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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.
2km run for time
As many push-ups as possible in 2-minutes
As many sit-ups in 2-minutes
Run 2km in as quick as time as possible. Walking is allowed, though the participants must be encouraged to push themselves as hard as they can.
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%.
If you have purchased a Challenge Pack, you are eligible to submit your challenge evidence for review, verification and scoring. You may only submit your evidence once. All evidence is final.
Evidence Format:
e.g. Strava, Garmin, Map My Run, etc...
Before submitting, please make sure you have ready:
Found on your purchase confirmation email
Acquiring a Weblink
Unfortunately, we do not yet have the technology to allow you to directly upload your evidence, so in order for you to submit your evidence we require you to submit a weblink to such evidence. There are a number of ways to get a weblink to your evidence, you can either:
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.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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 50s
8m 10s
8m 30s
8m 50s
9m 10s
9m 30s
9m 50s
10m 10s
10m 30s
10m 50s
11m 10s
11m 30s
11m 50s
12m 10s
12m 30s
12m 50s
13m 10s
13m 30s
13m 50s
14m 10s
14m 30s
14m 50s
15m 10s
15m 30s
15m 50s
16m 10s
16m 30s
16m 50s
17m 10s
17m 30s
Points
60
58
56
54
52
50
48
46
44
42
40
38
34
32
30
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
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.
Perform as many push-ups as possible in 2 minutes. Participants can chose to perform either regular push-ups or kneeling push-ups.
Hands shoulder-width apart
Your hands must be placed directly under your shoulders. Not wider than or closer than but directly underneath.
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.
Fist-height Push-up (+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 fist-height Push-up (+0 Bonus Points)
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.
Before submitting, please make sure you have ready:
Found on your purchase confirmation email
Acquiring a Weblink
Unfortunately, we do not yet have the technology to allow you to directly upload your evidence, so in order for you to submit your evidence we require you to submit a weblink to such evidence. There are a number of ways to get a weblink to your evidence, you can either:
If you have purchased a Challenge Pack, you are eligible to submit your challenge evidence for review, verification and scoring. You may only submit your evidence once. All evidence is final.
Evidence Format:
Video requirements
Film Recommendations
For reference, the Royal Navy have passing score of 20, while Royal Marines must achieve 60.
1 Rep = 1 Point
Fist-Height Push-ups (+10 Bonus Points)
Fish-Height Kneeling Push-ups (+0 Bonus Points)
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.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Perform as many sit-ups as possible in 2 minutes.
Feet to remain on the floor at all times
You may use someone or something to support and hold them down if you wish.
Fixed Hands 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 (+0 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. 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.
Before submitting, please make sure you have ready:
Found on your purchase confirmation email
Acquiring a Weblink
Unfortunately, we do not yet have the technology to allow you to directly upload your evidence, so in order for you to submit your evidence we require you to submit a weblink to such evidence. There are a number of ways to get a weblink to your evidence, you can either:
If you have purchased a Challenge Pack, you are eligible to submit your challenge evidence for review, verification and scoring. You may only submit your evidence once. All evidence is final.
Evidence Format:
Video requirements
Film Recommendations
For reference, the Royal Navy have passing score of 30, while Royal Marines must achieve 85.
1 Rep = 1 Point
Fixed-Hands Sit-ups (+10 Bonus Points)
Swinging Arms Sit-Ups (+0 Bonus Points)
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.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.