Language: I had speaking practice today and I recorded a solid 33 minutes of conversation for my mentor to critique. We talked a little more than that too. Then I did my homework for the weekend.
Military: Ran a PFT today. I scored 20 pull-ups, 100 crunches, and a 21:27 run for a grand score of 279/300. That's a more than decent score. Now I just need to work on my pacing for the three-mile and solidify my crunches so that it's never a "maybe" for me if I get them. A lot of it was mental. My SSgt was there and we briefly discussed my extending my contract (he said to mention it when it came time to put in my dream sheet when I graduate) and long distance running.
When I'm not broke I need to purchase a Garmin Forerunner (what he has). Besides the heart monitor it also uses a GPS to check my pace and my distance so that when I run I can just focus on the exploring and having fun instead of trying to stick to inaccurate routes or something.
Personal: Things are still kind of chaotic over here... And I've done a lot of thinking today. I know it's a recurring activity but I figure something out each time I do.
I feel like everything is hollow right now. It's without substance. It's all training for the main event. Now... I train hard because, when that main event comes, I want to be ready. I don't want to fail. I want to be worthy. I guess it's a similar sensation to what athletes get for their practice sessions as opposed to a championship game. Or infantrymen for combat drills as opposed to actual combat. We all train hard and pour our heart into what we do and even enjoy it... But it just doesn't stack up to the real thing.
There's a couple other things... But I am going to focus on my training. On moving forward.
I will be ready. I will be worthy.
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