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sorry but I dont agree with the 5/6/7 milers if you have just started running.

Start with shorter distances and slowly build up. Its far better in the long run (no pun intended).

That has been said time and time again because its important
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robj wrote:wouldnt be as bad as making the mistake thinking you have ran 5miles in a very quick time only to realise that the treadmill is in km and not miles! :lol: I havent done it but heard of some people who have :wink:
Me to..thats funny


I also noted freestyler that it depends if your tired you train...........mate...........come on..........Thats the best time to train and to push yourself mentally when your f@#k is awsome...........do a full day at the office and go for a 8 mile run that will put you in good mind set for training.....after your run do a light circuit...train your mind to be a Commando...No one said it was going to be easy.... but mate...........give yourself half a chance............

Good luck mate I wish you well.....

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ok 2 things.
1st: Ta for the tips and hints. My really hard preparations wont kick in till im in the 13st brackett. I already got the PRMC fitness plan stuck up on me wall.

2nd:The treadmill time. It was 8.36 for 1.5 miles. I THOUGHT id put it on 9.7/8- but that was one of the speeds i was testing it on. (what i did was run 1/2 mile on speed x then times by 3. Then allow for slight fatigueing)
When i had done me warm up- i reset the machine and ran the belt upto about 10.4/5- i cant remember properly. All i remember is that it had 1.5 miles and 8:36 next to it-ill try it again tomoz to make sure-and yes-the treadmill is in miles :wink:
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robj wrote:Start with shorter distances and slowly build up. Its far better in the long run (no pun intended).
I must agree with you, robj. Running too much for too long can really screw your joints up especially if you are carrying a bit of weight.

Even more so if you are running on the roads. Your ankles, knees etc take a real pounding.
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robj wrote:sorry but I dont agree with the 5/6/7 milers if you have just started running.

Start with shorter distances and slowly build up. Its far better in the long run (no pun intended).

That has been said time and time again because its important
Yeh fine no probs...but the point I am making is that you must put the miles in...however you do it...

You will in your first 15 weeks be running between 4 and 9 miles in training with weight..after that its up to half marathon with and without weight....and a 30 miler over Dartmoor in Test week!!!!!!!!!!
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Id heard that. Something about shin splints or damaging cruciate ligaments-i done that before. Some c**t studded my knee cap during footie and i was stretchered off. Abut the running- i am doing shorter distances- and when im comfortable with them- ill increase them-but its no good running beofre i can walk as they say!
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Yeah i know what your saying. Id make sure i could do the 3 miles in 22.5mins and be able to run at least 10 miles without too much trouble evn before i applyed. What were saying is-dont go hammer and tongs at it-take it slowly and build on it.
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freestyler_onli wrote:Id heard that. Something about shin splints or damaging cruciate ligaments-i done that before. Some c**t studded my knee cap during footie and i was stretchered off. Abut the running- i am doing shorter distances- and when im comfortable with them- ill increase them-but its no good running beofre i can walk as they say!
Yes shin splints is an issue but dont mentally use it as an excuse or it will be there for you to use if pain sets in because your mind will block at this barrier and it wont fight a pain barrier...Ifyou want to be a Commando it will be uncomfortable most of the time...your body has to do things that to any normal civvy are superhuman and impossible....I am not trying to be an arsehole just tell you how it is because it will be a shock for you...your mind and your body..but the best way I suppose is for you to find out...
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freestyler_onli wrote:Yeah i know what your saying. Id make sure i could do the 3 miles in 22.5mins and be able to run at least 10 miles without too much trouble evn before i applyed. What were saying is-dont go hammer and tongs at it-take it slowly and build on it.
Yes mate.....sorry the way I percieve your replys is that you are about to join in like a month sorry fella......I thought you was about to join soon and you were panicking thats all..........................
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Yup i know exactly what your saying. I know the exact frame of mind you have to be in. If you cant do something- your bottling out. If you cant carry on-its because your giving up-you gotta put that aside and carry on.
As for shin splints- i meant id heard people mention them-but as long as i keep to me nike airs with the cushiony bit-then i should be ok-i just gotta push through the barriers i reach!
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Just keep an eye on your achillies tendon. If that snaps your are screwed right and proper.

I suffered a bit of pain from it when I started running but found that proper warm ups, warm down and streching put an end to any problems.
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freestyler_onli wrote:Yeah i know what your saying. Id make sure i could do the 3 miles in 22.5mins and be able to run at least 10 miles without too much trouble evn before i applyed. What were saying is-dont go hammer and tongs at it-take it slowly and build on it.
Anyway Freestyler.... I have been out 10 years and times and training changes.... so dont take what I say as Gospel friend ...I heard Training has U turned now anyway....
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AAAAh yes- i always make sure i stretch properly- i dont wanna screw meself up!!!! Ta though!
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Im 1 step ahead- i got a tonne of booklets from the AFCO, i keep checking the RM website for training updates- and i read all the training related posts-ie-i got a good idea what happens on the PRMC and the actual course- Chance Favours The Prepared Mind!!!-top quote.
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freestyler_onli wrote:AAAAh yes- i always make sure i stretch properly- i dont wanna screw meself up!!!! Ta though!
If you want it bad enough mate what ever weight, height, or even sex you are now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will get it...I am not saying your a women or a tranny but good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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