Topic: Old"er" woman just starting out...

[BYT Driver [3]]

  First off, my congratulations to all who have passed BM(O)Q this year.  IIRC, my basic in Cornwallis was no cake walk!   
  Secondly, IF you think it's going to be tough, it probably will be.  You are only as young as you feel or want to be!  Years ago, there was no online source of info about recruit school, you just went with all the fears to go with it.  Nowadays, you have this site to qualm or heighten your fears. If you take everything they throw at you with an ease of nature and say what's next, it'll be an easier walk...or run in some cases.
  When I went thru POET at 42 (I already had 22 years in!) there a a 49 yr old guy just off his BMQ.  He and I were usually at the front of the runners on PT.  It's not how tough you think it will be, it how your head wraps around it.  Like in the old days of Petawawa, put you head down and just do it!  You'll be proud of yourself when you cross the finish line looking back and saying "HOLY F&*%, I DID IT!!!"
I've seen old 19 yr olds and young 45 yr olds.
I wish you all good luck and a Merry Christmas 

[TFLY]

Thanks BYT Driver, I agree totally.  Everytime I work out and find it too much and say "I'm never going to get through basic" I scold myself and say "whatever you think you're right" so then I quickly change it to "this is too easy and basic will be a breeze"  Maybe I'll find a happy medium in there and do just fine! 

Merry Christmas all!

[armygirlangie]

Hello, first time to post. I understand as I am 46, and I am starting recruit school as an RMS Clerk in borden on Jan 11, 2010.

[armychick2009]

Back in June when I went to do my first timed run, to see where I was at? I thought to myself, "Am I insane?" I was 100 pounds overweight... but, had I quit that day, I wouldn't be where I am today. Almost 50 pounds lighter! I'm also stronger and determined.... don't let one day of working out, bring ya down. Just get out and take things one workout at a time. Talk positive to yourself... and, don't be your own worst enemy!

[Apollo Diomedes]

TFLY
Anytime you feel sorry for yourself because you're older than the other recruits, slower,more out of shape,Take longer to heal- look at your children and believe that all the pain and suffering you are going through means the world will be a better place for your kids.

[TFLY]

Anytime you feel sorry for yourself because you're older than the other recruits

Well, I don't feel sorry for myself really (although I'm not fond of these new found crows feet) but I will keep this in mind.. 

look at your children and believe that all the pain and suffering you are going through means the world will be a better place for your kids.

Thanks Flawed Design   

[TFLY]

I thought I would give a little update since I first posted this thread.  I decided I was going to do this come hell or high water so since then I have started a running program (I suck at this, but Meh) A strength training program (will meet those requirements with no worries) and I have now implemented swimming as part of my regular routine.  It's taking some time, but I'm seeing results!  Very happy!

I have done my CFAT and qualified for all officer trades but one (maybe air navigation?) Smoked the interview and did pretty good in the medical.  Had to get a couple documents filled out by my Dr. and waiting to hear from Ottawa on that. 

Now I'm waiting to hear if I'm accepted for the ROTP program.  That won't be until April sometime.  In the mean time, I am currently being enrolled in a three week program in Borden for the month of April.  Pre Training of sorts.  I'm very excited!  I have also looked into doing some training at the Shearwater Sports Facility and hopefully get the aid of the FI on staff there. 

So, yes I am determined and doing everything I can to be ready.  Doesn't change the worry I have about some of the matters at hand....But, I'm a big girl and I'm sure I'll be able to handle it.

I would also like to thank, ArmyChick for all her help with this.  You have been Great! 

Thank you all for your encouragement!

[ballz]

Good stuff TFLY

In your original post you had this level of fitness:
"I can't yet run 2.5 km without stopping, but I Can do 11 push ups, 27 sit ups.  My body fat is above normal for my sex and height.  My core strength is weak and so is my endurance.  Do you think it's even possible for me to get into enough shape to START basic?"

Any measurable progress with those things now? Running, push ups, sit ups, body fat %, etc?

For core strength/endurance, have you been doing planks? It's an easy way to measure your progress with your core. The longer you can hold a plank, the stronger your core.

[TFLY]

Any measurable progress with those things now? Running, push ups, sit ups, body fat %, etc?

My husband is always after me to do my body fat test again, so I will tonight to see how I'm doing. 

14 Push ups
35 Sit ups
Running - Well, it is not much better because I have not been doing it regularly enough.  Weather is no excuse, but apparently it's the one I use for this.    We have had very icy/cold conditions.  And when we have a warm spell, it's like I totally forget about running.  However, I am working on Cardio by doing the P90X Kenpo and Plyometrix.  Hopefully the swimming will help with my Cardio as well.  ArmChick2009 just set me up with some swim stuff to work on.  She said it would help with the running too. 

The plank is one that I used to use a lot, I think I will start to implement that again and let you know. 


Thanks for asking Ballz, when I get it down on here, it's like a motivator!!  Makes me want to go workout right now.   

[Loachman]

We've had numerous Pub Nights in Toronto and elsewhere and I've long been meaning to try the same thing in Borden. I'm pretty sure that Vern's still kicking around Borden in April, and I should be enjoying a rare period of relative peace and stability then, and there should be a few others around - of course, a few of those are going to be on course and probably not allowed out. If you're interested in a gathering, post a reminder when you have firm dates and I'll see what I can set up.

[armychick2009]

TFLY - You won't be allowed to mix with other people until about the time of your graduation, unfortunately! (it's for good reasons, I promise!) But I also promise you that on grad day? I'll come down and sit in the bench and cheer ya on!  Then afterwards, I think we're allowed to hang out. That's probably when you'll be able to get some of your family to come visit.

[TFLY]

Pub Night??? Me?  You've been reading my mail!  My most favorite thing to do (being from Halifax).  I'm totally in if they actually give you a night away from training.  I was told, not so much???  But anyway, I will post to confirm.  Do I just post it on this thread?  Now I'm even more excited than ever.     (talk about go off topic.)  lol   

[TFLY]

Ooops, we overlapped posts.

you mean there is a graduation for this training ArmyChick?  No way!  Well that's exciting!  I'll CRAWL to the pub if I'm allowed after that. 

By the way, going tomorrow to swim, thanks for the STUFF    I'll keep you posted!

My family won't be there for that, but I'll be glad to see you and finally meet you!   

[Tango2Bravo]

My husband is always after me to do my body fat test again,

Brave man.

[Otis]

We've had numerous Pub Nights in Toronto and elsewhere and I've long been meaning to try the same thing in Borden.

Make sure you let us know when / where and maybe some of us cab make the trip up from Toronto to join the fun!