I've been officially assigned as the Recruit Chief Petty Officer for the Naval Recruiting Station Bellevue. I went in for a workout today and saw my picture up on the board. So I lead everyone in the Sailor's Creed and in stretching and the first exercises. I gave up the lead to the Starboard Section Leader to call out the cadence and lead the rest of the exercises, since that is my weak point. All those guys need someone who's going to push them... and so do I! :)
I'm excellent on my Navy Knowledge though, and on military bearing, and that's why I was given the post. Just a little more motivation to do well and keep pushing myself.
I'm back to 162, which is where I was at the end of my big east coast trip over a month ago. I had gained a couple in the weeks following, so I'm pleased it's back down. Also, I did much better on the flutter kicks and bear crawl this time, so I am encouraged. A little bit stronger... oh, and we did ten laps around the baseball field in a cadence run, and this time I was able to keep shouting it back the whole time.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
First Test
On my first week of being off from work I've done both the Monday and Wednesday workouts.
Today we started with the IFA (or Initial Fitness Assessment - my first one). 82 sit-ups in 2 minutes (which is pretty good), 22 push-ups (I hadn't realized I couldn't rest up on my arms with my rear in the air), and a horrible 14:54 time on 1.5 miles. A full two minutes slower than my last clocked time. But then again (here comes my excuse), I haven't run right after being exhausted from push-ups, or in 85 degree weather in full sunshine either. At least now I know what to work on. Running after being tired (because that's how the tests go), push-ups in general, and all those other terrible things we do: bear crawls, burppies & 8-count push-ups. Do you see a pattern? Yep! all shoulder stuff.
But on the good side, all of this is passing the test. And I can do better with a little work.
Today we started with the IFA (or Initial Fitness Assessment - my first one). 82 sit-ups in 2 minutes (which is pretty good), 22 push-ups (I hadn't realized I couldn't rest up on my arms with my rear in the air), and a horrible 14:54 time on 1.5 miles. A full two minutes slower than my last clocked time. But then again (here comes my excuse), I haven't run right after being exhausted from push-ups, or in 85 degree weather in full sunshine either. At least now I know what to work on. Running after being tired (because that's how the tests go), push-ups in general, and all those other terrible things we do: bear crawls, burppies & 8-count push-ups. Do you see a pattern? Yep! all shoulder stuff.
But on the good side, all of this is passing the test. And I can do better with a little work.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
9th Monthly Meeting
I'm only two days away from quitting my job now! So I got to the meeting in plenty of time. The Chief told me good job on losing the weight, but I'm afraid that'll make me not as worried as I should be about losing a few more. I want to keep going. :)
After Chief talked with us, our recruiters covered Navy educational benefits. After I filed the stack of re-certs, my recruiter told me he'd like me to become the recruit chief petty officer... or in other words, the recruit that leads everyone in the Creed and helps out in whatever way.
After Chief talked with us, our recruiters covered Navy educational benefits. After I filed the stack of re-certs, my recruiter told me he'd like me to become the recruit chief petty officer... or in other words, the recruit that leads everyone in the Creed and helps out in whatever way.
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