The Platoon vs Platoon (2)

The much anticipated Platoon vs Platoon event took place yesterday and kudos to the organizers for its roaring success. Members got to know each other better as well as fostering new ties. At the same time, it was also an excuse to add more people to your friends’ list in your facebook. I don’t make a habit of adding new names unless I get to know them well and so that was justifiable.

It stated at 5.45 am but our over-eager team members requested everybody to be there as 5.00am! And to make sure you get there on time, they even provided you with a wake-up call at 4.00am and even sent sms reminders!! Apart from that, if you are not sure of directions, they even provide you with a hotline, to call so and so for directions if you get lost.

KL team was the most kiasu team. We had face painting and red bandanna/scarf and even have our own song. The noises we made….oh goodness!!!….The excitement level was at fever pitch and adrenalin was flowing like the Zambeze River. Thanks God we won….if not…it would have been really embarrassing to face the PJ platoon again. With about 50 people per team, there were close to 100 participants for both teams.

We had treasure hunting kind of activity and in between, they threw in the regular items such as the sand bags, bazooka, mock rifles, ropes, the 70kg rubber tyre and even eggs (yeah, 2 person had to carry an egg each in their hand and run through the whole drill and make sure the egg in their hand is not broken). We ran for nearly 5km and miraculously, those eggs stayed intact.

Among the rules were, we have to do everything together as a team and when we move, there should not be a 3 meter gap between each runner. That means those fast runners will have to make sure they don’t run too far ahead. To make sure they don’t get too bored or frustrated, we made them carry the big and heavy items while the slow ones were given task of reading the map or carry lighter stuffs or the egg carrier. Those with the loud voice took it upon themselves to be the drill sergeant, calling everybody to attention, either to speed up, or to stop. It worked….

As tired as it was, it was great fun. It was worth all the efforts waking up early and participated. Ms Wannabee’s greatest fear that her speed which is more of a slow-motion speed rather than a sprinting speed would be a hindrance were totally unfounded. The aching body and loose-knee-joints were worth it when reading the glowingly positive comments from her team leader in her fb wall that afternoon.

Now, apart from feeling 10ft tall, Ms Wannabee feels more powerful and strong than ever! Strong enough that she feels she could attempt a public run that will be held in March. The category that she’s going for? Only 5km………. Hahaha!!!