In terms of PAST scores, I'm just slightly under passing on my run and pushups, but my other areas are strong. Should I just go right ahead into your Get Selected program?
I think you could probably get by without doing the Pass the PAST program, it will be difficult for sure though. Just make sure you are ready to dedicate 2 hours everyday to training and you will do fine!
I'm going into development under recruiter and his ex-CCT operator. I'm not sure if I should invest in one of your programs because I'm not sure what to expect in development?
I would recommend talking to your recruiter and asking how involved and how often he will have PT sessions with you, or if he will provide any workout plans. If you don't feel like those workouts are challenging you enough, or aren't frequent enough, then do some of my programs. You should be aiming to be at the old Indoc Grad standards level of fitness, so let those criteria be your guide.
Did you have people from all over the country at the last TEST Training event?
Yes, most people flew in from all over the country. Read more about the training event here.
What is your stance on pre workout supplements with your workout programs?
I would not recommend pre-workout for the program simply because you are not going to be power lifting or anything like that. Most of it has to do with endurance, also you don't really want your heart rate jacked up when you are doing watercon.
Advice on how to prepare for Selection? What should I do now to set myself up for success later?
In the business of saving lives no one in the world can compare to a PJ. A corpsman and a combat medic also save lives but aren’t involved in such a way as a PJ. In order to graduate you need to be 100% dedicated to it, there is no half assing. In order to prepare there are a couple things I would recommend. First, challenge yourself, find a group of people who are going to go hike up a mountain or swim in the ocean whatever it is to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. It is also important to train with like minded people who will push you to be better. Check out my Cone Connect page to see if there are any like minded people near you to train with. Next of course I have to recommend checking out my website/youtube channel and Workout programs, I am dedicated to ensuring people who have a true desire to be a PJ realize their goals and have put my knowledge as the lead instructor of Indoc into these workouts.
Would the The TEST Event look good on a retraining packet for Pararescue?
I honestly don't know, but I know many people on the board and they know what I do in my business. You need to be able to live the principles taught in the The TEST Event, and that will show them you are the guy they want to work with. For more information about The TEST, click here.
Wondering if it would be possible to restart the program?
You can definitely restart as many times as you would like up to a year from your purchase date.
I was wondering what physical benchmarks I should be at before starting training, as well as what gear I should be buying?
In order to start the past program there are not specific benchmarks but I usually tell people as long as they can pass the AF PT test then they will be just fine. Also, you can repeat the workout as many times as you want for up to a year from your purchase date. Equipment recommendations can be found on my website here or on my amazon page here.