thedrifter
10-08-04, 10:47 AM
If training was really this fun
Submitted by: MCRD San Diego
Story Identification #: 200410811174
Story by Sgt. Len Langston
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 8, 2004) -- Runners who enjoy a little drill-instructor style encouragement with their physical activity entered the depot gates Saturday morning for the third annual Boot Camp Challenge organized by Marine Corps Community Services here.
This year's race drew 1,618 participants, slightly less than 1,650 from last year.
The three-mile course on paved roads and packed dirt featured 17 obstacles, which included hay jumps, low and high log obstacles, trenches, cargo nets and push-up stations.
"This is a unique race," said Brent Poser, Semper Fit director. "It's a fun way to let the civilian community see what the depot is all about."
Sixty drill instructors from Recruit Training Regiment posted along the route, giving encouragement to racers every step of the way.
"I saw a lot of good responses from (participants)," said 1st Sgt. Nicolyn M. Woodarek, Instructional Training Company first sergeant. "It's a good opportunity for civilians to get a taste of what recruits go through."
MCCS booths and 26 vendors and sponsors set up near the start and finish point with food, merchandise, free photographs and massages. Events began with the traditional posting of the colors and playing of the "Star Spangled Banner."
The individual men's group started the race, and the women's group followed ten minutes later. Three and five-person teams went last. Runners as young as 4 years old and as mature as 82 years old made a mad dash toward the obstacles.
Last year's winner, Jon Clark, made a repeat performance with an overall winning time of 18:24.
Laura Knight took the women's category, coming in at 22:01.
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/200410811258/$file/06boot_camp04_lr.jpg
Candace Seaborn, outfitted in camouflage bottoms, passes through a water spray as she approaches the obstacle course. Seaborn finished the challenge in 28:25, placing seventh in the 35-39 age group. Photo by: Sgt. Len Langston
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2004108113722/$file/06boot_camp06_lr.jpg
From the top of a log hurdle, a drill instructor encourages competitors. Photo by: Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael Moriatis
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2004108112747/$file/06boot_camp03_lr.jpg
Drill instructors encourage competitors to complete push-ups before heading onto the next obstacle. Photo by: Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael Moriatis
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/66728A5C3A9BD99185256F270053F5F4?opendocument
The Drifter's Wife
Ellie
Submitted by: MCRD San Diego
Story Identification #: 200410811174
Story by Sgt. Len Langston
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 8, 2004) -- Runners who enjoy a little drill-instructor style encouragement with their physical activity entered the depot gates Saturday morning for the third annual Boot Camp Challenge organized by Marine Corps Community Services here.
This year's race drew 1,618 participants, slightly less than 1,650 from last year.
The three-mile course on paved roads and packed dirt featured 17 obstacles, which included hay jumps, low and high log obstacles, trenches, cargo nets and push-up stations.
"This is a unique race," said Brent Poser, Semper Fit director. "It's a fun way to let the civilian community see what the depot is all about."
Sixty drill instructors from Recruit Training Regiment posted along the route, giving encouragement to racers every step of the way.
"I saw a lot of good responses from (participants)," said 1st Sgt. Nicolyn M. Woodarek, Instructional Training Company first sergeant. "It's a good opportunity for civilians to get a taste of what recruits go through."
MCCS booths and 26 vendors and sponsors set up near the start and finish point with food, merchandise, free photographs and massages. Events began with the traditional posting of the colors and playing of the "Star Spangled Banner."
The individual men's group started the race, and the women's group followed ten minutes later. Three and five-person teams went last. Runners as young as 4 years old and as mature as 82 years old made a mad dash toward the obstacles.
Last year's winner, Jon Clark, made a repeat performance with an overall winning time of 18:24.
Laura Knight took the women's category, coming in at 22:01.
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/200410811258/$file/06boot_camp04_lr.jpg
Candace Seaborn, outfitted in camouflage bottoms, passes through a water spray as she approaches the obstacle course. Seaborn finished the challenge in 28:25, placing seventh in the 35-39 age group. Photo by: Sgt. Len Langston
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2004108113722/$file/06boot_camp06_lr.jpg
From the top of a log hurdle, a drill instructor encourages competitors. Photo by: Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael Moriatis
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2004108112747/$file/06boot_camp03_lr.jpg
Drill instructors encourage competitors to complete push-ups before heading onto the next obstacle. Photo by: Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael Moriatis
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/66728A5C3A9BD99185256F270053F5F4?opendocument
The Drifter's Wife
Ellie