![]() ![]() I was in my best shape, training for sprint triathlons and surfing nearly every day. They are the only emergency responders who have to pass an annual physical test. This is a physical test that all lifeguards have to do, every year, to keep their jobs. It’s a 1,000-yard run on the sand, followed by a 1,000-yard swim in the ocean - all under 25 minutes. Years ago, for fun, I attempted to complete one of the physical fitness requirements to be a city lifeguard: the 1,000/1,000. It may look like the ultimate summer-vacation cruise job - sitting in a tower overlooking a golden-sand beach, hitting the surf on your lunch break, wearing shorts and a T-shirt all day - but, trust me, working as a lifeguard isn’t easy. Jim Ireland says the extended hours lifeguards work now has been making a positive difference. ![]()
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