What can I do to prepare for USMC basic training?

I%26#039;m only 5%26#039;6%26quot;, have a really small body frame and want to be the honor recruit so I%26#039;m trying to do everything I can possibly do to help prepare me for USMC basic training. I can currently do 15 dead hang pull-ups, 109 sit-ups in 2 min, 1 1/2 run in 10min 29 sec., 3 mile run in 21-22 min, I can jog 10 miles with out stopping, just started taking military style hand to hand combat(martial arts) lessons, I know a little USMC history, some basic drill such as:right/left face, about face, flanks, column left/rights, hand salute/ready two, etc. I workout about 5 days a week, and consist of: pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, flutter kicks, leg raises, mountain climbers, 8ct body builders and running 2-6 miles. Should I do some weight training?, because I can only bench about 130 for my max. Can you think of anything else I can do to help prepare? thanks. ps I don%26#039;t leave for basic till june 1st 2008

What can I do to prepare for USMC basic training?
Sounds like physically you will be ready no problem but you also need to take into consideration the mental aspect of it anybody can physically do it you just have to be mentally prepared for it. i would also maybe consider not really taking swimming classes but you will have to do swim qual and you will need to stay above water using your clothing while loaded down with your gear the main thing is to stay focused and don%26#039;t panic you can do anything you put your mind to good luck.
Reply:You may as well invest in a weight vest, and work up to being able to do all that with more than just body weight.





You%26#039;re doing very well.
Reply:you are doing the right stuff and make sure your nutrition is great. Dont worry about your body frame and you have the advantage of being quick and light. You will make a great swimmer too. Dynamite is in small packages! I am only 5%26#039;2 and only 115 lbs and II can be tough as any man. I am a hunter and fisher. I have to admit I need bigger people to help, but I carry my weight around and not a helpless %26quot;Princess%26quot;. I will get dirty and not act like a wuss! You will be a great souldier and please be safe! I hope you can visit Alaska and meet the family! We are good people and My Man loves good friends. We live near Ft Elmondorf and we can take you on base. If you have a lady friend it is OK because we have a big home and My Son , Dad, and My Nino{UNCLE-GODFATHER} visits too. If you are single I have good female friends. I sound like a YENTA!! Ask your MOM and she knows what that is. We do not smoke , do drugs, but have a little beer and wine at good dinners. Smokers can go outside on the balcony. but if you smoke consider quitting because as a soldier you need those precious lungs!