Trying to come off of permanent profile, and starting to run again. Any tips for building endurance back up?

2016-06-06T23:14:44-04:00

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2016 11:19 PM

2016-06-06T23:19:32-04:00

Try to find a running group. They can teach you the basics of pace, breathing and provide an extra boost of motivation. I found running to be difficult at first, but it has grown into a very fulfilling hobby.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 12:07 AM

2016-06-07T00:07:15-04:00

treadmill walk 3.5 mph at 6 then 10 then 15 degree incline to get cardiovascular endurance back 20 to 30 min.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 5:55 AM

2016-06-07T05:55:17-04:00

I applaud your efforts to better yourself and to get back in cardio shape however a military health professional deemed it necessary to put you on a permanent profile not only to protect your injury but to provide a means not to do any further damage to your condition.. My tip would be not to " come off" your Permant Profile but rather use your other skill sets to help others and take other avenues to further your career so you do not jeopardize your health or cause a lifetime of pain and suffering. In the end this is your decision and you know your body the best. I wish you good luck either way.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 11:47 AM

2016-06-07T11:47:13-04:00

this may sound crazy, but whilst in Korea, I did 'hash runs' where they are called a 'drinking group with a running problem' The Yongsan Kimchee Hash House Harriers I ran/walked with these guys MINIMALLY once a week, sometimes more on holidays and after my tour was over, I did a "PT test" given by my squad leader AND PASSED IT. I was on permanent profile at the time (walked instead of run).

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Jun 7 at 2016 8:00 PM

2016-06-07T20:00:35-04:00

This may sound silly, but there's an app on Google Play called Zombies Run 5k. It's a Couch-to-5k app. It's inexpensive at $2.00. It's a side app with the main one called Zombies Run. The 5k version is for people, who like me started it last year, not running any distance for years. It has voice queues and some minor exercises in it, but it does help get back to running. It's an 8 week period; at 3 runs a week to get to running a 5k without stopping. It's zombie themed so there's some entertainment. Users can link a music playlist that plays in-between audio clips.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sixtostart.zombies5k&hl=en

Zombies, Run! 5k Training - Android Apps on Google Play

The world's most epic 8-week run training program and audio adventure

Response by SSG Marcellus Pierre made Jun 8 at 2016 7:01 AM

2016-06-08T07:01:06-04:00

Yes...take your time, no matter what!