Outstanding, well done to Chris Terrill. Here's a 55 year old man who wants to be embedded with the Royal Marines so he earns it by training with them and proving his physical fitness and commitment. No wonder they let him follow them around, even through combat. Just an excellent example of perseverance and dedication.
@@lordshadow3822 I believe it was mentioned he was a competitive triathlete. True, he was in excellent shape for his age but even the Commando Course tested his endurance beyond what he was capable of, and he made it.
In my opinion that honorary green beret for him is more impressive than the regular ones the others are getting. Look at how many fellas half his age dropped out, now imagine those that did pass, redoing the tests and passing at 55... I think it would be only a few.
Did he do the entire 32 weeks ? As much as I'd give him kudos for passing the tests his body at 55 would of broken down at his age. No slur on him just reality. As previously mentioned people drop out and a lot of that is through injury. Hunter troop is rife with injured lads. Anyway well done to this guy for passing the commando tests
this is very inspirational a 55 year old undergoing the toughest training in the world moral of the lesson "there is nothing impossible for the willing"
From a former British Army soldier that passed P Company , maximum respect to Chris. He would have made a great naval officer with his lead from the front attitude !!
He did this in 2007. He's now 71 years of age. I've mates who have lived and worked in the same town since birth, only travel as far as Spain once a year on holiday. Chris will hopefully inspire those that wish they'd done more with their lives.
Respect from 2nd LT Mincin, C Co 1/109th PA Guard USA. Now THAT is what I call spirit and it just goes to show, if you've got it in you, you can do it.
Bloody hell Chris! Such a massive achievement - a task guys less than half your age failure. You do realise those coming after you on this course will forever be reminded that a bloke of 55 years old, cracked it. Congratulations. You rightly deserve to be very proud of yourself 👏🏻
Check out Ranulph Fiennes, the explorer. He ran a series of consecutive marathons on 4 continents and reached both poles (at same age, if not older as yourself!) Amazing character. (also RTU'D from the SAS for possesion of explosives...) His book - Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know
57 here. Work out on the gymnastics rings every day. Pull-ups, push ups, dips, flys, font levers. Ab crunches in “rest” between sets. Concept 2 rowing ergometer, cycling and rock climbing. Never stop!
Total respect to Chris, I am ex-military, it is tough, but what was tougher was trying to hold back the tears when that bloke broke down at the end...His emotions were well deserved, having dislocated fingers, popped shoulder, he battled, he overcame...inspiration to us all...Well done Chris.
Chris you have inspired me , I have been hoping to join the Royal Marines for 5 years now I am 15 years old and hope to be joining soon you have motivated me to train harder , 100% respect to you well done :)
Every time I watch videos of Orlando Rogers it blows my mind to think he was only 21, he has the maturity of someone well beyond their 30s. He’d of had an impressive career in the RM. RIP Sir.
Near enough every Royal Marine officer is like this, extremely highly trained and professional. My old troop commander was very inspirational to me during my training almost 30 years ago. I believe he is a Brigadier now.
I agree Jay.......Orlando Rogers will be a role model for any young bloke to high achievement at a young age. Shocking loss and clearly an inspiring character.
I'm 53. Run 5 miles regularly. Very fit twenty years ago (athletic level) and honestly I could not pass this course today or 20 years ago. I could BS and say I could, but I lived in Devon and I know where these guys train and no way could I do it. I always liked the air force anyways lol. Well done. Absolute respect. I wake up and groan at 53........legend to be able to pass.
Wow this guy Chris is high speed low drag! Man you have my upmost respect great job. You can show the world that just because you are over 40 does not mean you can't do these obstacles, very proud of you!
The Troop Commanders name was Orlando Rogers not Jones and he had also rowed the Atlantic. What an inspirational character and shows just what an exceptional individual you need to be a Royal Marines officer. Major Mattin is a legend in the corps and I hope you enjoy your retirement SIR.
Great Job Chris!!! I Won My Green Beret in My 20's and Now I'm 59 and a Dissabled Veteran and Retired. So I'm Proud of You as A Journalist and a Son of Veterans Like Me. SFC. D.L. Ryan 7TH SF.GRP. Airborne, Ret . 🇺🇲🇬🇧
the Royal Marines had a recruitment stand in my local shopping centre, and I went over for a look. A marine looked at me saying....ermmmm ermmmm Sir, I think you are 30 years too late. Looking at this, I think he was right. I read that special forces often slip men into hospitals as students for medical training. I was in a room with a doctor and some students, and they all left for a few minutes. One however, not too big a man but looked like he was one tough nut remained. I said, you are not a medical student. Which regiment are you from? He didn't say one word but just smiled.
Keep in mind he is a multi marathon and triathlon athlete. In screening he finished in the top 2 or so lads out of 50. At his age that is absolutely remarkable. Top props to ya mate... to carry on in the finest traditions of the Royal Marines doing the hard yards... as only they do.... next time I'm in the Old Dart let me buy you pint... or several. Cheers mate and keep your head out of the muck...
Thanks for posting. I actually purchased both the book and the DVD. My hat is off to the Royal Marines and their hard, no nonsense training. Glad to be on the same side!!
Good effort. It burnt my lungs and muscles at 18. I certainly couldn't do it in my fifties. It brought back many memories, especially the pain. Well done.
Courage & resilience does not age. I am 33 y/o Kiwi boy & I am applying to join the New Zealand Army infantry. Life teaches you what a book never could.
wow, i like this video, a cry of success at the finishing part, big up to this strong man. he was determined from the beginning, this gives us a lesson.
As an ex royal marine I can safely say I really wouldn't want to do 32 week commando course at 55 years old doing it at 18 was hard enough so hats off to this chap
at 18 your endurance and mental discipline are not at their peak. That said at 55 it is in decline. But I bet the difference between difficulties is not as large as you think assuming he took care of his fitness.
@@Jafmanz your spot on there mate and 80% of what it takes is a certain mind set and being able to adapt quickly in any environment and overcome any obstacle in front of you so a fifty five year old man's mind set should be alot better than an 18 year old rugby playing idiot from the Welsh valley's who thought fuck it I want to be a Royal marine commando
Wow, just wow, Chris what an incredible super human effort. The mind and body screaming stop every single second but you kept digging in, kept dredging up that fighting spirit to get over the line. Well done old fella. 👍🏻🇬🇧
***** Huh? I think you misunderstand my post. _Guts effort. That guy's immortal._ means "Admirable hard won achievement. That man is very strong." Then again maybe I misunderstand your post?
it was tough as hell 25yrs ago for me i could barely make it. But at the age of 55yrs old. His will, mind and body is just not giving up. For those that has gone through the course, knows it is all the will and mind power. it is your daily run and gym workout. i have seen young mates blackout half way. Never give up. Never say no. Chris you make us all very proud. A million cheers to you mate.
This is a tribute to his family and an incredible acknowledgement of what could have been. He totally rocked it and displayed to his younger peers what might and resolve can produce. Bravo!
you have to admire this man doing this at 55 , i did p company at 22 not this course and i thought that was hard enough . would i try it again at 53 probably yes because im still a bit mad . the world needs more of these sort of people to inspire others to challenge themselves well done .
There’s always that one annoying recruit who just seems to be able to do everything seemingly easier than the rest of the platoon/troop. I resented that lad in my basic training lol
Watched this when it was first broadcast and it's still an impressive achievement by Chris. I can assure having once been that age muscles ache just getting out of bed and injuries take so much longer to repair as well.
What a man, I'm ex forces 79-91, now 58 no where near even half as fit as Chris, id be lucky if I could walk around that course let alone run it, but my God Id like to try none the less , good on ya Chris ya give us old gits a lot hope , what ya done here is a bloody miracle , you well deserved that green lid .
His ending speech about his regrets over not going for the Royal Marines when he was younger is inspiring!!! It's pushing me further to go for the army after I leave university.
Chris Terrill ....Proper hardnut ... proper documentary maker ... Respect (would have been a proper RMC had he chosen to do this 30 years earlier ... splendid stuff Old Man!)
Chris an outstanding man with great endurance hes a hero, no young lads have anything on him, Bless him what a strong man, I wish him all the best in life,,
yes, Chris, well-done pal, you have overcome a burning desire to take on a massive challenge and succeeded to become a royal marine commando. big respect pal.
I've seen it lots of times; the skinny bald guys are always crazy tough! I think the lack of hair gives them bigger balls. BTW, this is the guy that has been narrating/filming all of the previous programmes. Good grief, he was also engaged to to married to Heather Mills, but she called it off. Tough guy!
well done mate. that's tough stuff. i have mates in 42 and other related parts of the RM and they are fit as fuck. to do that at 55 is impressive. ‘Per Mare Per Terram’ Trooper S
Absolutely outstanding effort from any human being let alone a man of his age. I sadly got MD'd after passing the first three tests and injuring myself halfway through the 30 miler back in the early 2000's with 834tp. Ended up spending a total of 3 years in recruit training and limped out of Lympstone with nothing but memories and a better insight into myself. Never been so gutted in all my life and still have recurrent dreams of being at Lympstone some 15 years later.
@@JammyDodger45 Also, I'd never heard of that being a possibility; maybe it was knowledge kept from nods as they may have begun to take that route. I certainly never knew anyone to be offered it or hear of anyone at Lympstone to have had one either.
