I Passed my IPPT

It's the time of the year again for guys - IPPT (for those of you ladies or foreigners who are not too literate in Singaporean acronyms, it stands for Individual Physical Proficiency Test, a test that all local guys with National Service liabilities have to pass every year before their next birthday).

Just missed a point to qualify for the $100 incentive award! Damn, if only my abdominal muscles have been more enterprising at the sit-up station (Needed 39 sit-ups to qualify for 5 pts, I did 37 and ended up with 4 pts). Overall, I am pretty satisfied that I had cleared this obstacle for the year, eradicating any fears of being "awarded" the time-consuming RT (Remedial Training). :P

Sigh.... gone were the days when I could run 2.4km within 11 mins. Now I can only clock 12 mins 18 secs albeit with consistent pacing. Those of you who have known me since JC or army days would have noticed the decline in my physical fitness with a lateral increase in my physical shape. :P I had intended to train for Gold this year, but I am still pleased that I managed to pull through this test with eleventh hour training. I will try to qualify for at least a Silver award next year, though. :-) You readers be witnesses to my word!