ENSsquid said:Ok, gotta shut out some rumors.
Read: http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/sports.htm (scroll down)
http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/runteam.htm
1) You have to meet certain guidelines (certain times for certain distance races)
1a) 2:30:00 for olympic distance triathlon, 19:00 for 5k, 39:00 for 10k, etc.
2)You have to apply
2a) they only accept 10 men for triatlhon in your area
2b) there are a ton of geographical areas in which you can compete
3) If accepted, you race X races in your area.
3a) You go TAD to do these races.
4) You get in free, etc, etc. Free clothing/gear. (new balance shoes)
Thanks for clearing things on the Navy side. There was somebody that needed info on how things are done, but said he/she could not find the information.