I need advice about running

**terbeckt** · Posted On: 1/23/2013 3:57pm

Originally Posted by Devil

Completely serious here - how much do you weigh and what is your height? If you're so heavy you need to lose 20 pounds before the Air Force will even let you go to basic training, you may want to consult a physician before doing any strenuous exercise.

I am 6 2 and weigh 220 pounds

**Devil** · Posted On: 1/23/2013 5:20pm

Originally Posted by terbeckt

I am 6 2 and weigh 220 pounds

Well that's not so bad. When did the Chair Force get so picky?

**terbeckt** · Posted On: 1/27/2013 1:30pm

Sry I didn't post on friday I ran 14.5 miles last week and did the bike and elliptical and some heavy bag workouts and went from 225 to 219 its nof much but its more the I thought I would lose I missed two days last week cause I had class and got called into work. Im going to keep updateing this and I ran 3 miles in 30 mins on friday so if I keep working at it I should be good. This week im goi.g to keep the tredmill to 30mins till friday then put it at 930 miles and probably run outside wensday because ir suposed to go from being 30 to 55 degrees

**W. Rabbit** · Posted On: 1/27/2013 1:34pm

Originally Posted by Devil

Well that's not so bad. When did the Chair Force get so picky?

It's not just the USAF.

Some of the branches vary their weight/body fat/BMI max based on age.

The Navy requires someone 74" tall to be under 211 lbs.

On the other hand, the max weight for new USMC recruits is between 240 and 246 lbs, and 214 lbs for after entry.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theor.../a/bodyfat.htm

**NeilG** · Posted On: 1/27/2013 9:25pm

Keep your pace easy - you should be able to hold a conversation in short sentences. Be careful how quickly you ramp up mileage - getting hurt due to too much volume sneaks up on you.

**wetware** · Posted On: 1/27/2013 10:14pm

Lie to yourself. Once you're starting to get tired you need to set short goals like, "I only have to keep running to that third lamp post there then I'll take a break and walk for a bit..." Then once you get there, lie again, "I made it to the third lamp post and I'm still running... I only have to make it to that stop light up there and then I get to take a break."

**scipio** · Posted On: 1/28/2013 12:04pm

You might find the following useful.
http://www.bupa.co.uk/running/traini...ng-programmes/
It is geared up around people increasing their mileage for "fun runs" up to marathon but it is good to base a running training program. I've used them in the best to increase my distance/speed for races.

**terbeckt** · Posted On: 2/04/2013 5:47pm

Last week I ran 14.75 miles in 10mins miles pace the time was 146mins it took me I only lost a pound was eating to much but its starting to come together for me ill keep it up

**Rock Ape** · Posted On: 2/05/2013 2:53am

Originally Posted by terbeckt

Last week I ran 14.75 miles in 10mins miles pace the time was 146mins it took me I only lost a pound was eating to much but its starting to come together for me ill keep it up

Do you mean your total for the week or you ran 14.75 miles in one run ?