...this guy ran it in full body armor.
I'd heard about this before the race and wasn't sure what to expect of the suit. I got a chance to check it out as I ran by Travis on the course. It was definitely different from what I expected and I could tell it was a bit cumbersome. I had to wonder why anyone would do that to themselves - a world record attempt? A TV stunt?
The real reason is far more worthwhile - to show that this level of protection can be mobile. If someone can run a marathon in a Kevlar suit, certainly it can be used in active combat.
It was interesting to see someone take what we were all doing on race day, honoring our troops, and raising it to the next level by taking strides (literally) to help them.
Science is cool.
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