Mission Statement - Fairfield Strength:

To cultivate growth opportunities for children of all ages and abilities, bringing together the learned and the learning, in a spirit of helpfulness and respect, to improve our health and wellness, using fitness and sport as a medium to teach life lessons.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Today's View From the Creek

Definitely one of the 10 best days of the year. As I sit here entering this post the breeze off the creek is delicious and the view incredible. I worked last night at the fire department. We had been up since around 2 am extinguishing a rash of arson fires. At one point we had 3 working (heavily involved) structure fires burning at the same time. Crazy stuff - but hats off to the Fairfield Fire Marshal's office and Fairfield PD for catching the arsonist. Great work guys!!!

So anyway - I was just a bit tired this am to the least. But that changed as soon as I got to AC. The BARF crew was waiting. We did some Z and TRX to get Heather ready for her tennis match today - amped it up for Brian, Chet, and Meredith, who all stayed late for some kettlebell work. AMR Medic Kim D., one of AC's newest members, joined us today. Kim had just finished her shift during which she helped usher in a future member. Congrats on delivering a happy healthy baby girl - number 4 for Kim and the 2nd field delivery in the past month by AC members - Kim Massey delivered number 12 (or 13) 2 weeks ago - Good stuff ladies.

Parish Ct Senior Z was a home run today. We did a full 16 point neural warm up - STANDING UP the whole time >>>> AND we included 16 power breaths - 2 after every body part. Some of our clients remarked that they haven't been able to stand for that long without pain in years. Others said they haven't been able to stand for that long period. Amazing stuff.

On a final note - had a great meeting with Capt. Mike of FDNY yesterday. Came down to learn about AC and what we do with regard to firefighter wellness. He had many good things to say about AC and his visit. The privilege however was all mine. I have great respect for Mike and his/our brother firefighters in the City. We shared some hallowed ground 10 years ago Sunday in lower Manhattan - who could have imagined that we would be sharing Z and KB yesterday. Life has a funny way of bringing things full circle.

Enjoy this day, live it well. Stay safe.

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