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Optional Running @ Plymouth MPTC???

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Posted by: soxrock75

I was at In-Service today in Plymouth and one of the guys in my class, a Plymouth County CO, said that he was no longer asked to do PT instruction for the MPTC Recruit academy because running was now optional? Now, this was towards the end of class and we all wanted to get out of there so he didn't continue. But it did get a few of us talking. Has anyone else heard this? I kind of find it hard to believe. Even when they lowered the entrance standards in the movie "Police Academy", they still ran a little.......?


Posted by: usaf1199a

I believe that at Training Council Academies PT is now optional... however, non TC academies such as Boston, MBTA, Worcester, and Lowell that is not true whatsoever. Speaking from a Lowell MPOC perspective, I can't imagine going to a training council academy.


Posted by: soxrock75

Quote:
Originally Posted by usaf1199a
I believe that at Training Council Academies PT is now optional... however, non TC academies such as Boston, MBTA, Worcester, and Lowell that is not true whatsoever. Speaking from a Lowell MPOC perspective, I can't imagine going to a training council academy.
Are we talking ALL P.T. or are the recruits still doing at least cardio etc.?


Posted by: Mikey682

I was at the last Plymouth graduation and saw some squared away looking officers getting pinned. A couple looked like they sat on a couch during the couple dozen weeks though...must be embarrasing to be the new guy and have a size 44 waist.


Posted by: soxrock75

I've been at the Plymouth academy for the last 2 days and haven't seen the current recruit class outside at all, except for morning formation.


Posted by: cchc28

how do they look?


Posted by: soxrock75

Quote:
Originally Posted by cchc28
how do they look?
They look pretty squared away to me. There are a couple of big guys but nothing too crazy.


Posted by: cchc28

i know a guy in there now... he was probably one of the bigger guys. I guess they make you run,, but if you have an illness or injury, you can sit out, but you hafta make it up before graduation


Posted by: soxrock75

Quote:
Originally Posted by cchc28
i know a guy in there now... he was probably one of the bigger guys. I guess they make you run,, but if you have an illness or injury, you can sit out, but you hafta make it up before graduation
So, they do make them run?


Posted by: cchc28

they sure do, last i heard was 4 miles, almost every day


Posted by: Crvtte65

Quote:
Originally Posted by usaf1199a
I believe that at Training Council Academies PT is now optional... however, non TC academies such as Boston, MBTA, Worcester, and Lowell that is not true whatsoever. Speaking from a Lowell MPOC perspective, I can't imagine going to a training council academy.
I don't think Chief Majenski would be happy about that rumor.


Posted by: USMCTrooper

Quote:
Originally Posted by cchc28
they sure do, last i heard was 4 miles, almost every day
Which if true is something but not very practial in my book. When was the last time any of us ran 4 miles after a guy to catch him?

They should be doing distance runing for cardio and then incorporate 400 yd sprinting, with full duty gear in boots. THIS is what happens in reality. Its awesome you can run 5 miles in sneakers and a t shirt. What happens when you have to chase a guy running at fullspeed, in boots, duty belt and a vest which constricts your lung expansion? I say add some realism to it.....


Posted by: 5-0

I agree USMC... We did alot more sprinting and pleiometrics in my academy, and I think it made a big difference in my short term stamina.


Posted by: cchc28

i second what USMCTrooper said....


Posted by: 94c

Quote:
Originally Posted by USMCTrooper
What happens when you have to chase a guy running at fullspeed, in boots, duty belt and a vest which constricts your lung expansion? I say add some realism to it.....
I'll tell you what happens. My lower body did not keep up with my upper body and I landed on my face. Just got up and tried it again.


Posted by: Mitpo62

Running? Nay; that's what K-9's are for.


Posted by: NytroCop

just call in Stevie with Amor or Schwarty (I forget his dog's name), right Mitpo?!


Posted by: Mitpo62

Rrrrrufff!


Posted by: Macop

cchc28, how is everything going?


Posted by: cchc28

things are good.... why dont you gimme a ring when your not out dropping the hammer?


Posted by: Mitpo62

Dropping the hammer? I thought Macop laid pipe!


Posted by: cchc28

lol, he takes what he can get.


Posted by: Bruschi54

No Chief Majenski would not be happy....Not at all. They run and then run some more; usually in the afternoon around 1445.




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