JasperBigRed
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I went with my recruiter and did the Army PFT consisting of 2 minutes of push-ups, 2 minutes of sit-ups, and a 2-mile run. I was pretty disappointed with my overall score of 233/300 as going into it I considered myself to be in very good shape and expected better. What really got me was doing all 3 events back-to-back. I did 80 push-ups, which I think is a decent mark for now, then moved right on to sit-ups a few minutes after. I only got 55 which is less than what I usually do. Then 7 minutes later I started my 2-mile run. It wasn't a regulation track so we did a rough equivalent of what would be 2 miles. Anyways, I got 16:02 on the run, which is way sub-par from what I thought I could do based on treadmill runs. Granted, I did do a thorough HIIT cardio run workout the day before and then ate like garbage at night so that may have factored.
With that, I'm looking for ways to improve my overall score. I'd love to hear some first-hand accounts of anyone's early PT scores and eventual progress and improvement. Is the best way to improve your overall PFT score just doing those 3 exercises in fast succession on a consistent basis? And what are the best ways to train for the 2-mile run and find your optimal pace on the track? I don't really have many good chances to get out and run on a track since it's cold and snowy where I live, so I do HIIT sprint runs on a treadmill. I leave for basic in a month and want to have as high of a score as possible when I arrive so I can have a good foundation to build from and improve upon throughout my OSUT before I head to SFAS.
Any input would be appreciated!
With that, I'm looking for ways to improve my overall score. I'd love to hear some first-hand accounts of anyone's early PT scores and eventual progress and improvement. Is the best way to improve your overall PFT score just doing those 3 exercises in fast succession on a consistent basis? And what are the best ways to train for the 2-mile run and find your optimal pace on the track? I don't really have many good chances to get out and run on a track since it's cold and snowy where I live, so I do HIIT sprint runs on a treadmill. I leave for basic in a month and want to have as high of a score as possible when I arrive so I can have a good foundation to build from and improve upon throughout my OSUT before I head to SFAS.
Any input would be appreciated!