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 paramedic and ultra runner Brandon Mulnix. […]
Yesterday, along with Mike C., I helped my captain, Lisa, experience the thrill and challenge of an endurance event as part of the Wisconsin chapter of myTEAM Triumph. myTeam Triumph “myTEAM TRIUMPH is 501(c)(3) non-profit athletic ride-along program created for children, teens, adults and veterans with disabilities who would normally not be able to experience […]
The forecast for my 6 mile tempo run this afternoon: With wind gusts in the 30s and a steady rain I had a couple sections that felt like I was running into a fire hose. I persevered, met my goal time, and finished wet, cold, and satisfied. Tempo runs are my favorite because: manageable distance […]
Throughout the month of September EMS, Fire, and Police bloggers have been Kilted to Kick Cancer with the purpose to raise awareness of Prostate and Testicular Cancer. Starting at EMS World Expo EMS Bloggers and personalities the Happy Medic, Ambulance Driver, and many others have been kilted and encouraging their readers to be Kilted to […]
On August 27th I competed in the 2nd annual Run, Bike, Unite Duathlon for the Portage County, Wisconsin United Way. This was my second ever duathlon. My first was the Run, Bike, Unite one year ago. (note: EMS World Expo 2011 came right after the duathlon so this race recap is a year over due) […]
It was a hot weekend as I busily prepared for EMS World Expo where it will be truly hot. Three things that made this weekend a scorcher. 1. I participated in the Portage County United Way Run, Bike, Unite Duathlon. I was very pleased with my 16th overall finish which include a blistering (for me) […]
Saturday June 11 I ran the Bellin 10K race in Green bay, Wisconsin. This was the 35th running of the Bellin and probably about the 5th time I have participated. The Bellin 10K race is named after the Bellin Hospital/Health System and benefits the Bellin College of Nursing. In recent years it has grown to […]
For the first time I completed 50 miles of running in one week. Keep in mind I didn’t just jump out of bed a week ago and decide I would run 50 miles. I am the midst of training for my 6th marathon – Green Bay in May. For the previous marathons I did either […]