Posted: 1/6/2007 7:17:25 PM EDT
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Starting in a week.. I need to get myself back in shape. (been out of a routine for a couple months now) I need to fully concentrate on calisthenics, and not so much "body building". I have three days a week to do this, M/W/F. Monday 7am - 8am Wednesday 5:30am - 6:30am Friday 5:30am - 6:30 Times will vary, I might go from 5:45-6:45 depending on the prior nights activities. Saturday being an additional day (if I need it) or two days of rest before beginning again. The days itself isn't that important, as much as the schedule. I might have to switch doing M/T/TH depending on how my school schedule is going to be. I need to get back into shape prior to the fall of this year, I need to be in the best shape of my life. The State Police will be having openings, and the majority of people fail in the physical test... I don't want to be one of them. I am in decent shape right now, but not great. 6'5" about 185/190 pounds. No where near to fat, but not 'bulky' either. I have access to a gym with treadmills/bikes/cross trainers/pool. And when the weather is appropriate, access to a cross-country track right next door to the gym. I'd rather skip the 'bulking up', and just stick with the basics. www.njsp.org/recruit/pqt.html Thats what the test is. Thanks. |
What type of running program should I have though? I don't want to kill myself just yet either, I have time.. I want to use it to my advantage. 
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Exactly my thought. I can't imagine they don't have is posted somewhere either on their website or another site - even a forum. I look at things like this - anything you've ever wondered, someone else has wondered enough times to start a forum about it.  www.state.nj.us/njsp/recruit/qual.html Yes - you have time - but don't let the time sneak up on you. If you are serious about doing this - go above and beyond. If you are "more than ready" when the day comes it will seem much easier with the added stress. Just my thoughts... Todd |
Well.. They require a 1.5 mile run to get in, once in the academy, its up to 5-6 miles on all sorts of terrain. (a beach being one of them) I'd just like to get something going to help me get back into shape. |