Anyone try crossfit?

**Phrost** · Posted On: 8/27/2007 9:32pm

I've done 12 miles in 2 hours with a 45lb ruck, full gear (Kevlar and NBC mask), and an M-203.

My fucking knees are shot now as a result of getting up to the point I could do that. It's seriously no joke to do it with over 70 lbs.

A buddy of mine trained by loading up a set of encyclopedias in his ruck and going marching for 10 miles with an ammo can filled with rocks in each hand. He made it through to the Q course.

**partyboy** · Posted On: 8/27/2007 9:59pm

crossfit and mma pic:
http://www.crossfit.com/mt-archive2/ValenciaBlauer.jpg

**BigPopp** · Posted On: 8/27/2007 10:07pm

Originally Posted by GuiltySpark

Hey SF.
There is psychological testing and minimum service requirements and phobia test. You're right there is more testing than just the 2 days, It's just the 2 day physical test was the meat and potatos about my post (obviously crossfit too) I didn't want to hijack my own **** :)

If your interested I can PM you more details about our course that I gleamed from online.

Off hand do you know the requirements for the US SF testing?

It depends on the branch, but these are for USMC Force Recon:
275 PFT enlisted, 285 officer (for refrence, this is a 300 PFT: 3 mile run (18:00min 100pts), 20 pullups (dead hang) 100pts, 80 situps/2min. 100pts.)

Perform two obstacle courses in under 2:00 each time, swim 500 meters in full uniform in 17:00, and other water activities.

10 mile ruck with 50lbs pack in under 2 hours.

Level test, which is: Max Push ups 2min, Max Sit ups 2min,Max Pull ups 2min,Max Flutter Kicks 2min, Max 8 Count pushups in 2:00,Max scissors in 2:00

Hump for 20 miles @ 4-5mph

Ruck run 3-4 miles timed (with 50 lb)

And that's just to get in. Once you're there, other unspeakable horrors await, like SERE.

**vigilus** · Posted On: 8/27/2007 10:29pm

Thanks Bigpopp. Not mentioned- Force Recon guys do Aikido ;)

Anyhow crossfit sounds pretty bang on. I'm going to try it out for a year and see where I'm at.
Thanks all for the input.

**Raining_Blood** · Posted On: 8/29/2007 4:34am

Special forces testing would be one of the best applications for the crossfit model. There have been arguements about its functionality in a martial arts context but I dont believe these issues apply.

On a more serious note I have always wanted to do join the special forces. Looking at the tests you posted I am fairly confident I would be able to pass them. The mental aspect has also always appealed to me but unfortunately the compulsary service afterwards is what turns me off.

Best of luck GuiltySpark!