In my research on the PJ training "Pipeline," these guys will need to go way beyond what a normal fitness enthusiast experiences, way beyond what an elite endurance athlete experiences. My goal is to have them ready to survive the program.
These guys take my Navy Seals class, then I assign them 3 more hours of training after that. The pictures below are of the 10 hour hell day we did 1 one week ago.
100 situps with a big rock on your chest while a barge goes flying past...big wave. The water is cold and they both are shivering.
Both of these guys' masks are full of river water. They have to be prepared to persist without oxygen, with water splashing in their face. General Jackson in the background.
Jonathan finishing the buddy carry at Percy Warner Park Stairs.
Nick on the buddy carry with Jamie on his back.
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Yes, the PJs go through "hell" during the selection process.
I have heard that they actually drown as part of the training/selection.
I believe that to be one the elite such as SEALs, Pararescue, etc.. it is extremely mental as well as physical. One factor many people don't consider is who your parents were also. If you have the perfect gene pool as well as the motivation, you just might make it.
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