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PGAC Date March 9th
Posted: Thu 15 Jan, 2009 2:25 pm
by rm4392
Hello
I passed my medical as ive already said ive now been giving my PGAC date for the 9th of March and i dont think im getting any fitter im doing 3mile runs 4 times a week as well as swimming and gym on days inbetween. Im eating the right food and drinking plenty of water ive stopped drinking alcohol while im getting fit.
My 3 mile is averaging at 25mins and im wanting to shave 2-3mins off that maybe more if i can, any suggestings?
Posted: Thu 15 Jan, 2009 4:11 pm
by ofens
None of the above.
Have a proper read through this forum, using the search button, just like I did and many others when we were in similar positions.
There are lots of answers and advice on here. Good luck!
ofens
Re: PGAC Date March 9th
Posted: Thu 15 Jan, 2009 5:59 pm
by mr_man_2168
rm4392 wrote:Hello
I passed my medical as ive already said ive now been giving my PGAC date for the 9th of March and i dont think im getting any fitter im doing 3mile runs 4 times a week as well as swimming and gym on days inbetween. Im eating the right food and drinking plenty of water ive stopped drinking alcohol while im getting fit.
My 3 mile is averaging at 25mins and im wanting to shave 2-3mins off that maybe more if i can, any suggestings?
This helped me get my 3-mile times down a bit, might work for you too or might not but it's worth a try!
If you have a stopwatch with split timing (I use my mobile) divide your route into stages and time each stage. I used google earth to measure mine with stages between junctions and notable landmarks. If you can get a couple of seconds off each stage it'll all add up over the course of the whole run, and it'll give you a good indication of how well you're doing in terms of your total time. It's all in the mind, but it works for me.
Posted: Fri 16 Jan, 2009 2:09 pm
by wannabe_rock
Like rm4392 said interval training is great. Have a look on Itunes, there are a few podcasts with intervals set to music and voiceovers, I find them a great help. I started with one called "couch to 5k" search "podcasts for running", there are others better suited to somebody who is already doing OK fitness wise.
Hope this helps, good luck.
Posted: Mon 26 Jan, 2009 4:13 pm
by rm4392
oh dear just been to doctors.......
i have shin splints
Posted: Mon 26 Jan, 2009 4:37 pm
by wannabe_rock
Devastated for you buddy. Keep your head up fella, get some none impact work done. Swimming etc. Don't get disheartened with it, this is a test ... how much do you want it? Enough to keep your head in and stay fit while your shinsplints heal?
Good Luck
Posted: Tue 27 Jan, 2009 3:42 pm
by mr_man_2168
rm4392 wrote:oh dear just been to doctors.......
i have shin splints
That sucks man, hope you're on the mend soon! Can't wait for my PGAC date, should be finding out this week
Posted: Sat 31 Jan, 2009 2:01 am
by rm4392
wannabe_rock wrote:Devastated for you buddy. Keep your head up fella, get some none impact work done. Swimming etc. Don't get disheartened with it, this is a test ... how much do you want it? Enough to keep your head in and stay fit while your shinsplints heal?
Good Luck
yeh mate this is what i want always have and always will im just so freekin down that it might affect my pgac but the doc sed ive caught itearly so advised i see a podiatrist but cant get one on NHS till april 10th...... been doing loadsa swimming and a few light jogs on awaterlogged field just to strengthin my leg muscles, looked up on youtube got some stretches to do, what would they say if i fail??? failure is not an option... oh and i done a 3mile run yesterday in 22.04minutes
(lots of deap heat and massage off the lass)
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 2:12 am
by rm4392
well peeps just been to afco and they put my PGAC back till may so plenty time for shins to heal im keeping up th Xtrainer and swimming so a massive worry off my shoulders
