PCA/Fitness test

Homer01 · 19-02-2014 12:31PM

Thanks both, that helps

wanadrum · 19-02-2014 01:20PM

I passed

Rizzley · 19-02-2014 01:21PM

wanadrum wrote: »

I passed

Nice one! Congrats!

Homer01 · 19-02-2014 01:36PM

Nicely done

Dekkers · 19-02-2014 03:06PM

wanadrum wrote: »

I passed

Well done wana. Glad to hear it!

policehopeful · 19-02-2014 05:11PM

I passed yesterday also

missyme82 · 19-02-2014 05:26PM

Hey guys well done to all who have passed, did they give U your times? For the ladies how hard was the push pull?

Rizzley · 19-02-2014 07:03PM

I'm out

TDA2 · 19-02-2014 07:25PM

Rizzley wrote: »

I'm out

Sorry to hear that... What happened? There is always 2016, try not to beat yourself up too much.

19-02-2014 08:09PM

Rizzley wrote: »

I'm out

Gutted for you, you're a female aren't you? Was it the push/pull that got you?

Space_Invader · 19-02-2014 08:21PM

Can anyone comment if the 6ft wall has a smooth face or if it has ridges to put your feet?

picture987 · 19-02-2014 08:43PM

missyme82 wrote: »

Hey guys well done to all who have passed, did they give U your times? For the ladies how hard was the push pull?

No times, the push/pull is as hard as you make it, it literally works with the force you put in.

picture987 · 19-02-2014 08:44PM

Space_Invader wrote: »

Can anyone comment if the 6ft wall has a smooth face or if it has ridges to put your feet?

It has ridges, it's fine to climb, it's just a wee wall...get over it lol

Job4life · 19-02-2014 08:44PM

Space_Invader wrote: »

Can anyone comment if the 6ft wall has a smooth face or if it has ridges to put your feet?

There are a couple of wooden slips to put your feet on. It's pretty easy so don't let it worry you. The individual obstacles aren't that difficult it's just making sure you don't make any mistakes and can pace yourself so you're not completely nackered for the push/pull

wanadrum · 19-02-2014 09:06PM

Space_Invader wrote: »

Can anyone comment if the 6ft wall has a smooth face or if it has ridges to put your feet?

Big massive ridges!

Homer01 · 19-02-2014 11:21PM

Rizzley wrote: »

I'm out

Sorry to hear that Rizz

El_Triboy · 20-02-2014 09:10AM

Rizzley wrote: »

I'm out

Hard luck!!

J_Recruit · 20-02-2014 10:23AM

I was at the afternoon session yday and after a tedious wait managed to pass

Be ready for the dry air of the hall, it really takes the puff out of you.
Looking forward to getting the medical date now

student15 · 20-02-2014 11:29AM

J_Recruit wrote: »

I was at the afternoon session yday and after a tedious wait managed to pass
Be ready for the dry air of the hall, it really takes the puff out of you.
Looking forward to getting the medical date now

Well done!
Scary to think we all could potentially be in the same squad!!

TDA2 · 20-02-2014 07:21PM

19087 wrote: »

They absolutely do make a difference, it's all to do with the way the cushioning/support is distributed in the sole unit of the shoe. You may well find your problem is resolved if you go and have gait analysis done and get proper running shoes that are right for your feet!

So I had a nice young lady who looked at my legs... She tried to be nice, but basically I ran like a clown. After the gait analysis that showed pronounced something I picked a pair of shoes. Tried the gait again at it showed a 23 percent improvement in my heel angle. So after all that I have not developed a shoe or foot fetish, but melted the plastic and got a pair of shoes. Will have to see if it makes any difference!

Homer01 · 20-02-2014 07:30PM

TDA2 wrote: »

So I had a nice young lady who looked at my legs... She tried to be nice, but basically I ran like a clown. After the gait analysis that showed pronounced something I picked a pair of shoes. Tried the gait again at it showed a 23 percent improvement in my heel angle. So after all that I have not developed a shoe or foot fetish, but melted the plastic and got a pair of shoes. Will have to see if it makes any difference!

TDA2 · 20-02-2014 07:33PM

Homer01 wrote: »

I confess it was me, but I was forced to wear the wig and the leggings!

wanadrum · 20-02-2014 07:51PM

TDA2 wrote: »

So I had a nice young lady who looked at my legs... She tried to be nice, but basically I ran like a clown. After the gait analysis that showed pronounced something I picked a pair of shoes. Tried the gait again at it showed a 23 percent improvement in my heel angle. So after all that I have not developed a shoe or foot fetish, but melted the plastic and got a pair of shoes. Will have to see if it makes any difference!

Proper shoes have definitely helped me.

VES86 · 20-02-2014 07:52PM

wanadrum wrote: »

I passed

chuffed for ya!

20-02-2014 08:16PM

J_Recruit wrote: »

I was at the afternoon session yday and after a tedious wait managed to pass
Be ready for the dry air of the hall, it really takes the puff out of you.
Looking forward to getting the medical date now

It called PCA throat... Nothing quite like that iron taste at the back of your mouth.

wanadrum · 20-02-2014 08:22PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

It called PCA throat... Nothing quite like that iron taste at the back of your mouth.

I wondered what it was

it is definitely not pleasant. CS gas is not much worse!

20-02-2014 08:29PM

wanadrum wrote: »

I wondered what it was it is definitely not pleasant. CS gas is not much worse!

I'm sure you mean 'CS incapacitant spray'? We would NEVER use gas :rolleyes:

Aye, the PCA is horrendous, if only for the after effects. Once you've done it a couple of times you'll learn to pace yourself, and that you don't get a gold star for being than everyone else.

Just a wee word of advice for people doing it: there was a total beast in my squad, could run faster for longer, and lift heavier weights than anyone else. He failed the PCA twice at GV. Partly because he had the balance of a drunken boiled egg, but also because he pushed too hard, got angry when he missed something, and then pushed harder. If you jog the whole way, pace yourself, you'll make it. Don't let desperation/anger/ego get the better of you.

wanadrum · 20-02-2014 08:35PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'm sure you mean 'CS incapacitant spray'? We would NEVER use gas :rolleyes:

Aye, the PCA is horrendous, if only for the after effects. Once you've done it a couple of times you'll learn to pace yourself, and that you don't get a gold star for being than everyone else.

Just a wee word of advice for people doing it: there was a total beast in my squad, could run faster for longer, and lift heavier weights than anyone else. He failed the PCA twice at GV. Partly because he had the balance of a drunken boiled egg, but also because he pushed too hard, got angry when he missed something, and then pushed harder. If you jog the whole way, pace yourself, you'll make it. Don't let desperation/anger/ego get the better of you.

Aye that is what I meant

. I would definitely agree with your advice.

TDA2 · 20-02-2014 10:05PM

wanadrum wrote: »

Proper shoes have definitely helped me.

Think its going to take a few days to get used to running straight. Half mile and my legs aren't mine - wierd painful sensation! But I am only trying to break them in. When I start running straight I might not fall off the balance beam!

DesertCreat_15 · 20-02-2014 10:11PM

Make sure you stretch before hand and then start off at a fairly lively walk for 5 mins first! (Just in case you aren't doing that)

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