Posted on Dec 16, 2014
Can you run 1 mile right now, without stopping or having a heart attack?
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The nearest liquor store is 1.3 miles away. Thus, I can run 1.3 miles without stopping.
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Maj Walter Kilar
Do you drink at the liquor store? You could run 1.3 miles to get booze, then stumble and low crawl 1.3 miles back.
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Cpl Brett Wagner
SFC Mark Sutton - Good point. I can probably run a mile fast with a grizzly or polar bear behind me, might not make a difference but I'll be shooting something big at them when they get close.
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I was shocked that I could still do 1 mile without stopping, but since I've recently started back running I'm not brave enough to try much more yet. I would like to gradually increase the distance. I'm really not pressed about the time just as long as I can do so without stopping or having a heart attack.
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SSG(P) (Join to see)
Marathon training guide recommends increasing by 10% a week, to allow the bones to adapt to the stress.
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At my speed yes, at APFT standards, bwa, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha... where's the oxygen, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!!!!!
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca you get your cardio in your way, and I will get my cardio my way...
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CMSgt James Nolan
CPT Zachary Brooks MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Cpl (Join to see) I will go a step further and say that I would pay to watch the Captain hauling the Major around a track, meanwhile Cpl Hicks and I would be in lounge chairs at the 19th hole, watching the shenanigans while having a nice glass and enjoying the cigars!
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Now you see there... it is amazing what can be accomplished when like minded individuals challenge the status quo and effect change for the betterment of all...
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Yes, and 2, and 3, and 6.2
But hey only been retired 381 days now and 49 years old........ give it another 20 years
and I may be down to 5 miles
But hey only been retired 381 days now and 49 years old........ give it another 20 years
and I may be down to 5 miles
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Oldest person to run the Portland marathon, wanna guess? 80....something to strive towards.
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I'm proud to say at 57 year old I can still knock out a mile and not need medical treatment afterwards.
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O hell ya. Have to set the standard for the younger joes who tell me they cant or dont have time. Nothing burns me more than seeing a 19year old cross the line with a failing run time. On average I run 4.5miles 3 days a week.
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Spoken like a true leader. I can't stand the "i don't have enough time with work/family/life" excuse. I have 2 children, 60+ hour a week career, put extra time in for the reserves than just once a month, and still find time to workout 6 times a week. Its a lifestyle choice that some need to finally make.
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As a medical provider, I ask my patients if 30 mins a day worth it? Then I go on to say it is only 2% of your day. Your body requires an investment, if you want it to last. I use this as a gauge to see how motivated a person is about getting healthy.
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I just dont get some of these new soldiers coming in. 3 months out of AIT and they can not pass a pt test. I got out for 6 years came back in and have passed every pt test. A little dedication goes along way. Needless to say I get those soldiers full time for the next little while. You better believe they are going to pass there next pt test.
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Yes and yes. I ask my Airmen to run with me at least twice a week. We incorporate sprints, hills, longer runs and team building PT as well.
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Sir, not familiar with Command PT. I have the authority to run PT for my flight and do so 3 times a week.
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CMSgt Tom Qualls Chief, we do not do a wing run here. There has been some talk of it but no movement so far.
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