I did split ops for the Guard and after BCT my run declined drastically. I fear I won't pass. I kept up on PU and SU. Any suggestions?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:47:02 -0400

Response by Capt David Bays made Jun 21 at 2018 3:11 PM

Capt David Bays — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:11:04 -0400

I am assuming that you meant to say that you failed to keep up with your running..own it...learn from the consequences that you are about to suffer...and do not let it happen again.

Response by SSG Stephan Pendarvis made Jun 21 at 2018 6:43 PM

SSG Stephan Pendarvis — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:43:06 -0400

PFC....get outside and run. Unless you have a heart condition or shin splints or something you should be improving with rest in between., Eat right and make no excuses Soldier.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 9:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:23:44 -0400

What you asko

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Jun 22 at 2018 1:42 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 01:42:00 -0400

RUN! Not just 2 miles, need to be running at least 3 miles at whatever your mile pace is to pass. Running 3 or more will ensure you have reserve fuel for the 2.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2018 8:31 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:31:06 -0400

I talk to guys about this all the time. The underlying problem that almost every one of them have is not that they don't know what to do, it's that they're not doing anything. The APFT events require consistency. I do very well on the APFT and people automatically assume I live in the gym. I actually don't even belong to one. I do push ups two days a week. I do pull ups 2 days a week. My workouts are rarely over 25-30 minutes. I run 4-5 times a week. Good genetics plays a part in my run time for sure. But anyone who consistently does this will never have to fear passing the APFT.

Oh, and if you are carrying extra weight, lose it. It's doing nothing but hurting your performance.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jun 22 at 2018 12:21 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:21:52 -0400

Just search how to improve your run and you'll find a plethora of information and tips.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2018 11:58 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 11:58:18 -0400

We have all ranks giving the same advice. And it’s excellent advice. Go out and run on your own!!! You already knew what you need to do before you came on here. NOW DO IT!!!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2018 4:19 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:19:06 -0400

My advice is purely based on how long you have before your APFT. 2-3 months, use Google or FM 7-22 and get to work. If it's within the next 2 weeks, there's not much you can do but learn from this and do better next time.