Subdeacon Joe Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The Swiss call it Waffenlauf "Moser, born in 1945, running with his original issue K.31 (you are allowed to buy your rifle at the end of your service) and 1960s style field grey (tenu blau) wool military uniform and marching boots. Composite of photos from s8pmc.eu" In the past century, these events have blossomed from pure military activities, to a sport of their own right. Current regulations allow for running shoes (for health reasons) but you still have run in uniform and pack a ruck that weighs no less than 13.6-pounds and includes either a standard Swiss Army Stgw 90 (SIG 550), Stgw 57 (SIG SG 510) or old school WWII-era K.31 bolt action rifle. Speaking of old school, one of the legends of the sport is Albrecht Moser, who picked up no less than 56 wins since the 1970s that includes at least eight national championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 And it's all uphill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 The way my back feels today, I'd be lucky to pick up my Rossi M92 off the ground! As to the 43K, if the price of gas wasn't still so high, I could probably drive my SUV that far with little difficulty. Oh! You mean running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 And it's all uphill. Even the down hill parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 And it's all uphill. Both ways! I never had a strong enough urge to run a marathon, although I did toy with the idea. Running one in uniform, with that much weight slung on my back? Nope, I will pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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