The last few days at Fort Lee went by really fast.  We did a mock PT test (2 minutes of push-ups, sit-ups, and 2 mile run).  We had to do this because the confidence course that was scheduled had to be cancelled due to weather (this is the obstacle course that we always see during basic training on television shows).  I was impressed at how good some of the athletes were (again, army athletes not power athletes :) ).  We had people getting sub 12 minute two miles (only 3 or 4 though).  We are using these run times to seperate into run groups when we get to Charlottesville so we can train with people at our speeds. 

I think what was more impressive was that some of the girls hit upwards of 70 push-ups and 65 sit-ups (it may not sound like a lot but sit down and try it right now :).  But there are also people running 19 minute 2 miles and only getting 17 or 18 push-ups so there is definetely a full spectrum. 

Mostly, the last 2 days were out processing and a lot of free time to get ready for the 1.5 hour drive to the JAOBC (Judge advocate officer basic course).The night before we left we had a social event (open bar!!!) at the officer's club at fort lee which to my surprise was a real bar with big screens and all!  That helped with the bonding but I have to say, some of the LT's and CPT's may be classified as light-weights.  But dont worry, we all had designated drivers as they wont let you even think of driving after one drink.

C-ville is awesome.  The JAG LCS (legal center and school) is awesome.  Its located directly next to the University of Virginia law school and we have rooms on top of the school (which will be good when we are waking up for PT at 5:15 instead of 5 in the morning.  These are nice dorm room/ hotel type rooms with flat screens and balcony's (for free :) ).  Some of the married individuals who have family coming to stay are staying at the residence inn (getting tons of marriot rewards pts too) and have about a 5 minute walk to get here.

We definetely got out and explored the city last night (which is great) and are heading to buffalo wild wings later tonight for some sports watching.  This week we have a lot of inprocessing and starting the admin law sections.  0 days for airborne/ air assault school is thursday which is essentially where we try out for a paid spot at airborne (only 10 slots) or air assault (only 5 slots).  Right now there is probably 50 people thinking of trying out so 0 day is essentially where they make people quit or kick them out when they cant go any farther (true muscle failure, sprints, and other exercises designed to BURN!!!).  If we clear 0 day, we get to train tue and thurs for our respective class and then have to do a 12 mile ruck (march with gear) for air assault or 5 mile run for airborne that are both timed.

Im excited about the competitive nature and pushing yourself and your team so this is going to be fun.  Im only concerned how my knee will hold up because I dont see myself breaking mentally.  Just another observation, everyone here (especially prior service) is really helpful.  Its not a competitive environment in the runs/ lifts; its more that if someone is struggling, others come to pick them up, train with them, or help them understand what they need to do.  The team mentality is great and im sure that other firms wish they have the bond that we get from doing PT, living together, and working together!