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highspeedmdd · 07-30-2007, 15:09

I am in total agreement with the "come as you are" replies.

But something to think about. I never did any real road marching before I started AIMC. Before Basic I was about a 275 on the APFT which was about 75-78 push ups, about 88 sit ups and I really don't remember what the run time was but max was 11:56 or so, so that would have put me about 13 minutes. Nothing outstanding, but a decent start. But when I started road marching in AIMC I started packing on the weight. In my opinion it is an aerobic exercise combined with the qualities of weight lifting, sort of. So when it came time to go to Phase I and I required a tape test, I was very surprised! All I can say is maybe start road marching now to see if it has any impact on your body. If so, you might consider running in the evening just to make sure you do not put on too much muscle back on.

07-30-2007, 15:09	#10
highspeedmdd Quiet Professional Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Sam Houston, US Army North, Security Assistance Management...I think...I get the feeling they aren't telling me everything yet. Posts: 69	I am in total agreement with the "come as you are" replies. But something to think about. I never did any real road marching before I started AIMC. Before Basic I was about a 275 on the APFT which was about 75-78 push ups, about 88 sit ups and I really don't remember what the run time was but max was 11:56 or so, so that would have put me about 13 minutes. Nothing outstanding, but a decent start. But when I started road marching in AIMC I started packing on the weight. In my opinion it is an aerobic exercise combined with the qualities of weight lifting, sort of. So when it came time to go to Phase I and I required a tape test, I was very surprised! All I can say is maybe start road marching now to see if it has any impact on your body. If so, you might consider running in the evening just to make sure you do not put on too much muscle back on. __________________ A true professional will do a job he absolutely hates to the very best of his abilities...anyone can do a job they love. Last edited by highspeedmdd; 07-31-2007 at 01:40.
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