Ahoy all
I am only 15 but am allready training very hard (Im doing the proper Royal Marine training program). Do you lot think that i should be slowing down a bit? As in not doing so many repetitions in runs etc. I can do the press ups, sit ups no problems, but its the running im worried about as i feel im not getting any fitter. Any suggestions?
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Welcome David! Good to see you're in training. My advice only comes from experience, i'm no PTI! Start off really slowly and don't try to push yourself on the runs, never increase your running distance by more than 10% every week, 5% would be ideal cause you've got time to train. I sprinted for my school in 100 and 200m and my leg endurance majorly sucked! It would take me about 9 mins to run a mile and then my legs would give 
. That was about a year ago, today i ran 5 miles in 34:52 and the longest run i've done to date was 12 miles. I can honestly say I LOVE running long distance now! 
Take everything slowly, not really because you're fifteen (there were a few 16 year olds on my PRMC), but to avoid any injuries that will set back your progress! Good luck with your training! 
-Steve C
. That was about a year ago, today i ran 5 miles in 34:52 and the longest run i've done to date was 12 miles. I can honestly say I LOVE running long distance now! Take everything slowly, not really because you're fifteen (there were a few 16 year olds on my PRMC), but to avoid any injuries that will set back your progress! Good luck with your training! -Steve C
[b] "I refuse to tiptoe through life, only to arrive safely at death" [/b]
Couldn't agree more with you Steve, you do have time to train so be careful not to over do it, aim to increase whatever training that you're doing slowly with a good warm up session before hand. Don't run on hard surfaces too often it's not good for your knees.
I worked as a fitness instructor for a couple of years and the amount of people that think the more you do the faster you get the results (NOT TRUE). If I was you I would run no further than about 2-3 miles at the moment and just take it easy for a while and then when you feel that you can run the distance comfortably then start timing it and aim to beat the time by a little each time, then when you feel ready start uping your distances. Variation on your training is the key to getting results, because the body will adapt it's self to what you're doing so if you keep it guessing the results will come. There are other elements that come into play when training sleep,diet etc (if you wanted to look at your training a little closer)
Hope this helps, Good Luck !!!
I worked as a fitness instructor for a couple of years and the amount of people that think the more you do the faster you get the results (NOT TRUE). If I was you I would run no further than about 2-3 miles at the moment and just take it easy for a while and then when you feel that you can run the distance comfortably then start timing it and aim to beat the time by a little each time, then when you feel ready start uping your distances. Variation on your training is the key to getting results, because the body will adapt it's self to what you're doing so if you keep it guessing the results will come. There are other elements that come into play when training sleep,diet etc (if you wanted to look at your training a little closer)
Hope this helps, Good Luck !!!
Hi all!
I'm also 15 and in the process of training, I question though... When I was younger I was diagnosed with mild Asthma. I have havent had an attack in years. It doesn't prohibit any of my activities and can run a mile in 11mins (not great I know but I'm working on it!) Can I still join? All will they jugde me on my med records?
Any way good luck David!
I'm also 15 and in the process of training, I question though... When I was younger I was diagnosed with mild Asthma. I have havent had an attack in years. It doesn't prohibit any of my activities and can run a mile in 11mins (not great I know but I'm working on it!) Can I still join? All will they jugde me on my med records?
Any way good luck David!
Antelope:
I am restarting my training again after around 3 months idleness through work injury and sickness (It is the law of the sod)
I plan on doing 2 work outs on weights concentrating on nearly every muscle 6 days a week 1 being muscle building the other stamina. I am happy with that along with the non CV work in the PRMC booklet.I am looking to make a good plan for running and plan on 5/6 days a week 15 min run at no designated speed/distance so to not endure anymore injury .Then after around 2 weeks getting into it again i plan to up the tempo and increase it in 5 min increments untill and 45-60 min length and then really push to reach the deadlines accept 3 miles in 15-18 .I was wandering if im pushing it too much or if this a good idea and if 6 is really needed ?
Also any advice on diets?.Apart from skipping the 'crap' crisps chocolate beer (
oh the beer ) is there anything else i should take into account?
Im also looking to buy some protein shakes (not shakes but....erm......forgot )are they as hyped up as people say or just a waste of money or should i buy tonnes of bannanas for protein
?
I am restarting my training again after around 3 months idleness through work injury and sickness (It is the law of the sod)
I plan on doing 2 work outs on weights concentrating on nearly every muscle 6 days a week 1 being muscle building the other stamina. I am happy with that along with the non CV work in the PRMC booklet.I am looking to make a good plan for running and plan on 5/6 days a week 15 min run at no designated speed/distance so to not endure anymore injury .Then after around 2 weeks getting into it again i plan to up the tempo and increase it in 5 min increments untill and 45-60 min length and then really push to reach the deadlines accept 3 miles in 15-18 .I was wandering if im pushing it too much or if this a good idea and if 6 is really needed ?
Also any advice on diets?.Apart from skipping the 'crap' crisps chocolate beer (
oh the beer ) is there anything else i should take into account?Im also looking to buy some protein shakes (not shakes but....erm......forgot )are they as hyped up as people say or just a waste of money or should i buy tonnes of bannanas for protein
?
