Posted on Jul 21, 2019
How can I prepare for taking an APFT at higher elevation?
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I'm PCSing to Fort Huachuca, AZ in October. I run my 2 mile normally at around 1500ft as opposed to 4700ft. How can I prepare for taking the APFT at the higher elevation? PFC (Join to see) SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSG(P) James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" LTC Stephen F. CPL Dave Hoover SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth PVT James Strait SSG (Join to see) Capt Dwayne Conyers CPT Jack Durish
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Running at altitude is a stressor to the body. Interval training and running in warmer temperatures adds physiological stress to the body, so training with more rigorous conditions where you are should prepare you to run at altitude a little easier. Also, work on controlled breathing while running to habitualize your technique. Good luck!
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Well, my friend SSG(P) (Join to see) it seems you are a self-starter which does not surprise me.
1st, I would contact Fort Huachuca, Arizona and explain your situation and desire to be best prepared to take the APFT at Fort Huachuca. [It is great that you are PCSing in October and not July.]
2nd since the APFT is taken twice a year and it can be taken for record every four months, you generally have 30 days to prepare for an APFT after you PCS.
1st, I would contact Fort Huachuca, Arizona and explain your situation and desire to be best prepared to take the APFT at Fort Huachuca. [It is great that you are PCSing in October and not July.]
2nd since the APFT is taken twice a year and it can be taken for record every four months, you generally have 30 days to prepare for an APFT after you PCS.
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I just move to Utah (ele 4603ft) from Alabama (240ft) in October. I took a PT test the week after I got here. I was pretty smoked at the end of it but it wasn’t THAT bad. It should only take a few weeks to acclimate.
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