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by boomer478
April 19th, 2013, 9:56 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

What motivates me to workout is of course my goals to be a Ranger, and the fact that when I do a good workout, I feel good, and that on the wrestling team, everyone, although we're all "friends", we're constantly competeing and trying to be better than eachother. What motivates me to be a ...
by boomer478
April 19th, 2013, 9:27 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

One step at a time. Do you have a PT buddy? Do you have anyone or anything to motivate you? Never, never quit! Well, when I do my monthly PT test, I'm on my own, but on a "normal" workout day, I'm with my teammates (I'm on the wrestling team). And Ranger Jim, when you ask if anything moti...
by boomer478
April 19th, 2013, 9:08 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

Month 4 PT Score Push-ups: 71 in 2 min. Sit-ups: 79 in 2 min. Pull-ups: 15 2-mile: 12:37 Slight improvements, but I still have a lot of work to do. As far as strength and my weight goes, I've hit a plateau, and it's hard to break. Also, I turned 17 last week and started enlistment paperwork. So far ...
by boomer478
March 18th, 2013, 1:48 pm
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

Given the way most young men, I've seen, you have the right attitude. Ensure you heal yourself, and never, never quit![/quote]
Roger Ranger Jim.
by boomer478
March 18th, 2013, 1:00 pm
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

Yes, Ranger Jim, I have memorized The Ranger Creed. To me, it's like guidelines on how you should carry yourself, both in your profession and in your personal life. For example, for me, obviously I'm not a Ranger, nor am I even in the Military (yet, I start the enlistment process next month, a few d...
by boomer478
March 18th, 2013, 10:52 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

Month 3 PT Score
Push-ups: 68 in 2 min.
Sit-ups: 75 in 2 min.
Pull-ups: 13
2-mile: 12:49
by boomer478
February 16th, 2013, 1:02 pm
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

Roger Ranger Jim.
by boomer478
February 16th, 2013, 12:16 pm
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

Roger.
by boomer478
February 16th, 2013, 8:02 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

Month 2 PT Score Push-ups: 68 in 2 min. Sit-ups: 78 in 2 min. Pull-ups: 15 5-mile run: 44:23 Thoughts: I know, my runs suck and I was getting pretty cramped up, but I'm working on it. Ranger Jim, Ranger ManchuV, if you could tell me some of the things you did to help your run times (and prevent cram...
by boomer478
January 25th, 2013, 9:49 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

ManchuV wrote:Welcome to the site boomer478.
Thanks Ranger ManchuV.
by boomer478
January 22nd, 2013, 6:21 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

Well, for a while now I've wanted to join the Army and become a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment because it's my main goal in life. I want to serve my country in one of its most prestigious units, I want to be one of the best. I work out a lot, talk to my recruiters often, and pretty much want hig...
by boomer478
January 21st, 2013, 11:36 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Re: Intro- boomer478

PT Score:
Push-ups: 61 in 2 min.
Sit-ups: 78 in 2 min.
Pull-ups: 14
5-Mile run: 43:24
Thoughts: I have A LOT of work to do. Didn't do so well today. Ranger Jim, how often do you want me to post my PT scores?
by boomer478
January 20th, 2013, 4:01 am
Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
Topic: Intro- boomer478
Replies: 48
Views: 13537

Intro- boomer478

Hi, my username is boomer478, I'm 16 years old (will turn 17 in a few months) and currently a junior in high school. I joined this site because when I turn 18 I want to enlist with an Option 40 contract to become a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and I would really appreciate the help this site h...

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