Getting fit for the ARMY

[purplecowchik]

I joined the army and ship to basic may 7. Any tips on how to get into shape within the next month? I dont necessarily want to lose weight, because ill lose enough at basic, but i want to be able to run for at least 3 miles. As of right now, I can run/walk a mile in about 10min 30sec. but i have to be able to run 2 miles in 18 minutes. Any tips for an entire routine?

I would love to include ddr and jumping rope as well as running but i just dont know where to start. Any tips on building endurance?

[BIG ATHENS]

you only have to run 2 miles for the army fitness tests

[abrannan]

Run every day, but vary your routine each day. Some days, just cover the distance. Other days, do wind sprints (sprint as hard as you can for 30-45 seconds, walk or jog lightly for another 30 seconds). You can do similar stuff with the rope jumping. DDR lends itself well to the interval workout (1:30 for a song, then catch your breath).

[purplecowchik]

tnevy4 said:

you only have to run 2 miles for the army fitness tests

but in basic training, there are plenty of workouts that they run for 3 or 4 miles and i want to be able to stay with everybody

and thanks abrannan for the tips

[kikome]

I can't offer any advice. I'd like to show my admiration to a lady who can run that long.

Half-mile run was a mandatory fitness test back in my junior high school. We did it twice yearly for 3 years. On the morning of the test, I wished my legs were chopped off or had congenital heart disease, like the lucky boy in another class, so I didn't have to do it. I had 'near-death' experience every time I did that test and I was always the last one in group. One time, my coach had to forge my result to save me from doing it again. He didn't like to be dishonest. I remember his face.

Good luck to your training. When you reach your goal, be proud of yourself, because you've done what other girls are not capable of .

[purplecowchik]

okay im at least getting better at the mile.. first time 11 min.. second time 10:45.. last weekend 10:20!!! yay i finally passed.. but havent run the 2 mile in awhile.. i think im gonna go after school tomorrow.. hopefully i can do it in less than 20 min