NAME: Alan Ellis AGE: 52 DATE: 25th September – 2nd October COURSE: Men’s residential boot camp, Devon "I lost 11 pounds and 8 inches!"

Having now had time to reflect....and recover!....from last weeks first all male boot camp.....the verdict is.....near as dammit....the best week of my life!!!.....and trust me i have done some stuff! Guys....you need to do this.....its not for poseurs.....you need to come on this, open your minds and get yourself into gear, it demands TOTAL and UTTER COMMITTMENT....do this and you will feel a million dollars.

I faced up to some big fears last week but with the help and support of Staff's Reitze and Wincott......I conquered them......these guys really know their stuff.....they are a big loss to the British Military......but a huge gain to us lot in "civvy street".

Made some great friends also....we had a lot of fun, urging each other on when energy levels dipped, but by the end of the week we had all been on the same journey, achieved our goals and agreed to meet up next year for a re-union!

What a week....long will it live in the memory.....thanks to all.