Chris Kellum

Chris Kellum Retired Infantryman helping Soldiers pass the AFT, improve waist-to-height, get stronger, and rebuild discipline. 1:1 coaching + the Military Fitness App.

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10/02/2026

How to run a faster 2 mile in the army - beginner tips

10/02/2026

The Army PT test is changing again — and running performance is about to matter even more.

Secretary Hegseth said the Army is moving toward a PT test that can be completed with “only a stopwatch and a clipboard” and “no more mobile gym needed.”

The Army has not yet published the final replacement events or new 2 mile standards, but the direction is clear: Soldiers should be preparing now, not after the standards change

If your goal is to improve your Army 2 mile run, stop testing your 2 mile every week and start training it with purpose.

3 runs I’d prioritize:
• Speed intervals: 1 min hard / 2 min easy × 6–8
• Threshold: 6–8 min controlled hard / 2 min easy × 3
• Zone 2: 40–60 min conversational effort

Three runs. Three different jobs.
Speed builds speed.
Threshold helps you hold it.
Zone 2 builds the engine.

Don’t wait until the Army drops a faster run standard to decide you need to become a better runner.
Comment “RUN” + your CURRENT 2-mile time → GOAL 2-mile time.

I’ll tell you what I’d focus on first and send you my free 2-mile running blueprint.

And if you want the entire training plan built around your current fitness level, strength training, schedule, and Army fitness goals, you can comment coach to do a free discovery call with my team

10/02/2026

Berlin Legends, how long am I legally required to wear wristband to stay a legend? Asking for a Berlin Marathon finisher….

10/02/2026

Berlin Legends, how long am I legally required to wear the wristband to stay a legend? Asking for a Berlin Marathon finisher….

10/01/2026

The Army PT test is changing again — and this time it’s no longer just rumor.

Secretary Hegseth said the Army is moving toward a fitness test that can be completed with “only a stopwatch and a clipboard” and that there will be “no more mobile gym needed.”

That points toward major changes to the current Army Fitness Test (AFT) and potentially the removal of equipment-heavy events like the deadlift and sprint-drag-carry.

The biggest thing Soldiers should be paying attention to?
Running standards are expected to get harder.

If the Army shifts back toward a simpler PT test built around events like push-ups, plank, and the 2-mile run, your run time is about to matter a whole lot more.

If your 2-mile run is currently your weakest event, don’t wait until the new standards officially drop to start training for them.

I coach Soldiers using structured speed work, threshold runs, Zone 2 training, strength work, and individualized pacing to improve Army 2-mile performance without just running more miles.

Comment SPEED or apply through the link in my bio if you want help getting your run dialed in before the standard moves.

10/01/2026

Berlin Marathon Race recap from Strava

09/30/2026

Thank you, Jesus 🙏 God is great all the time

09/30/2026

STRAVA said I couldn’t… so I went out and proved it wrong 😤
Another STRAVA prediction officially crushed.

Last week: 5K prediction ✅
This week: Marathon prediction ✅
Half Marathon next? 👀

At this point, I might have to make this a series.
Don’t let an algorithm put a ceiling on what you’re capable of

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