Kettlebells will be a good add on! I used kettlebells and did the run 4 times a week before selection. I got around 9 30.

I done my run in jan just before lockdown, everyone was shitting it at the start but the adrenaline & all the other lads running alongside you makes you want to get the best time you can. I’d much rather do a 2km run that a bleep test though 👍🏼

3 weeks and in off to catterick. 🇬🇧 cant wait.

Couldn’t of come at a better time! Currently training for when I get an assessment date. Aspiring to join the light cavalry crewman, thank you for all your hard work in making these videos!

Take medication training. 1-find a hill 2- SPRINT up the hill for 1 minute 3- Walk down the hill for 2 minutes 4- do it x10. It takes 30 minutes 5- do it three times a day 6-eat for energy 7-motivation is for the weak DISCIPLINE is a necessity for a successful and happy life 🇬🇧💂

Used to have amazing endurance prior to having Covid. Now I am trying to recover from the after effects while training myself for the assessment centre. Very difficult but definitely pushing myself a lot more than when I did prior to having Covid

Aiming for the paras currently at around a 9:30 will use these to get my time right down thank you!

The other week I commented on the 2km run video with a time of 14m 56s. Between then and now I have managed to drop that down to 14m 30s as well as losing an additional 2lbs. I said it before, but I’ll say again, your videos are really helping me to improve my techniques and are giving me more and more motivation to keep it up even if I get a slower time than my last run.

Great rule of thumb is the 80/20 rule. 80% steady pace (building the aerobic capacity) 20% hard effort (speed runs, Hiit training, hill repeats etc) give it 2 months and there’ll be a huge improvement in fitness.

This has been so helpful!! I'm currently waiting on a date for assessment centre to be joining as a musician! I've been struggling with the running and seeing progression but I am slowly getting there with it all and have friends that say at selection the adrenaline can help take some time off the run too. Thanks so much!

You give me motivation to work out and eat healthy! I've been having trouble lately with this but now I feel a lot better, thanks!

Thank you for your video! Been in recruitment process for 19 months now due to medical rejection and got it uplifted last week. I’ve been to ac before when i did the old 1.5 mile run and all i did was run the same distance 4x week. I got my time but this time around it isn’t the same and you’ve just confirmed what i am doing now is correct. I started off in May with 2k of 12:30 and yesterday i got my time to 11:20. I do recommend running further every single week because it helped me so much with stamina. Also those who reading this to download strava and go running with headphones and running belt. If you put the settings to audio cues it’ll notify every 1k or o.5k of your average pace per km :)

Bleep test at the minute 7.1 for most roles 7.9 for engineering roles 8.6 for combat roles

Glad I caught this I start basic on the 13th September desperately need to increase my run time and loose some body fat.

Thankyou for your SERVICE GOD BLESS YOU 🇬🇧🙏🏻🇬🇧

Your videos are big help Craig, I’m 16 and In the process for preparing for my bleep test at the Assessment Centre following your advice and help all the way trying to get my 2.2 Km down from 13-12 mins now hoping to smash it thanks for the help mate

Also for PRAC it is now the 2km, the bleep test and the 4 mile FAM run for anyone wanting to know ( high risk candidates do not participate in the 2km and are not allowed to go further than 11.6 on the bleep test)

Just got back from my army selection yesterday, the beep test does feel a lot harder than the 2k it's your legs that give in before anything else from all the stopping and turning.

Ive been struggling to get my 8:15 for the paras as ive never been a sporty guy and always been overweight. Got down to 9:15 then i tore my tendon in my ankle:( back training again recently and preping for assessment centre. This helps thanks. Subscribed

My first 2km was 14.30 Now i got it under 8.50 😁 still grindin tho

Hill sprints are so good to improve. I did a bunch nearly every day first thin in the morning about 5am or 6am for a week and did them to failure, even to the point of throwing up all my liquids I was drinking one time. wasn't doing any 2kms 1kms in between etc. then did a 2km the next week and it shaved a minute off my run time right off the bat (granted my initial runtime was around 11:30 so bare minimum!) but incorporating that into my training eventually lead to me getting a 9 min 2km runtime before I went to AC, nearly scraped an 8.0 on bleep test. Won't be turning any heads for the infantry or paras but for what I was going for I was better than some others who rocked up

I've just been given my assessment date so this is ideal thank you

I joined in 2009, I remember my run time at selection in Edinburgh was 9.36 that was 2.4km surely a young fit lad should be smashing a 2km run I was 24 when I signed up

Will follow your advice and see how it’s works! I’m 17 and in few months I’ll get invited to a general training day by the Israeli army to see who will possibly fit into the SOF units, maximum time for 2km run is 9:00!..

Assessment centre start of August then off to harrogate in October! Can’t wait

Thanks man, this really helped. my assessment is on the 9th of june and im really putting in the work to make the best time. 👍👍

Long steady state runs to build Aerobic base, after 6-8 weeks add intervals 400M repeats x 6 Every week add a rep, stop when you get to 12 reps or 4.8k. You'll get sub 9 within a few months.

Good video this pal. Been out for years now to do close protection but still train like I'm still in

Did mine in late Feb before lockdown, got 9:04 which i was happy about, adrenaline was definitely pumping and lads kept each other going

pretty much I started off to see what I can do and than broke it down to 3 times a week doing that and slowly increasing to allow the body time to build the strength and be consistent. once I achieved the miles required, I than worked on slowly increasing the speed with the same schedule. great advice btw ;)

Two 5k runs and one 2k run a week. Make sure you download an app like strava and eat the best you can but the odd treat is okay.

Good Video Thanks for the Advice, I'm going through the application process for the RAF Regiment. Need to shave around 1 min 15 off my 2K run.

Hopefully off to Prac after assessment in August, had my run time down but really struggling with the beep test at the moment. Really helpful video, going to start implementing the 2K 2min rest

I’m interested in joining the Army. I actually ran a 2km run yesterday and used the Army app. I got 10:10

My PB 🏃 time was 9.20 in 1985 aged 33 on my REME reserves recruit course on the individual best effort run for the old BFT. Dress was boots, lightweights and T 👚 shirt top on tarmac. The OC could run a BFT in 7.5 minutes and he would buy a 🍺 beer for whoever beat him to the line. Another notable BFT was on my PT leaders course (CCPR community sports leaders award) which took a minute longer as it was on grass with slippery wet corners in winter. I was certainly noticed by the staff in the swimming 🏊 pool by the method I used to pull in a lane rope ending with it already loosely coiled in my arms ready to hang it on its peg. Happy days.

The bleep test requirement is a lot easier then the 2km requirement if you ask me

Wa is Craig thank you for the useful information, I am going the assessment center very very soon . I am following your channel for useful tips and tricks , thanks mate btw I'm new to ur channel

Hiya Chris, I’m going into basic on the 12th was wondering if you could make a video on tips for basic? On maybe stuff to bring that’s not on the packing list etc? Thank you

I'm aiming for para. My fastest 2km (well 1.97km) was 8 mins 2.today 2km was 8 mins 16. I find that I start to quick and tire myself out to soon in the run. Also my sleep is fucked I go bed at 2-3am and wake up at 12-1pm and I don't eat as much as I need to 😅

Aiming for the Royal Marines. This will help my first 2kms!

I’m preparing to join infantry and I got a time of 9:45 which I think is good

I just did double the distance so you don't tire, I could push myself harder with the extra endurance

Thanks for the advice! I've begun my application to the army. Luckily I have a while to work on my fitness (much needed!) as I have final year of degree to finish first - I aspire to become a linguist in the intelligence corps. Never been super fit or top of my game so it's going to take a lot of work!

Joining in September this year current time is 10:11 want to get that down to 8 so hope I can 😂

Run more, do more internal training. It's as simple as that

I have been training with an ex 22 sas bloke who is one of my best mates. He's been out of regiment for around 3 years now. And one of his mates who's in paras. I thought I was quite fit, but jesus they are both unreal!! The para guy was way fitter than me, but the ex sas lad was running rings round him. We had 55lb bergens on and we was doing hill work on kinder scout (northern edge from the snake pass up to seal stones). Basically just straight to top then back down over and over again for 8 hours. I have never thrown up as much in my life from pure exhaustion 🤢 I got up and down 7 times. Para lad did it 11 times and sas lad got 15 or 16 times and was still in shape for battle after. Unreal level of fitness from both of them.

Bleep test is only for those joining as an officer rather than a soldier.

Just got my date, thanks for this video mate.

I was a TA man 30 years ago. The annual test then was 3 miles in boots DMS. Either straight off within I think 27m30s , or 1.5 miles as a squad jog timed to 15 minutes, then turn round and run back in 10.5 minutes or less. I don`t know why the two different standards. THEN they removed the need for boots as it was wrecking peoples tendons in boots, and using trainers instead.

Ngl I’m pretty fit for my age I’m 16 and I got a 13.2 on the bleep test

Pleases has the lab technicians started working? My assessment was cancelled because im from a high risk country and has to do a sickle cell test

I’m 15 and just applied for Harrogate my first 2k I got 11.45 lucky enough my dad is a ex infantry pti and that dropped from 11.45 to 6.15

Have you got any tips for joining the Household Cavalry. I'm hoping to start basic in September and was wondering if you had any tips for both ceremonial and Combat.

I would say go to a ruuning coach for 1 session, decent pair of running trainers learn that you will be uncomfortable, focus on technique and focus on stretching

I wouldn’t worry about the 2km run I was doing it in about 10 mins before getting to Lichfield and when got there ended up doing it in about 8:30, adrenaline and competitiveness kicks in 👍🏼

Honestly, run faster and you will find it easier. Go on a treadmill and do 13km/hr, it’s hard as it takes 10 minutes. 15km/hr feels easier as it is only 8 minutes. Just try it.

I applied for the Paras the other day, started training yesterday however I went running and almost immediately I got quite bad pain in my Achilles heal.... I'm gutted.

I’m 14 now, but My goal is to get into the army at 16. My aim is sub 11:30 for the under 17s. I went on a run today my time was 8 minutes 18 seconds for 1 mile what should I do to gain slowly as I have a lot of time?

Wish you did this video back in September 😂

I thought the assessment consist of 2.4km (1.5miles) run instead of 2km.

For Gurkha recruitment pass time is 8:10 sec

Joined in 2015 -16 got all the other test Jerry cans etc and then it came to the dreaded run and it kicked my arse got about a mile and couldn’t breathe so now I’m 24 and going for it again and been on the treadmill to sorta build myself a wee bit better before tackling outside and I’m struggling with anything over 6.5kpm but I’m not getting anywhere near a good time and breathing is my issue

I’ll be going for assessment soon so what will I be doing a 2k run or a bleep test ? I’m joining royal artillery as90 gunner by the way

hey you said riding a bike is a good way to improve i bike 4 miles a day right now is that good?

In Indian army it's 5:30 for 1600m

The run part of the selection im goin to is 3200 m as fast as possible so does this apply to my goals too?

Run a bit faster?

Have to do 2.4 in 10-11:56 I did 1.61km in 11:56 I’m horrible at running

Unfortunately they've scrapped the 2km run for army reserves. I'm trying to join the Rifles as a rifleman. Their run time is 2km in 10.15 mins. I started off with a best time of 25 mins with lots of breaks but 2 years later I now have a run time of 2km in 9.15 which I still can't believe I did it!! Just shows if I can do it anyone can do it. Shame they've now replaced the 2km with a beep test why keep changing it. They changed it before with the water jug test which is now a medicine ball throw and bar pull of 70kg which I smashed with a PB of 200kg. Just waiting for the csm to get me on selection but apparently they're only taking on regs at the moment.

Been training up for my 2k run was managing to do it I’m 8.15 for the para time and got told a day ago I now have to do a bleep test 😭😭 determined to pass this

Hey 👋 I want be army but I don’t know how can you help me I in luton Uk 🇬🇧 it’s my dream job

Great video mate, got a lot out of it seen as though I'm looking to join when I'm 18. I'm still not sure whether I want to join the infantry or get a trade with the RLC

How long did your application take?

I’m wanting to join the army to become a mechanic, however I’m asthmatic and doing the 2km run seems impossible. Have you got any tips on how I can achieve it?

Idk if i asked you already, if i have I've forgotten but which corps and which regiment are you in.

Nice and early for the video today

Is it a bleep test now?

What diet/supplements would you recommend for improving endurance and stamina

Just got a 6:40 time in the 2k today in school

Today i completed a 2km for pt ,im 5,5 and 85kg so im not slim and I got a personal best of 8:15

Is the 2km without any added weight? Is there a 2km weighted run?

Are they ever going to accept the commonwealth applications?

Hi guys don’t know if anyone knows but I have my assessment centre in October was wondering if anyone knows if it’s still bleep test and how hard it is I’ve got my run down to 9:05 but averaging around 9:15 not bad cos I started off 11 minutes. I found best is to run 2/3 times a week I ran everyday 2km for about two months but I’m prone to injury lol and also got slower due to tiredness etc

I think it's 2km for regular and bleep for officers, can anyone confirm?

Started my application in late Feb and was worried about the run times... I'm 33 and worked as a chef all my life, my first run I clocked at 13.42 after a 3rd run got this down to 11.12 my personal best after 3 weeks was 9.17... Hadn't actually been for a run for a few weeks due to work schedule just got back from one today expecting a poor time yet was 10.12. Watching your videos have helped, but is it a bleep test now? Is this due to covid?

I don’t know how true this is but I heard for the assessment there doing bleep test instead off 2k run coz the coved 19 I could be wrong but my assessment is next mouth can’t wait

Hello, what is your regiment of rank?

How hard is it to pass selection?

hi mate any tips on how to revise for the computer test you do at selection? i have my start date on the 6th of july im kinda nervous.

When you say one Long run and one short run a week. What distance would you say is Long and short ?

What if im running as much as i can and i can only run 1k?

Whos gonna join the 16-18 army centre in 2021 with me?

Any tips to get para fit ?

How can I practice the bleep test mate? Am going for paras so there 2k is 8.15 am managing 7.55 but think he pass bleep test is 11.5 I think dont really understand the bleep test scoring it's a 20m I believe

How long do you reckon it would take to improve? A few months? A year?

Just so you know the Army are not doing the 2k run anymore at the assessment it’s been changed to a bleep test going on the 14th to Pirbright

Would you recommend couch to 5K for a beginner? I’ve been doing that on week 2

Just 2km hahaha, England weather is cool pakistan weather is too much hot nearly between 44 to 48 centi grade. In June, July August we will play cricket all the day, please come to Pakistan I will make you SSG commando...play with us, cricket or football

It's 2km now? I thought it was 2.4km?

quick question, once i have completed a role e.g. vehicle mechanic (and received qualifications) can i join into another job role e.g. infantry soldier?