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Posted by: fidelis98

I'm looking for some advice on how much running I should be doing for the academy. I'm trying to get a head start to make my life easier, so any info given will be appreciated. I already run but I would like to know the general lenghts ran in the academies, every little bit helps. Thank you.

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Posted by: lofu

Depending on how much trouble we where in we ran anywhere from 4-10 miles.

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Posted by: badgebunny

Run as much as you think you can and then push yourself to run just one more mile and then add to it every time you run. After a certain point I felt like I could run all day! By the time the academy starts you should be good to go... Good luck!!

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Posted by: fidelis98

Thanks it sounds like its time to strap the boots on a little tighter.

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Posted by: GodblessThearmy

Just take care of yourself of injuries, relax on the weekends, and good luck.

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Posted by: cchc28

the academy wants to see improvement through your time there.... dont blow your load on the first pt eval.......

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Posted by: USMCMP5811

Invest in ice packs, Icyhot, and plenty od Advil........

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Posted by: Rock

If you can run a solid 4-5 miles at a decent pace and still feel good you'll be one of the top PT people in your class. Trust me, there will be a few bags in the class that haven't run a single mile and they will hold you back so it sounds like you're doing fine.

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Posted by: kojack1

run till you puke, then run 1 more mile my
just my $.02

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Posted by: NegroRotary

don't forget push up and sit up!

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Posted by: JLT770

did anyone watch that PT test video on the CS website? you gotta drag a dummy 10 feet, the guy in the video drags it by the head, thought that was comical.

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Posted by: NBPD

The air quality in that armory is horrible for the pat test.

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Posted by: COto50

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Originally Posted by JLT770 did anyone watch that PT test video on the CS website? you gotta drag a dummy 10 feet, the guy in the video drags it by the head, thought that was comical.

You actually have no choice. You have to drag it by the head.

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Posted by: MPDReserve

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Originally Posted by NBPD The air quality in that armory is horrible for the pat test.

I took it in July a couple years ago. They almost had to cancel it because it was so hot. I assume it is just as bad in the winter.

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Originally Posted by COto50 You actually have no choice. You have to drag it by the head.

Drag it anyway you can to get it the distance in the time allotted. I thought it was 25 feet in 14 secs? Maybe they changed it

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Posted by: LPD020

Depends upon what academy you go to. I went to Lowell and we ran our asses off Mon, Wed, and Fridays until we hit 10 miles in one day

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Posted by: JMB1977

The key is too run, run and run. You will be in the best shape of your life upon graduation

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