Day 49

Day 44 of BCT

     Today was really laid back, which is nice. Since the next 5 days will be long days at the range. We had an 0500 wakeup with PT at 0530. Today was an AGR (Ability Group Run) day, so I opted to utilize the fine print on my profile and not run. I'm trying to balance my need to do PT so I can pass my PT test on Saturday and trying to give my body a chance to heal, so I can pass my PT test. I spent my time during the run working on my pushups, doing dips as well. I'm going to get those 11 pushups if it kills me!
     After PT, we changed and had Hot-A's  before two others and myself from my platoon checked out to go to the TMC ( the Medical Center). I lucked out and was able to get the same doctor I had last week. I told him I was still in pain, but with only 3 weeks to go, I just wanted enough Ibuprophen to get through. I can rest when I get home! He was okay with that plan and changed my profile to just limit me to to run at my own pace so I shouldn't miss any training. Hopefully, I can survive the next 3 weeks now! He also gave me knee braces to try. We'll see if they help.
      I spent the rest of the morning waiting on my battle buddies. We timed it just right that we got an MRE for lunch. I was hungry enough that I actually ate the whole thing. After getting checked back in at the company, we were shuffled around a bit (obviously, they didn't know what to do with us), before being sent to our bays for "bay maintenance".  I remade my bunk, squared away my locker, then caught up on letters. After chow, we then spent time working on our berets. They have to be shaven smooth and then shaped to our heads. Our DS helped us shape them. We also had mail call and then personal time before HF. Then sleep!