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RAF Fitness training - help please
Hi all,
I'm currently in the process of applying for the RAF and I'm basically a complete beginner with regards to running. I've got to get to the point where I can run 1.5 miles in 14 and a half minutes. At the minute I can only do 9 mins at a speed of about 8.5km/hr, how long realistically do you think it will take me to get to the point where I can pass the fitness test?
Thanks!
I'm currently in the process of applying for the RAF and I'm basically a complete beginner with regards to running. I've got to get to the point where I can run 1.5 miles in 14 and a half minutes. At the minute I can only do 9 mins at a speed of about 8.5km/hr, how long realistically do you think it will take me to get to the point where I can pass the fitness test?
Thanks!
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That is not hard at all, put it into perspective I can run 3 miles in about 17 Minutes, and I tried my 3 mile route maybe 3 times, before I did it at that speed without stopping. Just keep practising, and if you feel like giving up on the first few times, make sure you push yourself as hard as you can!
As for timing, if you run every day you could be there for sure in a week, probably less. Good luck!
As for timing, if you run every day you could be there for sure in a week, probably less. Good luck!
Last I heard they did a bleep test, not a 1.5 mile run?
Don't forget your press ups and sit ups too
Don't forget your press ups and sit ups too
Thanks guys, jennikay, as far as I'm aware, your initial fitness is 1.5m and then when you go to prtc that's where you do the bleep test. It's hard work trying to fit everything in at the moment but I'm enjoying having a go! Had my medical last week and I'm TMU cause I have to lose half a stone but the fitness will make that easy to do Can't do a single press up at the moment either so I'm practicing those every day as well!
Can't do a single press up at the moment either so I'm practicing those every day as well!Oh OK, thanks for that info
I have the whole summer to train up to be able to pass the UAS fitness test which is apparently the same as the RAF one and I can't do press ups either!
I have the whole summer to train up to be able to pass the UAS fitness test which is apparently the same as the RAF one
and I can't do press ups either!My friend just did the test and I believe it's 13 minutes. Realistically you're going to be wanting to break 10 minutes if you want to actually get in I think, considering all the other exercises you'll have thrown at you.
I'm not a very fit/healthy guy, and I jogged a bit for a few months, got down a time of 16 minutes to 10:30 in that time, so just work hard it's definately possible to do in a few months, you improve every week.
I'm not a very fit/healthy guy, and I jogged a bit for a few months, got down a time of 16 minutes to 10:30 in that time, so just work hard it's definately possible to do in a few months, you improve every week.
Also don't focus on either cardio or strength, get them both up. My pal got through the selections but not into the section he wanted to do because he wasn't heavy/strong enough. Eat your meat, lift heavy weights, run all the time, sleep well, and you should be good.
I'm hoping to go in as a musician so although I need to get very fit to get through the basic training I don't have the additional pressure of higher fitness requirements.
For RAF female it's definitely 14 mins 35 secs, i think men is 12mins 11secs but I'm going to aim for a max of 13 mins at this initial test, hopefully by the time I get to PRTC I'll have improved it again so the training will seem easier.
I'm hoping that if at all possible I'll be able to do the fitness by the time I've lost the weight so there's no delay in my application, fingers crossed anyway!!
Good luck to all of you who're also doing the tests. xx
For RAF female it's definitely 14 mins 35 secs, i think men is 12mins 11secs but I'm going to aim for a max of 13 mins at this initial test, hopefully by the time I get to PRTC I'll have improved it again so the training will seem easier.
I'm hoping that if at all possible I'll be able to do the fitness by the time I've lost the weight so there's no delay in my application, fingers crossed anyway!!
Good luck to all of you who're also doing the tests. xx
The army one is 1.5 miles in 11.5 mins or 10.5 if you are trying out for the Para's this is after 2 mins of sit ups and then 2 mins of push ups 50 & 70 respectivly I think is what is required - it was a long time ago and I have slept many a time since I ran these courses.
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I'm hoping to go in as a musician so although I need to get very fit to get through the basic training I don't have the additional pressure of higher fitness requirements.
For RAF female it's definitely 14 mins 35 secs, i think men is 12mins 11secs but I'm going to aim for a max of 13 mins at this initial test, hopefully by the time I get to PRTC I'll have improved it again so the training will seem easier.
I'm hoping that if at all possible I'll be able to do the fitness by the time I've lost the weight so there's no delay in my application, fingers crossed anyway!!
Good luck to all of you who're also doing the tests. xx
For RAF female it's definitely 14 mins 35 secs, i think men is 12mins 11secs but I'm going to aim for a max of 13 mins at this initial test, hopefully by the time I get to PRTC I'll have improved it again so the training will seem easier.
I'm hoping that if at all possible I'll be able to do the fitness by the time I've lost the weight so there's no delay in my application, fingers crossed anyway!!
Good luck to all of you who're also doing the tests. xx
Right, as far as the RAF are concerned, they don't care if you do it in 9minutes, or dead on the time. Once you get into training, nobody will even know what you got!
You do the bleep test at PRTC. The score you get on that day is all they know about your fitness. They don't need to know about your mile and a half because at the end of the day, as long as you've passed it..you've passed the BASIC fitness requirement to get in.
The time is 14.24, it's only 14.35 if you're under 17.
Do interval training, hill work etc.. When i started running i couldn't even run for more than a few minutes, so i got my time down really quite quickly considering lol.
Get working on other things too. Running is only one aspect of training. Get your swimming up, do some rowing, spinning and definitely circuit training..a big aspect is females being able to use their own body weight, so many girls suck at pressups. WORK ON THEM! Practise the plank..you will thank yourself big time if you can hold the plank for quite a long period of time lol
You do the extra 2 wks though, to get your fitness up. So don't worry too much
PM me if you want any more advice.
I am starting basic training on 19th aug and one bit of advise is when you pass the fittness test and im sure you will dont let off on running cause i did and im struggling to get back to what i was and i only have 2 weeks to get a reasonable running time back. i did my bleep test a few weeks ago and i only got 8.0 my push ups and sit ups were fine just my running i needed to get 9.10 which i was quite far off.
but dont worry about being slow when starting to run when i first started running i was only able to run at 9.0 for about 6 mins and when i came up to my fittness test i was just managing 11.5 for 12.50 but my addrealine kicked in and i was able to run at 12.4 and ran it under 12 mins one bit of advice try covering up your treadmill screen with a towel or something when running it helped me alot i started to double the amount of time i was running for, from 9 mins to 20 mins at a good speed.
to speed up i found that every week i would run 1 km faster than the previous week upto about 13km and ran 5 days a week. 1 last thing try to run for a minimum of 20 mins a day (not including walking). but do your timed 1.5mile run at your fastest speed first then do the 20 mins.
Good Luck
but dont worry about being slow when starting to run when i first started running i was only able to run at 9.0 for about 6 mins and when i came up to my fittness test i was just managing 11.5 for 12.50 but my addrealine kicked in and i was able to run at 12.4 and ran it under 12 mins one bit of advice try covering up your treadmill screen with a towel or something when running it helped me alot i started to double the amount of time i was running for, from 9 mins to 20 mins at a good speed.
to speed up i found that every week i would run 1 km faster than the previous week upto about 13km and ran 5 days a week. 1 last thing try to run for a minimum of 20 mins a day (not including walking). but do your timed 1.5mile run at your fastest speed first then do the 20 mins.
Good Luck
If you are starting RAF training you need to get some real miles under your belt. Treadmills are a good training aid but do not help you strengthen up your tendons, ligaments etc as much as real running. There were plenty of people on my intake that had only ran on treadmills and most suffered in some ways with several being recoursed due to ankle injuries.
The RAF has increased it’s fitness levels over the years and from October there will be stricter regulations that can lead to people being discharged from the service. You need to start as you mean to go on a get fit now, and stay fit as even old knackers like me need over level 9 on the old bleep test!!
The RAF has increased it’s fitness levels over the years and from October there will be stricter regulations that can lead to people being discharged from the service. You need to start as you mean to go on a get fit now, and stay fit as even old knackers like me need over level 9 on the old bleep test!!
Original post by Cona_R-22
I want to sign up to the RAF and I am aware of the application process but would I pass the fitness test because I can do the running part and the sit ups but I just cannot do at least one press up would I still get in ?
No. You need to do a certain number of press ups in 60 seconds in your Pre Joining Fitness test then even more press ups in 60 seconds at your Pre Recruit Training Course. Once you are in the RAF you are tested every 6 - 12 months to make sure you can still do it.
Oh, how many will I have to do because I actually can't do one press up and do you if the RAF will recruit aircraft technicians (mechanical) soon because I am debating whether to join up now and earn the advanced aeronautical apprenticeship or go to college and complete an extended diploma in aeronautical engineering which do you think is better? Thanks
Original post by Cona_R-22
Oh, how many will I have to do because I actually can't do one press up and do you if the RAF will recruit aircraft technicians (mechanical) soon because I am debating whether to join up now and earn the advanced aeronautical apprenticeship or go to college and complete an extended diploma in aeronautical engineering which do you think is better? Thanks
As far as I know they are currently recruiting Aircraft Technicians, right now. I just met a bunch of new guys going in as AMM. The amount of pressups you need to do depends on your age and gender, to to raf.mod.uk/careers and look at the fitness section, or ask on the armed forces forums on this website.
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