I am inching closer to my goal of 3 miles in 30 minutes. Then I'll need a new goal. I hereby pronounce myself 'adequate'. Somebody give me a booyah.
3 miles in 31 minutes tonight
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What type of car were you driving?
OP
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What type of car were you driving?
A 1961 Jarhead, green in color, extra-large in size. Former government-owned, sold to private use in '85. Still willing to go the extra mile for a pal, even to pull over and help out an enemy if the cause be just. Occasionally thinks of itself as a younger model, and still makes a run at the occasional windmill. Some dents and a bit of rust, brakes are good, tires fair, but overall, still serviceable. Blows a lot of hot air, and occasionally gets steamed over, but well-loved by the Missus, three cats, and two dogs. Runs on short-order dinners and coffee.
Good on ya Bill. I remember the first post you wrote here on MT, you have come a long ways. I enjoy reading your input, and I can tell your dedicated and focused. 3/30 here you come. :asian:
LOL! Sounds like many of us male fellars round here.
Seriously though, good for you. It's nice to see progress in our lives.
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SahBumNimRush
Master of Arts
BOOYAH!
When I was 17 I ran my 5K in the mountains, up and down and through creeks in about 17 minutes.. . There's your next goal Bill
Although now that I'm older, I'm happy with the 30 minutes on the treadmill when I get even that, haha!
Keep it up!
When I was 17 I ran my 5K in the mountains, up and down and through creeks in about 17 minutes.. . There's your next goal Bill
Although now that I'm older, I'm happy with the 30 minutes on the treadmill when I get even that, haha!
Keep it up!
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BOOYAH!
When I was 17 I ran my 5K in the mountains, up and down and through creeks in about 17 minutes.. . There's your next goal Bill
I could not run that fast even when I was in the Marine Corps in the best shape of my life. I think my best 3 mile time ever was 21 minutes, 30 seconds. Normally ran it in about 23 minutes. Fairly slow - to get top score, you had to do 3 miles in under 18 minutes.
However, for my age, this is nearly a passing score.
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Gordon Nore
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That's really cool, Bill. I recall seeing your 'home for Christmas' vid with the dogs greeting you at the door. Your appearance in that vid was way different from your original profile photo. You must be shrinking away.
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Well, I've stopped losing weight (not by choice, I'm *trying* to keep losing weight), but the thrice-weekly visits to the gym may have something to do with that. I'm getting a lot stronger, so I'm sure I'm putting on some muscle. Unfortunately, I've still got a gut, but I'm working on it. Thanks!
SahBumNimRush
Master of Arts
I'm guilty of my love of food and drink myself, so I hear ya, besides in the marine corps you were running in combat boots and fatigues, while I was running in running shoes and shorts! That certainly plays into it.. .
Don't get discouraged, muscle has more mass/weight than fat, you'll get over your plateau
fireman00
Brown Belt
Nice job! Next step would be to add some intervals once a week - start off with a 5 minute easy run then sprint for 1 minute, easy run for 1 minute. Start off with 4 sets then add 2 sets every week.
Also, adding a "long run" once a week at a slower pace then your 10 minute mile... at a nice easy pace, like a 11 or 12 minute per mile pace. This not only helps to build your base miles but increases your endurance.
Increase your long run mileage by about 10% a week... helps ease your way into longer distances without over doing it.
Also, adding a "long run" once a week at a slower pace then your 10 minute mile... at a nice easy pace, like a 11 or 12 minute per mile pace. This not only helps to build your base miles but increases your endurance.
Increase your long run mileage by about 10% a week... helps ease your way into longer distances without over doing it.
Good for you, Bill!
I remember unit runs and thinking how SLOW an eight minute mile pace felt. I remember finishing my PT test 2 mile run in 11:58. I don't run anymore, I'm too lazy, way too lazy to put effort to something I always hated, even when I was kinda good at it...
I remember unit runs and thinking how SLOW an eight minute mile pace felt. I remember finishing my PT test 2 mile run in 11:58. I don't run anymore, I'm too lazy, way too lazy to put effort to something I always hated, even when I was kinda good at it...
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Well, and 8 minute pace would have been high effort for me, but yeah, I know what you mean about the 'airborne shuffle' as we called it (we liked to make fun of the army back then).
I am not fond of running either, but I do like the way I feel when I'm done with it. Really pumped up, like after a good night at the dojo. As they say, I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was.
Booyah!!!! Way to go Bill! :asian:
Shuto
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Congrats. I've recently started doing 3 miles on our eliptical but I can't match your pace yet. One mile? Yes. Three miles? No, not yet.
One thing I've noticed is how much easier and farther I can stretch after that much cardio work. I guess the extra blood flowing through my muscles and joints loosens things up a bit. Try it if you already haven't.
One thing I've noticed is how much easier and farther I can stretch after that much cardio work. I guess the extra blood flowing through my muscles and joints loosens things up a bit. Try it if you already haven't.
Cool Bill! Keep going.
CoryKS
Senior Master
Booyah!
As a next step, find a local 3-4 mile fun run and sign up. It's very motivating to see all the people who are running slower than you, and you'll probably find that you've run a faster pace from sheer nerves. Most of these runs are organized to raise money for a charity, so you'd be helping others as well. Plus you get a free t-shirt. You can start a collection.
As a next step, find a local 3-4 mile fun run and sign up. It's very motivating to see all the people who are running slower than you, and you'll probably find that you've run a faster pace from sheer nerves. Most of these runs are organized to raise money for a charity, so you'd be helping others as well. Plus you get a free t-shirt. You can start a collection.
sfs982000
Master Black Belt
Outstanding job, keep up the great work. I second the idea of trying a 5K fun run.
