| My friend, currently in the US Marine Corps, told me | | | | "tough it out" when you feel like wimping out. |
| that nothing is more difficult than the 12 weeks at | | | | If you can follow these steps to prepare for marine |
| US Marine Boot Camp. However, he said that it was | | | | corps boot camp, then you can greatly increase your |
| much easier on him, than on some of his fellow | | | | chances of getting to graduation in one piece. |
| recruits, because he tried hard to prepare for marine | | | | You also need to physically prepare for us marine |
| boot camp beforehand, both physically and mentally. | | | | corps boot camp. What are the best exercises to do |
| He also told me that if you can get through those 12 | | | | right not? |
| weeks at US Marine Corps Boot Camp, then the rest | | | | 4) Do lots and lots of pull-ups...like 10 at one time at |
| is smooth sailing compared to it. He told me what | | | | least! |
| was most valuable for him when he started his | | | | 5) Do lots and lots of push-ups...like 40-50 at one time |
| marine boot camp preparation was, mentally, to: | | | | at least! |
| 1) Learn how to accept constructive criticism and | | | | 6) Swim lots and lots because you'll be doing it "lots |
| destructive criticism, too, because you'll be getting | | | | and lots" at marine corps boot camp. |
| lots of it at marine boot camp. | | | | 7) Run 2-3 miles per day at an intense pace. |
| 2) Conquer your fears or at least learn how to hide | | | | If you follow the advice from my friend above a |
| them, because if a drill instructor notices that you're | | | | good while before you go to marines boot camp, |
| scared, then you're in for it. | | | | then it will be much much easier for you (which is a |
| 3) You know that voice that talks inside your | | | | good thing) already being both mentally and physically |
| head...turn it into a strong, independent, "what King | | | | prepared. |
| Leonidas would say" kind of voice...telling you to | | | | |