Complete each challenge within series to earn your finishers pip.
The second week's challenge is also inspired by the US Ranger pre-training fitness tests. Participants are required to walk or run the distance of 5 miles in as quick as time as possible, with points be awarded for faster the time, and performed as many push-ups as possible in 2 minutes, with movement variations offered depending on your level of fitness.
Objective
Cover a distance of 5 miles in as quick as time as possible.
Cover a distance of 5 miles in as quick as time as possible. Walking is allowed, though participants are encouraged to push themselves as hard as they can. For reference, the pass time for a US Rangers is 40 minutes, with 30 minutes being the gold standard.
Time
Points
Top
00:30:00
+60
Selection Standard
00:40:00
-
Bottom
01:40:00
+1
Finish your run in the same spot in which you started
In order to stop people just running down a big hill to get a fast time, we require participants to finish their run in roughly the same spot in which they started. Participants can achieve this by either running out half way, then turning around, and running back to the start, or, by running a single or multiple circuits of a looped route.
Set treadmill gradient to 2.5%
It is preferred that you tackle this challenge outside, however, if you are unable to do so you are permitted to use a treadmill just as long as the gradient is set at 2.5%.
Objective
Perform as many push-ups as possible in 2 minutes.
Perform either as many push-ups or kneeling push-ups as possible in 2 minutes. For reference, the minimum standard for US Rangers selection is 58 repetitions in 2 minutes, with 98 being the gold standard.
Per Rep
+1
Selection Standard
58
Hands must be kept shoulder-width apart
Your hands must be placed directly under your shoulders. Not wider than or closer than but directly underneath.
Use a rolled-up pair of thick socks to measure rep range
In order to gauge that you are lowering your chest enough to the floor, you must place a rolled-up pair of thick socks under your chest and make sure your chest meets the socks on every repetition.
Extend the arms fully
At the top of each repetition you must extend the arms fully to lockout.
Do not break form
The challenge ends after 2-minute or if you break form. If you break form by either your knees touching the floor or pushing back on to your feet and pushing your bum in the air the challenge will end and only the reps up until that point will be counted. You must keep a rigid like a plank throughout.
Select which movement variation you would like to perform for the challenge.
Regular Push-ups (+10 Bonus Points)
Starting in the top position of a push-up with hands shoulder-width apart, keeping your body rigid like a plank, lower your chest until it is fist-height from the floor, then push back up to complete one rep.
Kneeling Push-ups
Starting in the top position of a push-up with your knees on the ground and hands shoulder-width apart, keeping your body rigid like a plank, lower your chest until it is fist-height from the floor, then push back up to complete one rep.
Video requirements
Film Recommendations
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