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Bazrazmataz
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Hi
Im planing on joining the Navy and part of the fitness test is a 2.4km run which must be done in less that 11 mins 20 seconds. This test is done on a tredmill. Running is my weak area by far.
im currently dieting doing weights and mainly the eliptical machine 6 days a week to try and get in shape. Ive not done much on the excersie front for about 1 and a half years previously i was a dedicated powerlifter weighting about 19 stone 6 lbs and during that period cardio was a no no.
Ive been training since the 29th of december i dont know when my fitness test is going to be but its a good 4 or 5 months off. Up to now ive lost 17 pounds since the 28th with a good diet and hard training. For cardio i mainly use the eliptical machine.
Today i went on the treadmill to see how i would get on , i put in a very poor performace managing only 10 mins a distance of 1.6 km the speed setting was at 9.8 (im unsure of the units its precor usa machine). Problem is almost 1 minute into the run my calfs where in agonising pain burning i continued thru the pain but was forced to quit at 10 mins when i got severe cramping in my right hand side just above my hip at the front and the back.
I have several questions.
1) What is causing my cramps ?
2) Why do my calves burn up so quick ?
3) What should be a target speed on the tredmil in order to meet the target ?
4) What is the best way to train myself up to get under the time limit ?
5) Have i got enough time to get fit enough to get under the target time ?
Im very strong willed and focused in the gym and can really push myself so motivation is not a problem. Can anyone help me ?
Cheers
Im planing on joining the Navy and part of the fitness test is a 2.4km run which must be done in less that 11 mins 20 seconds. This test is done on a tredmill. Running is my weak area by far.
im currently dieting doing weights and mainly the eliptical machine 6 days a week to try and get in shape. Ive not done much on the excersie front for about 1 and a half years previously i was a dedicated powerlifter weighting about 19 stone 6 lbs and during that period cardio was a no no.
Ive been training since the 29th of december i dont know when my fitness test is going to be but its a good 4 or 5 months off. Up to now ive lost 17 pounds since the 28th with a good diet and hard training. For cardio i mainly use the eliptical machine.
Today i went on the treadmill to see how i would get on , i put in a very poor performace managing only 10 mins a distance of 1.6 km the speed setting was at 9.8 (im unsure of the units its precor usa machine). Problem is almost 1 minute into the run my calfs where in agonising pain burning i continued thru the pain but was forced to quit at 10 mins when i got severe cramping in my right hand side just above my hip at the front and the back.
I have several questions.
1) What is causing my cramps ?
2) Why do my calves burn up so quick ?
3) What should be a target speed on the tredmil in order to meet the target ?
4) What is the best way to train myself up to get under the time limit ?
5) Have i got enough time to get fit enough to get under the target time ?
Im very strong willed and focused in the gym and can really push myself so motivation is not a problem. Can anyone help me ?
Cheers
