It was raining pitchforks, as I sat in my car contemplating what I should do next. I waited as time passed by slowly..15 minutes..20...25 minutes, and then I got out!
I put my nikes on and ran through the open field. At first, it felt all wet and boggy. I wasn’t sure what was driving me, but soon I stopped worrying about my clothes and shoes...I decided to just do it!
This was an event I had organised for my company, and it had just been 3 weeks since I started work here. I have joined Phyzo - an app that helps you to discover and connect with gyms and fitness studios near you and book a session by purchasing a day pass. No more 6-months-membership programme that I will probably use only a handful of times and then hate myself for wasting all that money. This event was inspired by the Indian Military Bootcamp and had a rigorous regimen. It was meant to start at 6:15 AM but I didn't see a soul when I got there. I feared the event was going to be a washout.
A few more minutes passed, and lo and behold, I saw a few people entering the park like they were on a mission. I enquired if they were here for the camp. They responded with infectious fervour - 'Yes, we are!' It had begun.
After half an hour, the stupendous field of grass was full: people had lined up ten deep. They were not only willing but quite excited to go through this hardcore camp together. Everyone followed the trainer's instructions diligently, in the pouring rain, all while shouting at the top of their lungs, while having fun the entire time. The rain persevered, but so did we. It was 90 minutes of crunching our stomach, lunging, dragging our bodies through the wet ground and jumping as high as our tired quads could push us!
Absolutely nothing was going to stop us! Not even the rain drops piercing our eyes, as we lay flat on our backs. We got up covered in mud and sweat but no one cared. By the end of it we all shared a sense of euphoria.
It was one of the the most exhilarating experiences I have ever been through. It was magical almost, liberating - for I did not care about the unfavourable circumstances; adrenalin had taken over. I can now proudly say that I have completed my first ever Military Boot Camp.
It was one of the the most exhilarating experiences I have ever been through. It was magical almost, liberating - for I did not care about the unfavourable circumstances; adrenalin had taken over. I can now proudly say that I have completed my first ever Military Boot Camp.
