Thread: AOSB bleep test

EXwing, what were the females' fitness standards like at PCCBC? Obviously I want to be just about spewing at the end of the 1.5 mile from all the effort I've put in, but some prior knowledge of what the average is would be nice before I head down in November.

If you can try finding a 1.5m or 2.4 k run with some inclines, if you can reach your chosen target on a uphill course you are sure to perform better on a flat course like the indoor bleep test or the pre commissioning course run ( assuming it is flat of course).
Also when preparing for these distances, and they are fairly easy, always put in maximum effort and try and space out your workouts mix up LDRs and HIIT ( High intensity interval training) sessions throughout the week, but we that are interested in becoming officers should all already know this stuff......

I'm actually quite intrigued about the smoking question myself Ex. This is mostly due to the fact that the part of my fitness that I've been struggling with is the running. While not struggling to meet the 10min30, breaking 10min has proved to be quite a barrier for me, and as a result get constant stick for continuing to smoke.
And yet at the same time a friend who is joining the Royal Marines smokes 20 a day and p*ssed his 1.5milers at PRMC and laughingly told me its all in your head.

It does leave me wondering though, as the physiological effects of smoking on your running can't really be denied, to me its just a question of is it a serious detriment or just a minor hindrance?

It does leave me wondering though, as the physiological effects of smoking on your running can't really be denied, to me its just a question of is it a serious detriment or just a minor hindrance?

Why not try giving up and seeing if there is a difference? That might show you have the mental fortitude and improve your phys.

Originally Posted by i_love_ftorres

Has this turned into a big swinging dick competition?!?! Can i get involved? :P

I love dick swinging / cock slapping / ball frotting. That's why I'm joining the army. 72 pressups, 80 situps.

EX - I stopped smoking at Christmas, had never been a particularly heavy smoker (less than 10 a day). It hasn't made any difference to my steady state running or 1.5 mile time, but has made a massive difference when I'm doing high intensity circuit training so I'd definitely give it a try. Having said that I am half planning on taking it back up again; you can't look like a steely eyed warrior without a smouldering lucky strike hanging out the corner of your mouth.

I am actually a marathon runner (dickswing or not!)...but I will admit my slight weakness on the press ups.
The best advise I have been given is to just do more press ups...but I seem to have hit a wall in my progress and would really like to be getting 60+ if possible when I come to my Main Board in July.
How many sets and reps would you chaps recommend and over how much time?

Also is anyone willing to give some insight into the main board individual obstacle course compared to the one at briefing and how you chaps prepared for this?

Thank-you, much appreciated.

well I'm truly and really fucked....and a bit confused....

I had been using the 1.5 mile run as a fitness benchmark for my briefing (tomorrow...) and have been doing good times on it, best time 8m48.

However after reading this post I thought I would test myself on the MSFT or bleep test.
I downloaded it from the internet and had a try at it and I could not get passed the 8.4 stage.... I don't fucking get it.
The only thing I can think off that would explain this aside the fact that I'm really not as fit as I think I am, is that I have been running and doing sprints for the past three days without a break and my body is a bit tired....but 8.4 is absolute crap....I'm fucked for my briefing and a bit demoralised.

Xoums - keep your head up! DO NOT AT THE END OF EACH TASK EVALUATE YOUR PERFORMANCE TOO MUCH! You will start to worry that you have failed...and its only a downward spiral from there. Just make sure you are always trying your hardest, make friends with your group and most of all remain calm.

If you can run the 1.5 miler in 8.48 then you are more than capable of reaching 10.2 on the MSFT. You will be pushing yourself more and reach 10.2 easily. Your adrenaline will be pumping more because you want to show that you are fit enough.

Good Luck on your briefing.

-OCS-

Originally Posted by Alec_Lomas

Originally Posted by uo1_rhino

The bleep test is the most basic aspect of AOSB...you hardly need to engage your brain and one really should be getting to level 12 or 13.
If you are daunted by it then get out there and go running and do sprint training and just general fitness and it will come...DONT give up, anyone can do it!!

good luck

My bold - I watched Seb Coe struggle to get to L 13 during his Olympic bid. I'd be impressed if you hit those marks with military PTI's assessing you. Well done if you are though.

We did one at Sandhurst where the absolute fittest guys in my company were piling in between 13 and 13.5. I run an 8:20 PFT and I didn't quite reach 12.

I'll second the view that 10.2 is very achievable, though. It's different to a 1.5 mile run, but it's about the same level of fitness.

Originally Posted by Xoums

well I'm truly and really fucked....and a bit confused....

I had been using the 1.5 mile run as a fitness benchmark for my briefing (tomorrow...) and have been doing good times on it, best time 8m48.

However after reading this post I thought I would test myself on the MSFT or bleep test.
I downloaded it from the internet and had a try at it and I could not get passed the 8.4 stage.... I don't * get it.
The only thing I can think off that would explain this aside the fact that I'm really not as fit as I think I am, is that I have been running and doing sprints for the past three days without a break and my body is a bit tired....but 8.4 is absolute crap....I'm fucked for my briefing and a bit demoralised.

Xoums, take the above advice and don't worry. The 1.5mile run times you've been quoting suggest you'll breeze the MSFT on the day.
I found exactly the same problem as you the first time I shifted from the 1.5 to the bleep test.

Personally I'd take the 1.5 mile over the MSFT any day - I find having to slow day, turn, and accelerate after each shuttle far more tiring than just running fast for ~9min. You just have to concentrate on not wasting too much energy on the turns.
My approach is just to zone out and take it easy up to level 7, this is when you start actually running, and by this stage you just have to stick at it. By the time level 9 starts you'll only have 10 or so shuttles left.
Given the nature of the exercise, if you pull out early you'll probably recover almost instantly and never forgive yourself for it.

Best of luck at Westbury.

Originally Posted by uo1_rhino

I am actually a marathon runner (dickswing or not!)...but I will admit my slight weakness on the press ups.
The best advise I have been given is to just do more press ups...but I seem to have hit a wall in my progress and would really like to be getting 60+ if possible when I come to my Main Board in July.
How many sets and reps would you chaps recommend and over how much time?

Also is anyone willing to give some insight into the main board individual obstacle course compared to the one at briefing and how you chaps prepared for this?

Thank-you, much appreciated.

Rhino, there's a press-up improvement program online called "100 press-ups". Never tried it myself but it gets great reviews and the method used looks good.

As for the assault course, its the same as briefing but with the rope climb to a 7ft platform and a 7ft sloping tunnel which you have to get in from the high end (it's in the AOSB video). Both of these have the option of standing on an ammo tin to gain extra height if you want it.

Originally Posted by combatte_wombatte

That sounds like sour grapes to me...

Not at all. I passed anyway.

Originally Posted by Shifty17

I found exactly the same problem as you the first time I shifted from the 1.5 to the bleep test.

That's exactly it, I couldn't get into a steady increasing pace because of the fking turns, I just lost so much time and energy on them, its infuriating.

But you are right I will just crack on just get in that zone asap.

is the test done individually or as a group?

If its in a group the competition element might kick in and help.

thank you all for the advice and encouragements,

Kindest regards,

Xoums.

saw a bloke reach the late teens on my fitness test for the police, but he had been in an army cross country squad apparently. (this was 1994) The PTI was turned of the lights and said "ok you made your point". I think in those days you had to make level 9, nowadays its seen as more of a way of picking up people with health problems than a test of basic fitness I think.

Originally Posted by Xoums

Originally Posted by Shifty17

I found exactly the same problem as you the first time I shifted from the 1.5 to the bleep test.

That's exactly it, I couldn't get into a steady increasing pace because of the fking turns, I just lost so much time and energy on them, its infuriating.

But you are right I will just crack on just get in that zone asap.

is the test done individually or as a group?

If its in a group the competition element might kick in and help.

thank you all for the advice and encouragements,

Kindest regards,

Xoums.

The MSFT is done with your group and up to 3 more groups. The competition element will be you wanting to reach your goal of becoming an Army Officer. :P

-OCS-