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he weather is breaking, and now it’s time to think about you fitness goals. Where do you want to be in the next 60 days?
In the last 30 days, I have worked on what I refer to as “mental toughness.” I don’t use physical toughness because if I had it, then my running pace per mile would be faster and easier. I have completed two marathons and a 10-miler. The only preparation was mental, as the weekly mileage was not more than 30 miles and there were only two long runs of 15 miles each.
Dear, Field Problems:
I’m a new Soldier and Family Readiness Group leader. I’m looking for some fun ways to raise funds for our informal funds. Do you have some out-of-the- ordinary ideas that have worked?
Monica; Fort Sill, OK; Army spouse
Dear, Field Problems:
I’m desperately writing hoping you might have a clue about what to do. My sister, whose husband is in the military, just finished her first semester of school. Last semester she qualified for financial aid, and next semester she doesn’t, even though there is no way they can afford it. I am wondering if there are scholarships or grants targeted towards military spouses. She gets a partial scholarship from the school, and she’s really smart, but there is no way she can return in the fall if she doesn’t find help paying for it.
Kristi; Fort Bragg, NC; Army spouse
Dear, Field Problems:
My husband was recently brought back on active duty, so I have become a full-time military spouse. He will be continuing his training at Fort Bragg in a couple of weeks. Prior to my husband being called back to active duty, I worked as a teacher with a master’s degree. Now I am wondering what I can do to get a job on the installation, either teaching or otherwise. Whom would I contact for employment help at Fort Bragg? Also, what is your opinion—is it better to work on or off post? Any help you could pass along will be very helpful.
Emily; en route to Fort Bragg, NC; military spouse
It’s time to look inside to see what makes you who you are. How do you feel about fitness and your level of performance? This has nothing to do about winning a race, but a goal you set and get after.
When we set goals, sometimes we set them low, to guarantee we can achieve the mark. But, what happens when we miss that mark? That’s when you need to get serious, and there is nothing wrong about expressing your emotions.
Welcome to the Pity Party, where crying is allowed and your emotions have their way.
Dear, Field Problems:
I have always wanted to know more about the commissary. Do they do special orders? What is the deal with the surcharge? How do they set their prices and why do they change? Can you tell me more about how it all works?
Jean; Fort Carson, CO; military spouse
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