Kano
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Afternoon folks, I'm sure theres a fair few folk that will be able to help out on here..
Basically I have my fitness and theory tests for the Fire Brigade on the 19th..
The theory part doesnt bother me in the slightest but basically I can't run.. lol
I am fine on a bike etc but I find that when I run my stamina is crap.. any advice is welcome.. cheers
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Cosmo
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start training 5 weeks ago!
Basically just start running until then. You'll have the fitness so just a matter of getting used to running.
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dna23
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What do you mean by you can't run?
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
start training 5 weeks ago!
Basically just start running until then. You'll have the fitness so just a matter of getting used to running.
Lol I have been training mate but I do a lot of mountain biking.. running just doesn't interest me..
I've been out running evry day this week and I am feeling better for it, just seam to struggle a fair bit more..
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Kano
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Originally posted by dna23
What do you mean by you can't run?
Well I can run, I'm just shit at it compared to other things. Not sure whether theres anything I can do when I'm out runbning to help me or that..
Bit vague but thought it was worth asking...
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dna23
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Just thought if it was something specific like shin splints .etc we could help out a lot easier.
What is it you have to run in the test? Isn't it just Hose Running and/or bleep test?
[Edited on 08-06-2007 by dna23]
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ed
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Just go on a treadmill or a cross trainer every day. If you work hard on them your fitness level goes up so quickly 
[Edited on 08-06-2007 by ed]
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sxibeast
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not to jump in the thread or anything, but how do you overcome shin splints?
i get them when i go for runs and have had to stop for a while as it got quite bad!
ive been told it could be the trainers i have causing them, and should just get a pair of trainers purely for running?
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dna23
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I used to have real bad shin splints, but managed to sort them out by resting my shins for 6 weeks, no impact sports e.g. running .etc in that time, more rowing and x-trainer for cardio.
I then changed my footwear, went to a shop in MK and had them analyse my running style for a shoe that suited me.... Made a whole word of difference, they ask how far you run a week and match up lots of characteristics to a suitable shoe. Expensive but worth it 
Last thing you can do is make some changes when you exercise, see this: http://walking.about.com/cs/medleg/ht/htshinsplints.htm
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Carl
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Just stick to the jogging, and keep at it. Runners don't train on bikes, and Cylcists don' train by running, you just have to keep it specific, you will see better gains that way. Also you don't need to knacker yourself out, run at a stead pace for long durations, as in hours not minutes! it's hard because it is boring but it will be the best in the long run for your cardiovascular system.
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nik
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The bleep test is something pathetic like level 7-8 isn't it? Anyone with a semi half decent fitness level can blitz that.
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TheCam
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kano i'm applyin for the fire services as well. the fitness test will be hard. im not worried about the lifting or anything but im the same as you i get bored when im running.
[Edited on 08-06-2007 by cam1]
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dna23
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But you don't need to run far in the physical  as far as I was aware anyway, its more shorter distances? Can't get too bored 
[Edited on 08-06-2007 by dna23]
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sxibeast
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quote:
Originally posted by dna23
I used to have real bad shin splints, but managed to sort them out by resting my shins for 6 weeks, no impact sports e.g. running .etc in that time, more rowing and x-trainer for cardio.
I then changed my footwear, went to a shop in MK and had them analyse my running style for a shoe that suited me.... Made a whole word of difference, they ask how far you run a week and match up lots of characteristics to a suitable shoe. Expensive but worth it
Last thing you can do is make some changes when you exercise, see this: http://walking.about.com/cs/medleg/ht/htshinsplints.htm
aaaah yeah! someone had mentioned that shop to me! could be worth the extra pennies if it stops the pain! looks like im going to MK saturday then! 
never knew about the stretch for the front of the shin! will try that at footy on sunday!
Cheers mate!
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dna23
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Its called Sweatshop in the Xscape building, the guys in there know what they're on about
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Kano
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Originally posted by nik
The bleep test is something pathetic like level 7-8 isn't it? Anyone with a semi half decent fitness level can blitz that.
Level 9.6 mate, its quite hard for me just because I dont like running and havent done much in the past..
Cam1... you say your applying, where for? Only place I found this year was Tayside and Perth that were recruiting..
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Kano
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Originally posted by dna23
But you don't need to run far in the physical as far as I was aware anyway, its more shorter distances? Can't get too bored
[Edited on 08-06-2007 by dna23]
Can get puffed out though.. lol. Doesnt help that I'm not exactly light either..
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dna23
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Furry muff, you need to do some training tbh shuttle runs would be a good idea mate 
You probably want to focus on short bursts of intense exercise, I often do a row of 8 x 100m's on level 6, should average 16-17 secs per 100m... with a 30 sec rest in between! That'll make you sweat! Then get on some weights.
Hill sprints are another, run to the top and jog back down then repeat...
[Edited on 08-06-2007 by dna23]
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by dna23
Furry muff, you need to do some training tbh shuttle runs would be a good idea mate
You probably want to focus on short bursts of intense exercise, I often do a row of 8 x 100m's on level 6, should average 16-17 secs per 100m... with a 30 sec rest in between! That'll make you sweat! Then get on some weights.
Hill sprints are another, run to the top and jog back down then repeat...
[Edited on 08-06-2007 by dna23]
Just downloaded the bleep test so gonna go and see how well I get on tommorow somewhere quiet.. cheers for the advice btw..
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TheCam
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Originally posted by Kano
Cam1... you say your applying, where for? Only place I found this year was Tayside and Perth that were recruiting..
kano i was just reading through old posts and noticed you asked me a question. sorry fella 
Lothians and borders are recruting as of the 2nd of july.
where you from?
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