Training Day 18

I had a good day today. I didn't get as much done as I normally do but it was a good recuperation day. Tomorrow is Friday! My schedule should also permit a lot more training, which is a good way to start the weekend.

Language: Today started off moving quickly enough but slowed waaaaay down towards the end of the day. I even started falling asleep and got caught by my class leader a few times. Fortunately, I'm pretty quick to snap-to when he speaks to me or asks me to do something so I think I've built up a buffer against stupid stuff happening to me. I still went out tonight and bought grippers to develop my hand strength and keep myself active while I sit in class. I did it ASAP so that my class leader would know I am trying.

Marathon: Today the Momrine was on quarters for dual blooming ear infections. Ick. Apparently, she needed the rest. I, however, think it was all a skillful revenge scheme. She had plotted out this 4mi course we were supposed to run today and then she conveniently got sick the day of the run. I, however, still ran. I accidentally cut the course short to 3.76mi but I did run it with all it's little hills and the constant climb at the end. All in all, I didn't stop running once and the 3.76mi (or more as I didn't run the exact MapQuest route) on varied terrain with inclines took me 31:08:06. It's slower than my last PFT but not a bad time.

Combat: Today I studied autostatic and autokinetic reactions, which is where the SCARS/PACT materials really stands out. Basically, it's the study of human anatomy, physics, and reflexive reactions to stimuli to learn how to control your opponent. The basic premise is that, due to the way the body is designed, blows to certain areas will always have a certain effect. It could be displacing the body's position or disrupting various functions through assaults on the nervous system. Then there is the matter of abusing an opponent's reflex actions (like when you turn away from a hand flicked at your face or snap your hand back when you brush against something hot) to control them. These reflexes work before the stimuli even reaches the brain and is not pain-based. Therefore, they always work. A skilled fighter knows what buttons to push on an opponent to throw his mind into disarray, disrupt bodily function, incapacitate him, or kill him, as the situation warrants.

Personal: Today was a good, relaxing day. I just chilled with friends. Oh! I also passed my field day inspection with flying colors and it was the first of the new difficult ones. Plus, the inspector walked into my room while I was there during lunch. That was a surprise. I filed my taxes too so I have more money to fill in that hole of red ink I dug.