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The Fitness Thread
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MrsGeneHunt wrote: »Um, thats not what Squirrel said?
Lol... she said she's into the lightly slapping thing?
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Just back from the Gym there. Noticable improvements from the other week, where I could just about manage 10 mins jogging 0.70 miles. Today, I managed a full 20 minutes and 1.6 miles. It's still short of the recommended fitness level entering Garnerville, but there's still time.
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Just back from the Gym there. Noticable improvements from the other week, where I could just about manage 10 mins jogging 0.70 miles. Today, I managed a full 20 minutes and 1.6 miles. It's still short of the recommended fitness level entering Garnerville, but there's still time.
well dun keep at it. it took me a while to do the 3.1 miles within the time limit and then christmas happened. im only back on the fitness train and i think it helps to just stick at it. put it this way it took me 27 years to become this unfit im hardly gonna reverse it in 1 session!!0 -
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Good advice there. The push pull test is going to measure explosive strength, so I'd suggest doing some plyometric exercises as the best way to prepare for that. Plyometrics are just exercises designed for explosive power, so for the pushing part I'd suggest something like clap press ups. Without access to a gym it's hard to suggest anything for pulling, but I would advise to grab random strangers in the street and yank them towards you. This will also help with your fitness, as when doing this you will often find the need to run away so you don't get beaten up. 0
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:eek: I have been running the 5K on my treadmill inside 32 minutes easily for the past few months. Lost a bit of motivation recently as convinced myself I was out this campaign so for the past few weeks have only been running off and on. Anyhoo....decided I actually like being a bit fitter and with my OH nagging at me (he loves running - strange man) decided to get out on the roads for the first time for a run (or a jog very slowly as it happened
) on Sunday. Hmmmppph....I did the 5K without stopping OK but it took me 40(!!!) minutes :eek: and my legs were jelly by the time I got home. Damn treadmill lulled me into a false sense of security and I thought I was home in a boat. My personal trainer (Mr MBC) is taking me out running tonight again and I'm not looking forward to it to be honest. It's like a form of torture.
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PC Inwaiting wrote: »Before work, :eek:wow I can barely drag my body out of bed nevermind run for 4k. Well done you!!!
Next time you should really make more effort and put your finest heels on, your really letting the female side down lol:D:)
i know, but I havent got a pair to go with my boiler suit ah well. So glad I went this mornin and have got it out of the way. Got whistles and a 'go on ye girl ye' from a truck of doe men. Considerin my trackies were tucked into my socks and with a face as red as beet. I really must have that certain je ne sais quoi :rolleyes: 0 -
squirrel81 wrote: »i know, but I havent got a pair to go with my boiler suit ah well. So glad I went this mornin and have got it out of the way. Got whistles and a 'go on ye girl ye' from a truck of doe men. Considerin my trackies were tucked into my socks and with a face as red as beet. I really must have that certain je ne sais quoi :rolleyes:
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You guys are worrying me. Honestly, I could maybe jog 2k without stopping, then my lungs turn to stew. I'm improving very slowly.
They'd hardly boot someone off the course for being diabolical on the 5k run? Would they? After all it doesn't form part of the actual assessment.
On the treadmill I can manage 1.7 miles in 20 minutes. Thats on the TREADMILL!!!
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You guys are worrying me. Honestly, I could maybe jog 2k without stopping, then my lungs turn to stew. I'm improving very slowly.
They'd hardly boot someone off the course for being diabolical on the 5k run? Would they? After all it doesn't form part of the actual assessment.
On the treadmill I can manage 1.7 miles in 20 minutes. Thats on the TREADMILL!!!:o:mad::mad::mad::(:(:(
Hi Mr Fug
When I first started running/jogging on the treadmill I managed 1.5 minutes before having to walk or die. I kid you not, I really was that unfit. Within 6 weeks of building this up slowly on a pretty much daily basis (back when I still felt motivated) I was able to comfortably run the 5K inside 32 minutes without having to stop/walk at all. Obviously this was on the treadmill and I didn't realise it would be so different/much harder on the open road :eek:. Anyway....my point being, you will be amazed how quickly you build your fitness up. It's my lungs that are causing most of my problems too (although sometimes my legs like to join in). According to Mr MBC the key is to get loads of oxygen into your lungs during a run so lots of long deep breaths (not as easy as it sounds, I know!). Also, as far as I am aware, if you cannot complete the 5K without stopping in GV they give you a training programme to get you up to speed (so to speak) and as long as you put the effort in while you're there you will be fine. 0 -
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it really does get easier. i said it before, but watch run fatboy run. it really does help and its a good excuse to say your training.
j'utilise libère du site internet de traductions pour traduire toutes vos informations inutiles
Ceci ennuie comment mes jours s'asseyent sur mon siège de commandement toute la journée
il traduit aussi vraiment mauvais parce que j'ai obtenu des compétences de grammaire de merde je suppose0
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