sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

[TF7325]

Thank you. What was a typical longer run like? A timed 3 mile run?

I think the longest run we did was probably around 4-5 miles around the campus. Wasn’t timed, and you could run with the slow, medium, or fast group based on ability.

 

[Creeping_Geep]

How much running is done at ocs? What I'm looking for is to see if I need to be able to run 3-5 or even more miles in a certain amount of time.

I've been in the Navy for 16 years, never had to run farther or faster than 5 miles in 40 minutes. Take that for what you will.

 

[carviator]

I've been in the Navy for 16 years, never had to run farther or faster than 5 miles in 40 minutes. Take that for what you will.

Haha well that's good to know. I've been in for 10 years. Longest I've had to run was at A school like 3 miles. Now that I'm old I'm worried the PT at OCS is going to kick my butt even though I'm fairly fit.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Haha well that's good to know. I've been in for 10 years. Longest I've had to run was at A school like 3 miles. Now that I'm old I'm worried the PT at OCS is going to kick my butt even though I'm fairly fit.

Talking with OHARP, the pace seems to be around a 8-10 min mile depending on your group. You’ll run with folks who have similar run times as you.

 

[Skywalker]

How much running is done at ocs? What I'm looking for is to see if I need to be able to run 3-5 or even more miles in a certain amount of time.

I'd make sure you can score a Good Medium on your 1.5 and be able to consistently run 3 miles in 30:00 or less. The 3-milers aren't timed but you will call attention to yourself if you stop or are last or almost last. Also, make sure you're running 3-4 miles 2-3 times a week on pavement in the months leading up to your start date to get your knees and shins ready. Lots of shin splints and hairline fractures happen there.

 

[Chase.Moyer]

Any fleet applicants on here submit a reconsideration package?

 

[SWO09960718]

Does anyone know if there is a post office at OCS we will be able to visit?

I have an upcoming check for a home insurance claim that will likely have to be mailed to me at OCS and was wondering if it might be possible for me to send that out to the contractor via certified mail or something I can track.

When you arrive at OCS, you can let them know you have important family matters that needs to be address and they will work as best as they can to get you to the post office.

 

[Pedro21992]

When you attend OCS if you are active duty, what's your BAH based of? is it your current duty station, where your family is while you are OCS, or RI? thank you in advance.

 

[CarnesCJ]

When you attend OCS if you are active duty, what's your BAH based of? is it your current duty station, where your family is while you are OCS, or RI? thank you in advance.

During check in that first week, you'll fill out paperwork and identify if you have family. BAH rates will be based on dependent location since you cannot bring them to RI with you. If you're single it'll be RI as BAH location.

 

[villo0692]

Haha well that's good to know. I've been in for 10 years. Longest I've had to run was at A school like 3 miles. Now that I'm old I'm worried the PT at OCS is going to kick my butt even though I'm fairly fit.

for the sustained run days, there's a slow, medium and fast groups too...you can choose whichever one you'd like. I went on the fast group and we were pushing a pace of 6:40-7:00 min per mile for the three milers, led by my Gunnery Sergeant, we would stop every now and then to get beat up, which surprisingly helped. that's probably the fastest you'll run at OCS. If you go during winter there'll be less running too

 

[carviator]

for the sustained run days, there's a slow, medium and fast groups too...you can choose whichever one you'd like. I went on the fast group and we were pushing a pace of 6:40-7:00 min per mile for the three milers, led by my Gunnery Sergeant, we would stop every now and then to get beat up, which surprisingly helped. that's probably the fastest you'll run at OCS. If you go during winter there'll be less running too

Okay thanks. I know what goal I have for the next 6 months. 3 mile run at 20 minutes. I run the prt 1.5 miles in 12:50 so I have a lot of work to do.

 

[Rtjenkins]

for the sustained run days, there's a slow, medium and fast groups too...you can choose whichever one you'd like. I went on the fast group and we were pushing a pace of 6:40-7:00 min per mile for the three milers, led by my Gunnery Sergeant, we would stop every now and then to get beat up, which surprisingly helped. that's probably the fastest you'll run at OCS. If you go during winter there'll be less running too

Good to know, thanks

 

[villo0692]

Okay thanks. I know what goal I have for the next 6 months. 3 mile run at 20 minutes. I run the prt 1.5 miles in 12:50 so I have a lot of work to do.

I mean that seems like quite a big jump. Not gonna tell you not to do it, but take in mind two things. 1. increase your mileage slowly, don't just go from running say, 10 miles a week to 20, you'll get injured if you do. 2. Make sure a good 80% of your runs are easy runs, in order to build aerobic endurance (and by easy I mean EASY), and do 400-800 meter intervals fro your speed workouts to get used to running faster for the rest of your running volume. If you'd like more advice feel free to DM me, I ran my best 1.5 miler in 9:44 if it helps with crediblity

 

[carviator]

I mean that seems like quite a big jump. Not gonna tell you not to do it, but take in mind two things. 1. increase your mileage slowly, don't just go from running say, 10 miles a week to 20, you'll get injured if you do. 2. Make sure a good 80% of your runs are easy runs, in order to build aerobic endurance (and by easy I mean EASY), and do 400-800 meter intervals fro your speed workouts to get used to running faster for the rest of your running volume. If you'd like more advice feel free to DM me, I ran my best 1.5 miler in 9:44 if it helps with crediblity

Great advice thank you. By easy you mean maybe a few miles at say 4-5 mph?

 

[Tumbleweed33]

Great advice thank you. By easy you mean maybe a few miles at say 4-5 mph?

Depends on the person. Look to exert 50% effort on easy runs you should be at a point where you are not huffing and puffing but you are still running.

Whereas your 1.5 miler is 80-90% effort. Like Villo said anything more WILL cause an over use injury.