I took on a UK Special Forces Challenge | The Fan Dance

[@That_sam_i_am]

If there are any veterans or serving guys watching this I thank you for your service❤

[@colin...101]

Remember that civvies train to do this one event. By the time The SAS do it theyre probably already tired wet through stressed and still keep pushing even with an injury.👍

[@waide07]

Cheers dits

[@colin...101]

@@waide07 Your welcome 👍

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Thanks for pointing this out. This is 100% true. The conditions are far far harder and they do this sort of thing for months!

[@AB-pp2zy]

That's true, but also, soldiers aren't supermen, and Jack is probably fit enough to be in the special forces, at least physically. Plenty of (but still very few) people could make it, but you'll never know if that's not the route you choose to take. In the end, it's not what you could do, but what you actually do that matters.

[@polla2256]

​​​​@@jackhanrahanfitnessyears actually. First you'll have to get into the army, then you'll need to pass everything, then far outpace your peers in every training directive, then go to battle school, then specialise usually P company and commando, then you'll need to hit the right scoring criteria to get into selection all while doing your day job, then you'll go selection, then You're in the jungle, then you get binned if your staff think your a prick. Also......very well done, even in my 20's as a soldier I would have struggled with the fan dance never mind at 34.

[@jamiemiller7752]

Great effort! I always remember the recruitment brief from an SAS WO while doing leadership training in the RAF. His advice to pass the fan dance was easy, “On the downhill bits, run as fast as you can, on the flat bits, run as fast as you can and on the uphill bits run as fast as you can! “ 😂

[@wilky1953]

can i just say that on the sas training over the fan dance you are not allowed to use public foot paths so in the summer its not to bad depending on how hot it is and in the winter could be be soggy and muddy making it a lot harder also having to use navigation ie compass and map increasing the time you have to do it in

[@LoneRangerG5]

@@wilky1953 Agreed mate but credit where credits due…3h 18m for the 24k route is an amazing time. Brutal exercise for all the right reasons.

[@1993j]

Was that optional? 99% of the RAF would fail leadership if they had to do the fan dance in 10 hours, never mind 4 hours 😂

[@jamiemiller7752]

@@1993j 😂 You wouldn’t catch me climbing any mountain, that’s what helicopters are for! It was at the height of Herrick and Telic and they gave a brief to us, as leaders, advice on how people can apply for SF roles. They were pretty open and explained how it all worked to us all.

[@kaneworsnop1007]

@@1993j TBF I don't know if it currently still is, but several years ago the majority of people going for selection and passing were RAF.

[@Voodoo_Ray]

Just watched. Well done having done the load bearing event last year (5 hours - I’m late 50s) and just had to VW off the event this year with a fractured heel I totally get where you’re coming from. In 2017 I was 23 stone and diagnosed as a diabetic. I’m now 14 stone and have done 2 Fan Dances and 7 Paras 10s and reversed my diabetes. You’re right. You can do it if you put your mind to it. I’ll be back on the Fan next year for around 3 to see if I can make it 2-1 . Maybe see you then. Keep smashing it and once again …. Very well done

[@burtlancaster218]

What a great bloke…more men like this needed.I served for 28 years with 6 years “Atteched to the SBS.Have had a few “Problems “ since leaving the services…this stuff is medicine for the mind ….need to get around this energy again to keep my self upright….Many thanks …I will get on those hills …I will.🐸🙏🇬🇧🦋

[@scottymech48]

Well done Jack. I was told I would be in a wheelchair by 45. Too many injuries to my Skeleton. Now 64. In pain but still fighting and pushing along. You are a real inspiration to all. Never give in.

[@TheOnlyAzrr]

Entered the fan dance january of this year after watching this video. Looked like a good challenge, completed it yesterday in 3hrs 56. The hills look a lot less intimidating on video that’s for sure. What a brutal course that is. My first ever race / endurance event. I emptied the tank coming up jacobs ladder then the jog back down killed me but I was determined beyond belief to beat 4 hours like the SAS lot do. It was pouring down with rain, 60mph winds up top with hail stones. Boots were filled up with water the 2nd half. The body achieves what the mind wants too. This course being very physical is definitely a lot more mental. People were slowing down and dropping like flies on jacobs ladder, you just have to keep on going and don’t stop. Great vid mate and thanks for the inspiration, so proud of myself.

[@peterappleton9269]

Well done Jack. Your video is similar to my own experience. In 2017 I learned that I had a tumour in my knee, (benign, but 5cm in size), I underwent major knee surgery to remove the tumour, and then a knee reconstruction, The consultant said that I should "cease all sporting activities". I refused to accept that, and I signed up to do a 10k run just 5 months after surgery, which I did, although not in any record time. Nine months after surgery I skied over 160kms in Italy. In 2021 I did the fan dance with SF Experience so I really connected with your video. I was in the load bearing category but my finish time of just over 5 hours wasn't as impressive as your achievement. The day after I completed The Fan Dance was my birthday... I was 62 years old. Never say never x

[@TorrentUK]

Did this back in the 80's. Ended up carrying someone else's backpack as well as my own for part of it (we rotated). Only just got my breath back yesterday :D I don't know how you did that with an old injury. Full respect to you! Great job.

[@digdougedy]

I feel your pain... When a soldier goes down, someone else has to carry his pack. Only the best men are picked to do this...Respect. 2 REP 1989.

[@doctorenda8590]

Did you do it as a soldiers?

[@Wildcamp-lifestyle]

Fan dance is just the first march in “The hills phase” they do it all over gain the next day doing a series of peaks over a week with no rest. This is done while following a map and often at night or poor conditions. The hills phase is just the first part of selection which is six months long.

[@danieltopa9073]

17 weeks to be exact

[@andrewcottle2899]

Brutal

[@carldowd406]

I'm not sure which era you are talking about but for sure I don't recognise this narrative... I recognise and remember the narrative of 'Selection' and 'Continuation' ... Fan Dance, day 6 was used as a personal indicator, nobody 'failed' fan Dance but anybody not reaching the aim time of under 4 hours? Then the DS would have a quiet word...

[@carldowd406]

And btw, there was a weekend stand down post that particular test..!

[@KellyPerazzolo]

Congrats mate, huge effort. "the body achieves what the mind believes"

[@gorilliam]

Well done mate, i did the fan dance about 12 years ago when i was in the paras, its fucking graft. The fact you did it in such a quick time is very impressive, i know how hard it is. You should be extremely proud, a great achievement 👏🏼

[@Assassin781]

Awesome m8 I did pen y fan in a good time 9 weeks after a kidney transplant

[@Cucina68]

What an achievement! What an inspiration! On my agenda for next year, at 55 years old! 😮

[@WatcherOfYT]

You absolute gem of a human being, that boy jumping the hurdles you showed us all was pushing you all the way there. Thank you for sharing.

[@eltonpope9370]

Absolutely smashed it, Jack ore inspiring this isn't about fitness to me this is so much more about mental health it realy is it about overcoming all the demons from the past being told as a young boy that you,ll never be able to do something that you have your heart set on like so many of us that suffer from mental health in anyway to get up and push yourself is sometimes the hardest thing to do but by pushing yourself through those mental barriers and sometimes physical it just shows it realy can make a difference so get those walking boots on or your running shoes and get out there and make a difference Thanks Jack for showing us all your journey WE can achieve our dreams if we put our mind to it ❤

[@PaddyInf]

Well done, excellent effort. Just a bit of context - The Fan dance is done in the first week of the aptitude (hills) phase, basically to weed out those who haven't sufficiently prepared for the rest of selection. If someone isn't quick enough on this while still fresh then there's no way they'd manage the later tabs. This tab is also done in regular infantry promotion courses.

[@IO-zg8md]

LOL. It's listed as a 'Forces Wives Challenge' too. It's been running for the last five years.

[@jeremysinglehurst9036]

Spot on and you do it in the time and save yourself for the hills, it’s “not” a race!

[@hedley326]

I never expected to get emotional watching this. Great job.

[@skyfalls2746]

Well Done Jack, I was also injured as a kid and told I'd never do the the things I wanted, I overcome and proved them wrong by working my way up to SF units , I may now be older, but my determination is still there from enjoying the Highlands of Scotland to my oldest nightmare The Fan Dance, Well done once again 👏👏👏

[@visiter127]

Well done mate , this is brilliant always thought I'd have a crack at selection after a long battle with Crohn's disease I had my large intestine removed and. Was told I wouldn't walk after the op and definitely never work , by my surgeon , I walked out of the hospital my self with my gear and I was working a full time job within 6 months , proper mind set and the right trianing , and never let negative pl beat u down , well done look forward to the next challenge 😊

[@TMM6944]

It is certainly a terrible thing to be told that your dreams are shattered due to an injury, Jack you have bounced back and worked incredibly hard to be at the level that you are today, well done for taking on this challenge and what a great effort you put in. Not wishing to take anything away from you or devalue your efforts, but its worth pointing out that - all the events during selection are passable for an individual with an above average level of fitness and endurance, it is the culmination of each event which takes it toll on the body. By the time a candidate reaches the Fan Dance they have already completed several events and given very little time to recover, the DS are looking to see if anyone is pacing themselves as maximum effort is expected at all times and cruising can get you noticed. Now - you completed the Fan Dance and made it look easier than most, your next challenge MUST be the LONG DRAG... Good luck Jack and thank you for contribution to the Health and Fitness industry, stay strong. P.S - I wasn't in 22 just in case you were wondering.

[@garysmitherman]

Did this twice in the early and mid-80s. brought back some painful memories. Well done you smashed it.

[@furiousscotsman2916]

Obviously just training for this is easier than what the SAS do but with everyone pointing that out i would just like to say 99% of us would fail to do what this man just did and he did it with a fkd knee, great effort mate well done.

[@bobsbobbs]

cheers dits

[@alimbo9436]

You seem like a real genuine guy and I really felt how much this meant to you. Nice one Jack, hopefully it is just the start of even new heights

[@jamesnewitt1960]

Congrats Jack, massive effort. The only boundaries that exist are in the mind. Good that you didn't let a persons limiting mindset to hold back your own.

[@ErikLosLobos]

Nice polite claim from you at the end.... I think you would smash it. It just goes to show the level of commitment and fitness required to pass. The Fan Dance is just one element of it. Congratulations, amazing work.

[@itsjaboi8316]

Incredible effort mate, can see you really pushed beyond your limits there. Well done 👏

[@Threedeemeecrypto]

This is just one day of test week, at this point you have been doing this every day for a month and completely exhausted, I know I’m ex 6th troop, but well done lad!😂

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Fair play to you my friend. I've heard detailed accounts of what SAS selection is like. Completely different level. Highest level of respect for you. Different breed....

[@BamBoy88]

I did this for fun every couple of months but with half the weight. Phenomenal effort by you, Jack. Best video I’ve seen on the Dance. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cw1967]

Haha, you've got in great shape, well done. Now the real hard work begins....its called aging. As isotonics became more difficult I found calisthenics and isometrics took over and gave me mobility, strength, and endurance. I'm 56 and I am in better condition than all of my mates who are younger. It takes dedication and understanding to realise you can't beat aging, but you can work with it.

[@bensapsford5367]

I was going to bin off my run this afternoon, but this has just motivated me to get out and go. Subbed

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Get after it!

[@ganymede...]

Great and inspiring message : so many people have been told by surgeons that they could never do this or that again, but your life experience (and many people's experience) proves the opposite. These specialists see the body as something mechanical, and not on a holistic perspective. But human being is much more than that.

[@davidprice1908]

Well done, dude I am an ex-infantryman, who ran cross country in the army. Growing up, running was my life. When I got out if the army, I broke my leg and ankle very badly. I had multiple implants, fixators and surgeries. That was in 2009. Since then I have broke my femur on 2 seperate occasions, and crushed and had rebuilt my left knee. Needless to say, I don't run now. However.... I have just had a meeting with a private medical surgeon who had told me he reckons if I have aone surgery, I will run again. I've got follow up xrays this week, and surgeries in autumn.... I only tell you all this because, like you, training was my world. I turn 41 next week, and my ass needs kicking. I haven't trained in months. I use pain as an excuse. I've had 20 breaks below the waist and 11 above. Watching this has made me get all emotional. Thanks for your inspiration Big love!

[@peterhughes8075]

What A legend !!!! I'm attempting this in 2 years time for a veterans charity I volunteer for, your an inspiration dude 🤜

[@dubsnbuds6668]

I do a bit of hiking,but what i just watched genuinely brought tears to my eyes ,wow what an amazing challenge,i felt your pain and emotions well done young man ,an inspiration to us all ❤

[@studay1007]

The SAS do this at the end of their first week of endurance marches every day! Saying that I have done this a few times and hats off to anyone that can do it in under 4 and a half hours. Great effort

[@Nurwin1]

Welldone Jack, I've ruined my knee but that's from 10 years of working on them as an Electrician. I still run lightly but it's a constant struggle. You did great!

[@scottbrookfield6813]

Amazing effort and what a time. 👏👏👏 Extremely inspiring and emotional. . Thankyou.

[@bw6078]

Once into this video I had to finish watching. In a way foolishly thinking that while I sit on my couch watching I could help you finish as I was realizing and feeling this spiritual journey. Great job.

[@michaelhill908]

Great effort, thanks for sharing. I'm 52, a civvie doing P company tab in 7 weeks with 35lb. Love your energy and I will take your mantra of don't look up, eyes down, one foot in front of the other 👏👏

[@andycassell3771]

Fantastic effort Jack, you are inspiring well done mate

[@graemejones218]

Jack, what a superb effort. I've done it 3 times with another organisation & I did the High Moon in winter. I beat the time on all events but you have beaten my best time. Honestly, listening to your back story I'm thrilled for you to have done one of the hardest TAB's. TSFE also do The Long Drag which an ex sas friend told me nearly caused him to vw. But he also stated that exercise high walk was the first real test that all candidates were dreading. So you have achieved what many candidates often fail on. YOU ARE A STAR SIR.

[@JM-jd7yp]

Well done Jack. I am genuinely pleased for your and your journey was truly inspiring.

[@Enlightenedwarrior1]

Top effort fella......now set your sights on Long Drag.....it's a beast🤘

[@christiancheshire5657]

Those that know, know😉

[@tomanderson1982]

Inspirational stuff mate. Love how much it meant to you. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Thanks for watching and thank you for the kind words. Means a lot.

[@jacklav1]

I didn’t hear the time but I did hear the effort and commitment in every step of the way back. Amazing and inspirational.

[@neilcollins5930]

Well done mate , good time . I did it last year loaded with a wrecked right knee . Just over 5 hours . I had just turned 61 .

[@focusdecorating3637]

Respect

[@neilcollins5930]

@@focusdecorating3637 thanks I’d like to do the winter fan dance working to get knee fixed .

[@focusdecorating3637]

@@neilcollins5930 Amazing time mate, especially with the load. Done in twice myself now with 22lbs on my back, best time 4h48m though. But pretty sure I went to far before I turned back both times. Did The Pennine Way in bivvy bag, 15kg on my back and shorts and trainers in 2 mins under 13 days last year. Thats a great path, but shit loads of cows on it.

[@neilcollins5930]

@@focusdecorating3637 it was pouring with rain on the morning of 7th July last year . I was carrying 34 lbs Bergen water and scran. I used poles they saved me . I did it with Ken Jones and Avalanche Endurance. Strict but fair . All the DS are SAS or SBS , no arseholes permitted. My knee blew out on the Roman road on my way to the 1st RV . Jacobs on the way back was one of my proudest achievements I’d trained on Moel Famau and managed to get up and over in a good time . 🙏

[@focusdecorating3637]

@@neilcollins5930 Well done mate. Yeah, Jacobs feels like Everest on the way back thats for sure. Just like Pen Yr Ole Wen North Face path does on the Welsh3000s, about 8 false summits on that, excruciating.

[@Zanaze_banane]

Bloody well done mate. I'll never forget Jacob's ladder, engrained in my soul that. Great video, great message.

[@tombyrne3635]

Well done ,Jack, iam 57 and done it June 17th 23 , with 29lbs got really bad cramps 20mins to finish , held me up a bit but finished 5 hours 10 mins , amazing experience ,good luck with everything you do

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Nice work, completing the route! 💪 I feel you on the cramps. I've got to tinker with the nutrition and hydration next time to try and avoid. It slowed me down too. Very well done on your achievement and I hope to see you back there again in the near future 💪

[@tombyrne3635]

@@jackhanrahanfitness cheers jack , and yes see ya next year June 24 , take care

[@Steve-bo6ht]

I have been to Pen Y Fan twice with my eldest brother who is ex Parachute Regiment and went on to join 16 Air Assault Brigade in 1997, I am not the fittest of guys but he is an excellent motivator and as soon as you're out of the car you can really see his experience and training kick in and we will eat loads of breakfast and get as much tea down our necks a good hour before setting off. It's horrible at first because you feel really full but it helps so much with energy later in the day and we have passed so many walkers getting into difficulties due to either dehydration or dizzy due to lack of food and he always keeps these high energy bars in his Bergan for if this situation arises. The one thing I did change on the second time is my boots as the first pair ripped my feet to bits and it was raining and my feet got soaked and my brother kept making me stop put loads of talc on and change to dry socks whilst putting my wet one's under my arm pits to dry, we always laugh because I did nothing but moan that I could smell my sweaty feet for days after. I ask him on namouras occasions as he did part of his selection phase on Pen Y Fan what was the hardest part and he always says it's not the carrying the weight or you're rifle it's pushing you're self to get to each point without anybody shouting at you and it's all on you to keep motivated and not loose focus of the number one goal to become an elite soldier in the British Special forces.

[@JetskiDex]

Your channel has been needed for quite some time! Thank you for posting!!

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Appreciate the kind words. Next week I'll be starting to upload 1 x video per week to really drill into my training methods and help people to rebuild themselves and achieve their highest potential. I've been meaning to start for a long time. I shot this video to kick it all off!

[@juliansykes960]

Like you I had a very, very bad knee injury. Mine was done playing badminton and after 2 surgeries was given a list by my surgeon of everything I was banned from ever doing again. Luckily hiking wasn’t on the list, and at 59 I still go on hikes whenever I can. I’ve done the Corn Du, Pen Y Fan, Cribyn trek numerous times and know just how leg breaking Jacobs Ladder is on the way back up. And I didn’t have your back pack to haul up!! Congratulations on your achievement 👍

[@fairmeadsdrainageproblem4564]

Fabulous video. You should be proud of yourself mate. It’s not about your time etc, it’s about bringing yourself back from despair. With that kind of mentality, NOTHING will get in your way. EVER. Well done son.

[@davegalloway7531]

As they say, "it's a state of mind." You sure have that state of mind. Well done.

[@crackpot148]

Witnessing the SAS doing the "Fan Dance" inspired me, my older son and several friends to do it ourselves. We were all avid backpackers and habitually used the Black Mountains the central Brecon Beacons and the Carmarthen Fans to remain "hill fit". We regularly hiked from the foot of Hatterall Hill at Llanfihangell walking the ridge to above Llanthony Priory, down to the Priory up to Pen Y Gadair Fawr and from there over to Talybont on Usk. We would walk all day right across to Black Mountain in the Carmarthen Fans. The aim was always to do that walk in less than a day, camp overnight and walk back to Storey Arms the next day. We always achieved that aim. Some of our regular gang including me did the Fan Dance several times each time completing in well under 4 hours. It has to be said, though that we started fresh not having gone through several days of exhausting tests beforehand and carrying very little weight. Nevertheless it was still exhausting. Fortunately not one of us sustained injury, either. I have to say that we all found hiking in the Scottish Highlands much more challenging in general. I have never bagged all the Munroes but my older lad has...twice. Most walkers we met up there stuck to trails but our group wanted far more challenge than that.

[@tonymousley8253]

Brilliant effort, I felt for ya at the end, the emotions of completing something that required: determination, willpower, stamina & the negative thoughts that were put in ya head from someone who said to quit, you also encouraged other people, you not only thought about yourself, you thought about other people too, well done.

[@jessica5391]

Well done, what an achievement. Similarly to you I wrecked my knee at 15. Thought I'd never be able to do sport again but found a way. Currently have a herniated disc in my neck so can't do much a all - you're an inspiration. Good luck with your next challenge!

[@rednech23]

Great effort! As someone who also got told by a surgeon in their early 20s they were broken and nothing could be done this resonates. Although injuries (in my case shoulder) stopped me from pursuing the career I wanted too in the Royal Marines, the most important thing in life is to keep challenging / pushing yourself despite setbacks. Will have to give this a go at some-point!

[@LukeHenson-f9l]

Love this Jack. Really inspiring. Thanks so much for recording. Currently training at 43 and your vids are exactly what I was looking for to start the journey. Long way to go, but this vid has ignited a fire. Thanks again!

[@cycleSCUBA]

In the UK Forces there are certain courses and training that require a medical to undertake 'arduous duties'. It's tough enough getting through that! Massive respect Jack. No shame getting emotional at the end. It's a helluva achievement. 👏💪👍

[@tompatterson6349]

unreal effort mate! Well done, very inspiring

[@ullscarf]

When I did selection for 21 SAS (Reserve) in 1990, it was not twice over The Fan but thrice. Having re-ascended from what was known as Forest Walks (CP3), you descended the north ridge to somewhere near the car park at roughly SO 0238 2474 and then turned round, went back over The Fan and back down to Storey Arms. I'm pretty sure the bergen weight was more than 35lbs too.

[@garyknight8616]

Superb effort. Like you, I have enormous respect for the guys who do the full Selection and serve our country.

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Thanks my friend. Me too. The highest level of respect.

[@mitul1203]

WAY TO GO JACK! Truely inspiring!

[@almor2445]

I sat next to one of the only SAS guys to pass the tests twice since he left the service for a few years then came back. He said the hardest part was they kept changing the end point and route, and that it was sandwiched either side of days that were just as hard with no sleep. Not to try to diminish what any civilians have done. It's really impressive either way. Just thought I'd add what he said for info purposes.

[@Callum679]

Absolutely amazing work, thank you for sharing this with us! I need to do this now!

[@thesilverfox9475]

Well done it took me back to when I did it on Juniors and seniors back in the 90’s and early noughties!! Outstanding effort

[@buffywhatever1093]

Loved this, you did so well. Building your body back up plus the run. Congratulations.

[@capedmarauder]

Well done! Great story and thanks for sharing it with us 🙏🏼 I also had knee issues as a teen. Had to stop sport which was a big release for me, and it lead ultimately to alcoholism. Thankfully back out again and 25+ years sober. 45 now and fitter in many ways than ever. Do a lot of swimming now, ultra marathon swims you could say. Still push my knees when I can, like you say, training 'smart'. You have a new subscriber anyway, great content 👍🏼

[@exmoorfarmer4880]

Excellent buddy - so pleased for you and good to see the raw emotion. I did the FD on selection in 1999 and about 20 times since simply for the challenge and on various civilian events as well. The Reserves version is called High Walk and is run up in the Howgill Fells. If you want the route to give it a go send me a PM. I've done both, and the TA version is harder. There is nothing secret about the route as ex military guys are running it as a civilian event already.

[@teawizard]

I found this quite emotional. I'm struggling with plantar fasciitis that just won't go and it's getting me down. This gave me a lift. Thank you. I especially like that whilst you are obviously extremely fit and have overcome so much, you are so humble about it. Great character and attitude. Subscribed.

[@johnholroyd-doveton5865]

Amazing effort! Thank you for sharing this...your emotions on screen has given me drive to keep going! Thank you Jack!

[@OffGridMadMan]

Very inspirational to this 50yr old trying to fight against myself and injuries but keep on rucking regardless, brilliant effort mate 👍

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Thank you my friend. Keep at it. I've got a video on correcting muscle imbalances and similar 'Rebuild' content coming to KZbin very soon. I hope some of it helps you to continue doing what you love 💪

[@OffGridMadMan]

@@jackhanrahanfitness I will check it out, thanks so much mate 👍

[@Minibem]

amazing effort! I have completed it once and it was the toughest thing I have done in my life

[@TheHappyhorus]

Bless you mate, I saw what you put into that, huge effort and you got an epic time. I had a little tear for you. Well done.

[@HelloJamesBond]

Congratulations, this is the hardest physical thing I've done in my life. I think the hardest part is the first 1hr! I didn't catch your time but looks like you smashed it. I done it in 2013 with ## SAS, i was heading for 3:30 but they pulled us up so the group could finish as one. I can't remember the weight but it was 45lb minimum, realistically with food and water it was more like 65lb. I don't mean to take anything away from anyone who does this but the thing that cant be replicated here is the stress and the pressure, it's a pass or fail and your dream is hanging in the balance. My standard army fry-up had burnt off before i got to Corn Du! We didn't even bother with the path on the way back down, we just smashed it down the road side of Pen Y fan like a bunch of crazy sheep 🤣🤣You done great, respect.

[@NoName-ql1wk]

Sounds made up. You'd remember the details better.

[@HelloJamesBond]

@@NoName-ql1wk Not that i have to prove anything to arm chair warriors but I promise it isn't made-up. Quiz me on any details you like, as long as it's something I can divulge i will.

[@kelvinpell4571]

What a great video. So many years since I did this! Great to hear about your astounding recovery Jack.....I'd like to hear a lot more about the process and your journey. Looking forward to viewing you channel and content.

[@AndresMartinez-hh3fo]

Every year one or two soldiers die marching up this hill ...it is exhausting due to climate conditions ,lack of water ..it is a great achievement to get ...I wonder if in spain there is a phsysical test similar to this one ...this is A legendary one in UK ...congrats to all those fighters who finish the march..good luck!!

[@michaellord2844]

Massive respect, I've done this route, but only once, did it just under 100 mins from car park and back, incl Dog water breaks but great time to trek it twice. Bravo Jack Bravo

[@alexreid-wh9gq]

Great Effort!! Pen y Fan maybe over 3000 feet above Sea Level, (700odd metres), but the surrounding land, the lowest point is around 200 m. or so, Therefore around a 500 metre climb spaced out over X kilometres. What makes it so gruelling for Selection are the weight to be carried; it comes after tramping over the hills on prior Marches & then, the weather. Bad weather sweeps up off the Bristol Channel & dumps the rains & winds on the Beacons. It's been 30 years since I last saw a map of the area. In the 2 REP French Foreign Legion, as part of Training on Corsica, a month of humping your bergen over miles & miles, the final March is 200 Miles to be completed in 96 hours. Pending on who set the route, it can start right at Sea Level & go up & over 6000 feet plus!

[@bobmcneill1104]

Great effort. doesn't matter about what the S/F have to do the time in or what they carry those men are a special breed. Be proud of your achievements,

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Appreciate the kind words.

[@stuplant6693]

So glad you added that disclaimer mate. Those who know, know there's a huge difference. But congratulations on the times. I can't get near that

[@M2M-matt]

Another note. The SAS Fan Dance does not follow a specific route. They have a number of checkpoints they have to navigate to with specific map references and they navigate to the final point. Also they do not follow roads, paths or tracks.

[@KamilJan95s]

Great video and great effort mate!

[@1unsung971]

Bravo young Fella. You "knocked the bastard off" alright. Thank you for sharing your challenge/journey. Many will be inspired by your determination and hard work. All the best to you mate.

[@AlanHughesUK]

The KZbin algo recommended your video. Pen Y fan is about 30 minutes away and I hike it now and again with a small daypack. I would love to do the fan dance, I recently went backpacking up fan brycheiniog with a 15kg pack, it was an eye opener it was so much harder than just carrying a small day pack water bladder I normally use up P.Y.F. Amazing story I couldn't imagine running with my 15kg backpack. Good luck with the Loadstone Aptitude.

[@beactiveman]

Also preparing for Fan Dance 2024. But when I watched your movie I cried . Thank you very much Kind regards Krzysztof Grudzien. London.

[@catahego]

Not me getting emotional about this.... Really amazing to actually see that all the training pays off and that you are doing all the right things. Most important to prove yourself that you are capable of.... Really happy for you and congrats on that record.

[@richardneville4255]

Well done buddy, awesome achievement... I'm signed up for this in July 24 and have been watching a few videos just to remind myself what I've got my self into! Conclusion is... I am going to have to train much harder over this next couple of months, absolutely brutal!

[@soldier-Dave]

Good effort! I’ve done this twice in the military once in summer and once in the winter.winter was the worst for me but I made it in the allotted time!

[@jackhanrahanfitness]

Incredible. Huge respect! I've signed up for Winter Fan Dance so let's see how that compares. This time with 45lb and mock weapon.

[@soldier-Dave]

@@jackhanrahanfitness good luck Jack, you can do this! Focus on the end line..that last step you'll have to take!

[@PokeEyeSlapSlap]

@@soldier-DaveWas it Platform Two or Ice Cream for you?

[@soldier-Dave]

@@PokeEyeSlapSlap 11 minutes to spare!

[@PokeEyeSlapSlap]

@@soldier-Dave Gleaming Bud 👏👏👏

[@daniellyne1]

Outstanding absolutely A sterling effort, your video moved me Jack huge well done

[@KevinMichaels]

Congratulations, I am so happy for you. Just goes to show that you should always listen to that little voice inside of you that says, 'you can'.

[@str8downskydiving507]

I did this last year, not as a timed event or with any weight other than a rucksack and fliuds and i can honestly say..... it was Hard, Very Hard indeed, I found the climb back up Pen y Fan after 19km was brutal ! It is very Physical and mentally demanding, without dowbt the hardest thing i have done so far ! But like you say..... so rewarding to complete this. well done on that Amazing time you completed this... INCREDIBLE. I would say to anyone thinking of doing this.... DO iT. the rewards are worth it.

[@paultowns9880]

An incredible effort Jack! That was very inspiring.

[@paralogregt]

I did half of it on selection and took 2.40 in the most horendous winter conditions ended up with hypothermia, never been so wet and cold in all my life. End of selection for me. The fastest that day i believe was 3.20.

[@M2M-matt]

The Fan Dance is just one early part of selection to prove you have the 'BASELINE' fitness and both physical and mental stamina for the SAS. If you pass the fan dance that doesn't mean you are an SAS trooper. There is much more to pass after that. Well done though, there is no way I would have made even close to your time in fact even 30 years ago I am not sure I would have even completed it.

[@bodie463]

A tiny snapshot into why the UKSF is one of if not the toughest selection course in the world. Great job 👍🏻

[@colinstewart1432]

The longest tab they do is approximately 64 kilometres. Carrying a Bergen weighing anything up to 55lbs. Your body will adapt. Evolution baby.

[@Alan-qj2gx]

I'm 60 years old and you are inspiring me to change my life and challenge myself, i retired from the Fire Service 8 years ago and up until lockdown i was still training daily. Now i'm fat and lazy and it has to change.

[@dech9570]

Well done buddy, this is probably the most brutal racing event on the UK calendar. Amazing time.

[@mattthompson6481]

Total respect for the disclaimer you put up at the end of this video

[@gooner72]

Well done mate, you've achieved a huge thing doing it.👏 He's shown what you can achieve if you really want it. I'd just like to point out that this bloke is doing it as a civvy, as a one off thing. British SF's do this as a small part of the toughest selection process on the planet..... the weather is also normally absolutely atrocious up there in the Brecons.