:15

Originally Posted by rebel_with_a_cause

I find that the weight on the back is an excellent counter-balance to that on the front and thus I can go for hours with no issues. Just saying is all.

I'm of the same opinion, though I need at least a 30lb Bergen to counterbalance my cock.

**shimna01** · 26-01-2012, 16:17

If you need to do specific preparation for a 8 mile walk in 2hrs or for that matter a 1.5 mile run in under 10:30 mins (whatever your age) its time to start thinking: is this TA malarky really for me anymore?!

People who fail either of these without an underlying medical condition should shoot themselves immediately, that or sign off!