Been there, done the Nasty Nick in 1999, 25 yr retired US Army SF. Well done Sir , keep pushing.
@user-cr8dq7sc6h3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@HectorMichaud3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@mrstealyogirl-vp9hv2 ай бұрын
🫡
@Reshard8342 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service as well
@Daily_Bassist2 ай бұрын
Thank you for serving. I’m an 18X leaving in a few days for OSUT. If you don’t mind me asking, how is your health holding up after 25 years?
@kagan.dunlap3 ай бұрын
This handsome man keeps appearing in all of my feeds. I hope he keeps going.
@qomz87913 ай бұрын
Kagan omg
@Anthony-ho3do3 ай бұрын
Can the legend respond a second time tho
@AustenAlexander3 ай бұрын
That boy Kag luv u buddy ❤️
@Anthony-ho3do3 ай бұрын
@@AustenAlexander luv you more papi from another mami
@kdexter26903 ай бұрын
Of course he will continue He is the best American marine corp
@MisterNi3 ай бұрын
That's not a bad time at all. The SF obstacle course is actually harder for the bigger and taller guys. I remember some of the bigger guys already being gassed halfway through and had to finish it based on sheer determination. Watching this video brings back so many memories. I can still remember how absolutely spent I was by the last five or so obstacles back in I believe in 2003. Definitely much easier to attempt in your 20s and 30s.
@alyssawhite36513 ай бұрын
Some things might be harder for bigger guys but try being 5ft and do the ladder haha
@MisterNi3 ай бұрын
@@alyssawhite3651 I don't know what the requirements are nowadays but when I was in the Army there were minimum height and weight requirements to even be considered for SFAS. That was never a problem for me aside from not being like a 6'2"+ guy that the Army likes to select to try out for Army SF but I do have a friend who was Army SF who is like 5'4" and remember him having to receive a special exemption to even attend. He made it though and although we didn't run missions together he did have a reputation for being a pretty mean dude.
@VileGlory2 ай бұрын
There's no special height requirements for SF. It's the same as big army.
@MisterNi2 ай бұрын
@@VileGlory I see. Thanks for that information.
@stevemadison60923 ай бұрын
Got to admire your guts Austin. To come back and go through this a second time speaks volumes about your character. Really appreciate you highlighting the military in your videos. I am sure they appreciate the publicity from your channel. Continue the good work.
@ccol009Ай бұрын
I Love how the Military keeps… THE STANDARD rigorous. You have to meet THE STANDARD. It needs to be tough with different challenges. You’re gonna need it downrange. Respect to You Special Forces ✊🏽🇺🇸🫡 I was just regular ol U.S. ARMY Enlisted personnel (U.S. ARMY, 2016-2020, 14T ADA)
@franny117863 ай бұрын
Hell yeah brother! Ik you didn't do as well as you were hoping but think about it. In the year since you last did this you dealt with a super rough breakup and the mental toll that takes is very understated. You've ran a freaking marathon as well. So after all of that you still improved your time by 7 freaking minutes on probably the toughest obstacle course on the planet! Don't let the fact you didn't hit your goal take away from your significant accomplishment you pulled of in spite of everything! Good sh!t man! 💪
@1anre2 ай бұрын
He did the SEAL obstacle course as well. Isn't that harder than this?
@Bear_the_shepherd3 ай бұрын
I was really needing something to watch, I've got a lot on my mind and you're so unproblematic and "easy" to watch. i really appreciate you and what you do. God bless x
@AustenAlexander3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!!! Hang in there
@Bear_the_shepherd3 ай бұрын
@@AustenAlexander thank you
@masoodvoon89993 ай бұрын
If you are tall and weight lift (regardless if you are no longer in your early 20's) you better be practicing these specific courses ahead of time or you will likely have no chance. I've done shorter courses with some of the same or similar obstacles in the army and I remember using my neck to climb the weaver I was so smoked.
@e_t_t95533 ай бұрын
You’re an inspiration dude. Hope to be like you someday.
@danailhristov76173 ай бұрын
Ofc I can do it... the walking between the obstacles I mean... Good job, Austen!
@AJKing-vc8mp3 ай бұрын
No matter how much I train, obstacle 8 is not something I'll ever be able to do. Long tunnels and my claustrophobia....no thank you. Much respect to Austen!
@1anre2 ай бұрын
Breathe. Time your breathing. That's all
@tanks4dyingАй бұрын
It all takes practice. Keep doing things that make you uncomfortable and eventually you can embrace it
@flddoc23 ай бұрын
You did a great job. Being first out of the box is tough. When you’re middle of the pack there’s a bottleneck when candidates or offered to redo obstacles. Most try several times until told to move on. The yellow areas got you as well as completing and starting the obstacle from start to finish. Hopefully they clearly demonstrated each obstacle. If they did, even though it’s a lot to take in, there’s no reason to have a foul. You can’t forget details just because you’re smoked. The rope climbs on this course are ridiculous. One after another. Again, great job.
@terristarnes77423 ай бұрын
Austen, You Put Your All In Everything You Do On The Obstacle Courses, I Really Like Watching Your Videos👍
@mywisconsinlife3 ай бұрын
Way to be honest on where you failed!!! That shows some humility. Very helpful video thank you
@sheekm2279 күн бұрын
I'm almost 40, and getting ready to enlist into the Navy. But for some reason a big part of me has always wanted to give Nasty Nick a shot, so if I'm ever passing through Fort Bragg, I'll take a bit of time off and go for it. Either way, you did one hell of fine job, as from what I've learned over the years, that obstacle course in particular is a real gust buster, no matter how well one comes prepared.
@coerc48313 ай бұрын
If you are nervous about heights.. you’ll be fine. A lot of these obstacles look bigger on video than they actually are in person. When the cadre and other candidates are watching you, you won’t fail
@BMO_Creative3 ай бұрын
DUDE! If you did this once a week, you'd be able to do it no problem!
@megangracebowles47003 ай бұрын
Would you want to put yourself through this once a week??x
@BMO_Creative3 ай бұрын
LOL did a long while ago... only way to really get good at it... not timed, just done weekly... heal, recover, do it again until it's second nature and you're dreaming about it. He has the strength and endurance, just needs the muscle memory.
@megangracebowles47003 ай бұрын
@@BMO_Creative aha i didn't mean that in a negative way! I'm just shocked someone would/has put themselves through it that often! don't get me wrong! i would love to be able to complete it! like you say only way to really go about it is train regularly, heal and go again!! Fair play to you for doing it though!!!x
@BMO_Creative3 ай бұрын
oh, I didn't take it negatively... lol... just thought I'd explain a bit... I'm fit over 50, and still workout daily and do tough things like hikes with 50lb pack, etc... You could totally do it as well! It's just practice , dedication, hard work... oh.. and military orders to pass this test are motivating as well! LOL
@patriaguzman90153 ай бұрын
I love Alexander. So positive and, a good example of how to stay fit. Thank you Alexander 😊
@AustenAlexander3 ай бұрын
thanks for the support!
@AustenAlexaderАй бұрын
Your words are so incredibly kind and supportive, they means the world to me. Thanks for always been there for me, your unwavering love and admiration truly fills my heart with joy.
@erod2353 ай бұрын
Hats off to you Austen, for trying this course you are a champion in my eyes!! I am an Army Veteran and I will tell you that this course is hardcore!! I really enjoy your videos, keep pushing brother!!
@kdexter26903 ай бұрын
Were you American soldier? How old are you now?
@CupOCheeZ3 ай бұрын
*I've been subscribed since the beginnning* *Love you too!* 🤩
@AustenAlexander3 ай бұрын
you're an OG!!!! Thanks for being here!
@tttiiaa2 ай бұрын
I'm dying to know why he failed some of the obstacles (like the 7th)
@c0linm0rris0nАй бұрын
Im assuming you cant touch the ground when doing it
@tttiiaaАй бұрын
@@c0linm0rris0nIt could very well be, but in that case I'd wonder why they notified him of the failure so late (after he'd already gone through), or why the ground wasn't painted yellow. It's a memory game on top of a physical test 😅
@Pooh0Bear83 ай бұрын
Nasty Nick occurs at the half point in green beret training 😱 Green Berets are badass!
@SmallCatHimself3 ай бұрын
The true quiet professionals
@qomz87913 ай бұрын
@@SmallCatHimself Anything besides SEALS
@blueyes86543 ай бұрын
That Nasty Nick is way harder than the O course at BUDS and the attention to detail following the instructions. Don’t touch the yellow or use the ladder. Good job on finishing it👍
@ytjadettv61473 ай бұрын
My dream is to join the big boys. To join the elite of the elite. You inspire me to do more than I can right now
@sugarbaby19743 ай бұрын
Omg ain't no way I'd get even a tenth of the way through this course purely due to the tunnel sections, so all the props to you, man! 3 minutes crawling in the dark through a pipe is truly my worst nightmare!! Well done, Austen!
@TechnicallyTrent3 ай бұрын
Awesome job Austen....that stuff ain't easy.
@AustenAlexander3 ай бұрын
Thanks Trent! I appreciate that
@_VelociDad2 ай бұрын
Obstacle 22 looks brutal. Great job, overall Brother - 28+ on active duty here - stay strong!
@brianelwood65563 ай бұрын
Excellent effort, definitely not an easy task to complete that course. What I would have liked knowing is what you did or didn't do that caused you to fail. On some of them I didn't understand what you did wrong?
@Durzo12592 ай бұрын
Yeah same here. In all but one obstacle I couldn't figure out why he "failed to negotiate this obstacle".
@classyraptortactical3 ай бұрын
I completed it in 2013 when I went to SFAS. I was 6’3” 235lbs.🎩🇺🇸
@kdexter26903 ай бұрын
Are you American soldier?
@classyraptortactical3 ай бұрын
@@kdexter2690 I was a SSG in the 82nd Airborne Division. Ended up getting injured and medically retired from the Army.
@kdexter26903 ай бұрын
@@classyraptortactical very interesting What is your age now?
@classyraptortactical3 ай бұрын
@@kdexter2690 I am 37 now. I was 26 when I attended SFAS.
@kdexter26903 ай бұрын
@@classyraptortactical very nice that I hear it In which state of the USA 🇺🇸 do you live? (I love USA 🇺🇸 very much)
@pi55bier21 күн бұрын
I've always wanted to see Nasty Nick done in a POV go pro
@PABASSland2 ай бұрын
Very familiar with nasty nick. I had a fun old time 2008
@zekemedders23013 ай бұрын
Great video, that definitely looks challenging and it’s fun to watch. Thank you for pushing yourself and coming out with these videos. I don’t know if you have done a video about training to be a firefighter or swap team member, but I think that would be cool to do.
@allwynsjourney22253 ай бұрын
Good luck Austen
@stephaniechandler84633 ай бұрын
You have incredible stamina, Austen!
@stephaniechandler84633 ай бұрын
👍🎉🔥woo hoo!!!
@marybessette5483 ай бұрын
Your so amazing and inspirational to so many people. you are the one person I go to for training when I need them
@dennyboy38402 ай бұрын
Hats off to you man , as an Army veteran turned NPC Classic Physique competitor, I definitely can’t do this no matter what shape I get into 😂 keep up the content ! 💪🏽
@mikekelsey45183 ай бұрын
Very tough Austin you did great.
@leedlee3839Ай бұрын
of course absolutely i can ace this course no problem
@TehApplepieOracle9 күн бұрын
Makes me wonder how a flyweight rockclimber would do on the course. Absolutely brutal, but really curious about how that'd go.
@kmking42120 күн бұрын
I can't say I would pass it or fail it, but I would try my hardest. I always wanted to try these kind of courses
@STRIK9AMV3 ай бұрын
this is a very fit man, and even he is having a hard time, gives me a sense of what green barets go through, major respects.
@djoh6158932 ай бұрын
Army obstacle courses can be wild, but this Nasty Nick is some kind of other thing. Good job on doing this.
@jedediahlane37663 ай бұрын
I’d like to give it a shot!
@matlix2243 ай бұрын
could you do a video where you attempt navy seal hell week? i would definitely tune into that one
@tommierios65183 ай бұрын
Hello Austen. I’m interested in doing some fun stuff. That was intense. The challenge is not only physical but mental. So, your head has to be 100% in the game. : )
@zeee7207Ай бұрын
I think I could do this in about 50 minutes or so, I love a good obstacle course challenge!
@fluffynights1999Ай бұрын
this is what i gotta train for
@ZaneJackson-yv4rpАй бұрын
I would make this obstacle course for sure
@evangkin28013 ай бұрын
I served in Greek marines and value this content a lot. Keep up the hard work and quality content 👌
@kdexter26903 ай бұрын
You need to serve in the American military USA 🇺🇸 need new people
@Sal-pg8go2 ай бұрын
O-COURSE is NO JOKE!! I loved it and hated it at the same time. Good job going through it. Oh! I can do it no problem! 😁 Subscribed by the way!
@RiverRockXIII3 ай бұрын
As soon as i heard you say click the link to apply.. i did haha Nathan Rock. Parkourist
@sugarbaby19743 ай бұрын
Good luck!! 🤞😄
@user-sj3ut1id6mАй бұрын
I believe if Austen becomes more agile ,flexible and more lean he will not have any problem with any obstacle even if it is sf or seals.Keep up the good work!!!
@newstandardaccount27 күн бұрын
Just listening to his heavy breathing is exhausting - I can't imagine how demanding this must be
@Nogamers90573 ай бұрын
200k likes lets go. Lets get Alex to do something easy.
@hugogh0113Ай бұрын
I feel like I could do most of it, but especially the rope climb segments would be a hard cap for me. I'm pretty strong and have decent cardio but a little too much extra weight from fat haha. I'd probably fail around the 3rd rope climb. Huge respect to anyone who is able to pass this course no matter the time!
@dboyz312 ай бұрын
That 50ft climb and the tunnels would get me. Good job
@dontewichman55032 ай бұрын
tbh watching your vids has been helping me have the confidence to get in shape, im getting ready to enlist to the army full time. so basic is gunna whoop me
@jerseyltdАй бұрын
I thought this was a practice run. 😂 my boy gotta go FASTER than that.
@louisamiranda65989 күн бұрын
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@andrewwilborn41449 күн бұрын
Lets send this man to back to basic. LIKE THE VIDEO.
@milkdrinker59663 ай бұрын
This was not an easy obstacle course. I'm very amazed! Well done
@Morbid_Freyja273 ай бұрын
I love that there's no option for quitting! 👏🏻🤘🏻👍🏻
@Lykitysplit2 ай бұрын
Love the positive mentality while it’s sucking . Keep pushing!
@kenwizzythedj20003 ай бұрын
Good one❤
@1delta853Ай бұрын
Always foward great attempt 🔱
@aleksandarp33883 ай бұрын
I can do it.... provided I fail EVERY obstacle 😅
@sugarbaby19743 ай бұрын
LOL!! Exactly - I can do it, just not correctly 😆
@itsjustann5228Ай бұрын
I, too, failed the weaver at the very last rung. So close... yet so far
@yoshiboy7772 ай бұрын
This looks awesome! I'd love to give this a go!
@gavinedwards32252 ай бұрын
How has this channel not blown up yet?? Keep up the good content bro
@cookiecee43563 ай бұрын
The ol Nasty Nick. Don’t miss the obstacle course at all
@FlashbacksZA3 ай бұрын
You did well. This obstacle course isn't supposed to be easy. I am sure the success rate is fairly low. BUT... You persevered. Keep going!
@samrester62543 ай бұрын
Looks like they got rid of the tower. Pity, that was the hardest one for most people. At least in my class.
@robdahulk20593 ай бұрын
Hey big Austin, I love your content keep it up! I'd love a crack at that obstacle course. 82nd Airborne vet, about to go back thru basic training!!!
@richardneff43682 ай бұрын
I rucked (12 miles i think) in 2 hrs at Fort Carson Co. For an expert combat medic badge! Made ruck missed written by 2 points! Whaaa!
@rebekahthomas56853 ай бұрын
That was insane! Love your videos!
@Hands0ap3 ай бұрын
I could not complete this obstacle course. You’re doing fantastic man, keep it up!
@prodigalson15002 ай бұрын
I remember Nasty Nick. It was horrible. But I look back on that time at the Rowe Center as a teachable moment for me.
@Starsteam12 ай бұрын
They should tell you the reason why the fails, how do we know what you're supposed to do in tunnels and with ropes?
@endypendy182062 ай бұрын
as a former gymnast fro age 6-14 ive been competing in goliathons, spartan races etc since i was 15. im 21 and enlisting this year. I always thought each and every one of these course any are easy for me 🙏🙂
@DJ_Taylor242 ай бұрын
I’d love to give this a shot honestly looks tough but not to difficult.
@bestieswithtesties2 ай бұрын
Yeah that's what people think. It will humble you.
@DJ_Taylor242 ай бұрын
@@bestieswithtesties no problems with that. If you don’t get humbled from time to time than your not pushing yourself. I wouldn’t mind giving it a shot myself just for the challenge and experience alone.
@stanstub2 ай бұрын
Sure you can and will do better! For an OCR runner looks rather pleasant and easy;) but of course in the context of all previous steps won't be easy at all.
@Kroganmerc3 ай бұрын
As an airman, i wish we would have had some of these obstacles to do. We didnt get to do much of anything when i went through BMT.
@kdexter26903 ай бұрын
Are you American soldier?
@samrester62543 ай бұрын
@@kdexter2690 "As an airman" That means he is in the U.S. Air Force.
@kdexter26903 ай бұрын
@@samrester6254 okay I don't know American armed forces but I love Americans more than myself
@charlesdetwiler63383 ай бұрын
2 SF videos!!! where is the love for the Ranger Regiment. Come down to Fort Moore and train with us.
@1anre2 ай бұрын
Wish the course was open to civilians to try themselves and see in the flesh if they can make the "Nasty Nick"
@corriethijssen49163 ай бұрын
Wow, great video again. Tough challenge you did again....💪😊❤️
@user-dx8mt4bj7k2 ай бұрын
100% I can do this wouldnt be easy but I train daily for year round spartan races 💪but great job Austin
@vikingability589Ай бұрын
Reminds me of my spartan races, very kwl dont find nothing like that in the uk
@LoganSuzuki-hy6wu2 ай бұрын
Coast Guard Boot Camp. Taclet Force training.
@ventus.pd893 ай бұрын
I am European now I am 35 and I still dream and love Green Berets. Idk why but I am just in love with that unit.
@sapperfire2 ай бұрын
I remember doing this before all the padding and metal ladder. SFAS at Mackall was tough but fun 👍 Embrace the SUCK!
@conor71543 ай бұрын
I rarely like videos but I think it would be fun to see someone complete the most advanced training course and then do the most basic. I’d also really like to see someone actually in special forces do basic training. Please make that happen!
@MaddogKernan3 ай бұрын
Bugger this the hardest obstacle I face is getting out of bed in the mornings.
@gts1bri8112 ай бұрын
His new record is 47 minutes Ur welcome.
@jonnystacks52072 ай бұрын
I would love to try this course!
@onnelab2 ай бұрын
ouuuu this is giving me flashbacksssssssss lol
@The85F0X3 ай бұрын
I remember doing the Nasty Nick in January of 05. The entire thing was frozen and given my last name, I was one of the first to go. It was a good time.
@kiss-kovacsizabella1513 ай бұрын
Those comments were nasty. The obstacles are brutal… respect! 🎉
@ScorpiusPhoenix3 ай бұрын
I would say do basic training for the army, then go do the green beret challenge. I think you would find yourself a lot closer to that 35-minute mark.
@jeffhahn51063 ай бұрын
Checked that box in 1988
@excelsian5123 ай бұрын
Honestly, I think I could do it easily. I get that it's hard for him because he's heavy, I'm quite light yet strong, so I'm actually very confident I could do it without issues.