In late February 2020 I stockpiled canned foods, staple goods, bleach wipes, toilet paper and a few other supplies before the real rush caused by the World Health Organization declaring a global pandemic and the Trump Administration declaring a national emergency. These purchases gave our family peace of mind and satisfaction that we were a few weeks ahead on flattening the curve. But […]
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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 Zachary Hilton, Paramedic/Firefighter. What is your […]
Since last Friday two Wisconsin cyclists have been killed by distracted drivers. Since July 1 of this year, six Wisconsin bicycle riders have been killed – one every 6 days. If you drive a vehicle or read a bike PLEASE READ this collection of Safer Road tips from the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and the […]
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Video: Bucky Bash VI Peloton
Last Friday I rode with a group of cyclists from Stevens Point to Madison, Wisconsin. A ride of about 125 miles. We had a great group/social ride with plenty of stops for refreshments, way to many stops for flat tires, and one unfortunate stop for a crash (cyclist vs. cyclist no significant injuries). I shot […]
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Bucky Bash VI – Bicycle Ride to Madison
Today is the annual Bucky Bash group bike ride from Stevens Point to Madison, Wisconsin. A group of about 20 cyclists will pedal the rural countryside through some great small towns like Montello and Rio. As we ride I will be uploading some photos and videos to @gfriese and +GregFriese. I will be wearing my […]
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Summer Distractions – Top 3 List
I love summer. I love being outdoors. I just love summer. You may have noticed my blogging entries have slowed down recently. My top 3 summer distractions: 1. I just began training for the New York City Marathon 2. We have a new basketball hoop 3. Both of my kids are riding two wheel bicycles […]
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Bike Ride: Scrubbed by Weather
Much like space shuttle launches my planned bike ride this morning from Central Wisconsin to Green Bay was scrubbed due to weather. This map from weather.com plots my approximate route through 100 miles of unending rain. Mission control is reviewing the calendar to find an alternate launch date for later this summer. (Note: I have […]
Planning a long bike ride for Sunday morning. I will be looking F-I-N-E in my new cycling kit from the Bay Area Paramedic Journal Club. BAJPC.org //
Three things I don’t like to do in May: 1. Shovel the driveway 2. Run the furnace 3. Wear neoprene booties while cycling Thankfully I only needed to do two out of three today. Hopefully I am safe from number one since the shovel is stowed away in the shed until October.
As many of us know, putting your health and fitness first can be a major challenge with the busy schedules we adhere to every day. Between his three jobs as a donor center coordinator, tissue recovery technician and paramedic, Buck Feris recognized this difficulty but decided to take the challenge head on by changing his […]