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Stew Smith Fitness News — 4 mile timed runs

It Depends: An Answer Often Given When More Info is Needed

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It Depends:  An Answer Often Given When More Info is Needed

What Your Question About How to Prepare Actually Depends Upon...    You may have read or heard my reply to others (or yourself) when you ask a question such as, "How should I start training for ___________?" My answer really depends on SO MANY factors that answering this question by email, text, or even in person does not give it justice. There are a few things you need to realize when you start the journey to prepare for any job that requires elevated levels of fitness such as any of the Special Ops programs in our military as well as...

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Running Plan to Help You Get You TO and THROUGH Selection Training (20 Miles a Week)

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Running Plan to Help You Get  You  TO and THROUGH Selection Training (20 Miles a Week)

Running Plan to Help You Get  You TO and THROUGH Selection Training The following chart is an 8 week running plan that requires you to build up to 20 miles a week before starting this program, then focus on getting those 20 miles of running done fast using a variety of methods. (Goal Pacing, Hills, Sand, Sprint Intervals, Mobility / Non-impact Cardio, Run and Leg PT, and more).  There are two competitive paces you need to learn how to master in your journey toward most tactical communities - a short timed run pace of 6 minute miles and a longer...

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