http://sasr.formyjob.net/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:04:02 GMT 10 http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/13/59/20/44/frontp12.jpg http://sasr.formyjob.net/feed/? http://sasr.formyjob.net/general-fitness-guidance-f24/when-do-you-know-your-ready-t24.htm red-sock-wearer I know this sounds like a bone question, but I've been working hard on my phys for the last 12 months. I'm a TAPO and have been following Adrian Weare's Fighting Fit programme but I am keen to know if anyone has any suggestions as to when you should 'take the plunge.' I've known people apply for selection only to come away shaking their head saying "I wish I had done more prep first" and so was just wondering at what point do you know it's right for you to make the move. I'm 30 yo ... General Fitness Guidance Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:04:02 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/general-fitness-guidance-f24/when-do-you-know-your-ready-t24.htm#46 http://sasr.formyjob.net/general-fitness-guidance-f24/when-do-you-know-your-ready-t24.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/general-fitness-guidance-f24/specific-fitness-t9.htm Admin First of all, the type of fitness training conducted is vitally important (the word "fitness" being one of the most misused (and abused) words in the English language). For instance, long distance cycling will get you fit...for long distance cycling. Running will get you fit...for running. The point being that there are activities that are OK for general condidtioning, but it is absolutely vital that you "train for need". In other words, if tabbing ridiculous distances ... General Fitness Guidance Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:45:34 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/general-fitness-guidance-f24/specific-fitness-t9.htm#28 http://sasr.formyjob.net/general-fitness-guidance-f24/specific-fitness-t9.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/pre-selection-f9/pre-selection-t10.htm Admin Pre-selection is now done over 7 weeks with a session at your barracks every week. The PT will involve 7 minute milings over arduous terrain with frequent spells of sprinting and 'beastings' lasting between 50 mins and 90 minutes. No matter how fit you are you will always feel it- the PT is designed to hurt and test every level of peoples fitness and assess your psychological ability to overcome discomfort. The majority of people fail pre-Selection because they give up, not because they ... Pre-Selection Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:46:59 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/pre-selection-f9/pre-selection-t10.htm#29 http://sasr.formyjob.net/pre-selection-f9/pre-selection-t10.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/hill-training-f1/crack-in-boot-t23.htm bigbob alrite anybody got any advice about fixing a crack in leather boots or how to avoid them in future. Hill Training Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:34:53 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/hill-training-f1/crack-in-boot-t23.htm#43 http://sasr.formyjob.net/hill-training-f1/crack-in-boot-t23.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/running-f2/timings-and-general-t22.htm bigbob Hey been reading this site for a while now and has been a great help with my training so thanks. Just wondering about a few things. 1. Im currently able to run 8 miles in under an hour comfartably however my upper body strength is lacking. This dosent stop me carying 20kg plus comfartably on walks around my area before u ask i live in the lakes so there are hills here. Just wondering is there any need to increase my strength or should i maintain focus on the endurance. 2. I havent evan ... Running Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:33:10 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/running-f2/timings-and-general-t22.htm#42 http://sasr.formyjob.net/running-f2/timings-and-general-t22.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/any-other-questions-ask-here-f23/still-to-make-up-my-mind-t21.htm Carlexrs Hi there to everyone, what can i say this is an invaluable tool for picking up training gems. First things first, I am an ex reg now in the TA, I'm currently awaiting a posting order to join a Commando trained regiment. After this I want to attempt selection but I'm undecided as to whether to go for SAS(R) or SBS(R). Is there a difference as far role and training? Obviously you take the same test week, but after this is there a difference? Any advice would be greatly appreciated Any other Questions? Ask Here Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:20:55 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/any-other-questions-ask-here-f23/still-to-make-up-my-mind-t21.htm#41 http://sasr.formyjob.net/any-other-questions-ask-here-f23/still-to-make-up-my-mind-t21.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/books-web-links-misc-f30/civvy-training-courses-t20.htm Admin CLICK HERE

Navigation and other useful courses in the Brecons]]> Books, Web Links, Misc. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:36:12 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/books-web-links-misc-f30/civvy-training-courses-t20.htm#40 http://sasr.formyjob.net/books-web-links-misc-f30/civvy-training-courses-t20.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/medical-fitness-f35/talking-about-feet-t19.htm Admin hey all, at the grand old age of 35, i will be attempting JSFGI for the second time this year, my first attempt being 12 months ago... i actually came off last year with severe exhaustion in week 2 (schoolboy error, i just didnt eat enough before a night march and literally ran out of fuel), but after 2 miles of the ICFT on day 1 i was suffering with severe blisters...but theyve given me another crack so im off again... im an experienced hiker with plenty of time slogging up ... Medical Fitness Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:09:59 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/medical-fitness-f35/talking-about-feet-t19.htm#39 http://sasr.formyjob.net/medical-fitness-f35/talking-about-feet-t19.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/any-other-questions-ask-here-f23/chat-about-training-t18.htm Admin Hey people, I'm new to the site, have read everything on it and it's the best resource I have found so far on selection for 21 and 23. I'm looking to apply to 23 in the near future, got a fair bit of phys to do before I would even consider myself to be anywhere near ready! I have no previous military experience (unless you want to count 5 years with the ACF? Didn't think so!) so I am expecting to do the Combat Infantry Course, and I gather this is done with the paras? I have done ... Any other Questions? Ask Here Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:04:14 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/any-other-questions-ask-here-f23/chat-about-training-t18.htm#38 http://sasr.formyjob.net/any-other-questions-ask-here-f23/chat-about-training-t18.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/books-web-links-misc-f30/recommend-a-book-t17.htm Admin Eric Langmuir---Mountaincraft & leadership - ISBN 185060 2956]]> Books, Web Links, Misc. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:37:48 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/books-web-links-misc-f30/recommend-a-book-t17.htm#37 http://sasr.formyjob.net/books-web-links-misc-f30/recommend-a-book-t17.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/training-programmes-f28/training-plans-t16.htm Admin Ring your local unit right away to register your interest and they will give you a specific training programme and any advice you need. In the meantime.. Month 1 Just run. No weight- and dont worry about the speed, get used to the distance. Get up to 4 miles. I would start doing low & slow press ups as well, gym if you want but press ups or core strength. These will also start to get some strength into shoulders for when that bergan tries to rip your shoulders apart!! Month ... Training Programmes Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:28:08 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/training-programmes-f28/training-plans-t16.htm#36 http://sasr.formyjob.net/training-programmes-f28/training-plans-t16.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/orienteering-f19/navigation-training-t15.htm Admin Throughout pre-selection you will be given practical and theoretical Navigation training with a map and compass in readiness for the hills. You will be provided with a compass but buy a spare which uses mils not degrees. (Silva Expedition4 costs under £30) As for map reading - basic map reading is fine- you have to start somewhere. But there is a great deal more to Navigation than just map reading. For instance, the ability to view a map and then cognitively translate the information into ... Orienteering Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:55:39 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/orienteering-f19/navigation-training-t15.htm#35 http://sasr.formyjob.net/orienteering-f19/navigation-training-t15.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/map-reading-f18/buying-kit-map-cases-t14.htm Admin The guys on the course almost to a man use the A3 size Ortlieb document bags for keeping their maps in. The A4 ones aren't big enough. They're great as the plastic they are made from folds really easily, compared to your normal document wallet type. Not only does this make it easier to stow, but they don't crease and wear, and so split and let the water in! The A3 size is way better than A4, too- don't be tempted to save £2 and get the smaller one. You just end up getting an A3 one ... Map Reading Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:53:44 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/map-reading-f18/buying-kit-map-cases-t14.htm#34 http://sasr.formyjob.net/map-reading-f18/buying-kit-map-cases-t14.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/who-do-i-contact-f5/contact-numbers-t13.htm Admin To apply for service with SAS(R) contact your nearest detachment: Birmingham and the Midlands 0121 386 8224 M3/M4 Corridor 01256 880 113 Cambridge and East Anglia 01223 413 794 Newcastle and the North East 0191 428 6337 Greater Manchester and Liverpool 0161 862 9237 Scotland 01698 285 927 or 01382 562 458 London and South East 0207 756 2362 South Wales 01633 255 277 Leeds and the North Midlands 01904 668 612 Exeter and South West 01392 459 814 Alternatively, contact ... Who do I contact? Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:25:47 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/who-do-i-contact-f5/contact-numbers-t13.htm#33 http://sasr.formyjob.net/who-do-i-contact-f5/contact-numbers-t13.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/sas-prayers-poems-f26/motivational-t12.htm Admin "The moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now." Admiral Jackie Fisher SAS Prayers & Poems Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:10:25 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/sas-prayers-poems-f26/motivational-t12.htm#32 http://sasr.formyjob.net/sas-prayers-poems-f26/motivational-t12.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/hill-training-f1/training-in-the-hills-t6.htm Admin Don't go wandering off into the countryside unprepared and alone- Make sure, if you haven't got a training buddy with you (and that is the ideal) that you have your fully charged mobile phone with you, that you have told someone of your route and expected timings and have arranged a cut off time at which point they will set about organising help in finding you.No matter how big and clever you are, nature is far bigger and cleverer and unfortunately men do die through accidents and exposure etc ... Hill Training Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:36:48 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/hill-training-f1/training-in-the-hills-t6.htm#25 http://sasr.formyjob.net/hill-training-f1/training-in-the-hills-t6.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/sas-prayers-poems-f26/prayer-for-selection-t11.htm Admin O Lord give us strength to rise at dawn Laceth our boots, and go forth with our Bergans into the land of Brecon, where We shall be at thy mercy, for no one else careth Guide us O Lord, for we wander as lost sheep In this strange land. Our masters are cruel, They giveth to each a magic box, with a needle dwelling therein Which pointeth in all directions and leadeth us astray, And yet they careth not Lord, with one almighty swipe, removeth Pen-y-Fan from ... SAS Prayers & Poems Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:04:16 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/sas-prayers-poems-f26/prayer-for-selection-t11.htm#30 http://sasr.formyjob.net/sas-prayers-poems-f26/prayer-for-selection-t11.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/swimming-test-f7/swimming-test-t8.htm Admin You will be required to complete a UKSF Swimming test during the first weekend on the selection programme. You will be made aware of what is required in detail on the day. However in general you should be a strong swimmer. You will need to be able to swim up to 1,000 metres, tread water for a period of time and recover a weighted object from the pool floor dressed in combat shirt, combat trousers and belt with pouches. Train for the Swimming test by including swimming as a regular ... Swimming Test Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:42:02 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/swimming-test-f7/swimming-test-t8.htm#27 http://sasr.formyjob.net/swimming-test-f7/swimming-test-t8.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/commitment-f8/commitment-t7.htm Admin It's all about Commitment.Selection has, and always will be, a psychological struggle of will. You boys have families and jobs to go to, yet you bother your arses to run up hills all weekend without any kip, and attend evey week to get beasted stupid! Not to mention all the exams you have to pass- and all over 12 months (a long time).People fail Selection not mainly as thought because of lack of fitness (its our job to build you up) but because they give up or they get injured.Selection is relentless.Take ... Commitment Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:37:37 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/commitment-f8/commitment-t7.htm#26 http://sasr.formyjob.net/commitment-f8/commitment-t7.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/eyesight-f4/eyesight-requirements-t5.htm Admin A number of recruits fail the medical because of their eyesight. You should be aware that the minimum standard for this is as follows- 1. Normal vision which is unaided (no contact lenses)The visual acuity should be 6/6 or better. 2. Aided Vision is when a soldier is able to reach the minimal standard using contact lenses only. Spectacles are NOT allowed and therefore recruits can not proceed further if they wear glasses. Ring your local unit for specific and accurate information. Eyesight Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:35:13 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/eyesight-f4/eyesight-requirements-t5.htm#24 http://sasr.formyjob.net/eyesight-f4/eyesight-requirements-t5.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/age-limits-f6/at-what-age-can-i-apply-t4.htm Admin Ring your local unit for specific advice]]> Age Limits Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:29:08 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/age-limits-f6/at-what-age-can-i-apply-t4.htm#23 http://sasr.formyjob.net/age-limits-f6/at-what-age-can-i-apply-t4.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/men-s-health-archived-discussion-2005-f22/discussion-continued-page-12-t3.htm Admin nutter hijacking.... I tried fartlekking but I couldn't get a match lit what with all the wind, so could you carry my bag mate? its a bit on the heavy side '72, what's the DS opinion on suppliments in general (protein/carbs/glutamin/creatine etc) for people in selection training? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 155 I'm in the UK and could theoretically do selection now, but i know i am not fit enough for some of the stuff that would ... Men's Health Archived Discussion 2005 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:47:45 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/men-s-health-archived-discussion-2005-f22/discussion-continued-page-12-t3.htm#13 http://sasr.formyjob.net/men-s-health-archived-discussion-2005-f22/discussion-continued-page-12-t3.htm http://sasr.formyjob.net/men-s-health-archived-discussion-2005-f22/discussion-page-1-t2.htm Admin imperial Im currently doing my a levels and planning to hopefully joing the SAS 21 whilst im a university. 1) Do you think this is plausible? 2) I am not one of those guys with bulging muscles, but i can run 6 miles in 35 minutes (thats without too much excercise) as i have always been a cross country runner. Do people who pass selection often be very muscular, as i do find it hard to put on weight? I feel that my fitness is very good which is why i am thinking about applying ... Men's Health Archived Discussion 2005 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:27:33 GMT http://sasr.formyjob.net/men-s-health-archived-discussion-2005-f22/discussion-page-1-t2.htm#2 http://sasr.formyjob.net/men-s-health-archived-discussion-2005-f22/discussion-page-1-t2.htm