Training for training.

Welp, just got done with my first actual "work-out" as outlined in the Air Force's preparation for Basic Training print-out, which is a 14-week fitness program designed to help new enlistees lose that spare-tire around the mid-section and run a mile and a half without collapsing midway through. Here's the regimen for week 1:

5 minute stretch/warm-up
2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
5 minute walk
1 minute jog
5 minute walk
1 minute jog
5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Now, I fucked up the order pretty badly this morning because I decided to stretch, THEN run three times and walk two times (alternating), and THEN do the sit-ups/push-ups. Basically, I made it a lot harder for myself than I needed to. But at least I wasn't the collapsed, panting mess I thought I'd be! I'm sure I'm gonna get some bitching cramps later but I trust it'll be worth it in the end. Now I just need to really quit smoking and I should be well on my way to something resembling physical fitness.

Seriously, this morning was the most actual exercise I've gotten in a couple years, but I actually feel A LOT better for doing it. Methinks I'm gonna take a good liking to this exercise thing.

In related news, I've noticed something interesting in the reactions of the people I knew once they found out I was joining the Air-Force. They all used one of three possible reactions:

1: "And you're throwing your life away, WHY?!" = Everyone I knew from my arts high-school.
2: "Good luck man! Wishing you all the best!" = All my inter-tr0n aquaintances.
3: "HAH! Hah! Oh, wait, you're serious." = My little brother.

Seriously ones; I've been thinking this through for quite awhile now, I have an educated guess as to what I'm getting into. As far as I can see, the pros (which are many and varied), far, FAR outweigh the cons for me. Good pay, paid education, work experience, huge benefits while I'm serving and when I get out, the chance to travel the world, the list goes on. I'm really thinking this'll be a great life experience guys, don't worry about me. And if you're worrying I'm wasting potential; don't. Seriously.

Alright, more later as it happens. Take care of yourselves.

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