Hey Everyone,
Today I was scheduled for a PAT. Which is two 220 yard runs, an obstacle course with dragging a 150 pound dummy about 50'. I've known about this for two weeks, been running twice a day. I've noticed major improvement. However, last night I was up all night with a sick stomach. I went anyways, told them I was sick all night but would try my best. They recommended I'd watch everyone, and then run through and practice. My time was 4:30, I needed 3:59 to pass. I know I would have passed if I actually had slept during the night.
Besides my fatigue and upset stomach, I think I did ok. I ran great the first 220 yards. Went through the obstacle twice, made it through another 110 yards of running...then boom I was done. My legs felt great, my lungs were on fire. I'm looking on the net, but I want suggestions from those who have trained for this. What can I do to get my lungs ready in two weeks when I go to take the PAT again? I'm going to continue to run everyday, but I get so winded!! It took me 15 mins to recover and catch my breathe.
Today I was scheduled for a PAT. Which is two 220 yard runs, an obstacle course with dragging a 150 pound dummy about 50'. I've known about this for two weeks, been running twice a day. I've noticed major improvement. However, last night I was up all night with a sick stomach. I went anyways, told them I was sick all night but would try my best. They recommended I'd watch everyone, and then run through and practice. My time was 4:30, I needed 3:59 to pass. I know I would have passed if I actually had slept during the night.
Besides my fatigue and upset stomach, I think I did ok. I ran great the first 220 yards. Went through the obstacle twice, made it through another 110 yards of running...then boom I was done. My legs felt great, my lungs were on fire. I'm looking on the net, but I want suggestions from those who have trained for this. What can I do to get my lungs ready in two weeks when I go to take the PAT again? I'm going to continue to run everyday, but I get so winded!! It took me 15 mins to recover and catch my breathe.
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