I have hopes of starting an academy in June and have been preparing just in case. I already maintain a level of fitness since I am in the reserves and for my age and gender I'm definitely in great shape. I usually score Outstanding on my PRT, run or bike 3-4 times per week and lift weights 4-5 times per week. Along with pushups and sit ups.
However, what's outstanding for a 41 yr old female is slow for a 21 yr old male. The kids in my unit knock out their 1.5 mile run in 8:45-9:00. I'm pulling 13:00-13:20 usually. I can go out and run 5+ miles but it will be a 10 min mile pace. I can speed it up for shorter distances, but 9 seems to be my wall. I do sprints, intervals, tempo, hills, road bike, mountain bike and the speed doesn't get better for me. Am I genetically doomed?
My question is if they have group runs in the academy, do they let the jackrabbits set the pace? I'm realistic and know we will be smoked, but I have nightmares of being the last one done or not being able to keep up. I hope that they take things into account. I may not be able to outrun a 21 yr old kid, but I am hoping that marksmanship, DT, and academics balance things out. Not to mention that I am stubborn as the devil and twice as treacherous.
However, what's outstanding for a 41 yr old female is slow for a 21 yr old male. The kids in my unit knock out their 1.5 mile run in 8:45-9:00. I'm pulling 13:00-13:20 usually. I can go out and run 5+ miles but it will be a 10 min mile pace. I can speed it up for shorter distances, but 9 seems to be my wall. I do sprints, intervals, tempo, hills, road bike, mountain bike and the speed doesn't get better for me. Am I genetically doomed?
My question is if they have group runs in the academy, do they let the jackrabbits set the pace? I'm realistic and know we will be smoked, but I have nightmares of being the last one done or not being able to keep up. I hope that they take things into account. I may not be able to outrun a 21 yr old kid, but I am hoping that marksmanship, DT, and academics balance things out. Not to mention that I am stubborn as the devil and twice as treacherous.

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