Sergeant Tony's Blog

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle,” Plato said.

This is one of my favorite quotes. Everyone bears a burden. Usually unseen or unknown. I try hard to get an A in “give-them-the-benefit-of-a-doubt-ology.” I know what it’s like to be misjudged and falsely accused. I bet you do to.

Most people’s burdens go undetected. So be kind.

Since last Tuesday night one of my burdens has become known. Kinda hard to hide it! A big black brace on my right knee and a cane, along with a noticeable change in my strut, sort of lets the cat out of the bag. I’ve got an issue.

Knee surgery tomorrow (Friday) will begin my journey back to full duty status. Dr. Robert Miller of Campbell Clinic — and Boot Camper Nancy Miller’s husband — will put me back together again! He said it would involve drilling, bailing wire, and duct tape.

OK … he actually DID say “drilling.” I kind of quit listening at that point and broke out into a cold sweat. “Drill,” I’ve discovered, is a word you do NOT want your orthopedic surgeon to say.

Many of you have been so very sweet to me as a result of this burden. I must admit that I’ve been overwhelmed by your kindness and help. Offers of food, crutches (thank you Kay Shelton), and a vehicle with an automatic transmission (thank you Eric Flanders, owner of Fleet Feet Sports!) have touched me deeply! Thank you everyone!

I’m taking applications for “temporary wife.” Duties will include light cleaning, light cooking, running a few errands and three times daily sponge baths.

Seriously though, thank you all very much! Boot Camp marches on! Classes will meet and I will be there ASAP!! DO NOT SLACK! Support me AND yourself, get thee to ye olde Quarterdeck!

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BABYSITTER SERVICES!

In my efforts to also be a “staffing service,” here’s yet another opportunity. Once a week or so I get asked if I know of a good sitter. If you, or someone you know, is a baby sitter, let me know. Send me your contact info and I’ll be happy to pass it on!

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TEAM TERI

As many of you know, our own Teri Trotter is a recent breast cancer survivor! (Love you Teri!) Friends of Teri have established a tribute to her. “Teri’s Trotters” tee shirts are available. Great running shirt! A portion of all sales will be donated to Race for the Cure in Teri’s name. This will make a perfect shirt to wear while running the race!

Contact Genna Brooke Dattel at Mgdattel@aol.com

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Dr. Alan Shaffer, 0645 Boot Camper sends:

“I sell latisse, a glaucoma drug that has recently been approved for lash growth. I also need some help promoting lasik. I have been performing lasik surgery for 13 years. The Lasik surgery is $1800/eye but I will discount it $200 for boot campers. The Latisse is $99 per bottle. I can have it available at boot camp at the 6:45 class!”

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HALF MARATHON TRAINING THIS SATURDAY!!

Our St. Jude Half Marathon Training continues on Saturday, October 3 at 8 AM! This will be our 11th half marathon training platoon!

We will meet in front of the Visitor’s Center at Shelby Farms!

Cost of the three month training is $75 for Boot Campers and $125 for “friends of Boot Camp” (non-boot campers).

I have posted the training schedule on the website. The password is “Jude” (case sensitive): http://usmcfitnessbootcamp.com/blog/2009/09/16/2009-st-jude-half-marathon-training-schedule/

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0645 and 0830 CLASSES ARE ACTIVATED!!

The 0645 and 0830, both MWF classes, are back in session!

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TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENING CLASS

The Tuesday and Thursday evening classes meet at St. Mary’s track. Those classes begin at 5:45 PM. St. Mary’s is at the corner of Walnut Grove and Perkins.

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“Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are,–
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
~ from Ulysses by Alfred Lord Tennyson

To your continued good health and fitness!

Tony

Sergeant Major Tony Ludlow
USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP, Commanding
Memphis, TN
901-644-0145
www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com