"A" is for Airborne

It's no secret that being married to my husband (and to the Army) has changed my life...there are countless other examples I could cite, here are just a few that come to mind quickly:

Example 1: This post about traditions
Example 2: This post about our Army household
Example 3: This post about the Army lifestyle
Example 4: This post about a frequent "date night" activity
Example 5: This post about how even the littlest things (laundry) require special consideration
Example 6: This post about the tenderness of others

And, now, I've been introduced to several Army Cadences. Whoa, what?! It's not common or regular (I didn't call myself a RUNNER!) but I'm trying to make running a staple of my physical activity. And my husband is a wonderful motivator.

Here's my favorite (and his as well apparently!) **He's modified the words; his version is below:

Airborne
(Army Running Cadence)

A is for Airborne
I is for in the sky
R is for Ranger
B is for born to die
O is for on the go
R is for Rock-n-Roll
N is for never quit
E is for everyday

Catchy, no? :)


Here's another, for good measure. I've not ever heard this one, but I can "hear" it in my head when I read the words...makes me smile.

No Sweat
(Army Running Cadence)

One mile - No Sweat
Two mile - Better yet
Three miles - Gotta run
Four miles - Just for fun
Come on - Let's go
We can go - Through the snow
We can run - To the sun
We train - In the rain
A-I
R-B
O-R
N-E
Can you be - Like me?
Airborne - Infantry

To learn more about the history of Cadence Running/Marching, you may click here.