This guest post recipe was submitted by paramedic and author Christopher Connolly. He had me at “bacon.” Thanks. Waking up for shift and you want a hot breakfast? Would you prefer that it doesn’t come from a wrapper or a roller from the local gas station? How about something that you can fix the night […]
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EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by Rick Stotts. What is your EMS […]
I logged 246 activities in my Garmin Connect account during 2013. 1828.41 miles 208:45:56 (h:m:s) 151,819 Calories Of the 246 activities, 155 were runs. 1,007.92 miles 145:19:56 h:m:s I ran in Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Wisconsin Ran new PR’s in 5k, 10k, and half marathon Completed two marathons – […]
Cold November wind Moon illuminates the woods Do not nip the tip — A haiku to mark the occasion of my first cold weather (wind brief needed) run of winter 2013-14.
I just completed day 2 of week 2 of the[amazon-product text=”Insanity ” type=”text”]B002QZ1RS6[/amazon-product] (Amazon link) high intensity training program. This is a stark departure from my usual routines of long distance running and cycling. Why Insanity? Last summer and fall (2012) my wife trained for and completed her first marathon. She did great! This summer, looking […]
In a recent EMS1.com column I write about using a habit streaking app to accomplish health, fitness, and education goals. Turn a Goal into a Habit with a smartphone app at EMS1.com I also enjoyed this related article, Wanna Lose Weight? There is an App for That, on the Heart Healthy Runner blog.
I had an opportunity to talk about the challenges and rewards of the EMS profession as well as the great accomplishments and inspirations of Everyday EMS Athletes on episode 89 of the Human Business Way podcast. Chris Brogan, the podcast host and New York Times bestselling author, did a great job of asking me questions […]
Nick Nudell and I are working on a new blog: RunningMedics.com It is a place for us to share: Best practices and experiences in race event medicine Race recaps Product reviews Training logs Race calendar If you are a runner, aspire to run, or know a run we would welcome you to visit and share RunningMedics.com. […]
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Contemplating Chickens
For several years I have been tossing out the idea of housing a small flock of chickens (3-4 hens). I am not sure when I first had the idea or what sparked the interest. It has been mostly talk, but after a recent trip to a local farm to scavenge some blackberry canes from an […]
This video asks paramedics: What causes burnout? How can we avoid or manage burnout? For many paramedics, EMS Week might be a reminder that they are overworked, under appreciated, under paid, and gone from home way too much. Add to that sleep deprivation, nagging back pain, and not enough time between calls to eat a […]