Dang I hate running

08-02-2009, 10:44 PM

AW CRAP I'm not doing quite as good as I thought that I was (I'm 40 yrs. old). Did I mention that I HATE running.

icehog3 · 08-02-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by catfish2

AW CRAP I'm not doing quite as good as I thought that I was (I'm 40 yrs. old). Did I mention that I HATE running.

You will be suprised what adrenaline will do when you want the job, my friend.

gettysburgfreak · 08-03-2009, 08:35 AM

Good luck man, I too am just starting to run again getting in shape for the Border Patrol. I hate running with a passion but I know its for something I really want so thats what motivates me to get out there every day.

massphatness · 08-03-2009, 09:18 AM

My 16-y.o. had to pass a physical fitness test to qualify for a leadership academy this summer. He was required to run 1.5 miles in 13:00 minutes.

The Senior Chief of his NJROTC unit recommended he NOT run the full 1.5 miles while trainning. Rather, he had him doing a mile 3x per week and 1.25 miles, once a week. He only ran the full 1.5 miles a couple times a month, and that was only as a progress check.

The other piece of advice he got that seemed to be helpful was to maintain an upright posture. As he would tire, my son would bend his head and toroso forward making breathing more difficult and causing his diaphragm to work harder.

I'm a big fat slob, so I can only pass along what I saw work for my son.

Good luck on the test.

hotreds · 08-03-2009, 09:25 AM

Well, I wish I could run!

chippewastud79 · 08-03-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Well, I wish I could run!

BamBam · 08-03-2009, 09:48 AM

I've got a few things for you:

First, wear a wrist watch that has a stop watch on it when you train and when you run the test. That way you can find your pace for the mile and a half in training and replicate that on the test. Also on the test you will know if you are behind schedule to make your time and you can gut out a sprint if needed.

Second, if you haven't already, clean up your eating habits. I'm not sure of your body composition, but if your diet is clean, and your body is getting more lean then the run will become much easier.

Third, persistence is key. Remember anything worth anything does not come easy. The reason they do all these tests is to weed out the "non-hackers" they do not want representing there department. Many want to wear the uniform, but not all are willing to do what it takes.

Good luck on the test.

08-03-2009, 09:26 AM

Good luck on the test, I hate running too! No advice on running faster or training...just best wishes, and know that if you want it, you can do it!

08-02-2009, 10:44 PM	#1
catfish2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dang I hate running AW CRAP I'm not doing quite as good as I thought that I was (I'm 40 yrs. old). Did I mention that I HATE running.

08-03-2009, 08:35 AM	#3
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Dang I hate running Good luck man, I too am just starting to run again getting in shape for the Border Patrol. I hate running with a passion but I know its for something I really want so thats what motivates me to get out there every day. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

08-03-2009, 09:18 AM	#4
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Dang I hate running My 16-y.o. had to pass a physical fitness test to qualify for a leadership academy this summer. He was required to run 1.5 miles in 13:00 minutes. The Senior Chief of his NJROTC unit recommended he NOT run the full 1.5 miles while trainning. Rather, he had him doing a mile 3x per week and 1.25 miles, once a week. He only ran the full 1.5 miles a couple times a month, and that was only as a progress check. The other piece of advice he got that seemed to be helpful was to maintain an upright posture. As he would tire, my son would bend his head and toroso forward making breathing more difficult and causing his diaphragm to work harder. I'm a big fat slob, so I can only pass along what I saw work for my son. Good luck on the test. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

08-03-2009, 09:25 AM	#5
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Dang I hate running Well, I wish I could run! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-03-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: Dang I hate running I've got a few things for you: First, wear a wrist watch that has a stop watch on it when you train and when you run the test. That way you can find your pace for the mile and a half in training and replicate that on the test. Also on the test you will know if you are behind schedule to make your time and you can gut out a sprint if needed. Second, if you haven't already, clean up your eating habits. I'm not sure of your body composition, but if your diet is clean, and your body is getting more lean then the run will become much easier. Third, persistence is key. Remember anything worth anything does not come easy. The reason they do all these tests is to weed out the "non-hackers" they do not want representing there department. Many want to wear the uniform, but not all are willing to do what it takes. Good luck on the test.

08-03-2009, 09:26 AM	#8
LordOfWu Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dang I hate running Good luck on the test, I hate running too! No advice on running faster or training...just best wishes, and know that if you want it, you can do it!