(What is RSS?)I’ve quit smoking and started going to the gym again! Just going to ease into training for this until I get my lungs back. I did 8 miles in 45 minutes on the reclined bike on Friday morning…a nice easy start. When I’m ready, there’s a spinning class at 0600 every morning at the gym when i get off of work!
The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, Inc. honors Emergency Medical Services personnel by organizing and implementing long distance cycling events that memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve everyday, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty.
It is our vision is to see the recognition of EMS as a profession, a reduction in debilitating injuries and LODD in EMS and a national EMS accountability system. It is our hope that these events will focus attention on the accomplishments of all EMS personnel, and educate the community at large about the need for improved safety standards, injury prevention, disability tracking and death benefits for EMS personnel and their families.
Objectives:
Remember EMS workers who have died in the line of duty
Raise public awareness about line of duty deaths and disabilities in the EMS profession
Honor EMS workers who continue to work despite dangerous safety conditions
Advocate for a national tracking of injuries, near misses and a line of duty deaths in EMS
Provide a safe, friendly and supportive environment for registered participants to bicycle
Promote healthy lifestyles for EMS providers through physical activity and nutrition
