Errand and Exploring the Base

Motivation

“When you’re good at something, you’ll tell everyone. When you’re great at something, they’ll tell you.” – Walter Payton

My Path

Believe it or not, I would consider waking up around 0800 “sleeping-in.” It was glorious despite the box spring they call a mattress that is my bed. I think a mattress pad is in order. But I woke up, finished the laundry I had started the night before and went for a run. Once I finished my morning PT I freshened up and headed to the Town of Quantico or Q-Town. I had a needed a couple nametapes made and a few sewn onto a couple sets of cammies. Then I went to the Mainside Marine Corps Exchange (MCx or PX). I sat down to grab some WiFi from the Starbucks inside, paid some bills, and got in touch with Comcast. Apparently the woman who enters new locations into the system was out for the day, so now I get to play phone tag with the representative on Monday. I guess it’s a start. Then it was time for my haircut, and some grocery/novelty items shopping. I headed back to Q-Town to pick up my nametapes, and a big and long anticipated purchase.

I had a conversation with my father earlier in the day about my birthday gift I hadn’t received back in April. It sounded like funds were back up for me to finally cash in on it. I’m a proud new owner of a Mameluke Sword. This is the Marine Corps Officer’s Sword used during ceremonies. It is belated, but awesome nonetheless. Once we have our Sword Manual class, and they clear me on its fit, I will get my sword engraved. I know I don’t need it right now, but it’s nice to know that I have it in the event that an unlikely event arises that I would need it.

After unloading the car and parking it on the parade deck, which is the main authorized parking location for TBS students, it was time for some more reading. I read The Warrior Ethos by Stephen Pressfield. I highly recommend it for anyone, whether you’re considering joining the armed forces, are intrigued by the military service members, or want a better understanding of why many of us do what we do. It describes the warrior spirit very accurately and clearly. It’s a very fast read and is extremely enjoyable. To take a break I decided to get a second workout in for the day. Once I wrap up this post it’ll be time for some more reading before bed. I’ll probably head to the PX once again to get a mattress pad. My back can only take so much.

WOD

4.35 Mile Run – 29:32

Path: SOQ to PFT 3 Mile and around Camp Barrett back to SOQ

3 Rounds for Time – 10:32 (Should be Sub 9:00)

20 Sandbag Kettlebell Snatches (~30#, 10 Reps/Arm)

15 Toes-To-Bar

10 Burpee Bar Touches (6” Above Arm Extended Overhead + Fingertips)

5 Bar Muscle-Ups

This is what happens when you don’t take care of your calluses and the pullup bar is taped. Hopefully my grip will hold up for the PFT on Monday.