BMT: NAPFA Silver = 22 Months NS Only; If Not, 24 Months NS!

Forbiddensinner SG

I did not manage to get Silver. All the stations had average - good scores, but the 2.4 km run did not manage to get a Pass. (12:20)

By the 5th round I had already clocked 12:++. I'm not giving up though, giving it my one & only last shot next week. Anyone has any tips for this? It's incredibly tiring to drag through the rounds, and my legs start to ache...

Since you know where you are weak in, then start focusing on it.

Start running on alternate days, and pray that these 3/4 days of training can save you.

And don't run the day before your retest.

gunner77 SG

Just go PTP la

its better to go PTP

MeLtInG SG

Did u get to book the next week’s napfa at the ns website? I am in the same situation with u but the website dont allow me to book next week’s which is dec 1.

Lord dejavu SG

I did not manage to get Silver. All the stations had average - good scores, but the 2.4 km run did not manage to get a Pass. (12:20)

How is your breathing like? From the first 1-5.5 rounds, you can try breathing in and out with your nose. Then the last 0.5 rounds ie 200m you will be chionging right? When you chiong you can try breathing with your mouth. It has something to do with keep the oxygen in your body to delay exhaustion.

Mationsbuds SG

Yups breathing is definately dang important. If your breathing rhythm is inconsistent what will happen is that you will be fatigued easily and your running pace will be detrimentally affected. Moreover there is a possibility of having a higher lactic acid buildup (the ache/soreness you feel when running).

Anyways I would recommend you breathe through your nose for the first 4-5 laps and exhale through your nose/mouth (i personally prefer the former) and for the last lap switch to total mouth inhalation and exhalation as you ramp up your speed and widen your strides.

Its definately easier said than done as controlling your breathing (ie using a nasal inhalation for the first 4 rounds) is difficult if your cardiovascular endurance is miserable. So thats why you should do daily runs for the next few days. Or alternate between daily 4k runs and sprints like I suggested earlier for cardiovascular endurance and strength respectively.

If you choose to follow my advice then all the best (you shouldnt have a problem clearing 2.4 if you stick to it and give it your 200%). If you give it a half-hearted effort you will see negligible results. Peace out :)

AEW5001 SG

I did not manage to get Silver. All the stations had average - good scores, but the 2.4 km run did not manage to get a Pass. (12:20)

there is this thing called speed trg

this really helps improve yr 2.4

MeLtInG SG

shadez bro, you book your napfa for dec 1 alr?

shadez SG

shadez bro, you book your napfa for dec 1 alr?

Hey! Yes, I already did my booking. I think I know why you are unable to book.

On the left hand column, make sure you select "Toa Payoh Stadium" from the drop-down menu. Thereafter, you should be able to select your slot.

MeLtInG SG

selected liao. Thanks bro. You wanna exchange contact then we can partner together at napfa? Haha! Where do you live btw?

shadez SG

selected liao. Thanks bro. You wanna exchange contact then we can partner together at napfa? Haha! Where do you live btw?

I live in Bishan. BTW, when is your enlistment date? & what's your NAPFA slot timing?

MeLtInG SG

my enlistment same as you. 9dec. Napfa only one slot. 7.30am . You free to train together tomorrow? Haha. Train alone damn sianz.

shadez SG

my enlistment same as you. 9dec. Napfa only one slot. 7.30am . You free to train together tomorrow? Haha. Train alone damn sianz.

Check your PM.

Descendentlizard SG

Check your PM.

Good luck dudes

Fanzai SG

hi all.seeking help here! If i passed my napfa like 3 weeks before enlistment,would the napfa test result be updated automatically into their system or do i have to inform them?Many thanks in advance!

p.s would i get another enlistment letter?

likeyou SG

Since you know where you are weak in, then start focusing on it.

Start running on alternate days, and pray that these 3/4 days of training can save you.

And don't run the day before your retest.

I agreed.

It is better to train early, to built up your stamina and strength so that u wont suffer in the ns.

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