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Offline Andy Cole

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« Reply #30 on: October 27, 2007, 06:13:23 PM »
Quote from: finsp
Andy can you wait until Friday?
Did you make it 46 as well?

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« Reply #31 on: October 27, 2007, 09:35:08 PM »
Sorry Andy didnt get round to it, had to go to a fire!!!! (bloody nuisance I kno) Will put your figures in on monday ok, probably be the same tho as the software is very consistant.

Offline Andy Cole

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« Reply #32 on: October 28, 2007, 02:40:34 PM »
fair enough, these fires really get in the way don't they!

Thanks for your help

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« Reply #33 on: October 30, 2007, 10:27:06 PM »
Andy, Yep 46

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« Reply #34 on: March 05, 2008, 12:27:23 AM »
I've read on www.fireservice.co.uk that the 12 min run then doing the equation is a way of working out my VO2 Max. How accurate is this method? Anyone help here?

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« Reply #35 on: March 13, 2008, 02:19:51 PM »
Hi guys, This will sound really bone but what the heck is the step test?
I am going through the west mids recruitment and have a medical coming up.
When I looked on the website I assumed the test was some specialised piece of equipment that I shouldnt worry about.
But now it seems that it is something I could test myself on at home, is this right?
If so how do I do the test?
My fitness is generally good and Im not too worried but Id like to know for sure.
I have a month to go and Im still working on phys, lots of skipping, burpees, lunges, pullups, pressups and crunches.
I have let my running go a bit but have a fair base and can hit 12 ish on a beep test, and do 3miles in about 22mins quite comfortably.
Does anyone know if this sounds ok or should I hit the streets again?

I appreciate any advice.

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« Reply #36 on: March 13, 2008, 08:25:23 PM »
I would not worry yourself with the step test and from what you stated, your current levels would appear to be fine, check out the covox test as i am fairly sure this is how you will be tested for West Mids mate

http://www.covox.com or for the step test   http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/chester.htm

Cheers

Mark

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« Reply #37 on: March 14, 2008, 10:05:41 PM »
Thanks for reassurance, Ill just keep on doing what Im doing and keep fingers crossed for no nasty surprises. Cheers all.

Offline Andy Cole

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« Reply #38 on: March 22, 2008, 07:05:46 PM »
You'll be fine!.. they let me in!