Complete each challenge within series to earn your finishers pip.
Assignment to Navy SEAL training, BUD/S, is conditional on the SEAL Physical Screening Test (PST). For week 1, we require participants to complete two separate challenges, a best-effort 1.5-mile run for time and as many sit-ups as possible in 2 minutes.
Distance
1.5 Miles (2.4km)
Objective
Best effort
Cover a distance of 1.5 miles (2.4km) in as quick as time as possible. Walking is allowed, though the participants must be encouraged to push themselves as hard as they can.
For reference, the pass time for a US Navy SEAL recruit is 9m 30s.
Finish each run in the same place in which you started
As this is a timed challenge, to stop people just running down a hill to get the best time possible, you are required to end each run roughly in the same location in which you started. You can achieve this my either running out half way and then turning back on yourself, or, running a single looped route, or, multiple loops of a circuit.
Set treadmill to 2.5% gradient
It is preferred that you tackle this challenge outside. However, if you are unable to do so, you may use a treadmill to complete the challenge. If you do decide to use a treadmill, you must set the treadmill gradient to 2.5%.
Plan your route before departure
We recommend planning your route beforehand on a route planner ,such as Map My Run, to avoid any road crossings, keep the gradient to a minimum and to take the guess work out when conducting the challenge.
Time Points
Time
Points
Top
09:00
60
Bottom
39:00
1
Duration
120 Seconds
Objective
As many reps as possible
Perform as many sit-ups as possible in 2 minutes. For reference, the minimum standard for US Navy SEAL selection is 75 repetitions in 2 minutes.
Feet must remain flat on the floor at all times.
You may use someone or something to support and hold them down if you wish.
Sit-up
Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Cross arms over chest. Tighten core, exhale as you lift head and shoulders off the ground, keeping lower back in contact with the floor. Inhale as you lower back down without fully resting. Repeat for desired reps.
Per 1 Repetition
+1
Before submitting, please make sure you have your evidence ready. Submit evidence for all of the challenges in the same challenge series by the deadline below to earn your Finishers Pip.
Found on your latest membership purchase confirmation email.
It is highly recommended that you complete the challenge within 7-days of its issue, however, we will accept submissions right up until the end of the series deadline detailed at the top of the page.
This is a brutal physical challenge for which you are responsible for your own health and safety. It is imperative that you read through, understand and follow our health and safety guidelines before you embark on your challenge attempt. This list is only a guide. It is your responsibility to take the appropriate health and safety measures during the attempt of a challenge.
Consult a physician
You should consult a physician before you begin any strenuous exercise program, such as the one described on this website, especially if you have or suspect that you may have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or any other adverse medical conditions. If you feel faint or dizzy at any time while performing any challenges or exercise, stop immediately and seek medical evaluation.
Plan your route
On running challenges, we strongly recommend planning your route with online running route planners. This leaves out the guesswork, allowing you to know the distance and elevation before you embark on the challenge.
Let others know
When performing any challenge, we strongly recommend you let a friend or family member know what you are doing and where and when you are doing it and what time you are expected to return incase you face any difficulty.
Carry a mobile phone
We strongly advice that you carry with you a fully charged mobile phone and back up battery if possible.
Bad weather
Keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Nutrition and hydration
You are responsible for your own nutrition and hydration as this is a self-disciplined event. Please ensure you have enough fluids and food or adequate access to these. Click here to read our guide on fuelling correctly for this challenge.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in touch. info@rokman.co.uk