Did a run today for an exam, almost passed...?

[jailbreak]

Hi, i had to do a physical exam for a law enforcement academy. I had to do 29 pushups in a min, i did 45, and 33 situps in a min, i did 44. We had to do a 1.5 mile run in 12:29, i failed by 10 seconds!! I have to retake just the run on jun 9th, is it possible to make it? I ran extremely hard today but didn't sprint because i thought i had one more lap to go coming around the end of the track, not knowing it was the last stretch and waited until someone told me to hurry up, and missed it! I need to pass this run to graduate on time mid June. Also, we run daily 12:00 min straight without walking. is this possible, im very nervous even tho i dont have to worry about pushups/situps any longer...words of encouragement..

[523206720]

My advice to you - do only what is required of you or just a tiny bit more than that - if you go above expectations in one area - that might tire you out - so that you aren't able to excel in another area and good luckk to you on the run!!! you also might want to read books that give you instructions on how to run effectively - I think your posture and balance when running can to a small extent affect your speed when you are running.

[jailbreak]

Yeah i dont have to do pushups or situps anymore. just the run

[drowningcreek]

Make sure you're well hydrated and continue to stay in shape up until the day you run. Take a break the day before to give your body a time out, then give it all you got the day of!

[bruceq]

hard work will always be rewarded not always the exact way we desire but will always be rewarded.

Suggestion put 25-50lbs in a back pack and run with it in your free time. When you remove the weight for your test you will feel more confident. Make sure you run the full 1.5miles with the weight.

[MyNameIsJonas]

Keep pushing yourself. You would have made it if you didn't hold back. Don't hold back and keep up on your running.