Pellius, brah, Include me in that "Full and Varied Life that You can Only Dream of" category you so politely Assigned to Grant.
I've seen and conquered a few hills within the confines of Quantico which were more demanding.
And then add the heat and humidity of the Virginia area and you have a hell-hill in a handbasket.
And then add the pre-hill liver and onions and warm milk field meal at the bottom - which never made it to the top.
And a 50 pound pack on your back.
Hit that hill five times a week and you'll get to the top soon enough easily.
But the big secret is laying off the liver and onions and SOS (Shit on a Shingle).