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Just requesting stories from guys who have been to selection around marines attending or are prior marines who went. Thanks. (A marine attending soon)

Will the army allow me to IST and go to selection if I denied recruiting orders In the USMC ?

5’9 currently weighing this morning, ass naked, after a poop, 190lbs. Seeking advice or guidance.

Currently an active duty marine getting a package together to go to SFAS. I had a big strength training background but in the past few months I’ve changed training due to the fact I am wanting to attend SFAS and pursue a career in SF. I like to think I have built a pretty decent base of running since I can run 10 miles in about an hour 30 and still feel decent and not too broke off. And back in April I ran a half Marathon in 2 hours and 6 minutes which is not crazy good but I wasn’t racing just seeking easy miles with distance. I got up to a running 20-25 miles a week consistently for 2.5 months or so. Also cut my lifting down a lot during this time period to 3-4 times a week but just to maintain and was more concerned with running.

My current stats as of 2 weeks ago:
2 mile: 14:16
5 mile: 38:23
Pushups: 60
Pull-ups:20
Bench: 315
Squat: 365
Deadlift:405
12 mile ruck: 2:58. The ruck was kinda bad but I hadn’t gone that far in a while and was just concerned in making it under 3 and not destroying my body for training to come. Also walked 97% of it.

I did a couple weeks starting at week 11, skipping the base phase of the SUAR program but I felt like i needed more running and speed work and something more tailored to my timeline of wanting to go to SFAS in October. I have purchased TTM’s SFAS 15 week program and started it this week skipping the time trial week.

Shitting my pants worried about not being fit enough/having enough time to be fit enough to get selected or just perform in the top percentile.

I have been doing everything in my power to prioritize sleep, recovery, and nutrition. I meal prep and make it a point to be in bed before 9, as I put a child to sleep and wake up around 3:30 to workout before work.

Should I be worried ? Do you guys think I have enough time to get my runs where they need to be? Have I chose the right program ? Should I push selection ?

Any tips and insight would be helpful.