Years and years ago,a mate of a mate was the proper archetypal "bank robber" proper old school villan.
And he used to train every day so that if he had to leg it he could out run the old bill.

He used to say run 2 miles then be fit enough to still "have a go if I had to".

Lovely

always a Norwood boy, where ever I live.

I think the issue isn't whether you can run further, but faster. I think its more about being nimble and smart, rather than just brute speed. You probably need to be able to sprint fast, and make quick decisions whilst out of eye sight, so as to lose them - Most people when the run, choose to run in a fairly predictable pattern (the opposite direction until they're knackered).

In a chase, car or otherwise, you need to lose your pursuer before they can get support organised. Once that happens, its almost impossible to escape.

"One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug"
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I guess it depends on what type of copper you are. I doubt there is too much call for being able to run as a forensics officer - corpses aren't known for their quick pace.

But definitely, the uniform on the street guys, need to be fit.

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I propose a formal merger with Switzerland.

If you want to live in a world full of kindness, respect and love, try to show these qualities.

Do the coppers in your running club all make a nee nah nee nah noise when they're running?

Living down here does have some advantages. At least you can see them cry.

Do their truncheons make them limp a bit?

We have now sunk to a depth at which the restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men. [Orwell]