In Case This PR Thing Doesn't Work Out
Friday, August 24, 2007
Reading September's Outside magazine last night, I came across the article "Swim. Bike. Run. Shoot. Kill." in which the author writes about how the Navy SEALS are targeting ultra-distance athletes like Ironmen in their recruiting these days, and in doing so, have upped their graduation rates.
The reason? Endurance athletes, specifically triathletes, are equally comfortable on land as in water, and moreover, have a much higher tolerance for pain and discomfort than the average non-Ironman SEAL candidate.
Alas, despite what G.I. Jane led us to believe, the SEALS still don't take women into their ranks.
I can't provide a link to the article, as Outside doesn't post theirs electronically, but if you can get your hands on a copy, it's an interesting, engaging read.
Posted by Erin 9:07 AM