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Difficulty passing running test

Started this discussion. Last reply by dualM Nov 3, 2010. 33 Replies

My son, David, is currently in Basic Training - scheduled PIR 10/15/10.  He was unable to pass his running test the first time and he was off by about a minute.  Other than that, he is thriving and…Continue

 

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We live right outside of philadelphia. I work for the US government and my son David is an older recruit.. He turned 25 on Sept 3 while in Basic Training
I am here to support my
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Haven't learned much yet. My son is just in basic training now. He sounded great when he called though

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At 10:35am on October 11, 2010, Judy Proud Mom said…
No problem! I am still figuring this out myself. My son is going to Pensacola for A school, so clear across the country from me. If he was coming closer it mught be easier, :)
At 10:46pm on October 10, 2010, rebsmom said…
Hi Merry. My recruit is Ray and he is scheduled for A school in Pensacola. We live in NC and will attend graduation. We are staying at the Ramada and are planning to attend the meet and greet at the Ramada and the one at Anastasia's. Where are you staying? I noticed that you mentioned in some conversation with another mom something about a cold or something your son (or maybe another's son) had. Ray called last night and said that he had run some fever for about 2 days with a terrible sore throat and cold. There may be something running around. He was feeling better and on target to complete training. He has passed both of his other PT tests, but was feeling a little anxious about this one since the cold. So naturally, we are little bit nervous about the upcoming run. I pray he'll be OK. I look forward to meeting you at graduation.
At 6:32pm on October 10, 2010, Judy Proud Mom said…
I agree! We both need to be there for our son's! I have given it to God, I just hope I don't take it back, which is a big fault of mine, lol. I have packed our suitcases, and am going under the assumption we will be there. Today I am actually calmer than I have been for the last 2 weeks. Tuesday will be the rough day, I know. So I am praying I go to bed Tuesday night having not heard from my son!
At 11:17am on October 10, 2010, Judy Proud Mom said…
Yes my son called when he did not pass his running test. He did nat pass because his lungs could not suck in enough air due to still recovering from pneumonia. He told me that if we do NOT receive a call on Tuesday (when he does his run) it means he passed. So right now I am praying like crazy for no call on Tuesday. I am still nervous because he had not passed it before he got sick. I just want to see him, and if we have to push back again, it just won't happen.
At 2:04pm on September 30, 2010, mattsmom/kts424 said…
Thanks for accepting my friend request! We live in Maryland but originally I'm from PA. My son Mattt is also an older recruit. He is 23 and seems to be very happy there.
At 7:00pm on September 14, 2010, Navy for Moms Admin said…
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