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Title: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on November 10, 2014, 05:58:16 PM
Ok folks!

Its been a couple of years, but I finally have time to make the climb again. If you believe in a good cause, please consider making a donation.

Donations of $100.00 or more are eligible for advertising space on my turn out gear ;D (space is limited so don't wait too long... ;))

The link below [MAKE A DONATION] (http://action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/ALANE_Northeast?px=5691378&pg=personal&fr_id=10970) will take you to my page on the American Lung Association website. From there, just follow the firefighter proof instructions to make your donation.

PM me if you have any questions, and THANK YOU!

Click here to MAKE A DONATION (http://action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/ALANE_Northeast?px=5691378&pg=personal&fr_id=10970)

-Jonas


EDIT: SO much for Firefighter proof....

I guess there was a problem with the link I posted. Should be fixed now, but if it goes down again, the link below is another option, if less fool proof  ;)

http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=7920&pg=pfind (http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=7920&pg=pfind)

You can find me by searching for Jonas St John
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: Monsterlover on November 10, 2014, 07:05:36 PM
How many stairs will you be climbing?
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on November 10, 2014, 07:20:54 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on November 10, 2014, 07:05:36 PM
How many stairs will you be climbing?

Thats a good question!

41 floors
82 flights of stairs
789 stairs (394 if I skip every other one.... 8))
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: Monsterlover on November 10, 2014, 07:22:50 PM
So your in full gear doing this?

82 flights back down as well?

Turn around and do it again?

;D
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on November 10, 2014, 07:27:02 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on November 10, 2014, 07:22:50 PM
So your in full gear doing this?

82 flights back down as well?

Turn around and do it again?

;D

(//)
full gear...complete with lots of heavy duty thermal insulation and shitty boots...
taking the elevator down, thank you very much.
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: Monsterlover on November 10, 2014, 07:29:17 PM
So just the one trip up?
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on November 10, 2014, 07:34:00 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on November 10, 2014, 07:29:17 PM
So just the one trip up?

Ha,ha...

Actually, when we train for this we do multiple trips.

But on the big day it's just one for time. ;)
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: Monsterlover on November 10, 2014, 07:36:33 PM
I get it now. Bring your A game!

That's a long way even once.
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: Howie on November 10, 2014, 09:33:36 PM
Once I did Top of the Rock, 66 stairs, T shirt, shorts, sneakers.  Thought I was going to die.  Go Herm!
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on November 11, 2014, 06:29:52 PM
Thanks to those who have donated so far!
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on November 17, 2014, 05:58:53 AM
bump for a good cause
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: Randimus Maximus on November 21, 2014, 09:47:46 PM
This deserves another bump.

[bow_down] to herm for doing this.
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on December 07, 2014, 04:22:03 AM
another bump for a good cause
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on December 07, 2014, 02:20:40 PM
Thanks for the bumps guys!

Did I mention that any donations are eligible for a tax right write off?
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on December 24, 2014, 04:04:05 AM
...and another bump
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on January 21, 2015, 10:14:26 AM
Time for another bump
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on January 23, 2015, 10:02:36 AM
Thanks Nate!

Just about two weeks to go. I can't thank those who made a donation enough.....but next time I see you at DIMBY I will do my best.
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on February 03, 2015, 04:19:40 PM
Another bump...

still time for you all to help out if you can.
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on February 04, 2015, 05:26:43 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 03, 2015, 04:19:40 PM
Another bump...

still time for you all to help out if you can.

Hopefully path through the snow from Maine to Boston has been finished by Saturday :o
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on February 08, 2015, 05:51:13 AM
How did it go?
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on February 09, 2015, 08:57:24 AM
I didn't die........ [roll]

But at 13:53 I was a minute and 2 seconds slower this year  :-\

Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on February 09, 2015, 08:59:52 AM
Quote from: herm on February 09, 2015, 08:57:24 AM
I didn't die........ [roll]


Good to hear, but not particularly informative. ;D

They should light the building on fire...

for inspiration. :P
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on February 09, 2015, 09:02:11 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 09, 2015, 08:59:52 AM
Good to hear, but not particularly informative. ;D

They should light the building on fire...

for inspiration. :P

what they should do is use positive pressure ventilation and humidifiers in the stairwell....my throat is still raw from the dry air.
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on February 09, 2015, 09:19:37 AM
Did you make it?
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on February 09, 2015, 11:10:41 AM
Yup, 13 minutes 53 seconds....over a minute slower than last time :P

just under 600 vertical feet. with about 80 Lbs. of VERY warm gear on
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on February 09, 2015, 11:16:36 AM
Quote from: herm on February 09, 2015, 11:10:41 AM
Yup, 13 minutes 53 seconds....over a minute slower than last time :P

just under 600 vertical feet. with about 80 Lbs. of VERY warm gear on
I couldn't find you, or any of the members of your team, listed in the results.

What's up with that?

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set2.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set2.shtml)
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on February 09, 2015, 04:35:15 PM
Try this link. the team came in 40th.....

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set10.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set10.shtml)

I came in 284th, out of 499

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set1.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set1.shtml)

The competition was insane. The fastest time was a firefighter from Portland, who finished in 6:53!!!!!!  :o :o :o :o :o Half my time....

Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: ducpainter on February 09, 2015, 04:57:48 PM
Quote from: herm on February 09, 2015, 04:35:15 PM
Try this link. the team came in 40th.....

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set10.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set10.shtml)

I came in 284th, out of 499

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set1.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Feb7_RaceUp_set1.shtml)

The competition was insane. The fastest time was a firefighter from Portland, who finished in 6:53!!!!!!  :o :o :o :o :o Half my time....


Cool...

probably half your age too. ;D
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: herm on February 09, 2015, 05:26:44 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 09, 2015, 04:57:48 PM
Cool...

probably half your age too. ;D

well....10 years younger anyway ;)
Title: Re: 2015 ALA Firefighter Stair Climb
Post by: kopfjäger on February 09, 2015, 09:37:09 PM
Good job.  [clap]