whats the best way to train

[thenewkid17]

i was thinking of the best way to train for when i sit the fitness test im at my frist interview and ive not trained mush at all just doing press-ups and sit-ups and pall-ups not running at all im hoping to get to the 3 days away in 5 weeks time and i need to get my 1.5 mile run time down to 9 min does anyone know the best way to do this. and whats the best things to eat and not to eat

p.s sorry for the bad grammer and spelling

[Spence]

First things first, start running. Find out what your current times are and you can work from there.

Don't make the mistake of doing too much too soon; keep it simple, keep it steady.

Eat every two/three hours, ensure you have a serving of protein at every meal and the alternate carbs and fats every meal (i.e. Meal 1: protein+carbs, Meal 2: protein+fats). Have as many fruits and vegetables as you can. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, and avoid carbonated drinks and alcohol.

Never train through pain, it only leads to trouble.

Once you have the basics squared away, then you can fine tune and tweak. But like I say, the best thing to do at the moment is to get out there and run.

[thenewkid17]

do you think that it is possable to get my run time under 9 mins for in 5 weeks time and this is some think out of the topic but is the The Parachute Regiment in the infantry air assault just that i cant find it in my army careers guide

[Spence]

Wow OK. I'm guessing that you are using a computer to write your posts? In which case, use a spell checker, and while you're at it get you grammar sorted as well beacause you message was really quite difficult to read.

It depends on what your running fitness is like at the moment and your training history as to whether you can bring you 1.5 mile time down in five weeks.

[thenewkid17]

Yes my spelling and grammar is bad sorry about that.

[_chris]

What can you do 1.5 in now? How often a week do you train now? Without knowing that we couldn't possibly comment. If you can run 1.5 in 9.05 on one session a week, yes; if you can do 1.5 in 21.00 on 5 sessions a week, probaly not.

@ Spence, I've always planned meals around balancing carbs, protein and fat, why do you reccomend alternating carbs/fat? Carbs are needed to keep your energy stores up and blood sugar etc. is what I had always thought and so I planned my meals to always include all 3. I'm not disagreeing as such, but trying to understand alternative ways of doing things.

[thenewkid17]

i think my 1.5 run time is about 13 min and im going to start going to the gym 6 times a week monday-friday. This is a bit off the topic but does any one know what it is like to parachute for the frist time

[ash2y]

6 times a week monday to friday? How do you plan on doin that? Anyway you shouldnt really run on a treadmill its crap nothing like real running it doesnt help alot.

[thenewkid17]

i meant to say 5 and its not on a treadmill its this other thing it when you move your feet it will move your hands i dont know what its called

[tom163]

First off all mate when you went to see your ACIO they should have given you 2 booklets one on the Infantry and another on army fitness with a wallchart, these book tell you everything you need to know. Also eat 1 bannana 30-40 min before a 1.5 mile run and you can go faster and further without getting stich or any other pains.

[_chris]

Why are you planning on using the eliptical trainer (I think is what you're refering to) to improve your running. You should run. If you only want to train 5 days a week, take your two rest days split up rather than in one go.

Running will increase your running speed. Couple of normal runs, couple of speed sessions, interval etc. and then test your 1.5 once a week.

@ Tom, that thing about the bananas bollocks, you could still get a stitch and other pains after eating a banana. Some people can't eat within an hour of training anyway, in which case it'ld make it worse for him.

[thenewkid17]

Why are you planning on using the eliptical trainer

i was told that thay are good to improve your stanima

[JumpFreak]

I think my 1.5 run time is about 13 min and im going to start going to the gym 6 times a week monday-friday. This is a bit off the topic but does any one know what it is like to parachute for the frist time

Some 'random' person's AFF course in Spain last year....

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?doc ... university

Damn good looking lad though if you ask me!!

Mike

[jezb]

There is some truth about the banana eating. They dont contain a huge amount of energy, but do contain a lot of potassium which does help your muscles whic can help to prevent cramping up and stiches.