My journey to SEAL

**Robination** · 10-23-2010, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Vitamin C

The rest of the week was business as usual except for Friday. Every day we are supposed to submit a drawing to the instructors in the morning. The drawing is supposed to be funny and poke fun at the coaches, instructors and the students (within reason of course). Well apparently the drawing submitted on Friday irritated one of the Chiefs so - after a long day of swim and run evolutions - he gave us a "beat down" session and followed up with a bunch of forming up and marching just to piss us off.

lol!

**Vitamin C** · 11-11-2010, 09:30 AM

Mock exit test is this Monday. Will post scores when completed.

Yesterday had Hooyah PT which is led by the instructors who also walk around and see who is not putting out and send them to the goon squad.

We also did some underwater knot tying, drown proofing and underwater travels to wrap up the day.

More to come in the ensuing weeks.

Happy Veteran's Day!

**keitznic** · 11-11-2010, 05:34 PM

im in for this thread, keep up the hard work

**turbotoast** · 11-11-2010, 07:42 PM

Rooting for you to make it man. Seems like you have the right mental attitude and physical abilities to become a SEAL. Congrats on doing something very few will ever do.

I always find it funny that my Marine friends brag like they are hot ****, but my two friends who are Rangers are very humble about it, and hardly ever even tell anyone they are Rangers. I'm sure most SEALS are the same way.

Looking forward to your updates and you graduating.

**bde10** · 11-12-2010, 07:33 AM

Very inspiring I'm rooting for ya

**Vitamin C** · 11-15-2010, 04:17 PM

1000 meter swim w/ fins -> 16:46 (20:00)
2 min. max push ups -> 98 (70)
2 min. max sit ups -> 88 (60)
max pull ups -> 14 (10)
4-mile run in pants and shoes -> 25:38 (31:00)

Minimum passing times/scores are in "()."

**namesarehard** · 11-15-2010, 06:04 PM

Great job man. Keep on keeping on. I know you'll get there.

**kels_88** · 11-15-2010, 07:50 PM

Awesome! Keep up the hard work man.

**Jared145** · 11-15-2010, 10:23 PM

This is awesome man. I'm working on getting into the Naval Academy right now and prepare myself to go Special Warfare during those four years. I just got my medical waiver for salmon allergy which means I am qualified for unrestricted line service upon graduation from the academy so I have been pumped and motivated beyond normal levels these past few weeks.

May I just ask how you've prepared yourself physically for BUD/s? Not that you can really fully prepare yourself for the hell that it is.

**remodeler** · 11-16-2010, 07:15 AM

Great job so far Vitamin C! Best of luck with the rest of your journey and most of all, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

**Muscledominatrx** · 11-16-2010, 08:57 AM

Impressive scores and you have a great mindset about this. Always look at the positives and when the going gets tough, wait it out to the next meal, reassess and continue on. Really hope for the best for you. Be safe and dont get injured.

**tse** · 11-16-2010, 09:11 AM

This is extremely motivating - congratulations on your achievement so far and I've no doubt they'll keep coming

I'd also like to know how you trained to get such impressive PST results? I'm in the process of enlisting myself and could do with some tips

Best of luck with the future.

**Vitamin C** · 11-20-2010, 04:07 PM

Prior to BUD/S prep I stayed very active.

Here is a sample week of activity:

Running -> 40-50 miles per week
Swimming -> approx. 5-6 miles per week
Physical Training -> push-ups and pull-ups 3-4 days per week (along with abs: situps, planks and flutter kicks)

Very simple as you can see.

My competitive background includes half-marathons, marathons, ultramarathons and triathlons (half-ironman distance).

If you're looking to prepare then utilize a program incorporating running, swimming and bodyweight PT. Do not start off too vigourously. In fact, the beginning should feel insufficient. That is fine. The volume will come over time as you add time to the run, swim and PT. Eventually incorporate higher intensity training (with lower volume) to round yourself out.

I know this is vague but there is no cookie cutter routine I can give anyone looking to prepare themselves for this training. Be proficient at running and swimming different paces/lengths (long slow distance and short, intense efforts) as well as getting as many perfect push ups, pull ups and sit ups (and other ab work) as possible. And I mean absolutely perfect form.

Cheat yourself if you want. You cannot cheat the instructors. Trust me.

Do not worry much about body composition either. Some of the most fit looking people here have the lowest numbers. Bodybuilders are the first to quit or fail.

In the end be honest with yourself and be humble. You need only to compete against yourself. Don't worry about the others.

**JontheAtheist** · 11-20-2010, 07:29 PM

This inspired me to watch G.I. Jane again. Lol.

Nice work, man. Seal training is tough.

**keitznic** · 11-29-2010, 12:22 AM

OP since your going through SEAL training, im assuming you know who Danny Dietz is.
but if you haven't already seen these videos, its his class going through hell week! filmed by a SEAL instructor.
i find these highly motivating,so hope you do too.

Enjoy!!!

**JoeVentura** · 11-29-2010, 01:18 PM

As an LS1 up here in Port Hueneme, I wish you the best of luck brother. Your fitness is in check and you seem to have your head completely in the game. Like it's been stated, it's all mental from here on out. Kick some ass, keep your head up and when you get done we'll go for some runs!

**Vitamin C** · 12-13-2010, 05:39 PM

Did the exit test last Friday and I passed.

Next step is going on leave for the holidays and then reporting to BUD/S in January.

Thanks for following along.

More updates to come.

**Robination** · 12-13-2010, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Vitamin C

Did the exit test last Friday and I passed.

Next step is going on leave for the holidays and then reporting to BUD/S in January.

Thanks for following along.

More updates to come.

Nice job bro, looking forward to your updates!

**NuggzTheNinja** · 12-13-2010, 05:55 PM

Bro whatever you do, just be careful not to overdo it before you start your BUD/S. Seriously. With your PT scores you should have no problem with the physical aspect.

BTW going through BUD/S in January is going to suck. Have fun!

**Bezoar** · 12-13-2010, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by smokeater

Good job man! 2 tidbits of advice;

1) Take BUDS one evolution at a time (I've yet to see a graduate say something to the contrary)

2) Try not to piss off Instructor Patstone (you'll see why if you do)

wow ur a dumbass and should get ur ass kicked for pasting cadres name on a ****ing forum.

**Vitamin C** · 01-16-2011, 10:37 PM

Bay swims, O-course runs, 4-mile beach runs, muster drills and introduction to the instructors mark the ins and outs of PTRR.

One more week until Indoc.

We met the O's and are acclimating to the schedule, the expectations and the BUD/S shuffle. Learning a lot and loving every second of it.

More to come.

**DocHyg8404** · 01-17-2011, 11:11 AM

Ive been reading your post for a while now and look forward to your post each week. As a retired Navy myself you help remind me of the days i was in. And as much as i want back in i kno it isnt possible. Thanks for being my inspiration. I hope everything goes well wit BUD/s and good luck. remeber the majority is mental if u want it u can get it good luck future frogman

**Vitamin C** · 02-25-2011, 10:31 PM

PTRR was a joke but we got to meet our officers and get used to some of the in's and out's of interacting with the instructors, keeping our gear squared away and communicating with one another.

Indoc took that to a slighlty different level but still not much different. We left indoc with 180 guys to start Phase one.

Phase one, week one was harsh and long ... and cold, wet and sandy. It's not easy but it is able to be done. We lost 53 guys (all DORs) that week and were crammed with runs, ocean swims, beat down sessions, early mornings, late nights, inspections we were doomed to fail and good 'ol surf torture to boot; as well as IBS (inflatable boat, small) stuff like running with the boat on our heads (sucks) and doing surf passage.

Phase one, week two just ended and it was definitely a long week. We did the usual torture treatment: runs, swims, etc. and added in rock portage for a nice little twist. All in all it was a good week but only in the sense that it ended and I am still here! We lost another 18 guys this week due mostly to performance rolls or med rolls/drops (not as many DORs).

Next week is week 3 and then hell week.

More to come. Thanks for following

**Robination** · 02-26-2011, 08:47 AM

Keep going brah

**Tiwaz** · 03-04-2011, 10:05 PM

I've been reading your posts & just read your most recent post. Sounds like you have a good attitude & know what you are getting into. I was in #152, many years ago. Things really haven't changed a whole lot. That Pre-BUD/S you were in is different. Did that weed out many? We had a mandatory 2 week Pre-BUD/S back in 88'. We also had a mini-Hellweek that went on. I think we were the only class that had that, (it was 72hrs). As you can see the saying 80% mental and 20% physical is somewhat true. The cold is what gets to most. Well Good Luck!!! Hellweek will be soon & I think you'll do fine with your mindset. Hopefully the guys in 602 (if you are in that bldg) will run your clothes thru the dryer & put candy bars in your pockets

We moved to bldg. 618 after Hellweek (it was brand new back then).

Take care & I'll keep up on your posts!
Thanks for posting your progress, those where actually the best days in the military I had.

**smokeater** · 03-05-2011, 04:23 AM

Originally Posted by Bezoar

wow ur a dumbass and should get ur ass kicked for pasting cadres name on a ****ing forum.

He is a well known BUDS instructor and has been featured on just about every documentary made about BUDS in the last 10 years, by name. No PERSEC was breached. Know what you're talking about before you make accusations.

**Vehicle** · 03-05-2011, 04:41 AM

good luck

**Thats_How_IRoll** · 03-05-2011, 05:40 AM

Great thread, hope its going well.

**WarWithWeakness** · 03-05-2011, 06:10 AM

It's good to see things are still going well for you. What you're doing is very inspiring.

**Vitamin C** · 03-05-2011, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Tiwaz

I've been reading your posts & just read your most recent post. Sounds like you have a good attitude & know what you are getting into. I was in #152, many years ago. Things really haven't changed a whole lot. That Pre-BUD/S you were in is different. Did that weed out many? We had a mandatory 2 week Pre-BUD/S back in 88'. We also had a mini-Hellweek that went on. I think we were the only class that had that, (it was 72hrs). As you can see the saying 80% mental and 20% physical is somewhat true. The cold is what gets to most. Well Good Luck!!! Hellweek will be soon & I think you'll do fine with your mindset. Hopefully the guys in 602 (if you are in that bldg) will run your clothes thru the dryer & put candy bars in your pockets

We moved to bldg. 618 after Hellweek (it was brand new back then).

Take care & I'll keep up on your posts!
Thanks for posting your progress, those where actually the best days in the military I had.

Pre-BUD/S did not weed out too many. Most were weeded out prior to 1-1 day and then now as we enter hell week.

We are currently in 602 and just like with your class will be moving into 618 after hell week.

Hell week is a big challenge but it's part of the process. We have trimmed down to our fighting weight as a class and I'm very interested in seeing how we pull together this next week.

Thank you to everyone for your support!

Tomorrow is breakout. I'll update again next weekend

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