Army APFT

I had to take an Army APFT today on 3-days notice. No Big Deal or is it? The Army APFT is 2min of max push-ups, 2min of max sit-ups and a 2-mile run.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitm22to26.htm


Here is the kicker I don't do push-ups (I should though), I get my "ab" work from lifting heavy shit and squatting and I do not even remotely come close to running 2-miles ever (actually log about 0-miles a month running). Oh yeah and i'm of Adult Male weight 200+ pounds.


So the APFT is on a point scale per event, 60 points is passing with 100 points being the max. I maxed the push-ups (77 reps), scored 82 points on the sit-ups (65 reps) and 62 points on the run (16:47) for a total of 243 out of 300.


I have found that the sit-ups are harder now, even though my mid-line is way stronger then when I was crossfitting and scoring 100% on the sit-ups, I find that doing the army type sit-up really burns out my hips. I can definately feel the difference of body weight from when I ran the 2-miles at 175lbs to now at 205lbs. But I'd rather be bigger and stronger any day of the week.


That being said, I hate running and think its horrible for your lower extremities, conventional sit-ups are horrible for your neck and spine and push-ups are ok, but not a good calculator of upper body strength (I'd suggest the pull-up or strict press). With all of that I passed my APFT without any issues or undue stress about not passing. Just Sayin