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PEGGYSUE'S MAMA · 02-11-2008 10:51pm

JVB wrote: »

PSM Hey how's you? I think you have nothing to worry about fitness levels. 3 times a week at the gym will be more than enough for G'ville. Spinning as an alternative to running is good as it reduces impact on the joints. I would suggest a couple of runs before G'ville to get the specific muscle groups firing again. You seem to have a good mix of cardio and musculoskeletal enhancement (weights :rolleyes:) whilst pilates provides excellent core stability. Although I'm pretty astounded that you can run 10k in 8 mins!!! :eek::D A typo me thinks

Anyways, you'll be fine.

Yeah, 10k in 8mins, I'd so beat Paula Radcliffes ass at her NYC marathon, wee buns to me and my astonishing speedy gonzales feet!!!!! Think if i attempted a 10km run now I'd lose my breakfast, dinner and lunch! Better get myself some new runners then! Any excuse to go shopping!

regtgunner · 03-11-2008 12:09am

10k in 8 mins!!! Wow puts my running to shame, used to think my 7.42 for a mile and a half was quick. You'd have been a champ runner in the RAF! Think my best 10k in the northern Ireland cross country champs was about 32 mins and I finished 4th

peggy, u wanna train me?:)

JVB · 03-11-2008 10:16am

1979SD wrote: »

As this is my first post as a new member i'll apologise now if i'm on the wrong thread! I've got a few questions to pose so all information will be greatly apreciated from any of you........ Does anybody know the score regarding transfering a military pension over into the PSNI? I'm sure if lucky enough to be selected all my questions will be answered at a later date - but it's good to have a heads up if poss. I've served for around 9/10 years and am wondering how many years this would equate to in the PSNI, even if someone can send me a link i'll happily trawl through the info myself.
Secondly........ where can i find more info relating to the PSNI recruit training - namely how long is it, is it all residential, what's the format.... etc.
Sorry to be so nosey what it being my 'first time' and everything! However, you folks seem to be in the know!
Seriousley, any info on the above would be great and the very best of luck to all of those currently applying, i've been watching this board for a couple of months now and am also going through the stress of waiting and hoping!!
Many Thanks Again

Answered via PM.

PEGGYSUE'S MAMA · 03-11-2008 11:26am

regtgunner wrote: »

10k in 8 mins!!! Wow puts my running to shame, used to think my 7.42 for a mile and a half was quick. You'd have been a champ runner in the RAF! Think my best 10k in the northern Ireland cross country champs was about 32 mins and I finished 4th peggy, u wanna train me?:)

I couldn't train you for that sort of speed now! Got rid of the go-go gadget running shoes ages ago! Should have reread that posting before putting it on the board! Am just managing under 10min miles at the min but that's on the treadmill, so am sure am not as quick as that!

7.42 min for a mile and half, now that's pretty impressive!:D

smyff · 05-11-2008 12:11pm

obama for president

shelleyelley · 10-11-2008 2:58pm

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

just needed to screammmmmmmm this process is soooooooo frustrating

i cant cope lol

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 3:01pm

shelleyelley wrote: »

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

just needed to screammmmmmmm this process is soooooooo frustrating

i cant cope lol

There there. Just let it all out of your system.

shelleyelley · 10-11-2008 3:23pm

i know thats it, just ring someone in recruitment and say ok, you have all the numbers, you know what the 50;50 merit list is, do u think im in for a chance or not

would be great wouldnt it??

i think it would take a lot of tension of people in here

im gunna be devasted now if im wastage going right through to the very end ya no??? i would prefer they didnt put you right throught unless they had a place for you, and then id anyone drops out fails vetting/medical,

then its your turn lol

grrrrrr im driving myself mad today lol

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 3:27pm

shelleyelley wrote: »

i know thats it, just ring someone in recruitment and say ok, you have all the numbers, you know what the 50;50 merit list is, do u think im in for a chance or not

would be great wouldnt it??

i think it would take a lot of tension of people in here

im gunna be devasted now if im wastage going right through to the very end ya no??? i would prefer they didnt put you right throught unless they had a place for you, and then id anyone drops out fails vetting/medical,

then its your turn lol

grrrrrr im driving myself mad today lol

Take some Lemsnort™ It'll help with the stress, but it might screw with your SMT.

shelleyelley · 10-11-2008 3:32pm

lemsnort hahahaha that always brings a smile to my face

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 3:37pm

shelleyelley wrote: »

lemsnort hahahaha that always brings a smile to my face

Yeah. You and a lot of other people.

:D

MrsGeneHunt · 10-11-2008 3:42pm

carlty888 wrote: »

Yeah. You and a lot of other people. :D

MGH - 100% Lemsnort free!!!

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 3:49pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

MGH - 100% Lemsnort free!!!

We'll wait to see the results of your SMT before we pass judgement.

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 3:59pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

One test one is POSITIVE one would pass!!!! ( or sorry, progress to the next stage in!!!! )

Fingers crossed we get the MHQ.:rolleyes:

Funny girl.

I heard about you abusing the guy who tried (and failed) to sell you drugs on the first night out with the boardies, so I guessed you'd be alright.

MrsGeneHunt · 10-11-2008 4:04pm

carlty888 wrote: »

Funny girl.

I heard about you abusing the guy who tried (and failed) to sell you drugs on the first night out with the boardies, so I guessed you'd be alright.

LOL I gave him short shrift alright!!

Cant be doing the drug thing at all. One of my pet peeves:mad:

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 4:07pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

LOL I gave him short shrift alright!!

Cant be doing the drug thing at all. One of my pet peeves:mad:

Mine's the wee bits of paper you get in boxes of Nurofen.

MrsGeneHunt · 10-11-2008 4:09pm

carlty888 wrote: »

Mine's the wee bits of paper you get in boxes of Nurofen.

nickni · 10-11-2008 4:10pm

the waiting is a nightmare! lol

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 4:11pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Why, when I open a box of painkillers, is it always there? It's never at the other end. :mad:

It's a bit like the question, "why does toast always land butter-side-down?"

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 4:15pm

nickni wrote: »

the waiting is a nightmare! lol

I guess if anyone knows this, you do. Seven times!!!

It's clear you want in. Either that or you have some kind of fettish for long, drawn-out recruitment campaigns.

Good on ya for persevering!

MrsGeneHunt · 10-11-2008 4:15pm

just testing - got told off for my sig of the psni logo being too big, hope this is better!

carlty888 · 10-11-2008 4:17pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

just testing - got told off for my sig of the psni logo being too big, hope this is better!

It's a little more subtle. Less brash, but it still screams "Recruit Me!!!!"

I like it.

MrsGeneHunt · 10-11-2008 4:20pm

it worked!:D

MrsGeneHunt · 10-11-2008 4:28pm

carlty888 wrote: »

Less brash, but it still screams "Recruit Me!!!!"

So does hammering on the gates of GV til my knuckles are raw but that hasnt worked so far.......

surfrunner · 10-11-2008 5:08pm

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-afterlife-of-the-ira-the-dissident-groups-bent-on-shattering-the-peace-in-northern-ireland-994412.html

I read this yesterday and it brought back some of the reality of the job. What do others think?

MrsGeneHunt · 10-11-2008 5:19pm

surfrunner wrote: »

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-afterlife-of-the-ira-the-dissident-groups-bent-on-shattering-the-peace-in-northern-ireland-994412.html

I read this yesterday and it brought back some of the reality of the job. What do others think?

Just makes me even more determined.;)

Maura2145 · 10-11-2008 5:38pm

surfrunner wrote: »

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-afterlife-of-the-ira-the-dissident-groups-bent-on-shattering-the-peace-in-northern-ireland-994412.html

I read this yesterday and it brought back some of the reality of the job. What do others think?

Thanks for that SurfRunner! youve just provided me with an excellent source for my dissertation :rolleyes:

surfrunner · 10-11-2008 5:43pm

Glad to be of service!!!

Penis Eye · 10-11-2008 5:48pm

surfrunner wrote: »

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-afterlife-of-the-ira-the-dissident-groups-bent-on-shattering-the-peace-in-northern-ireland-994412.html

I read this yesterday and it brought back some of the reality of the job. What do others think?

scary. but then every one who applies for the police shud no its not a walk in the park. That constable was incredible lucky to live.

MustBeCrazy · 10-11-2008 6:25pm

regtgunner wrote: »

10k in 8 mins!!! Wow puts my running to shame, used to think my 7.42 for a mile and a half was quick. You'd have been a champ runner in the RAF! Think my best 10k in the northern Ireland cross country champs was about 32 mins and I finished 4th peggy, u wanna train me?:)

10K in 8 minutes???????

:eek:

Isn't that like 60mph? Or am I totally getting confused?

MBC x (who was happy to run 5K in 31 minutes :eek::D

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