siddown

October 1st, 2007 by rsm

Well, the first weekend of drill has come and gone. Interesting.

Actually I was also handed off to my real unit at the end of the weekend and I’m looking forward to meeting up with them and spending time learning about our mission, along with getting prepared to go at a moment’s notice.

But, heh, for someone turning 38 this weekend (and thanks for the birthday wishes and presents, y’all) I did prove again that determination matters more than low-mileage. That even included a little basketball game in a full chemical suit with gas mask sealed on. Sure it was a little warm. So what?

Since I was with a bunch of people getting ready for going to Basic, and a few who had already returned, it was time for yet another mini Army Physical Fitness Test. Only 1 minute of exercises and a 1-mile run.

18-22 year olds were coming up to shake my hand. The sergeants… well… some shouted “That’s it! Represent the old-guys!” while the others I just antagonized with, “try to keep up.”

I am blessed and hope I can maintain this fitness for a while. 65 pushups in 60 seconds, 58 situps in 60 seconds, and a 6:30 mile. Not the fastest, but one of the two who beat me was on the track team, the other a college soccer player.

One of my elites heard about this. Now the bet is on. I’m going to have to beat him, half my age, at his next full-blown Army PFT.

Yeah, as I had to shout in formation many times in the last few months:

This Army life is just my style…
I think I…
I think I…
I think I’m gonna stay awhile.

Posted in Fitnessblog, Military | 17 Comments »

17 Responses to “siddown”

  1. on 01 Oct 2007 at 18:43   Jean

    “try to keep up”… hehehe. You rawk!

  2. on 01 Oct 2007 at 20:49   Teresa

    Um – Happy Birthday youngster.

    I know you just love showing those college age kids what they need to do… *grin*

  3. on 01 Oct 2007 at 20:57   armywifetoddlermom

    Happy Birthday RSM.

    Many more to you.

    Enjoy your good health and all of the hard work paying off.

  4. on 02 Oct 2007 at 0:53   dagamore

    beat as in point per event or total, vs raw count?

    Happy Birthday.

    And show the young punks that skill is more important than age.

  5. on 02 Oct 2007 at 8:27   supergurl

    Happy Birfday, Brother!

  6. on 02 Oct 2007 at 9:37   Raging Mom

    Damn, I am late, but Happy Birthday!

  7. on 02 Oct 2007 at 12:26   Richmond

    Happy Birthday wishes from me as well. :)

  8. on 02 Oct 2007 at 13:52   Kelly

    Happy Birthday!!! toooooo yooouuuu!!!

  9. on 02 Oct 2007 at 14:10   Fiona

    OOOooooo… happy birthday!
    May it be all you desire! :)

  10. on 02 Oct 2007 at 23:52   amelie

    happy belated whatnot, uncle; i hope the day found you well and left you in a state of reasonable bliss. cheers ^_^

  11. on 03 Oct 2007 at 9:23   h~

    After reading the above are you sure you didn’t just turn 21? Happiest of Birthdays to ya :-)

  12. on 03 Oct 2007 at 12:40   Miss B

    Hope your day was special…

  13. on 04 Oct 2007 at 21:14   RedNeck

    Happy birthday… you young whippersnapper.

  14. on 05 Oct 2007 at 13:05   Tori Lennox

    I’m just so proud of you!!!

    And happy birthday!!!

  15. on 06 Oct 2007 at 14:57   Mrs. Who

    Happy (now very belated) birthday! And as of one of those ‘old folks’, show those youngins we still got what it takes!

  16. on 06 Oct 2007 at 20:13   Richmond

    Whoohoo for you! We are all pulling for you! :)

  17. on 07 Oct 2007 at 15:04   Libby

    Oops I guess this is the thread for the belated birthday wishes. Hope it was a great one and many more to come.

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