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OCS 03Nov2023 SNA/SNFO Board

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sat1290

Member
Average Monke said:
Are you following a push up program or routine?
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Honestly, I haven't consistently stuck with something. I've tried calisthenics programs through Nike training club, Jeff Cavaliere's home workouts, and tried some of Stew Smiths stuff. I suppose the only thing I've maintained throughout is just doing pushups to failure before bed each night.

For running, I would check out Nike Running Club. Their programs are great for building up endurance+speed from scratch. Their guided runs probably aren't for everyone (I personally don't mind them) but if you don't find it grating/cringey, they really help with maintaining mental focus during a run.
 
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CC2224Clone

Active Member
As far as running goes, I’ve gone from not even passing to “good medium” just by running distance(3 or 4 miles) multiple times a week then sprints(4x 300 meters or so) on other days.

When I first started I couldn’t really go past 2 miles, but I decided to do some trail running and the change in scenery helped motivate me to continue the extra miles.

I find myself increasing in speed every week, I’m hoping to be in the excellent range by the time I get to OCS. Sprints+distance seems to be the winning formula.
 
Average Monke

Average Monke

A primate with internet access
sat1290 said:
Honestly, I haven't consistently stuck with something. I've tried calisthenics programs through Nike training club, Jeff Cavaliere's home workouts, and tried some of Stew Smiths stuff. I suppose the only thing I've maintained throughout is just doing pushups to failure before bed each night.

For running, I would check out Nike Running Club. Their programs are great for building up endurance+speed from scratch. Their guided runs probably aren't for everyone (I personally don't mind them) but if you don't find it grating/cringey, they really help with maintaining mental focus during a run.
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Plenty of push up videos out there but this one is super simple and rather effective:

Big fan of Nike Run Club!
 
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linder

SNA Applicant
sat1290 said:
Honestly, I haven't consistently stuck with something. I've tried calisthenics programs through Nike training club, Jeff Cavaliere's home workouts, and tried some of Stew Smiths stuff. I suppose the only thing I've maintained throughout is just doing pushups to failure before bed each night.

For running, I would check out Nike Running Club. Their programs are great for building up endurance+speed from scratch. Their guided runs probably aren't for everyone (I personally don't mind them) but if you don't find it grating/cringey, they really help with maintaining mental focus during a run.
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I wouldn't recommend doing pushups to failure multiple days in a row. Gotta let those muscles recover. But I am also at the mid-thirties so you don't have to listen to me lol.
 
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Jacksa71

Well-Known Member
linder said:
I wouldn't recommend doing pushups to failure multiple days in a row. Gotta let those muscles recover. But I am also at the mid-thirties so you don't have to listen to me lol.
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You will soon find out how sore you will be at OCS. Start stretching and foam rolling now because you’ll be tight all the time. There will be no rest. Highly recommend you strive for 90 seconds push-ups straight, bicycle crunches (elbow to knee as much as possible) and leg lifts, arms at 45 degrees. You’ll pass first Friday and fast cruise.

Do them at fast speeds (as fast as you can without burning out at the beginning). Don’t sandbag
 
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Michael_J_Caboose

Michael_J_Caboose

Squadron N2/N6
stautz said:
Does anyone know if the longer runs we’ll do at OCS are timed or is it just the 1.5 for the test?
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They are "timed" by the total time allotted for PT. Typically you will do the first mile and a half at an RDC pace or with exercises to break it up, then the final two laps are completed at your own pace. Our slower runners sometimes only made it through three laps. I was there from Sep to Dec of 21
 
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Jacksa71

Well-Known Member
Michael_J_Caboose said:
They are "timed" by the total time allotted for PT. Typically you will do the first mile and a half at an RDC pace or with exercises to break it up, then the final two laps are completed at your own pace. Our slower runners sometimes only made it through three laps. I was there from Sep to Dec of 21
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The last 3 country training runs were at own pace in the allotted time you have. Most complete all 4 laps and slower ppl complete 3. Yesterday, I ran a 19:22 which was an improve of 22:XX run from the week before. Only experienced one workout/training country one so far
 
68Chev

68Chev

Well-Known Member
stautz said:
Does anyone know if the longer runs we’ll do at OCS are timed or is it just the 1.5 for the test?
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I think it's safe to say we may be doing 3 mile runs. I doubt we would only do 1.5. Disregard, I read your comment wrong.
 
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Jacksa71

Well-Known Member
Jacksa71 said:
The last 3 country training runs were at own pace in the allotted time you have. Most complete all 4 laps and slower ppl complete 3. Yesterday, I ran a 19:22 which was an improve of 22:XX run from the week before. Only experienced one workout/training country one so far
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It roughly over 3 miles if you complete all 4 laps, like I said I only did 3 times in 7 weeks
 
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