Originally posted by BeEtHoVeN:
speed training is the key

but 6 to 8 times will kill most ppl. try it another way, sprint for 1 round of the track in your best speed, time it and rest for 2 mins. go for 4 rounds using the best timing as the gauge. by the 4th round, you will feel just as tired as 1 round of SOC, that is if you are doing it correctly.
twice a week and you will definitely pass, gd luck
no la.... i estimated that timing according to his speed of 13 mins plus
the key is timing. 1 minute 50 seconds for him shouldn't be too strenuous for the first 3 rounds. The 4th round will be slightly harder.
it is the 5th and 6th round that he will need to push to achieve the maximum, greatest and fastest effect of achieving his goal within that 2 weeks.
In addition, you may want to attempt a 3km jog once a week.
To TS:
Suppose you are too tired after the 4th round, take a slightly longer rest, and give it one more round.
That was for training.
Nutrition wise, you will need to take in carbs and protein. Do not limit them. Yes, even if you are overweight, do not limit them. You need them for recovery and to sustain your training. Eat 4 meals a day if your training is about 3~4 times a week.
To assist in your recovery for such a heavy training, it would be good to take in antioxidants. You can get either some multivitamins, or simply just eat more fruits and vegetables in addition to your carbs and protein intake. It would also be good for you to take in green tea, as it contains 0 calories and is choked full of antioxidants too.
Regarding rest, if you can afford the time:
Sleep at least 7 hours every night, and sleep early. If you have more time, take a 1~2 hrs afternoon nap too for maximal recovery.
Then about 3~4 days before your IPPT, you should tone down your training by a lot, if you even train.... To do so, you should start jogging about 3km (by this time, 3km will be nothing to you) at a very slow speed.... The reason for this jog is simply to "oil" your engine, to maintain your stamina, and to relax your muscles with the slow jogging.
Stretching is also very important, before and after your workout. In addition, you may want to stretch before sleeping to ensure maximal recovery. Muscles to stretch include thighs, butt, hamstrings and calves.