8.27.2006

2 down, 1 to go

I passed my physical test. I am SO glad that it is overwith. especially the run. My time was 27.52 for 3 miles-almost 1 minute off last weeks time. (and Renshi passed me even though i didn't make 24minutes) I did my 50 pushups without any struggling. When we do the pushups, its with a partner who counts for you and who also has to put their fist on the ground in front of you so that your chin touches it each count. Then we had to show our splits- full splits and front splits, then we lined up on the field and did a ton of crunches-more than 200 I'm pretty sure. After that it was sprinting-we did about 8 sprints of various distances, then we went back to the grass for more endurance testing. 1st- wheelbarrows- halfway across the short side of the field, then switch and come back- there is a trick to wheelbarrows -grab the knees, not the feet-its so much easier. Then we had to turn around and do army crawls one way and crab walks back, then turned around again to do flying sidekicks (huh?? never did one of those before yesterday- i'm sure it was pretty amusing to watch too) and stupid forward rolls back. I closed my eyes this time when i did my rolls-so much better on the equalibrium when you don't see the sky while you're rolling. After that was done, we lined up- Renshi told us that we all passed (he doesn't usually do that on the same day because usually someone fails it) Now I have the next test to get ready for. The practical test is next month. I have a lot of material to work on. Thanks to all of you for your good wishes and support!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well done! Woo Hoo!!!

frotoe said...

thanks Bets! :)

Anonymous said...

Congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

Woo hoo! Congratulations!

Mir said...

Oh YES! That's the way to do it! Two tests down, one to go... You GO girl! I can almost taste the joy. Keep up the good work!

How can you NOT be proud of yourself? You have given it your best, and have improved immensely.

Keep on! Perservere.. You are doing well

Mathieu said...

that seems a hard test. congrats!!

Anonymous said...

Go Mere! Who needs that toe stub anyhow?!? ~ Beth

Lizzie Woolley said...

Wow! Good Work! I know I don't have that kind of testing in my dojo.

Miss Chris said...

Good job! You seem to be in amazing shape. It's got to make you feel proud.

Anonymous said...

Yeah! I'm so proud of you! You deserved to pass on that run; you've been training like a mad woman. Sorry I've been absent a bit. I've been a little wrapped up in Kindergarten this week. Congrats again AND I see you're taking the challenge. I'll add you to the challenge blogroll and send you the coupon code.