Hello,
My name is Bert. My question is, I have joined the Army and I leave for Basics in 6 weeks. I have been running (jogging) for roughly 2 months. At first I was having a problem with shin splints. Now they shin slpints seem to be going away, but I am still running very slow. In order to get into Basics, I have to be able to run a mile in 8 minutes & 30 seconds. When I started running I was running my miles at around 14-15 minute per mile. Now I jog 3miles every other day in about 12 minutes each. I tested myself for speed recently and ran one mile at 9 minutes 18 seconds, after that I was extremely winded. So if 9:18 is my best time for one mile, I wont make it into Basics, and I only have 6 weeks left. Does anyone have any advice for me to pick up my pace and build my lung capacity, so I wont get winded as bad. My goal is to one day run an 8 minute mile, which from what I hear is not that fast. Your comments would be greately appreciated.
Sincerely,
Bert Gonzalez