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Reply #15 - Jun 21st, 2003 at 10:16pm

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LOL not you, Wolf is also named Andrew, he lives in Houston  Wink When I went to the recruiter they asked me if I had any injuries or broken bones etc etc. For me right now I can't do 2 miles in 18minutes. I can do a mile in a little under 15 I think, but after 6 weeks in basic I should have no problem then. I'm gonna work up to it this summer, running down my street everyday.
 
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Reply #16 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 2:31am

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LOL not you, Wolf is also named Andrew, he lives in Houston  Wink


oh boy, I thought there was only 2 of us, me and Bman. I wonder how many more there are Grin
 
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Reply #17 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 4:35am

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tutut, blade you need to seriously get running:)
 
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Reply #18 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 6:11am
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my mom would kill me,if i joined the german army... Roll Eyes Tongue
 
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Reply #19 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 6:44am

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Yea I know I know. Going out running now. Correction on that time, I can run a mile in a little under 10 minutes, I told you my 1.5mile time was a liittle under 16.
 
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Reply #20 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 7:19am

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LOL blade no offence but you will need to work on the running. Under ten will just get you yelled at, try under 6 to make the *sadists* you call instructors happy.
 
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Reply #21 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 8:29am

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Well the recruiter said they really aren't worried about how far you run lol. But yea I am running now. I have to do 2 miles in under 18 by the end of basic. Six weeks of basic will help me get there.
 
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Reply #22 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 9:53am

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well you have pleanty of time at least, when i first started running it took me about 15 mins to run a mile after 6 weeks of running every day i got it right down to 3:58, it just takes dedication, and the results are well worth it
 
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Reply #23 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 10:53am

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6 weeks and its down to 3:58!!!! How long did you run for per day and what distance!
 
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Reply #24 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 11:10am

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the first two weeks i was dragged around 2 miles, on a relitavly flat course, the 3rd week i was then took on a 4 mile run and then 6 mile for the final few weeks, my dad was in the army at the time, and as i was looking flabby he decided to take me out running with him thats how i first started, i was given certain maximum times i had to achieve  and i would usually get something if i did, and being younger at the time the prospect of money for doing that was rather appealing, the first few days i could barely do the two miles, even my fat little dog was out running me:) but once my legs were used to it and the initial pain was gone it became alot easier. the thing was i was given specific distances which meant no real option but to do it, not like going one day 2 miles and then only 1 mile the next, as that doesnt work. all i can say is dont decrease what you run. but dont over do it either, once i was able to run long distances i pushed to hard and tore my MCL and ACL. i have only run a few times since.
Ozzy's recently taken up running he may be able to give some good advice
 
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Reply #25 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 11:24am

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Ok thanks for the advice, I'll get to work on it everyday this entire summer. During school next year I'll see if I can do it in the evening.
 
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Reply #26 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 11:29am

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good luck:) best way to do it is start out on a mile run, if you still feel after the first mile you can go further do it, for the first few runs set yourself a time to achieve but dont worry to much about it, then once your fitness is improved always aim to beat it, even if that means crawling through your front door after your done:) and believe me i have done that a few times:)
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Reply #27 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 4:56pm

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been there as well, first run I spent 30 miins sitting in the doorway at 07:00 in winter Tongue.
Now that summer (hmmmmmpphh) is comming I get 7 weeks off and plan to run, swim and visit the local gym twice a week each, I think my lifespan has just been reduced to a few days Cry.
 
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Reply #28 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 8:04pm

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Dont worry Erik....
i know youll miss me so ill go there and ask when your going by |-|4X1|\|G into their PCs Tongue (i wish)

ive been to that base to see the graduation ceremonies.... BOY THEY ARE TOUGH!!!!!!!
its like being in the marines for 6 months  Grin

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Reply #29 - Jun 22nd, 2003 at 8:09pm

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Also, i have recently had an arthroscopy on my left knee... i cant run much... especially now after the surgery (before i could run/walk a mile in 15 minutes)
im also chubby (185Lbs)  Sad
 
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