Currently on year 2 of a 6 year guard enlistment in illinois. Going to school and working so I should have my degree by then. Planning on finishing this 6 year term and re-enlisting to try my hand at the pipeline. Thanks for all the great info you put out.
Wish there were more programs to help kids train for Special Ops. I'm a junior cadet in AFROTC at Pitt and we have a good amount of kids interested in the ops fields. Would be cool to start a small workout group oriented to indoc training!
***** Sorry for bothering you but do you know if he commented on any videos? Ive looked and cant seem to find any, he hasn't hit me up either so i thought id hit him up.
Andrew Goard If you're the Andrew Mr.Maroney was talking about then yes. if your in the michigan area shoot me an email man lets talk. evanballard33@yahoo.com
Hey Mr. Maroney, I really appreciate your videos. They are a huge help to me! I'll be shipping out for PJ March 8th and I've really been listening to your words carefully. Any advice of what I should do from now to March 8th would be much appreciated. I hope to follow in your footsteps one day sir.
+Vincent Lopez none that I know of but doesn't mean they're are not, hit up your local recruiter and if not the AF talk to the Navy or Marines and see if they have anyone going SEAL or Recon?
+Thomas "SPAZ" Hill II any improvement cardio wise will help, V02 max is a good indicator but not the tell all be all, sometimes people dont like being underwater or are uncomfortable, but any cardio you can get will assuredly help you hold your breath better but you also need the mindset component.
+Mike Maroney I'd love to meet one to help me at least start. I honestly have no clue what I'm doing PT wise. Haven't really had an athletic past so I'm pretty lost honestly.
Im leaving June 2nd for BMT. i booked a job in the mechanical amplitude area and i was wondering if its harder for someone to cross train into PJ training than someone who hasn't joined the air force yet? an do you have to get selected to cross train after you pass a past test?
great question. so it is not that hard to cross train but there are a few hoops that you must jump through to get there so first to cross train, your career field must be higher manned than the one you want to go into you need 5s on your enlisted performance report your commander must endorse you to cross train you must be able to pass a flight physical and a psych test there's a few other things that I might be forgetting but not that much and you must pass a past test especially if you want to cross train hope this helps
Mike Maroney Thank you for the great information. i was also wondering if there are any workout groups on the bases that would help train people to get into pararescue, like a PJ prep course or something? or are there any PJ's on the base that help work with guys?
What base are you on? and there are cones everywhere, just go to the gym or the base pool and look for the short soffees and t shirt with their name stenciled on it dead giveaway!
Mike Maroney im not on a base yet, I'm just trying to get the information for when i get to my first base so i can start preparing to hopefully cross train into pararescue. ill be on the lookout for them when i get to my first base! thanks man for all the information! really appreciate it
I've been training for pararescue, trying to run the 3 miles in 18 mins. I've been trying it wearing combat boots, on up and down hilly roads. but I was told to run with running shoes and on flat land. Should I keep running up and down steep hills with combat boots, or buy some nikes and find flat land haha ??
You have 21 mins to do the 3 miles but first you need to do the PAST and that is 1 1/2 miles in 9:42 Getting comfortable with those kind of runs in boots and running shores is good flat level areas grassy tracks hills trails streets is all good! Go to a shoe shop and get your feet scanned then look into the shoes that it recommends
Hey Mike. just wondering if joining at 25 years old with a small family would keep from being eligible for PJ program? And what should we study upon as far as material for being a pj outside of fitness? I am a current undefeated pro boxer and a 2-time national champion who represented U.S. overseas in the amatuers. I am sure my training will carry over for the indoc mentally and physically.
Bro, sounds like you are ready physically and mentally already you just dont know it! Families wont disqualify you but being gone all of the time can sometimes be hard. It is doable though and I do have a few videos on the subject in the Q&A playlist
Mike Maroney I appreciate the response my man. Serving my country is a serious goal of mine and having been at the elite level in boxing, I would only want to serve at the elite level. thank you for the advice.
hey i know this must have been asked before but do you think it is possible to become a pj right out of high school? Because i know uve said college is good but it isint for me im currently a junior do you think id be prepared if i trained hard for one year?
leo sarmiento Mike Maroney I too am in high school and I was thinking about doing the same thing. I am a good student and think I am very capable of doing well in college but I am thinking about all the student loans in the future. I was thinking about doing college through the air force so I can get a degree and not have all those student loans.
There have been teams with 18 year olds make but it's very rare. Everyone I went to basic with was mostly older than 22 with a degree of some sort. I wish I went to college before, multiple people told me to go before because your success rate would increase. Also you might not have time in the military or after. But student loans and being bored is the thing holding me down from college.
Thank you so much for making this video! I know I’m a couple years late, but this really spoke to me because I’m 15 right now and looking for things to prepare me to be a PJ. This week I’m going to start working out again and taking swimming lessons since I’m not very confident in the water (yet!). You and Brian Silva are such inspirations to me. Would you recommend I go to college first? I was thinking of taking a gap year after high school to have experience living on my own before joining, and then going to college later on, but I’m not sure.
Go over to either squadron; Rescue or STS.Ask to speak to a PJ or Controllerask them if they would be willing to speak with you and or go to the pool with you once or twice to teach you something.if you get a trip to the pool with them once or twice and prove that you are serious in your desire to be a PJ and they should help you.If no one will help you, then ask when they went through and ask if Mr Maroney ever helped them or did anything that assisted in their graduation and then say that he has given you permission to ask this favor and that Mr Maroney will now owe you and would be greatly appreciative of your time.If that fails offer alcohol and lunchIf that fails then you are on you're own lolGood luck!
I want it more than anything thanks a lot man I’ve been training but I’m not sure if the training I’m doing is going to help me at indoc but love your videos man their helping me get the ball rolling! Hope to see you one day
Does your training suck? If it does that is goooood!You may never be able to replicate what Indoc does but you can push yourself and grow and do your best.But think more devious and sucky when you train
I’m doing a lot of cross fit training along with weight lifting should I leave the weights alone and focus more on cardio and body weight type work outs?
Cross fit can be good but bad form and too much can lead to injuries. Try SOFWOD, SEALFIT WOD, Military Athlete WOD, The 4 Horsmen workout plus swimming More cardiorunningswimmingfinningflutter kickstreadingmore suck!That is goodHooyah
Mike, have you ever thrown your back out? Im 24 years old with a small family and I want to become a pj. Ive always had minor back problems but id like to know how youd deal with this
+Aj White I know a few PJs that have retired there and might be able to help you. Go to the gym and look for guys in little shorts and a tan t shirt with their name stenciled on it, a vacant stare will also help separate this young cone from your avg person.
how are you sir. im currently at dyess and im half way through my bachelors degree. can you give me any information on going through the school as an officer? when would be the best time to cross over or any general information. are the standards different for officers?
Hey, Mike. I understand you are most likely asked this often, however, I an really seeking beneficial advice. I am 14 years old and I am currentlt in 8th grade and I have recently decided that becoming a PJ would be a dream profession for me so I as of now I am willing to do whatever it is necessary to be physically and mentally prepared. Background on me: Started wrestling this season as my first competitive sport in 7 years and did horrible without a single pin, however, from the middle of my school's wrestling season to now I have been in (and will continue a wrestling club) that has improved me both physically and mentally for wrestling. Additionally, I went to the gym nonstop for 2 months during season however school and wrestling stopped it, yet each day I try to fit the 54 sit ups and push ups from the PAST multiple times. Anyways, all I ask of you is like a workout or routine I could use at perhaps a pool, in my room, or at the gym. In addition, perhaps mental challenges to prepare me as well. Anyways, I appreciate your service to the US and to cones all around so thank you, Sir.
Haha "Don't get addicted to caffeine" Not sure if you were serious but I've been tapering my caffeine intake for a month now. That addiction is a bitch lol
Jesus loves you! Jesus died for you. He was buried, and was raised 3 days later. Christ died for all of your sins and wrongdoings, He loves you. All you need to do is trust or believe in His finished work to get you to heaven, because none of us can do it alone. We can never be good enough. Just believe in Jesus and what He has already done for you. Ephesians 2:8 says “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,” Go to knowimsaved.com
What are you up to nowadays?
To all the future cones in Southern California, I'm in Huntington Beach and I'm always down to train.
tuboJoe
san diego if anybody currently training
Devin Western what part??
Tustin CA for anyone who want to train.
So in this video you talk about what a 15 year old should do to prepare for indoc....but what do you recommend for a 30 year old to prepare for indoc?
same thing except more stretching
Anyone in Portland, OR?
yup. shoot me a message if you want to workout or swim dude!
Anyone around Sarasota Fl?
I know a guy in tampa, a few in cocoa beach and then a slew in the Miami area
thanks a lot for your videos. considering being a pj and ypur videos help me a lot in my decision.
+John Browning Awesome.. Happy to help
Its a great line of work
Awesome thanks for your wise words!
+David Thomas Thank you for your kind words
Pittsburgh, Sewickley area
I'm over in Ingram a little down 79. But I work in Leetsdale
Anybody in Las Vegas Nevada?
Dude you hit the mother lode that place is packed with cones!
where do you live in vegas?
can you get on base?
Sup bro, I'm in the AF stationed in Vegas and training for Indoc in sep. Shoot me your info
Send me emails guys. devinleegti@gmail.com
Mike I live up on tropicana and Russell. Down the street from the strip.
I know where I am staying next time I am in town! : p
Currently on year 2 of a 6 year guard enlistment in illinois. Going to school and working so I should have my degree by then. Planning on finishing this 6 year term and re-enlisting to try my hand at the pipeline. Thanks for all the great info you put out.
Did you do it?
Wish there were more programs to help kids train for Special Ops. I'm a junior cadet in AFROTC at Pitt and we have a good amount of kids interested in the ops fields. Would be cool to start a small workout group oriented to indoc training!
+Dan Nama I am pretty sure you can influence the type of stuff you do at ROTC
+Mike Maroney I am definitely going to look into it, thanks Mike
Dan Nama
You are the captain of your ship, take it where you may
Couple months late but I'm in Va Beach, Virginia
Anyone near Clarkston, Michigan out there?
Andrew is, I told him about you to contact you
Much appreciated, hopefully he gets to me soon then.
***** Sorry for bothering you but do you know if he commented on any videos? Ive looked and cant seem to find any, he hasn't hit me up either so i thought id hit him up.
Are you looking for me
Andrew Goard If you're the Andrew Mr.Maroney was talking about then yes. if your in the michigan area shoot me an email man lets talk. evanballard33@yahoo.com
Anyone in Orange County ? Wanna prepare ? Swim buddy gym buddy hike buddy ?
I will ask in the next video : )
Jonathon Moores San Bernardino county. I’d be down
Know a cone in Rancho Cucamonga too
Mike Maroney thanks mike !
The Original Homestead let’s start preparing , I’d be down to meet
Montgomery County, MD!!?
kellogs flakes I know of a guy in Fairfax County Va?
kellogs flakes Where at? Silver Spring here.
Anyone near Wright Patterson AFB?
+scott nicholson You are in luck because the first conefit group was formed in Wright Pat!!! I will let them know of you
+Mike Maroney Thank you!
What is a conefit group?
Hey Mr. Maroney, I really appreciate your videos. They are a huge help to me! I'll be shipping out for PJ March 8th and I've really been listening to your words carefully. Any advice of what I should do from now to March 8th would be much appreciated. I hope to follow in your footsteps one day sir.
+Jon Harris Train hard, focus, get your affairs in order, kick ass at the course
Train Train Train like you never thought possible
+Mike Maroney thanks for that! I will certainly train my hardest these upcoming weeks!
did you make it through?
I feel like I know my way around San Antonio just from watching your videos haha
well if this fails, I can always take up tourist informative videos : p
Darren Cochran
Anybody training for Indoc in Las Vegas?
Love this
Thank you Raden!
Hows the training coming along?
is there anyone is the Houston area?
+Vincent Lopez none that I know of but doesn't mean they're are not, hit up your local recruiter and if not the AF talk to the Navy or Marines and see if they have anyone going SEAL or Recon?
+Mike Maroney thank you sir
Vincent Lopez
no prob
Hey I know you commented this a year ago but I am in the Houston area, let me know if you are interested in training together.
Im in houston as well
Anyone in Idaho??
I will ask around, you might be on your own unfortunately
thanks
I’m in Idaho
Anyone in the south Mississippi area?
put it out on tonights video
Mr. Maroney, do you know anybody out at Wright Patt who might be willing to help a young man train?
I know this is an old video but anyone near Roanoke, Virginia?
I'm in Fort Worth, TX if anyone wants to meet up and workout sometime.
Shane Brewer is in Ft Worth
Mike Maroney Is he on youtube? If so can you tag his channel so he can see my comment and we can get in touch with each other. Thanks
he commented on resiliency part 2 3/7/15
Mike Maroney I commented on his comment and direct messaged him on youtube. Thanks for helping!
ReeceJonesVids I'm in Dallas but I would be down to drive a little for some weekend runs or something of that nature.
Very possible I could be moving to "Glendale AZ" within a week or so for an EMT position .. Anyone live close to "Glendale AZ?"
as of right now, I live in Riverside California?
Gringo_4_lyf Riverside County or city? lol Im down in Palm Springs area.
Im currently stationed at Luke AFB. You still in Glendale?
Anyone San Antonio Texas?
Josh Culver I know a couple
Dude how you been!
Anyone in the Palm Springs area?!
Will improving our Vo2 Max help to pass buddy breathing?
+Thomas "SPAZ" Hill II any improvement cardio wise will help, V02 max is a good indicator but not the tell all be all, sometimes people dont like being underwater or are uncomfortable, but any cardio you can get will assuredly help you hold your breath better but you also need the mindset component.
anyone near Frisco/Dallas Texas?
+borel2016 There are three guys up that way
+Mike Maroney I'd love to meet one to help me at least start. I honestly have no clue what I'm doing PT wise. Haven't really had an athletic past so I'm pretty lost honestly.
borel2016
its all good bro, we all start somewhere
: )
Have you seen some of the earlier videos where I kind of answer these questions
+Mike Maroney I actually haven't, I'll look through your videos for those. Thanks!
borel2016
watch em and if you don't find what you are looking for, ask me more
Anyone in North jersey?
Im leaving June 2nd for BMT. i booked a job in the mechanical amplitude area and i was wondering if its harder for someone to cross train into PJ training than someone who hasn't joined the air force yet? an do you have to get selected to cross train after you pass a past test?
great question.
so it is not that hard to cross train
but there are a few hoops that you must jump through to get there
so first to cross train, your career field must be higher manned than the one you want to go into
you need 5s on your enlisted performance report
your commander must endorse you to cross train
you must be able to pass a flight physical
and a psych test
there's a few other things that I might be forgetting but not that much
and you must pass a past test especially if you want to cross train
hope this helps
Mike Maroney Thank you for the great information. i was also wondering if there are any workout groups on the bases that would help train people to get into pararescue, like a PJ prep course or something? or are there any PJ's on the base that help work with guys?
What base are you on? and there are cones everywhere, just go to the gym or the base pool and look for the short soffees and t shirt with their name stenciled on it
dead giveaway!
Mike Maroney im not on a base yet, I'm just trying to get the information for when i get to my first base so i can start preparing to hopefully cross train into pararescue. ill be on the lookout for them when i get to my first base!
thanks man for all the information! really appreciate it
Any cones in Fredericksburg, Virginia?
I've been training for pararescue, trying to run the 3 miles in 18 mins. I've been trying it wearing combat boots, on up and down hilly roads. but I was told to run with running shoes and on flat land. Should I keep running up and down steep hills with combat boots, or buy some nikes and find flat land haha ??
You have 21 mins to do the 3 miles but first you need to do the PAST and that is 1 1/2 miles in 9:42
Getting comfortable with those kind of runs in boots and running shores is good
flat level areas
grassy
tracks
hills
trails
streets
is all good!
Go to a shoe shop and get your feet scanned
then look into the shoes that it recommends
Hey Mike. just wondering if joining at 25 years old with a small family would keep from being eligible for PJ program? And what should we study upon as far as material for being a pj outside of fitness? I am a current undefeated pro boxer and a 2-time national champion who represented U.S. overseas in the amatuers. I am sure my training will carry over for the indoc mentally and physically.
Bro, sounds like you are ready physically and mentally already you just dont know it!
Families wont disqualify you but being gone all of the time can sometimes be hard. It is doable though and I do have a few videos on the subject in the Q&A playlist
Mike Maroney I appreciate the response my man. Serving my country is a serious goal of mine and having been at the elite level in boxing, I would only want to serve at the elite level. thank you for the advice.
hey i know this must have been asked before but do you think it is possible to become a pj right out of high school? Because i know uve said college is good but it isint for me im currently a junior do you think id be prepared if i trained hard for one year?
Its very doable, i was just saying that straight out of high school i could not have done it
leo sarmiento Mike Maroney I too am in high school and I was thinking about doing the same thing. I am a good student and think I am very capable of doing well in college but I am thinking about all the student loans in the future. I was thinking about doing college through the air force so I can get a degree and not have all those student loans.
There have been teams with 18 year olds make but it's very rare. Everyone I went to basic with was mostly older than 22 with a degree of some sort. I wish I went to college before, multiple people told me to go before because your success rate would increase. Also you might not have time in the military or after. But student loans and being bored is the thing holding me down from college.
good point : )
***** its not that rare, it all depends on the person, seasoning usually helps but a strong will is a strong will
Looking for somebody to train with in the Houston, Texas area.
anyone in portland OR looking for a swim buddy?
Anyone in the Milwaukee area?! I've been training and feel like I hit a plateau. Need some help.
anyone in Austin, TX wanna meet up and workout?
I know of two guys in Austin and also if you can drive, were just down the road from you or possibly I could come to you
Looking for someone in Central Indiana to train with
i will ask next video
Anyone in winter garden Fl Wanting to train?
Christopher Villafane Theres a bunch of guys in Cocoa Beach just down the road from you
Thank you so much for making this video! I know I’m a couple years late, but this really spoke to me because I’m 15 right now and looking for things to prepare me to be a PJ. This week I’m going to start working out again and taking swimming lessons since I’m not very confident in the water (yet!). You and Brian Silva are such inspirations to me.
Would you recommend I go to college first? I was thinking of taking a gap year after high school to have experience living on my own before joining, and then going to college later on, but I’m not sure.
How’s the life update, you still going PJ?
Any cones in the Gainesville/Jacksonville, FL area?
Bay Area California? swim buddy?
+Andrew Holser I'm San Jose area, where are you?
+knockthehustle I'm in Santa Cruz
+knockthehustle I can't find a pool deep enough to tread. any suggestions?
Try UCSC? I don't know their rates though.
Who's your recruiter?
Hey man I’m stationed at kadena in okinawa japan do you have any PJ buddies out here that I could talk to and maybe train with?
Go over to either squadron; Rescue or STS.Ask to speak to a PJ or Controllerask them if they would be willing to speak with you and or go to the pool with you once or twice to teach you something.if you get a trip to the pool with them once or twice and prove that you are serious in your desire to be a PJ and they should help you.If no one will help you, then ask when they went through and ask if Mr Maroney ever helped them or did anything that assisted in their graduation and then say that he has given you permission to ask this favor and that Mr Maroney will now owe you and would be greatly appreciative of your time.If that fails offer alcohol and lunchIf that fails then you are on you're own lolGood luck!
I want it more than anything thanks a lot man I’ve been training but I’m not sure if the training I’m doing is going to help me at indoc but love your videos man their helping me get the ball rolling! Hope to see you one day
Does your training suck? If it does that is goooood!You may never be able to replicate what Indoc does but you can push yourself and grow and do your best.But think more devious and sucky when you train
I’m doing a lot of cross fit training along with weight lifting should I leave the weights alone and focus more on cardio and body weight type work outs?
Cross fit can be good but bad form and too much can lead to injuries. Try SOFWOD, SEALFIT WOD, Military Athlete WOD, The 4 Horsmen workout plus swimming More cardiorunningswimmingfinningflutter kickstreadingmore suck!That is goodHooyah
i hear you reference the word cone alot this might sound dumb but whats a cone? haha
Mike, have you ever thrown your back out? Im 24 years old with a small family and I want to become a pj. Ive always had minor back problems but id like to know how youd deal with this
Hey looking for someone to train with in Colorado springs area( training for pj). Let me know!
+Aj White I know a few PJs that have retired there and might be able to help you.
Go to the gym and look for guys in little shorts and a tan t shirt with their name stenciled on it, a vacant stare will also help separate this young cone from your avg person.
how are you sir. im currently at dyess and im half way through my bachelors degree. can you give me any information on going through the school as an officer? when would be the best time to cross over or any general information. are the standards different for officers?
yo ya boys in brookfield il come thru
Hey, Mike. I understand you are most likely asked this often, however, I an really seeking beneficial advice. I am 14 years old and I am currentlt in 8th grade and I have recently decided that becoming a PJ would be a dream profession for me so I as of now I am willing to do whatever it is necessary to be physically and mentally prepared.
Background on me: Started wrestling this season as my first competitive sport in 7 years and did horrible without a single pin, however, from the middle of my school's wrestling season to now I have been in (and will continue a wrestling club) that has improved me both physically and mentally for wrestling. Additionally, I went to the gym nonstop for 2 months during season however school and wrestling stopped it, yet each day I try to fit the 54 sit ups and push ups from the PAST multiple times.
Anyways, all I ask of you is like a workout or routine I could use at perhaps a pool, in my room, or at the gym. In addition, perhaps mental challenges to prepare me as well.
Anyways, I appreciate your service to the US and to cones all around so thank you, Sir.
Typing before im about to fall asleep really causes me to lose touch with grammar...
+Swerve “ЯІИ” Enberg you sound like you would be a perfect PJ candidate : )
sorry I just saw this....
Hows the training going
How's training going?
are you a lawyer yet?
Not yet but progressing, slow and smooth wins the race and ensures those A's bro
Haha "Don't get addicted to caffeine" Not sure if you were serious but I've been tapering my caffeine intake for a month now. That addiction is a bitch lol
+David Thomas totally serious : )
Jesus loves you! Jesus died for you. He was buried, and was raised 3 days later. Christ died for all of your sins and wrongdoings, He loves you. All you need to do is trust or believe in His finished work to get you to heaven, because none of us can do it alone. We can never be good enough. Just believe in Jesus and what He has already done for you. Ephesians 2:8 says “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
Go to knowimsaved.com