3 mile run

[Scythe13]

Hi everyone,

This is a pretty simple question, when did you last check your fitness? By this I mean, something simple, like a 3 mile run?

When at uni I used to be able to run 8 miles with a 3 litre water pack, and about 5-7 kg of extra stuff, like FAK, kendle mint cake (yummy), protein bar for after the run, and a small weight. Added to that pack weight, I used to also wear 2 sets of 2kg ankle weights for my legs, and 2 sets of 2kg ankle weights on my wrists. Be warned, after research, it turns out that running with weights on your ankles damages your knees.

Obviously, believing in my indestructability, I thought I could at least pump out a quick 3 mile run. Oh how wrong as assumption!!! I ended up walking a few times. It was shocking how much damage an office job and a lack of training does. It's now going to be a chore to build my physical fitness back up.

The gym is great for strength, but there is nothing better than trainers and the road to work on the fitness and endurance aspect!

So...back to my question, when did you last test your fitness? By this I don't mean your ability to walk with a pack. I mean your ability to run without a pack. It is this ability for the lungs and heart to deal with high intensity fitness that I'm wondering about.