wege0038
12-10-10, 01:47 AM
Hello Marines,
I just had a quick question about the timing of graduation. As of right now my ship date is 20110321 with an expected graduation date of 20110617 (a Friday). In my training for boot camp I met and have been working out with a retired Marine who is an avid marathon runner. We have become really close and he has been somewhat of a mentor to me for the past year or so. I asked him if he and his family would like to come to my graduation and he said yes, but under one condition: I run the Grandma's Marathon with him this coming summer. I'm all for it but here is my dilemma. The marathon is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th at 7:30 am (the day following my expected graduation). Do you think there would be enough time for me, after the graduation ceremonies, to fly back home to Minneapolis from San Diego in time for the start of the marathon?
I realize I may be getting ahead of myself and should be focusing fully on preparing for boot camp but the thought of graduating from the hardest recruit training our Department of Defense has to offer (God willing) and representing not only my family and friends but the entire Marine Corps for 26.2 miles is HIGHLY motivating and would be an honor. If you're still reading this, I thank you for your time and your service. Any info you may have would be greatly appreciated. God bless.
Sincerely,
Poolee Wegerle
I just had a quick question about the timing of graduation. As of right now my ship date is 20110321 with an expected graduation date of 20110617 (a Friday). In my training for boot camp I met and have been working out with a retired Marine who is an avid marathon runner. We have become really close and he has been somewhat of a mentor to me for the past year or so. I asked him if he and his family would like to come to my graduation and he said yes, but under one condition: I run the Grandma's Marathon with him this coming summer. I'm all for it but here is my dilemma. The marathon is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th at 7:30 am (the day following my expected graduation). Do you think there would be enough time for me, after the graduation ceremonies, to fly back home to Minneapolis from San Diego in time for the start of the marathon?
I realize I may be getting ahead of myself and should be focusing fully on preparing for boot camp but the thought of graduating from the hardest recruit training our Department of Defense has to offer (God willing) and representing not only my family and friends but the entire Marine Corps for 26.2 miles is HIGHLY motivating and would be an honor. If you're still reading this, I thank you for your time and your service. Any info you may have would be greatly appreciated. God bless.
Sincerely,
Poolee Wegerle