anyone thats been in the military?

run and do differant forms of cardo,
the only way to get better at running is to run.
running more then 2 miles will help improve your run becsaue your body will be use to running further and 2 miles will be nothing.

don't worry they don't expect everyone to run 10 miles all at once. they will have you do it gradually at least the first week, at least that's how it was when i went in the air force after high school many eons ago. you are doing great by running and building your stamina. if you are joining the army especially you may want to start learning to run and walk with a loaded backpack. once all your gear is in there it can weigh between 50 to 75 pounds. that is alot of weight to get used to all at once. start out gradually and build yourself up with that too. boot camp isn't just going to be about running and pushups though. you will have classes where you learn some about the ucmj- uniform code of military justice, you will learn to maintain your uniform and your things (don't take silk boxers or silk socks to basic training- they slide and won't stay in a pile when you open your drawers), learn to like water because if you are going to basic training in the summer you have to drink 2 to 4 glasses at every meal before you are allowed to eat. as far as eating goes learn to eat fast because you have to get up when the first person is finished eating at your table. if possible and you have access to a shooting range go out and learn to shoot a target, even if it's only a revolver you learn to shoot. it will help prepare you some for the shooting range when you go to shoot and m16. learn to take 3 minute showers along with about 40 other naked men at the same time. don't be self conscious about them looking at you naked. most will be just as uncomfortable as you and will look anywhere other than at you. get in the habit of cleaning the top and the lid and outsides of your toothpaste, deodrant, shampoo, shaving cream too. keep your razors clean too. invest in a pair of nail clipper. they are great for clipping loose strings on your uniforms. look at them very closely before you put them on because you can get written up for strings and stains. don't get hickies. they are considered destruction of government property. i kid you not. learn to make your bed using hospital corners and make your sheets and blanket so tight that you can bounce a quarter off it. learn to spit shine your boots. learn to not speak your mind unless your are spoken to and then only answer the bare minimum. if you can help it only yes sir, no sir. drill instructors don't like it when you offer excuses even when they are good ones. stamps are considered currancy. put them in your wallet instead of with your envelopes. get used to writting down the serial numbers of your currancy that is in your wallet. that way if your wallet is stolen or money comes up missing you have proof that it belongs to you. make two copies if possible. don't store the list in your wallet. anyway good luck with you.

From my boyfriends 12 years I learned That you don't want to be the complainer guy apparently that's the guy/girl that makes it easier for everyone else.

I personally got myself down to the army pt requirement time doing intervals. I'd walk 2 minutes and run 1 at paces set to get me under the time (I don't remember what it was, I did it to be supportive). I'm bad bad bad when it comes to running, but it's doable! Intervals also make the time go much more quickly.




And as someone mentioned, they'll get you there.

If you can train yourself to run 5 miles in 40 minutes you will have absolutely no problem with running in basic training and will be in shape to handle anything that comes afterwards. Also, arrive with the ability to do a minimum of 40 pushups, 40 situps, and 6 pullups.

US Army (Retired) - Infantry