Post your 2 km run times.

[Coby9]

Mines 8:46 unfortunately :(
Hoping to get it down to 8:00 by November 16, my gibush.
I run 2km, 3 times a week for practice.

What are your 2 km run times?

[shelory]

my last run was 8:34
i also want to get it down to 8:00 and under
i run 3-4km 2 a week and all the other days i do sprints or 1 km before i do anaerobic exercises.

[johnhodges]

Excellent time - 5 and below
good - 7
normal - 8,9

[armored-diplomacy]

10.4 minutes is my best so far, but I must say I was running 10km - no speed intended - (so I simply calculated it); so far I didn´t try 2km only at full speed

[Knaur]

It depends on how many pints I stop for on the way

[mcarling]

My lifetime personal best is 6:02, but that was about thirty years ago. Today was 7:14.

[Allon98]

I ran 6:42 at that "track" at Bezek, but that was a long time ago.

[ishmael]

Golani?

[Allon98]

Yes, Golani, Mertz '9. From what I've learned Bezek isn't there anymore. Too bad.

Originally Posted by ishmael

Golani?

[Allon98]

6:02???? That would mean running a 5 minute mile and then the last 400 in 62 seconds. There are people who can do that, but not many and nobody I ever knew. The best I ever heard of was 6:15 by a guy who wore a red kumta with no tag. Those who understand will understand.

Originally Posted by mcarling

My lifetime personal best is 6:02, but that was about thirty years ago. Today was 7:14.

[scelli]

Originally Posted by Allon98

6:02???? That would mean running a 5 minute mile and then the last 400 in 62 seconds. There are people who can do that, but not many and nobody I ever knew. The best I ever heard of was 6:15 by a guy who wore a red kumta with no tag. Those who understand will understand.

The individual who wrote that has been dishonorably discharged from our beloved forum. Another gem of his was this little ditty:

http://www.israelmilitary.net/showpo...8&postcount=53

[cute_assassin]

Given all the new interest generated on the forum on this topic, Ive decided to give myself a shot at it.. Im not much of a sprinter, just do normal cardio, like to preserve my muscle mass :D
Any tips on preparing myself for the run? I dont wanna end up with noodle limbs or cramps all over...
Most i am accustomed to is a short sprint at 9-11kmph on the treadmill for upto 45sec..

[Knaur]

Originally Posted by cute_assassin

Most i am accustomed to is a short sprint at 9-11kmph on the treadmill for upto 45sec..

I walk up around 4.5 kms at a go quite often when I don't feel like catching the bus home (can't be buggered driving these days, too many calculations, does the miniature I downed in my coffee break put me over the DUI limit etc. etc. ).

Of course I usually do it in 45+ minutes and smoke a couple of rettes and down a can of bourbon-cola on the way

[cute_assassin]

Originally Posted by Knaur

I walk up around 4.5 kms at a go quite often when I don't feel like catching the bus home (can't be buggered driving these days, too many calculations, does the miniature I downed in my coffee break put me over the DUI limit etc. etc. ).

Of course I usually do it in 45+ minutes and smoke a couple of rettes and down a can of bourbon-cola on the way

Given all that, I must say, kudos on doin it in under an hour

Although would be interesting to know how long it would take for you to cover the same distance should you have been en route to a bar or you know.... To see a sheep

[Knaur]

Originally Posted by cute_assassin

To see a sheep

You're confusing my honourable self with the Welsh boyo!

[Allon98]

In my day the baror was the 2000m, sit ups in a minute, and pushups (not timed). I trained I would say almost two years. I went to special prep. courses summer of 1997 and 1998. I was very, very dedicated and motivated - completely unlike now. If I tried to run 2000 meters in under 7 minutes today I would have a heart attack and die. I mean I lift weights and even jog 3 or 4 times a week but at a nice easy Safta pace. There is no way that I could get back into that kind of shape from late 90's. Maybe I could do as many pushups. Maybe.

My first time doing miluim I had just come back from almost a year of traveling in South America. I was horribly out of shape. They gave me back the Negev and I thought "how did it get twice as heavy?"

Most people do lots of hiking and outdoor activity in South America. My friends and I just drank every night until 5 AM and told stories from the army.

[Knaur]

Originally Posted by Allon98

Most people do lots of hiking and outdoor activity in South America. My friends and I just drank every night until 5 AM.

Reminds me of my last job, "Still hungover from last night, Knaur?", ; "nah, this one's from the morning, boss"

[cute_assassin]

Originally Posted by Knaur

You're confusing my honourable self with the Welsh boyo!

Now now Knaur.... We're not judgin.... We all know why you moved to NZ!

[grgnkat]

Before or after my knee replacement??????????

[Knaur]

Originally Posted by johnhodges

Excellent time - 5 and below
good - 7
normal - 8,9

For under 5 minutes, the velocity you'd have to achieve would be like 11m/sec. throughout!