Die Viginti Quattuor

 The day started at a late 6:45 AM, a quick walk of 2 miles was done in full rucksack and weighted vest. This absolutley killed my neck and shoulders. The weather started to lighten up during the day so my mid day and evening marches were easier. 

Labour wise I was digging your foundations and pouring concrete for a decking so that worked up quite a sweat. 

Training was hard today, especially after the manual labour. The scutum and gladuis movements proved to be difficult in particular, I did 150 g&s movements, 100 burpees and 200 squats  all with body armour. I could really feel my heart pumping which was good. I'll do a full brak down later but my resting heart rate currently is at an average of 59 ! So the training is definitely helping. 

The stew is still good, don't have many complaints, I've got leeks in it this time instead of cabbage which is proving nice. I'm still supplementing with apples and some cheese. Calorie wise I'm still hitting around 3000

Mentally I'm starting to feel the strain, definitely today, I didn't want to train or march but I got it done. The end is in sight.

Roma Invicta ! 

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