Fitness testing

skiskate

skiskate

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So I have to go do a fitness test in an hour for a job fighting fires in the summer. Gotta run 2 miles in 14 minutes. This is gonna suck! Gotta do it in work boots too. If I pass which im pretty sure I will this is gonna be pretty much the fastest ive ever ran. Wanted to see how long everybody else takes to run a mile?
 
Sunnysideup

Sunnysideup

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skiskate said:
So I have to go do a fitness test in an hour for a job fighting fires in the summer. Gotta run 2 miles in 14 minutes. This is gonna suck! Gotta do it in work boots too. If I pass which im pretty sure I will this is gonna be pretty much the fastest ive ever ran. Wanted to see how long everybody else takes to run a mile?
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You can do it, but, in boots?? Wow, that will be tough. I run a mile in 6 minutes without boots, I have no idea how long it would take me in boots.
 
Sunnysideup

Sunnysideup

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I just asked my hubby how long is the average time....He runs everyday, as well as I. He said our times are pretty good, he said in the military (which he is in) the average person takes 9 minutes to run a mile and with training they tend to get it down to 6 minutes. So, 14 minutes for 2 miles, wearing boots, is going to be tough.
Let us know how you made out and what your time was! Good Luck, you can do it!
 
diemdepyro

diemdepyro

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Sunnysideup said:
I just asked my hubby how long is the average time....He runs everyday, as well as I. He said our times are pretty good, he said in the military (which he is in) the average person takes 9 minutes to run a mile and with training they tend to get it down to 6 minutes. So, 14 minutes for 2 miles, wearing boots, is going to be tough.
Let us know how you made out and what your time was! Good Luck, you can do it!
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Your kidding we had to do 2 miles in less than 11 minutes...age dependent. I always thought the running was stupid. I went to fight not run away:)
 
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atombomb

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I dont run. EVER. But if its got a steering wheel , engine, or tires, i'll drive the piss out of it.
 
skiskate

skiskate

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Holy fuck that was tough, I did the running in 15 00 with fucking steel toes on, also had to wear the yellow coveralls that are hot as hell, except the outside part that was just cold. After that we had to do situps pushups and chinups all in a row. After the situps i went to the washroom and puked everything up. But after i got all that outta my gut i owned the pushups and chinups haha.
 
Sunnysideup

Sunnysideup

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diemdepyro said:
Your kidding we had to do 2 miles in less than 11 minutes...age dependent. I always thought the running was stupid. I went to fight not run away:)
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They baby these guys and gals now a days!!! I believe my hubby had 10 minutes to do a mile!! They have really lightened up on the soldiers, and, a lot of them still can't do it.
 
diemdepyro

diemdepyro

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Sunnysideup said:
They baby these guys and gals now a days!!! I believe my hubby had 10 minutes to do a mile!! They have really lightened up on the soldiers, and, a lot of them still can't do it.
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Hell I am almost dead and could muster up a 10 minute mile...Traction later (personal experience) wow!
 
Sunnysideup

Sunnysideup

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skiskate said:
Holy fuck that was tough, I did the running in 15 00 with fucking steel toes on, also had to wear the yellow coveralls that are hot as hell, except the outside part that was just cold. After that we had to do situps pushups and chinups all in a row. After the situps i went to the washroom and puked everything up. But after i got all that outta my gut i owned the pushups and chinups haha.
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Ha!! Good for you!! I do the same thing....throw up and continue on!! When I was doing my swim for rescue diver I had to throw up to continue on!! Hey, kudos to you!!
 
diemdepyro

diemdepyro

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Take 1 aspirin 1 hour before the run that puking and side stitch is referred to as the wall...The wall is the enemy.
 
diemdepyro

diemdepyro

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It has to do with getting more oxygen to tissues. Removing lactic acid from muscle. Circulation....Works like a charm.
 
Sunnysideup

Sunnysideup

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diemdepyro said:
It has to do with getting more oxygen to tissues. Removing lactic acid from muscle. Circulation....Works like a charm.
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Well aspirin does serve as a blood thinner, so I guess that would work. I have never tried it, but, I will today. I know the hubby takes an aspirin a day, maybe that is why he can run faster than me....:shock:
 
skiskate

skiskate

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Sunnysideup said:
Ha!! Good for you!! I do the same thing....throw up and continue on!! When I was doing my swim for rescue diver I had to throw up to continue on!! Hey, kudos to you!!
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Haha thanks, Yeah i just went to the garbage in the gym and puked and then 30 seconds later was doing a chin up test haha. Ill try taking aspirin before the next time I have to run.
 
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