To ease you in gently, the first week's set of separate challenges are inspired by British Military pre-training selection tests. There tests are designed to see if you have the necessary fitness-levels to even begin military training. The challenges do not have to be performed one after each other, but can be completed separately at different times.
2km for Time
Start and finish in the same location
To ensure that participants don't just run down a big hill to get a good time/distance, you are required to finish the run in roughly the same spot in which you started. You can achieve this by either running a looped route or by running out halfway, turning around, and returning to your starting position.
Set treadmill gradient to 2.5%
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%.
For reference, the British Army have a pass standard of 11m 30s, whereas Paratroopers must achieve a time of 8m 15s.
Time
7m 30s
7m 40s
7m 50s
8m 00s
8m 10s
8m 20s
8m 30s
8m 40s
8m 50s
9m 00s
9m 10s
9m 20s
9m 30s
9m 40s
9m 50s
10m 00s
10m 10s
10m 20s
10m 30s
10m 40s
10m 50s
11m 00s
11m 10s
11m 20s
11m 30s
11m 40s
11m 50s
12m 00s
12m 10s
12m 20s
12m 30s
12m 40s
12m 50s
13m 00s
13m10s
13m 20s
13m 30s
13m 40s
13m 50s
14m 00s
14m 10s
14m 20s
14m 30s
14m 40s
14m 50s
15m 00s
15m 10s
15m 20s
15m 30s
15m 40s
15m 50s
16m 00s
16m 10s
16m 20s
16m 30s
16m 40s
16m 50s
17m 00s
17m 10s
17m 30s
Points
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46
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36
27
25
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Push-ups in 2 Minutes
Hands shoulder-width apart
Your hands must be placed directly under your shoulders. Not wider than or closer than but directly underneath.
Use rolled-up 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 arms fully
At the top of each repetition you must extend the arms fully to lockout.
Do not break form
The challenge ends after the time 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.
Regular Push-ups (+10 Bonus Points)
Starting in the top position of a push-up 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 legs bent and your knees on the ground, lower your chest until it is fist-height the floor, then push back up to complete one rep.
Video requirements
Film Recommendations
Repetition Points
Repetitions
1 Rep
Points
1
Movement variation points
Movement Variation
Regular Push-ups
Kneeling Push-ups
Points
10
0
Sit-ups in 2 Minutes
Feet must remain on the floor at all times
You may use someone or something to support and hold them down if you wish.
Fixed Hand Sit-ups (+10 Bonus Points)
Lie on your back. Bend your legs and place feet firmly on the ground. Cross your hands to opposite shoulders or place them behind your ears. Your hands must remain in that position throughout. Curl your upper body all the way up toward your knees. Slowly, lower yourself down, returning to your starting point.
Swinging Arms Sit-ups
Lie on your back. Bend your legs and place feet firmly on the ground. Cross your hands to opposite shoulders or place them behind your ears. Curl your upper body all the way up toward your knees. You may swing your arms to give yourself momentum to lift your body up. Slowly, lower yourself down, returning to your starting point
Video requirements
Film Recommendations
Repetition Points
Repetitions
1 Rep
Points
1
Movement variation points
Movement Variation
Fixed Hand Sit-ups
Swinging Arm Sit-ups
Points
10
0
Before submitting, please make sure you have ready:
Found on your Challenge Entry 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 7-days after the end of the series. We will not accept submissions after this time.
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.