Topic: PT

crazykid · October 18th, 2005

well i'm new to NJROTC my first year i'm a Seamen recruit in a few weeks should be seamen apprentice

but i'm new and i can max out in push ups(67) and sit ups(100) on the pt test but i really need to work on running and i was wondering if any one has any tips or suggestions on how i can improve my running? any advice would be nice thank you

NCdt Steliga · October 19th, 2005

Run, run, run, and run some more. That's the only way that you'll improve.

As for some small tips that'll help you in the long run (no pun intended), here's a couple:

a) When you run, try and roll your heels so that you aren't constantly pounding the ground and putting unnecessary pressure on your knees.

b) Take long breaths. The longer the period of time between breaths, the longer you'll be able to run since you won't be constantly gasping for air.

c) Keep your arms relaxed. I know it sounds silly, but if your arms are tense, you're wasting energy that could be used for that extra mile or so.

I was told these a few weeks ago, and I found them all to work very well. I hope these work for you, and anyone else who needs some help.

Navy Boy · October 20th, 2005

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Originally Posted by crazykid

well i'm new to NJROTC my first year i'm a Seamen recruit in a few weeks should be seamen apprentice

but i'm new and i can max out in push ups(67) and sit ups(100) on the pt test but i really need to work on running and i was wondering if any one has any tips or suggestions on how i can improve my running? any advice would be nice thank you

Ahhh a seaman recruit I was a seaman ,but I just got promoted yesterday
by captain Garett so now im a petty officer 3rd class. Im sorry if I want off
topic their but are you im high school or college?

fronzz · October 20th, 2005

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Originally Posted by crazykid

well i'm new to NJROTC my first year i'm a Seamen recruit in a few weeks should be seamen apprentice

but i'm new and i can max out in push ups(67) and sit ups(100) on the pt test but i really need to work on running and i was wondering if any one has any tips or suggestions on how i can improve my running? any advice would be nice thank you

How far do you have to run?
If it is a mile or so, just run almost everyday for about 2 miles or so.

crazykid · October 20th, 2005

PT test is 1 1/2 miles at my school and i'm in High School

NCdt Steliga · October 21st, 2005

Hmmm...you'll probably want to run a few miles more than you need then.

Joe252 · October 21st, 2005

just keep running..that is the only way you will get faster unless you build up lower body too...work on your push ups and sit ups still dont forget about that

Navy Boy · October 21st, 2005

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Originally Posted by crazykid

PT test is 1 1/2 miles at my school and i'm in High School

O.k. I don't know when you guys do the requirements for the Physical Fitness Ribbon,but try and get that ribbon it is for 1st years to get it.

jarhead101 · November 20th, 2005

Oo-raw pt is the best

The Cooler King · November 20th, 2005

Make sure you get a pair of running shoes. I know this may sound stupid, but I made this mistake. In the offseason for baseball I would run a little bit every day while wearing a pair of basketball shoes. By the time baseball season came, my knees hurt so bad when I ran that I couldn't even run to first base.

October 18th, 2005	Post 1
crazykid Tirones	Post; PT well i'm new to NJROTC my first year i'm a Seamen recruit in a few weeks should be seamen apprentice but i'm new and i can max out in push ups(67) and sit ups(100) on the pt test but i really need to work on running and i was wondering if any one has any tips or suggestions on how i can improve my running? any advice would be nice thank you

October 19th, 2005	Post 2
NCdt Steliga Cadet Moderator Gear	Run, run, run, and run some more. That's the only way that you'll improve. As for some small tips that'll help you in the long run (no pun intended), here's a couple: a) When you run, try and roll your heels so that you aren't constantly pounding the ground and putting unnecessary pressure on your knees. b) Take long breaths. The longer the period of time between breaths, the longer you'll be able to run since you won't be constantly gasping for air. c) Keep your arms relaxed. I know it sounds silly, but if your arms are tense, you're wasting energy that could be used for that extra mile or so. I was told these a few weeks ago, and I found them all to work very well. I hope these work for you, and anyone else who needs some help. __________________ 'Truth. Duty. Valour. Blow out you bugles over the rich dead There's none of these so lonely and poor of old But dying has made us rarer gifts than gold' Inscription on the top of the Memorial Arch at RMC Kingston

October 21st, 2005	Post 7
Joe252 Primus Pilus	just keep running..that is the only way you will get faster unless you build up lower body too...work on your push ups and sit ups still dont forget about that __________________ Cadet Chief Robot> Joe252, i must tell you this. I\'m turning gay. Joe252>you dont have to tell me that im straight for christ sakes.

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October 20th, 2005	Post 5
crazykid Tirones	PT test is 1 1/2 miles at my school and i'm in High School

October 21st, 2005	Post 6
NCdt Steliga Cadet Moderator Gear	Hmmm...you'll probably want to run a few miles more than you need then.

November 20th, 2005	Post 9
jarhead101 Tirones	Oo-raw pt is the best

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The Cooler King Godfather Gear	Make sure you get a pair of running shoes. I know this may sound stupid, but I made this mistake. In the offseason for baseball I would run a little bit every day while wearing a pair of basketball shoes. By the time baseball season came, my knees hurt so bad when I ran that I couldn't even run to first base.