Army Physical Fitness Test - good/bad news

[fitfool]

Is it a sign of old age that when I had originally written down my target dates, I looked up the wrong age groups because I had forgotten how old I was? I would've passed all three areas if I were in the 32 to 36 age group. But alas, as a member of the 27-31 group, I didn't pass the 2-mile run. I can't really blame my age there...I haven't run since my last PFT update in December when my watch died. I guess I'm really motivated by being able to collect data and if I can't measure it, I can't get myself to brave the cold. But I said I would join in this challenge from marathoner452 so I got my watch battery replaced and timed a 2-mile run today. The track was covered in 1-2 inches of snow so that slowed me down a bit. And I've lost my endurance too...I had to run/walk it and my lungs burned and my ears hurt from the cold. Enough excuses. The good news is that I did more pushups than I've ever done. Still no sign of defined biceps but at least my muscles seem stronger. And my situps have improved a lot too. The final breakdown?

Two-minutes Situps: 70 situps --> 87 points
Two-minutes Pushups: 42 pushups --> 83 points
Two-mile run: 21:03 --> 55 points (needed 60 to pass)
Total points: 225

I think I'll have to try again in a few weeks so I can pass all 3 sections.


22 to 26 Female: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitfem22to26.htm
27 to 31 Female: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitfem27to31.htm
32 to 36 Female: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitfem32to36.htm

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitness.htm

Comments

[fitfool.livejournal.com]

*grin* maybe look up what the Navy does for a swim requirement and use that instead of a run? I've never been all that athletic and getting in touch with my physical side as an adult has been surprisingly satisfying. I can swim but I have no endurance for swimming. When I went to a pond last summer, I'd swim for a minute or two before needing to go rest in shallow water. At some point I might work on being able to swim longer. Such a great workout and no impact on the knees I pound on the rest of the time.

[ullrsawah.livejournal.com]

That's a great idea, thanks!