Dang I hate running

[GoatLocker]

I'm not a cop, but I still have to run the mile and a half twice a year. One thing I don't do is run on the streets all the time, as I find it beats up my knees and ankles. Running on a treadmill is much easier on my joints, so it's no prob to run a few miles a day. The elliptical trainer is even lower impact, and it's no problem to do a pretty good pace for an hour. I hit the streets once or twice a week or two before the test to check my pace, as the treadmill and elliptical won't really give you a good feel for your run time on the street.

Another piece of advice is to get a good pair of running shoes that fits your stride. Stop in a a good shoe store that specializes in running shoes, like Roadrunner or Footlocker, and they should be able to analyze your stride and help you select shoes that will help correct some issues you may have, like over pronation. 12 weeks is plenty of time, so just do it!

Originally Posted by icehog3

Pace yourself, don't try to keep up with the marathon runners and the kids who will burn themselves out after two laps, and you will be good.

Good advise, as I always end up passing half the kids who start out with a sprint. The other half are outta my league.