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If you're like me, you get on this site and when you see a thread that doesn't particularly look interesting, you skip it or skim through the posts and don't pay much attention... but if you're going...

I can't run 3 miles without stopping, if that's what you're asking. I could do 3 miles with a combination of running / walking. I'm guessing I could do it in a little of 30 minutes. I walk 3 miles...

If this is a bad place to post updates on my PT improvement, just tell me and ignore this post. I like to post my updates for others who come to this site and might search "running problems" or...

The pains have gone away, but yes, I could still exert myself in other manners. Riding a bike is no problem for me.

No, I haven't seen a doctor about this. The pains have gone away. My run time is bad because I get winded, not because of any chest pains.

I think I was over-exerting myself in cold weather. I...

This was the kind of answer I was looking for when I originally started this thread. Obviously I was asking if there were poolees before me that were as in bad of shape as I was in, and thanks to...

Well just a slight update here...

I've been training myself hard, and while my IST scores are still laughable, I would say I've improved dramatically. I wanted to post an update here, for the...

I know it's bad. I haven't done any kind of work outs in years. At one time I could do 10 pullups easy, and led my class in school in situps with 75 in whatever the time limit was. So I know as...

This is a serious question. This is actually making me wonder if I'm physically capable of becoming a Marine. I used to be worried about the mental part, but now I'm worried about the physical.
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How did that work out in boot camp? Could you hold it? The problem with IBS is that after about 30 minutes of holding it, it's gone whether you have a place to go or not. Like I said though, after...

I have been to several doctors and have been prescribed medication for it. I just haven't been diagnosed. I asked for this medication and the doctor just said ok and gave it to me. The other...

I've already viewed that topic, and there is no answer there. I'm not looking for someone to tell me IBS is a disqualification. I'm looking for people who are already in the service, or know...

I posted a thread with this same subject in the "Open Squad Bay", but it was moved to the "Ask A Marine" section, in which I am not allowed to post.

I've started this thread here so that I will be...

Like I said, I do want to go. I do need help with my PT right now. I just want to skip family nights, or just go by myself and not have my family there. I know it's stupid though and I just need...

I do want to go. I've been trying to get in shape myself but I just can't seem to improve any of my PFT scores on my own. I'm afraid I'll need the help of a drill instructor... but apparently...

I know this should probably be posted in the "Ask A Marine" section, but as with my thread about IBS, the system won't me post a new thread in there, and it won't let me make a regular post either.
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Thank you for that video. If you don't mind me asking, did the Marine earlier on in the video that was shot in the chest survive? I'm sure you wouldn't have showed it if he wasn't ok, but still I...

Hello all,

I am very seriously considering joining the Marines. I want to very badly but I have IBS. Having IBS disqualifies you from joining, but I have heard about several people who are...