Posted by Larry MacDonald from Sarnia On Canada on February 14, 2021 at 14:55:43:
In Reply to: BASHING posted by RMM on February 14, 2021 at 12:46:15:
Even 35 years ago, I can recall looking at members who would spend their winters improving their biathalon techniques. It could be rationalized they were improving their physical condition, developing skills for a military application and even representing the country at some future event. Bottom line, they were not sitting around waiting for something to happen. Participation in the boxing, baseball, hockey, rugby, soccer teams etc., could also be excused as maintaing your physical condition as well as character development (especially when you are the recipient of a strong right hook).
I gather training dollars and resourses have diminished to the point where there is no longer the opportunity to participate in such events let alone actual exercises, (with real troops and real equipment). That truely is a shame. Almost takes the p out of professional, you end up with nothing.
Enough ranting.
Regards
Larry MacDonald