Woke up early to get there a little before 8. I met Stew, introduced myself from the previous emails we had sent, and began to help him set up. At 8:30 we started with the presentations. The first was a British Commando with 20 years in the service. He talked about mental toughness, determination, you don't "rise to the occasion", and the importance of teamwork/leadership. The second presentation was by 2 army SOF guys, each with over 20 years in the teams. Backing on what the first man said, they talked more about teamwork and leadership. They were hilarious. The final presenter was with Combat Ready Tape (kinesiology tape) and explained how his product works, and is used in the military. Stew then gave a quick explanation of the CSS and we headed over to the pool.
I asked for some critique on the CSS, but with that many people Stew told me it was pretty good and to go swim my mile. Once completed, we were instructed to complete Murph in our free time.
1 mile CSS
100 Push Ups
70 Air Squats
15 Pull Ups
We then went across the road to do the run/ruck combo. I partnered with a girl for the rucksack. It was a little light so I filled it with water so that it was probably around 35 pounds. After the ruck I took a 3/4 minute break and went straight into the run.
4mile Ruck 35# (0:39)
4mile Run (0:30)
1:11
100 Push ups
1mile special event: fireman carry
First half mile I had a partner that was 170#. Every 60yds (two telephone poles) we would switch who was carrying. Second half mile we had a group of 4. 2 people would carry one while the 4th person would jog along side.
I could have finished the Murph at the end but most of the Mids from the Spec Ops Team were hanging out and talking. I decided to talk with them for a while. I also got a chance to really sit down and talk to Stew. He was a great guy.
Really enjoyed the whole event and I hope to go back to another in April.
HOOYAH
Steve