Fast Running Soldier

Really slow run for PT. Every three minutes we stopped to do a series of push-ups, sit-ups, etc. We are at the FOB now, so PT is going to be pretty interesting...if it happens at all.

We did a 7 mile footmarch today. I know it isn't running, so I won't really count it, but it does provide some sort of workout.

We got up early to do combatives at the FOB. It really isn't fun being here. BOLC II is aweful and I am just counting down the days!

No PT today. We had a 0330 formation to head out and do land nav. We started about 0500 so we had an hour or so of dark and then into day land nav. The course here is REALLY long so you have to jog quite a ways to get your points in the 5 hours you get. I probably did something like 6 miles today just walking around the course, possibly more!

Today was a good run. I ran with a buddy Charlie who is down here with me. He is trying to get into shape for our Ranger PT test that will come in about a month. We ran five miles together and did that in about 8:25 pace or so. It was slow for me, but it gave me mileage and somebody to run with. For the Ranger PT test we have to run 5 miles under 40min. which won't be difficult for me but Charlie is having a hard time. Good thing we have a month and I can help him. 

   After we got back home I went out and ran two more miles at a pretty quick pace. I ran the first mile in about 6:21 and the second in about 6:23. It was nice to be able to run quick. I am noticing my ability to run longer distances at that quick pace is falling off. I was pretty exhuasted at the end of those two miles. I know it came after 5 miles, but it shouldn't have been that hard. I can't wait for BOLC II to end!