#207: Working Out with Commanding General Who Sees Fitness as Army Top Priority

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#207: Working Out with Commanding General Who Sees Fitness as Army Top Priority

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Published on Jul 9, 2024, 2:59:12 AM
Total time: 00:28:33

Episode Description
The Army focuses on fitness, and they can teach us all some things. A week after Independence Day, there will be a big changing of the guard on Fort Moore. But before that, I went to the Army post in West Georgia for a workout with the outgoing Commanding General, before his next mission in his 32+ year military career. He also had a lot to say for this podcast, so go ahead and subscribe to it. (5:10) First, I give a recap of my 1 hour of exercises with the General on a humid early morning in Georgia - included pullups, planks for 90 seconds, lunges and squats with weight, running the stairs at Doughboy Stadium, and more. (11:04) Major General Curtis Buzzard talks about physical training (PT) being the most important thing soldiers do every day, the best way to train for combat. He and dozens of soon-to-be platoon leaders were alongside me for the PT. The MG enjoys discussing fitness! (14:57) Between pushups, the 54-year-old Buzzard called it an honor to lead this historic Army post through the change from Fort Benning to being named after Vietnam hero Lt. General Hal Moore and very active military wife Julie. MG Buzzard talks about the powerful atmosphere at Fort Moore. (17:18) We also talk about him continuing his career in the Army in an "uncertain world" with the goal of continuing to protect America's sons and daughters. I close the episode out in prayer. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast! Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info and all past episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.
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