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Marine Corps Support Forum - It's Boot Camp Challenge Day! GO TEAM!!!!
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JaxTraxMom~
New Member
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 Posted - 10/06/2007 : 09:45:07
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Just wanted to post a GOOD LUCK to all our members of Team Marine Parents™ as they take on the Boot Camp Challenge and the DI's today!!!
 GOOOOO TEAMMMMM!!!!!!!!
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Tracy Della Vecchia
Founder and Executive Director
32955 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 10:12:48
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| Hooray!! What an exciting day after soooooo much training! These folks have done just an amazing job up to this point, both in training and in their fundraising! With all of that behind them, I imagine they will each do VERY WELL at the bootcamp challenge. I can't wait to see photos!!! Ooh Rah, Go Team Marine Parents Go!!!!!! |
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~Good2GoMom
Director: Outreach Pgms/Rct Online Support Svcs
7042 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 10:48:43
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Hey Team Marine Parents™ - I'm sure you will make us all proud at the Bootcamp Challenge! Good luck to all of you and thanks for all of your hard work!
Now go - GET ER DONE!! |
Barb - VPM of Cpl Dave
PDS - Cherry Point
Deployed to Afghanistan
Finally Stateside
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cjsmom~
500+ Posts
764 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 12:02:52
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| Wish I was there with you! Go get em and put those DI's to shame!! |
Chris
VPM of Corey
MCRD SD grad 7/1/05
If Truth Were Self Evident, Eloquence Would Not Be Needed. ~Cicero
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Mom 1996
1500+ Posts
9079 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 12:33:53
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WOOOOO HOOOOO Go Team Marine Parents!! Here waiting and cheering you on!!! Go-Go-Go!!
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Cheryl, Proud Marine Mom of Warrant Officer Aaron
OEF Vet 2009-2010
OIF Vet 2006-2007 & OIF 2008
Former DI/SDI & Educational Instructor MCRD-San Diego
Standing on: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Psalms 91 and Psalms 144
Proud Mom of Crystal & Grandma to ♥ Alexis, Michael, Micah, & Rhianna ♥
FORMER MARINEPARENTS.COM VOLUNTEER
"The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God cannot protect you."
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~MaynardsMom
Purple Heart Family Support and Chat Moderator
1193 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 12:36:10
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| Good Luck to all of you and thanks for all your hard work!!!! |
Edina, VPM of LCpl Michael
Supporter of LCpl Andrew & Jacob
2/3 Golf, Hawaii
PM to Heather and MIL to PO1 Andrew... PGM to Sophie Ann 5/19/09 |
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Cindi
1500+ Posts
2269 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 13:10:48
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| OOOOH RAHHHH!!! GO TEAM MARINEPARENTS!!!! Know you will do yourselves and us proud!!! |
Cindi ~Former Volunteer to MarineParents.com
PMM of SSgt Steven:: Macdill AFB, Tampa, FL
PMM of SSgt Patrick:: home at last-OIF II; OIF III; OIF IV
PMM of Sgt David:: Inactive Reserves in Virginia
Always Remembered:: Cpl Joshua Sticklen of the 2/3 * KIA Iraq 12/03/2006 *
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~gumhealer
Moderator: Chat
14597 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 13:16:45
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| GOoooooooooooooooo TEAM! |
Sue---Mom of Cpl Ben--IRR--formerly 1/4 Alpha, 11th MEU "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
---Ronald Reagan
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marinedad532
Member, Team Marine Parents 2007
45 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 15:22:09
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Is it finished yet? How'd it go? We're here cheering you on!
I wonder if they have that obstacle that my Marine got an inch long splinter through his thumbnail in boot? It looks like the women's gymnastics uneven parallel bars, except made of wood. Wow, doing the MCM is nothing! If I did the Boot Camp Challenge, I'd probably hurt myself and cry like a little girl (according to my Marine, the DI's make statements like that, but a bit more "colorful")! |
Proud dad of Joshua, Aubrey, Matthew, Anna, and Lcpl. Sean. |
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JaxTraxMom~
New Member
1 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 16:36:40
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No word yet, hopefully soon. I know they all did great!! 
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selfall
1500+ Posts
5566 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 16:44:36
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WOOHOOO Hope you guys had a good time. I remember last year was a blast!!!
Sandra
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cjsmom~
500+ Posts
764 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 11:52:45
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Well????? How did it go? Any word on yesterdays event?
I'm sure Wanda was jumping in some pool after it was over with!!  I'm sure probably double dog dared one and then they just had to do it |
Chris
VPM of Corey
MCRD SD grad 7/1/05
If Truth Were Self Evident, Eloquence Would Not Be Needed. ~Cicero
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Edited by - ~Worry Wort on 10/08/2007 00:09:07
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~AtlantaMom
Manager: Operation PAL & Member, TMP 2007/08/09
7266 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 17:00:04
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Maybe they did so well they are now recruits and we won't hear from them til we get the 10 second phone call?!?  |
Barbara, Mom of former 3/3 David, Veteran of OIF & OEF
Land of the Free....because of the Brave
Send prayers and letters to wounded♥/ill Marines and Corpsmen. www.OperationPAL.com
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SLP
1500+ Posts
10389 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 18:04:24
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| Good luck TEAM MARINE PARENTS!!!!!!! |
Scheryl VPM of Cpl Evan
formerly 2/3 Echo, HI, Currently IRR
OEF & OIF Veteran
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jplemmons
Member, Team Marine Parents 2007/08
42 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 19:51:18
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Well we made it through!! WOW! What an AMAZING experience! Nanette, Mario, Jack and I all made it out alive! What a fabulous group of people to be associated with - I could not have asked for more incredible folks to participate with than Nanette, Mario and Jack!!! Of course, they were in better running form than me by a long shot - but even bringing up the rear in this group was a real honor. Being raised by and with Marines in my home, I've always had deep respect for them, but WOW after this experience, that respect just shot up about 1000 fold!! What we participated in was but a very tiny fraction of what our amazing young men and women experience for 13 WEEKS! The DI's were in true form but probably a bit toned down for us - it could be intimidating though. Just knowing they were along the way to "encourage" us, made this old girl step up the pace as I approached the obstacles.....haha. What a great event prior and post also! Neat festival atmosphere which kinda dulled the pain after the fact (loved the 10 minute massage before the race) We'll send along photos as we get them all together. If anyone wants to write and ask me about it, please feel free! My advice: Get is shape EARLY and stick with it - this is no picnic but it can be done! Give it a shot, sign up for next year, get your mind in it, too - it's a mental game as well as physical! GO FOR IT FOLKS! Although I probably didn't make a pretty sight and was really sucking wind towards the end - I DID IT and nobody can take that away from me! I'm 51 years old and darn I'm proud of myself! You can do it too! Lots of Love again to Nanette, Mario, Jack and our official photo journalist, Kathy (Jack's wife) what a wonderfully caring group of people who I will never forget!!
Jennifer |
I will never be 1st Lady, nor grace a movie screen. I'll never be world famous, nor will I be a beauty queen. But I would NEVER change my lot in life, with others that I've seen.
For you see -- I am the Mother of 2 UNITED STATES MARINES!
Jennifer P
Very Proud Marine Mom of Sgt Robert (currently deployed) and LCpl Alex, Camp LeJuene |
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~danceluvver1
Manager, Recruit Moto & CPP Volunteer
2205 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 20:45:15
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| OMG are they torturing us in purpose? We are inquiring minds. We want to know! |
Joni VPM of SGT Anthony
3/5
Camp Pendleton
Proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders
We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.
I wear no uniform; no dress blues, no cammie greens, but I AM in the military among the ranks rarely seen. I have no rank upon my shoulder and salutes I do not give. But the military is the world in which I live; I am the PROUD MOM of a US MARINE!
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oldjack
Member, Team Marine Parents 2007
6 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 21:28:43
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| Hey, it takes time to recover! Even with the training and extra beer we managed to complete the course. the 4 of us met for dinner the night before and got to know each other. The 10 pound burrito might have slowed me down some but the DI's never got near me. Two of us managed to draw a little blood but it was so neat just to participate. Mario represented the 2/1 with style and Nannette ran the whole thing with I think was a smile. Jennifer got hit by a bus part way through but i think the scar won't show too much. I learned the right way to go over the horizontal rails after the first sloppy attempt. and i thought the nutcracker was only an opera. So we had fun and even though we didn't win any prizes we won some new friends and the bragging rights of completing the run. It was well done and the DI's were great. I ran behind the SgtMajor for awhile and he was encouraging everyone as he went. He then ran away from me at a steady pace that left me behind. I would recommend this for anyone who wants a fun challenge. I expect to see everyone next year. Old Jack |
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~sandyr
Manager: Copyright & News Room
31265 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 22:41:46
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| Wow, oh, Wow!!! Congratulations Jennifer, Jack, Nanette, and Mario!!!! You sure have my respect! |
With pride in and prayers for all who serve our country,
Sandy, VPM of Brian
Formerly 3/7 Kilo - Al Qaim '04, Ramadi '05-'06
IL MEPS center '06-'08
Currently Active Reserves - 2/24 Weapons Co.
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~Worry Wort
Manager, Team Marine Parents
11581 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 23:35:05
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Oh you guys!!! Thanks for the stories!!! Im grinning ear to ear right now. The Boot Camp Challenge is one of the funnest events I have ever done and I hope more folks will take you up on the challenge to give it a try.
Jennifer, tell me about your goose egg on your head/getting hit by the bus.
Jack...I would ask for more nutcracker details but well.... nevermind.  How fun to run behind the Sgt Major!
Getting in shape early is great advice. I think almost anyone can do this.....you just need to make the commitment to do the event and plan your work then WORK your plan!
Im so glad you had BEER afterwards (I never skip that very important step) and got together for some team building/bonding. Experiencing this with friends makes it so much more memorable!
Thank you ALL for your hard work and fund raising efforts. YOU GUYS DID AWESOME!!! Jack, Nannette and Mario I hope you realize that there will be lots of smiling faces in Iraq when LOTS of Marines are opening care packages because of your hard work.
Jennifer, the families at Bethesda are so very appreciative of the meal program provided by Purple Heart Family Support. Please know that your fundraising efforts mean so much to families coming together to share a meal and fellowship with others who are experiencing the same difficulties and fear as they wait at the bedside of their beloved Marine who was injured in combat.
This is important work folks, we can make a difference in the lives of our Marines and have some fun along the way PLUS reap the benefits of better health because of an exercise program.
Im just SO darn proud of all of you!!!!! |
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Very Proud Marine Mom of Cpl. Jacob
Security Forces 2005-2007
3/1 Weapons Co.
Deployed ~ Afghanistan
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~Worry Wort
Manager, Team Marine Parents
11581 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2007 : 00:08:05
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These are VERY respectable times. This is a 3 mile run over an obstacle course!!
GREAT JOB TEAM MARINE PARENTS, YOU HAVE DONE US PROUD!!!!!
JOHN 0:27:22
MARIO 0:37:20
NANETTE 0:35:19
JENNIFER 0:36:37 |
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Very Proud Marine Mom of Cpl. Jacob
Security Forces 2005-2007
3/1 Weapons Co.
Deployed ~ Afghanistan
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nanser
Member, Team Marine Parents 2007
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Posted - 10/08/2007 : 03:06:22
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I don't think any of us had a lap top with us, and none of us returned home till Sunday after hours of travel. That is why you didn't hear from us on the day of the event. (And some of us were also licking our wounds!)
Mario and I had fun. Though I don't run as much as I used to, I do aerobic activity at the gym almost daily. Nonetheless, portions of the BCC were a struggle! The running wasn't a problem, but when you do the obstacles, that really increases the fatigue level! My knees were shaky by the time I got to the final mile, but I was dadgummed if I was going to not run the entire race!
I did skip one item--a jump off one of the log structures. I estimate it to have been a 6-foot drop to the ground. That seemed too much impact for my 57-year old knees, so I crawled backward down the hay bales and walked around the jump. I did complete the other less high jumps, sometimes landing on my hands and knees and sometimes on my arse. At one push-up station, I started doing my "girl" push-ups. Right away the DI yelled that I wasn't going to get away with that just because I was a girl; I was to do the push-ups the same way the Marines have to! I muttered, "Yes, Sir!" and hoped he wasn't counting these more difficult push-ups because I didn't do all of the ten I was told to do. Instead, I did about 8--all my trembling arms could manage--and then took off running! The next time I came to a push-up station, I very carefully chose a location as far away from the DI as possible. I hoped he wouldn't be paying attention to me, since there were at least 8 others doing push-ups at the same time. Then I proceeded to do 10 girl push-ups! I wasn't about to look at the DI, so I don't know if he saw and chose to say nothing, or if he just missed seeing my infraction!
Mario realized that he wasn't as in shape as he should have been--though he finished the course. Sometimes he ran, sometimes he walked(though, with a partial knee replacement, I'm glad he didn't run the whole time anyway). But he's vowing to train earlier and stick to a training regimen for next year's BCC! My Marine son wants to do the BCC next year too (he would have liked to have done it this year too, but he just had a new baby four weeks ago, and didn't want to take off and leave the mommy and baby behind). The hardest part for me was the jumping (the impact). I suppose I could train for that, but I am not sure I want to do a lot of jumping--even if it is training. But some kind of interval training with sprint work would probably be good to help one get ready for the varied pace of the race next time.
I really enjoyed meeting Jennifer, Jack and his wife, Kathy at the BCC. What a great bunch of people! We have made some new friends!
And, yes, the ten-minute free massage was great!
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~Mickie
Director, Personnel - Policies & Guidelines
25114 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2007 : 08:35:42
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You guys ROCK! My day just started and I need a nap after reading your recaps.
How fun and I know the challenge was great but you all did it with respectable finish times. Thank you!
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PM of Sgt Brad OIF Veteran - EAS 13 Oct 07
PM of Lcpl Travis - 3/3 Lima - Deployed, Afghanistan
PM of Angie, mom to my three grandkids
"For those who fight for it...freedom has a special flavor, the protected never know" |
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JaxTraxMom~
New Member
1 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2007 : 09:35:03
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WOO HOOO!!!! WAY TO GO TEAM!!!!
Y'all did great,you should each be VERY Proud, this is a tough competition!!
Thank you so very much for doing this and for raising funds for our outreach services.
Mickie's right....
You guys ROCK!!!!!
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~Worry Wort
Manager, Team Marine Parents
11581 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2007 : 18:39:04
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Originally posted by nanser
(some of us were also licking our wounds!)
My knees were shaky by the time I got to the final mile, but I was dadgummed if I was going to not run the entire race!
At one push-up station, I started doing my "girl" push-ups. Right away the DI yelled that I wasn't going to get away with that just because I was a girl; I was to do the push-ups the same way the Marines have to!
I really enjoyed meeting Jennifer, Jack and his wife, Kathy at the BCC. What a great bunch of people! We have made some new friends!
And, yes, the ten-minute free massage was great!
LMAO about the girlie pushups!!! This is great stuff you guys!!!
I remember that HUGE wall that you are talking about! Not only was it high but there was a ditch on the other side!
You guys are making me want to do this again! |
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Security Forces 2005-2007
3/1 Weapons Co.
Deployed ~ Afghanistan
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~USMCPOP
Gold Star Father & Advisory Board
4322 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2007 : 19:06:18
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| I'd really like to take on the BCC, but I'm afraid I'd die of exertion while I'm out in front. That in and of itself is no biggie, but I do know that California has a thing about hazardous waste disposal. I have been studying spontaneous combustion, and that may be the key to future participation (at least once). |
Dick Linn
Karl's Dad
"I joined because I thought it was just one small way that I could contribute to the people of this country... although the discipline didn't hurt much either." |
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oldjack
Member, Team Marine Parents 2007
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Posted - 10/08/2007 : 20:05:54
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To USMCPOP next year you can run with me and my 10 pound burrito supplement. with your spontaneous combustion and my methane we would lite up the course.
By the way the home builders association just told me they are making a $500.00 donation to the care packages program. it pays to ask, i didn't even threaten them with no permits. That almost will put me even with nanser. We didn't really tear up the course but we did well with the fund raising. oldjack |
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