What I Changed: How I Completed the Norwegian Foot March
This is a follow-up to my previous post, Not Everything Goes as Planned: My Attempt at the Norwegian Foot March . If you haven't read that one yet, I recommend starting there before continuing with this post. Picture from the Norwegian Foot March Certificate The Norwegian Foot March (Marsjmerket) is widely regarded as one of the most demanding foreign military marches. Last year, I attempted the march and ended falling short. While some factors were outside my control, the outcome ultimately reflected my level of preparation. I was humbled by the experience, but it also clarified something important: I had never failed to complete a ruck march before, and I wasn’t willing to let that experience defeat me. It was clear this foot march was on an entirely different level. I’ve completed two Danish Contingencies, affectionately referred to as DANCON, Marches, and one Marche International de Diekirch. Earning the Norwegian Foot March badge would complete a per...
