Racing snakes are better than muscle bound gym and weight addicts. Years ago I belonged to the' mean, lean, green fighting machine'. Large men are excellent for long yomps and carrying heavy loads. When it comes to exercises, rope climbing, assault courses and action they are less agile. Under fire they move with increased alacrity. Thank goodness I was a wiry little squirt and agile with it.
Just noted that my old unit has set a world record on 21/10/2017 . Marathon speed march in full combats and (40 lbs) excluding (weapon- weight ?) with an eight man section crossing the line together. Time just over 4 hours. Previous holders were the Gunner Commandos who held the record for 19 years. Distance 42.195 Kms or 26 Miles 385yards.
I venture to suggest that Rambo or Arnie in their youth would be too muscle bound to do so.
Chas trained by former WW2 Cdos.
Just noted that my old unit has set a world record on 21/10/2017 . Marathon speed march in full combats and (40 lbs) excluding (weapon- weight ?) with an eight man section crossing the line together. Time just over 4 hours. Previous holders were the Gunner Commandos who held the record for 19 years. Distance 42.195 Kms or 26 Miles 385yards.
I venture to suggest that Rambo or Arnie in their youth would be too muscle bound to do so.
Chas trained by former WW2 Cdos.