Lately I've been down on myself. Physically and mentally. Sometimes days drag and I wonder if I'll ever get to where I need to be fitness wise. Time seems to move slow yet oddly fast in the same breath.
But this article, Charleroi woman stands tall in service to Marines, put the spring back into my step.
"The hardest part was being awakened at 3:35 in the morning by a drill instructor screaming at you. I never regretted one moment of being there. I learned so much about myself and about life -- how you have to be ready for anything and reach down into your heart and soul to make the most of any situation.
You learn to think on your feet, to make decisions that can save your life and, more importantly, the lives of your fellow Marines."
I marvel at her run time and admittedly, I'm happy that I'm not too far behind her FAH and her sit ups.
Martorella posted the highest score among all recruits in her class -- men and women included -- in the physical fitness competition. She ran three miles in 19 minutes, 50 seconds, well below the required 21 minutes to complete the course; had the best hang time (85 seconds) in an endurance test, and recorded 132 sit-ups in two minutes, well over the mandated 100.
You are damn right I'm pushing for a 19:40 three mile run time now.
A blog about a former (or not so) Roller Derby athlete on the path to fitness and joining the Marine Corps.
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