Search results

If your worried about it, I think that the winter gear idea might work, don't overheat though... you could try a treadmill in a heated room, gyms are usually pretty warm. In the end if you think it's hotter than what you trained for, just know to take a little off your pace at the...

I did debate and speech in HS, loved them both. I'm probably bias, but they'll help you with your interviews among their numerous other benefits. What ever you do, be good at it. Quality usually beats quantity (preferably you would have both though lol)

I was at SLS last year, first session, and I don't remember any smell during the mile. My advice, don't worry about any distance longer than your mile (distance apparently comes during beast). Some people did throw up during my mile because, their explanation, they exhausted themselves on...

I know it was just released but I'm interested, what are the '15 plebes thinking about the laptop options? Is the extra stuff worth it?

You seem pretty competitive but you might be in a really tough district, when the time comes make sure you apply early to both the SLS and the academy itself

Your max distance at the moment is probably more important than your mile time. I don't know anything about requirements (I'll be a plebe in the fall), but it seems like they probably develop a lot of runners for those teams, and frankly, anyone with a good work ethic can run a marathon (if they...

Are you thinking about Harry Potter 7 during Beast lol? After growing up with Harry Potter, being in basic training when it comes out will be a little frustrating (I imagine I'll have other concerns though)

My suggestions, Email the regional admissions director to ask them about what they would like to see you improve in (take a moment to introduce yourself and express your desire to attend, be very courteous). You could also try the same thing with the congressmen and senators. Get involved...

I know what you mean, they seem to say something different things through out the mailing. I think your right that the workout at the bottom is suggesting 25 seconds of push up 1 followed by 15 seconds of rest. I'm pretty sure that's what they mean by a "set". and ya, after set 1, you would...

You could always include a resume when you ask your professor for help, that way they'll know a little bit about you even if they've only had you in class for a short time. I don't know about the Naval academy specifically but the Military Academy did use the link system, but you may need a...

I'd get the GPA up if you can, and take the ACT again (26 isn't bad but it could be better). You never know, but you should do whatever you can do to be competitive. Remember you can always transfer from a civilian college if you can get good grades there. Also, they accept enlisted...

I've been using it as a timed interval (increasing the work period by 5 seconds every week), but I've been counting how many i get in each set and trying to get more in each set from Tuesday to Thursday to Saturday (when I do my push up work out)

Running Groups I appreciate the answers guys, but this came up in another thread but didn't get answered so I thought I might just tack it on here to see if a current cadet might know. I had read on other sites that they separate plebes at Beast into four running groups based on speed...

Applying vs Doing I got in with a 7:08 mile, 54 push-ups, 65 sit-ups, 8 pull ups. Obviously not the most athletic candidate but I had strong academics and leadership. I also applied early, I think the best way to give yourself an advantage is to finish a quality application by the end of...

Thanks I appreciate the help guys, I was really interested the part about packing a ruck sack. I had never thought of that and it made me wonder, "what else should I show up being able to do?" I mean I want to be able to shine shoes and make my bed before I show up but if anyone else has a tip...

I've been accepted to West Point and will be starting Beast on June 27th (about 11 weeks fyi from today, april 13th) and I'm a little worried about the Physical training. Right now I can do about 60 push ups in 2 minutes and roughly 65 sit-ups. I was wondering what I should be at when I...