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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David W. Smith, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central), trains in preparation for the upcoming Ironman Triathlon held in Kona, Hawaii. Despite COVID-19 restrictions limiting fitness options, Smith qualified for this year’s Ironman competition, which is a single-day event designed to test the endurance of participating athletes through running, swimming and bicycling for long distances. (Courtesy Photo)

June 21, 2021

Resilient and fit despite COVID-19

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Photo By James Varhegyi | Air Force Uniform Office members 1st Lt. Avery Thomson and 2nd Lt. Maverick Wilhite put updated versions of the Air Force physical training (PT) uniform through their paces at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021.

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Improving Run Times for the PT Test

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Start slow and gradually increase frequency, intensity, and duration.

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