2nd Challenge Completed

Ok, today Session 268 tackled the challenge known as "Not in Kansas Anymore."  Unfortunately, it was cold and raining so I didn't take my phone out for pictures.  I will update the blog if I run across some pictures.

This challenge consisted of three stations; sprints with a partner holding you back with a big rubber band, sprints up a fairly steep hill over and over and over (at Hogan's Alley, which was cool), and lastly sprints up and down at flight of stairs at a local parking garage...over and over and over.

Resistance Sprints

Sprinting at Hogans Alley

Sprinting at Hogans Alley

 

Sprinting Up and Down Stairs

 

 

Me After the Challenge

We did get our "challenge t-shirts."

Front

 

Back

If you are preparing to come to the FBI National Academy....train harder!  They believe in sprints, body weight exercises, resistance training with rubber bands, etc.  Don't do like me and just focus on running.  They don't do that much here anymore.  They believe in "functional fitness."


The National Academy Associates (NAA) held a meet and greet between the FBINA students and representatives from numerous colleges and businesses.  Souvenirs could be bought and the NAA provided pizza.  

We also had another enrichment seminar tonight featuring Sergeant First Class Greg Stube, United States Army (Ret).  SFC Stube was a Special Forces Green Beret.  He was seriously injured by an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan.  SFC Stube presented an emotional and touching speech on bravery, leadership, and caring for your fellow man.

Lastly, for anyone coming to the FBINA.....here's some information for you:

You have very little room.  You're only assigned one half of this wall locker.

There are four small drawers and a bin under the bed.  There's a larger storage area under the bed.  Move your mattress to gain access.

The desk does not have a lot of room.

This is your gym locker.  Brings two pairs of shower shoes.  One for the gym and one for your room.