PRT (Physical Readiness Test)

This DWE (Drill Weekend) was the make-up PRT for those who missed it last month. Even though I had completed it last month, I decided to go partially to be "with the troops" and partially because I thought maybe I could do better on my push-ups and sit-ups than last month. I did 80 sit-ups, and 60 push-ups this time. Which gave me 10 extra points in each category (or two levels higher, increasing from Good Medium (65 points) to Excellent Low (75 points) in each category). I was doing the math while running, realizing that I could score 5 points less on my run this time and still get a better overall score than last time. (Or, I could score 10 points better and get an even better overall score, but that wasn't looking very likely.) Then, as I ran, I realized I was nearer the front of the pack than before, and after the turnaround point I was one of the leaders. Coming down the home stretch I somehow ended up out front and I was the first one done. I had shaved 18 seconds off my run-time and made it to the next level by one second. While I didn't get the full ten points needed on the run for an overall increase of two levels, I did go from Good High to Excellent Low, and Excellent Medium is within my reach, maybe even Excellent High. If I keep this up, I may actually get an Outstanding on my PRT someday. Who would have thunk? Certainly not me.