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Run for Your Life (DA PAM 350-46) CPT Rich Meyer, DC*

This article, which was written in the form of a handout, is designed to provide military personnel, dependents, and
civilian employees of an installation with an understandingof the "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE" program.

General Table I. Run for your life progress schedule sheet.

a. The "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE"
program is patterned on progressive dis- NAME GRADE UNIT
tance running based on the aerobics Military Dependent: Military sponsor's name
theory to strengthen the cardiovascular Military sponsor's unit
system (heart, lungs, and blood vessels) SUSTAINING PHASE (Indefinite)
The desired goal during this phase is to run a minimum of 7-10 miles per week. The time goals listed
by gradually expanding their capacity to below are the standards necessary to receive credit for this phase. TIME GOALS
handle stress. The program provides suf- MEN 40 WMEN
ficient exercise to significantly improve METHOD DISTANCE UNDER 40 WOMENUNDER 40 OVER 40
the strength and running endurance of Run I Mile 8:30 9:30 10:30
regular
regular participants. Run I V2Miles 13:00 14:30 16:00
participants. Run 2 Miles 17:00 19:00 21:00
b. PHASES: The "RUN FOR YOUR Run 2'/ Miles 21:30 24:00 26:30
Run 3 Miles 25:30 28:30 31:30
LIFE" program is divided into three
LIpFE rohga
ses:dcnoohe Date Week Distance Start Finish Total Miles Cumulative
ph"ases: Time Time for Miles to
(1) Preparatory phase. The pre- Credit Date
paratory phase should be initated by
personnel who have recently led a seden- .
tary, inactive life. This group may include
office workers, clerks, administrators, in-
structors, or people who have recently
been ill or overweight. Individuals who do
not exercise regularly or have not been
involved in a vigorous conditioning pro-
gram should start in this phase.
(2) Conditioning phase. Person-
nel who have completed the preparatory
phase or who have recently engaged in a _
vigorous conditioning program but can-
not run/walk a mile in 8:30 minutes (men
under 40), 9:30 minutes (men over 40
and women under 40), and 10:30 min-
utes (women over 40) without undue
stress or becoming fatigued should start
in this phase. The goal is to progress
slowly through the conditioning phase
and then to continue running indefinitely
with a minimum goal of 7-10 miles per
Upon completion of required miles for an award, return or mail complete progress sheet to Illesheim Dental
Presented at the 1974 USAREUR & 7A Dental
Clinic ATTN: Dr. Meyer APO 09140 Military sponsor must sign progress sheets for dependents:
Training Conference, Garmisch, Germany.
*87th Med Det (DS), APO 09140. (Signature of participant, sponsor, or unit commander)

324 Medical Bulletin of the US Army, Europe

week within the time and distance goals Table II. Run for your life physical conditioning program entry application.
of the sustaining phase.
(3) Sustaining phase. This phase
is for personnel who are conditioned NAME RANK DATE_
runners and can run a mile in 8:30 UNIT
minutes (men under 40), and 9:30 min-
utes (men over 40 and women under 40), MILITARY SPONSOR'S NAME RANK
and 10:30 minutes (women over 40) or MILITARYSPONSOR'SUNIT
less without becoming fatigued. The goal
is to continue running a minimum of 7-10 AGE WEIGHT
miles per week within the time and
distance goals of the sustaining phase. If you are age 30 or older, complete the following sentence. I have received a medical
clearance necessary to participate in the "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE" program
Participation in the Program YES NO
a. All military personnel, depen- FAMILY HISTORY OF HEART TROUBLE YES NO
dents, and members of the civilian com-
munity of the post are invited and en-
couraged to voluntarily p patiipate
in the I am entering the following phase of the "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE" program:
program.
b. Because of the strenuous nature 6 week preparatory phase_ 9 week conditioning phase
of "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE", it is sustaining phase
suggested that participants consult their
physician prior to beginning the program. To the best of my knowledge I am in good health and I voluntarily elect to participate
All persons 30 years of age or older will in the "RUN FOR YOUR LIFE" program.
not initiate the program prior to a med-
ical clearance which must include a check
of blood pressure, weight, chest x-ray,
and electrocardiogram. Active duty per- Signature
If under age 16, parent must sign
sonnel may
sonnel may initiate at dispensary
this at
initiate this dispensary
level. Begin with a healthy body and
"RUN FOR YOUR LIFE." Return to: Illesheim Dental Clinic
Attention Dr. Meyer
Mileage Certificat:es. 87th Med. Det. (D.S.)
-"~~~~~~~ ~~~APO 09140
To be awarded as follows:
a. Mileage certificates will be award-
ed for completing 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 750, imately 100 meters before and after running is highly
1,000, 2,500, 5,000, 7,500 and 10,000 miles of running recommended.
in the program. To receive credit for awards, an b. Participants should avoid running on hard sur-
individual must complete the mileage within the estab- faces such as asphalt or cement, when possible. A
lished time goals as appropriate for the phase being smooth, grass covered area is ideal and prevents or
participated in ie, preparatory, conditioning, or sustain- reduces stress or pain in the ankles, knees, and lower
ing phase. legs.
b. Upon completion of the required distance, par- c. If the time goals for any week are not attained,
ticipants can receive awards by returning their com- repeat that week. If the running for any week is
pleted scoresheet to the Illesheim Dental Clinic. extremely easy, additional running within the time
c. Participants may receive a maximum credit of 3 frame for that week is permissible before continuing in
miles per day toward awards. sequence to the next scheduled week.
d. Upon reassignment, credit for awards may be
transferred to your next installation. Where to Run
a. Any course or route of which the distance is
Maximum Benefits and Minimum Stress known may be used.
a. Participants should warm-up prior to running. b. Designated running areas at Illesheim for the
Warm-up exercises that require twisting, bending, and distances 1/2, 1, and 2 miles have been established on
stretching will increase the benefit derived from the post. They are posted at the dental clinic and post
program and reduce bodily stress. Walking approx- gymnasium.

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