Thursday, October 10, 2013

4 years ago, I posted about the results of my annual fitness test.  Yesterday, I ran the test again for the 2013/2014 training year.  

So it turns out that the previously marked route for the run was 400 m short (not my problem the army didn’t accurately measure that distance).  That means my previous time of 28:52 is actually closer to 30:47 for the 6.4 km (4 mi) run.  My previous 5 km split would then gain an extra minute or so to be 23:04. I guess I always suspected the route was too short. 

That said, yesterday’s stats would give me some new personal bests:
4-mile (6.4 km) run: 29:48
5 km split: 22:58

Chin-ups: 11

Push-ups: 50

Sit-ups: 60 / 2 min


I was worried about the run, having gained 10 lbs after having a kid, but I guess the body has a way of adapting to the extra weight to maintain a relative level of strength and fitness.