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24HourForums.com > Supported Forums > MrPaseo's Life Of A Modern-Day Soldier > I ran a half marathon!!! |
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MrPaseo Original500© Member  Peace Protector
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Yes, you read that right, I ran a half marathon this morning, 13.1 miles. I had three goals, 1) Complete the 13.1 miles, 2) go the whole way without stopping, 3) Complete the run under 2 hours. I have never run that far/long and I average about 10 minute miles so I had doubts from the beginning about the time. I knew I would complete it even if I walked so my first goal was accomplished before I started the race. I figured I had about a 50% chance of running the whole way since I had done ruck marches for 12 miles in the past, a lot of them at an Airborne shuffle. I managed to run the entire route. As for the third goal, I realized at mile 10 that I had a possibility to accomplish the goal and found myself cross the line at 1:54.46, I completed the run under two hours. I even impressed myself this morning. I really am in the best shape of my life right now thanks to the help of some of you, I will improve the whole time I am here. I still have 9 months to go, who knows what I can accomplish. I deployed at 198 pounds, I am currently below 180lbs. My goal is to be at 170 when I come home on leave. Before this deployment is over, I hope to hit about 165, so I can rebound to 175 and be at my max weight (174). I finished my first on line college course with a B (I think, we have not received our grades yet), I hope due to my class participation the professor bumps my grade to an A. I enjoyed the class and will pick up another one after R&R. I am going to try to have an associates degree before I retire, I think since I am not in the Infantry, I will be able to accomplish this goal. Other than that, all is well, I am due a rating scheme and my 1SG said he has some bullets for it, these are the bullets he sent for me: o performed exceptionally as a platoon sergeant; flawlessly deployed his platoon to OIF 07-09 and ensured every Soldier was prepared for a 15 month deployment o spearheaded a company board study group; mentored seven NCOs and Soldiers that averaged a 149 promotion score and produced one Battalion NCOQ and two SOQs o enhanced his platoon's survivability in combat by ensuring they were 100% trained on rollover drills, indirect fire drills, and escalation of force (EOF) procedures o injected Tangerine Training into the weekly battle rhythm and decreased commo problems by over 40%; trained over 100 Soldiers on communications equipment o volunteered to serve as the unit's Enhancement PT Instructor; produced a training regimen for 10 Soldiers that significantly increased their physical capabilities o sacrificed personal time and encouraged Soldiers to grow in the financial management arena; efforts led to five Soldiers enrolling in Peace University And my favorite: o an absolute must select for promotion in the secondary zone; will be an outstanding asset to any unit as a First Sergeant I guess my hard work has paid off. I will not get looked at for the next rank advancement until after February 2009, hopefully I get picked up first look (In the secondary zone). I will then retire as a Master Sergeant. I have been very busy these days, I try to check in every day but sometimes I just can't find the time. I will catch up when this deployment is over though. I will keep you all updated on my life as a Soldier in modern day Iraq. Ray 
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Yeah, GO RAY!!! That sums up my feelings. 
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Excellent Bro,...man,...and ya be moving up thru the ranks too,aint ya.Congrats. 16 mile run?Bud,...you are DEFINATLY in shape! And,..dont know what to expect out of you if we ever hook up now. Only Master Sgt or 1st Sargent,I ever knew was always chewing my ass out or growling.    How the hel do I sit down and enjoy the company of a Pit Bull? Think you could choke back the badazz part of ya for awhile?  .Actually,...truth be told,...I would really enjoy being in the company of the kind of Soldiers I had such a strong respect for since they came thru the ranks the hard way...and earned the respect of his Troops.I would'nt have pissed on a Officer if he was on fire,..back then,... Good to see your note Ray,...give my regards to your troops,will ya??
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librtyhead Original500© Member 
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You would make a great coach or gym teacher.
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Luvdawgs Pioneer100© Member 
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You are an amazing person, Ray! My hats off to you. I am still praying for your and the other guys' safe and quick return to us.
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