Boomstick Bruce Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 So, as some of you may know, this saturday the 5th, i take the physical abilities tests for the berkeley county sheriff's dept. 1.5mile run in less than 14:36, 28 sit ups in one minute and 18 push ups in one minute. i started this 12 week training program friday before last (compacted into 3 weeks!) i was 50 pounds overweight, 2 bad knees, a bad back, i haven't exercised at all in at least 25 years and i'm an ex-smoker that had cut back to 4 packs a day when i cold turkey quit back in feb 2010... i started at 229.8 pounds two fridays ago, this morning i stepped on the scale at 213.6! tonight i ran my first 10 minute mile! i might actually pull this off and get into the academy!!! one week to go!!! wish me luck!!! boy do i need it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Good luck! I hope you do well...better than well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Good luck!!! I wish I were a bit younger, I would look at making a change like that. I'm envious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Good luck to you. Determination will help carry the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tascosa, SASS# 24838 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 9 minutes 38 seconds this morning!!! i need to cut about a minute off and ill be good!!! 6 days to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Best wishes, Bruce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Proud of you, Bruce! Lead on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 did it in 9:18 yesterday and 8:39 just now!!! I GOT THIS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 21 minutes ago, Boomstick Bruce said: did it in 9:18 yesterday and 8:39 just now!!! I GOT THIS!!! Been a long time since I've seen that sort of a mile time. Keep it up, and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 pulling for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Physical limitations aside - the rest is all in your head! You want it - you can and will do it. I won't wish you good luck, but I'll tell you that you can do it! And I look forward to hearing your success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 8:14 tonight!!! Thats faster then i did it my last year of high school!!! (8:30) 27 years ago!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Doing Good, Boomstick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 don't over do it and blow out a knee before the test Bruce. You got this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Sounds like you’re going to get through this just fine. Please keep this topic updated! Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Awesome progress, and good on ya! Don't burn out -- even after you make the cut for the sheriff's department, build your achievement into a lifestyle to stay healthy. Looking forward to hearing you're in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Hillbilly Drifter said: don't over do it and blow out a knee before the test Bruce. You got this. Listen to this ^^^! To be your best will require a lifestyle change, not a diet. Keep it up after you get out of the academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 8:15 tonight... down to 213.0lbs too!!! tomorrow im doing the full 1.5 to see what my time is, 14:35 is my goal... and that will be my last run before saturday... im resting friday, other than walking it briskly 2 or 3 times... just think, until about two months ago i had to sit down every 10 minutes due to a pinched nerve in my back from an injury back in feb. now im running!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone, SASS # 47578 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Best wishes for your test on Saturday! Hope all goes well and you have a successful day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Get'em Boomstick!! Never doubt that you can do it, just put your mind to it and do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Best wishes for you tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Best of luck tomorrow. Go get ‘er done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 thanks for all the well wishes everyone!!! unfortunately i didn't make the time... came in with a 14:58... my lungs and body just werent ready for that kind of workout. although i did manage to sprint the last straight and crossed at a full run!!! oh and i did not come in last!!! i crossed about a minute before a 26 year old!!! im resting now, icing my knee and reapplying monday and applying for jefferson county monday also! i have not given up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Boomstick Bruce said: im resting now, icing my knee and reapplying monday and applying for jefferson county monday also! i have not given up... You can do it. Look what you accomplished in this short period of time. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 51 minutes ago, Chief Rick said: You can do it. Look what you accomplished in this short period of time. Keep it up. What he said ^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog Dago Dom Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Good rest is just as important as a good run. Give the body time to rebuild. Some good sleep will keep you in the game. You got this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 So I got 4 weeks until the test for the other county! I'm going to spend this week taking a break from running, work out on the elliptical and build up my cardio, let my knee rest... I can barely walk on it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Ice is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog Dago Dom Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Chief Rick said: Ice is your friend. What he said+100. I like to keep frozen peas or kernel corn on hand as it contours a knee/ankle/elbow/shoulder quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone, SASS # 47578 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Sorry you weren't able to meet your goal of 14.36 but darn, you came mighty close & with a short training regime. Best wishes for the Jefferson County test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Take it from me, an elliptical is not a good thing for a hurt knee. Hop on a bicycle or a stationary bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Stationary bike for torn ACL, after the repair. Ya did great and will make it. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 R.I.C.E. for the knee: Rest Ice Compression Elevation For compression, think less about a wrap and more about a slide-on to stabilize. Rehab smart and you'll be back in the game. Meantime, don't let other gains (lifestyle, attitude) slide. Next time you'll have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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