blackswaneuroparedux:The hardship of the exercises is intended…

blackswaneuroparedux:

The hardship of the exercises is intended less to strengthen the back than to toughen the mind. The Spartans say that any army may win while it still has its legs under it; the real test comes when all strength is fled and the men must produce victory on will alone.

– Steven Pressfield, Gates of Fire

Ahh the days of tabbing carrying a weighted down bergen and breaking my bones. I remember thee well. The only thing missing is the cold lashing rain and the mud splattings.