Posted on May 5, 2014
What should I do to prepare for RASP (Formerly RIP)? Does BCT prepare you?
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You probably get similar questions about preparing for basic and such however I am curious how I should prepare for training such as Airborne and Rasp. I'm new to this site and I apologize if this has been asked however I leave for basic this August and am currently hitting the gym four times a week. I also bike around 40 miles a week and jog a few miles here and there but I was wondering if there is anything more I should do. Or tips on eating healthier which is probably my main problem. Also does basic prepare you at all? Thanks in advance!
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As a RIP, (that's what it was called in my day) grad here is what I would do. First, don't get hurt or over train. No matter what you will need to recover. Second, extend your run to cover 25 miles a week, work on pace and distance. You will do a long run at RASP. Continue to bike, that's good for the knees and not nearly as hard on the body. Third, ruck or hike. Not fast but with 50 plus pounds on your back. And finally remember that like a most things, if you want it bad enough, nothing will stop you. It's tough and it's going to suck everyday, but trust me it's well worth it in the long run. And will only prep you more for Ranger school. Good luck
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Thanks everyone in this forum for the advice. What is your shipout date? I am leaving for ft Benning august 11th and plan to go airborn and try RASP aswell. I am running about 5-10 miles almost every day, lifting weights, and doing atleast 10 Miles rucks increasing weight. Best of luck to you hopefully see you there!
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I passed already man, it was rough but definitely doable, and you get plenty of opportunities between airborne, prerasp, and rasp to workout on your own.
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SPC (Join to see) I'm thinking about taking rasp right after Ait honestly but first I gotta volunteer as 68w rangers is my dream
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Run and ruck. A lot. Transition to running slowly so you don't get a stress fracture. Your runs should work up to one day of speed, one day of 5-7 mile run, and one day of a long run or ruck. It's been a few years since I was there, but our PT was Monday 5 mile run, Wednesday, 7-8 mile run through the hills, Friday ruck 12 miles in 3 hours with at least 55 lbs. Tuesday and Thursday was a 3 mile sprint with PT afterward.
You will have to run 5 miles in 40 minutes, but you really need to be able to do it closer to 35. You'll want to do extra PT in Basic and Airborne, specifically running. Guys in Regiment are gazelles with quads like tree trunks. I used to get made fun of because I couldn't break 13:00 in my 2 mile run.
You will have to run 5 miles in 40 minutes, but you really need to be able to do it closer to 35. You'll want to do extra PT in Basic and Airborne, specifically running. Guys in Regiment are gazelles with quads like tree trunks. I used to get made fun of because I couldn't break 13:00 in my 2 mile run.
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Thanks for the advice! I really do need to work on my run. The last time I even timed my 2 mile was last December and it was 15:00 which I am assuming is pretty poor. I have massive legs, particularly my calves ( Genetics). Couple quick questions though? Will my run improve significantly through OSUT and Airborne? Also will you have the time to do extra PT during BCT, AIT, and Airborne?
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Your run time will definitely improve if you run in the fast groups. At some point in your training you'll start to get more free time in the evenings to do PT on your own.
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