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2004/02/14, 11:07 PM
I am in generaly good health. I go to the gym and do my eliptical for 45 min's 4 days a week. On feb 28 I have a dep. Sheriff's fit test. I need to be able to run 1.5 miles in 16:54. Problem is that i can barely run a 1/4 mile. Any advice?
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Ride it like you stole it, Your mother is always watching, and please don\'t be that guy.
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2004/02/15, 02:03 AM
With your level of fitness (doing 4 cardio exercises per week), you should be able to "fast-walk" 1.5 miles in about 25 min. Try jogging that distance (if it becomes too hard, slow down to walking than speed up once you regain your strength, but don't stop). I think you will find that you are just a few minutes short. Do jogging/running for 45 min with 1.5 miles timed for the two weeks left. Try to shorten 30-60 sec. each day, you should be able to pass that test no prob. :)
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2004/02/15, 06:22 AM
Hi Pretykym, & welcome! First tip would be that a lot of "barely being able to run 1/4 mile" is probably psychological. Try pushing through that first barrier and see what happens, sometimes it actually gets easier. Second tip would be to jog 2 mins, walk 1, then 3 & 1 and so on. Sooner than you think, you'll be able to go the whole distance. Is the test outside or on a treadmill? You should train for the run in the same environement as the test. Good luck!
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2004/02/15, 11:17 AM
The test is around two laps around the Jail. Thank you both so much for your advice.
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Ride it like you stole it, Your mother is always watching, and please don\'t be that guy.
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2004/02/15, 11:21 AM
If you mean 2 laps around the exterior of the jail, try to train outside. For some reason or another, running outside is far different than on a treadmill. I think it has to do with the "bounce" you get off the treadmill.
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2004/02/15, 11:34 AM
I think you are right. I can go for at least 15 min on the treadmill..so I thought hey no prob. Attempted a run around my neighboorhood yesterday and was completly ashamed of the fact that i had to keep stopping.
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Ride it like you stole it, Your mother is always watching, and please dont be that guy.
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2004/02/15, 05:03 PM
Well, then try what I mentioned outside. 2 mins run, 1 min walk etc... You can do it!
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