It's official folks. Last month I took my f2f test and blessedly passed with a score that will enable me to go a year before taking another!!! WHEW! Am I glad that's over with. Why is it we stress so much over a test that some of us (like myself) do everyday? I get myself so worked up over this test that I make myself sick. Why? I run every couple of days - usually 3-4 miles; I bench press and use hand weights, and I do core exercises (which takes the place of sit-ups). So why do I stress over this test. Maybe because it's just that... a test! Some of us have anxiety attacks over taking tests; and though I've never had that problem... until now... it is apparently a serious issue. However, once I begin my test, I forget that its a test. I think of it as simply going out to do my daily workout.
Because it was important for me to do better this year than I did last year, I had TSgt Glen Brogdon pace me. That's right! Mr. 100 himself, and you know what? It worked. Here's a hint folks: if you know someone whose pace is greater than yours and you want to aim higher, ask that person to come out and run with you. IT IS ALLOWED!!! It also helps to have someone running with you; tends to make you not feel so alone (misery loves company - lol).
But, I still have a lot of work to do. I've gained almost all my weight back, and, after giving my poor broken body a break, fell behind on my timed runs. So, I'm starting over again, slowly, so I'll be more than ready next year!! Another hint - don't wait until a month or two before your test to get in shape. It's easier to stay in shape than it is to get into shape!!
Until next time....
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