Posted: 7/2/2007 10:11:08 PM EDT
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got a wildland fire pack test the end of the month. (25 pound pack, 2 miles in 30 minutes) now none of this is really challenging except the fact that I seem to keep coming in at about 28 minutes which I do not like as its a bit close. (rules are no running or jogging) How do I improve what seems to be a already fast walking time? does anyone know what average walking time for a mile is? |
An average adult male walking at a non-aerobically challenging pace covers a mile in about 15 minutes. The best practice for walking faster is walking faster. Put on the pack, get out and walk. You might consider doing speed work (it sounds weird at this pace!) to try to speed up your walking. Find a half mile route, and haul ass while walking and see how fast you can do a half mile. Don't do this on days when you are practicing the full 2 miles. |
| What I did to get my red card is I practiced with a 35lb pack. Once I did that the 25 seemed like nothing. Also, when I did it, they let you bring your own pack so take advantage of this and get a good pack that is comfortable. This went a long way. I seem to remember getting just a hair quicker than you did, but not by much, maybe a minute (was 9 years ago) |
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yeah its mostly just the feeling Im to close to failing I guess, Ill try the quick walking thing. Not really having endurance or weight problem (6'4 240 so as long as the straps are good I dont even notice 25#) I havent tried it on a track yet, so my road course from aerial photos maybe to long. Ill go to a track tomorrow. |
wow the heat humiditys a killer, up to 90s and 50-70% humidity all of a sudden and now im struggling to make it in 30. (and it gonna be worse in the state where i take the test.) better to absolutely beat the hell out of myself for the next three weeks, or keep it at a steady one run a day? With training hard at what point does the physical overexertion overrule the extra exercise? |
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found my problem actually, feet were killing me, blisters etc, so had been tightening up etc to prevent slippage. Finally gave in and went to a shoe store for a new pair... turns out my size was too small and the brand was undersized as well. Nice new pair of 16s and im good. |
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The one thing that you can do that will have immediate results is swing your arms. I am not talking about gentle swinging, throw them out there. The more vigorous the swing the more results you will see. Try and let me know how it works for you. If you really arent moving your arms that much now, I would be willing to bet you could knock two minutes off your overall time. James |