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9/11 Stair Climb
I really wanted to a memorial run for 9/11; I couldn’t find a race that was local. I decided to do the next best thing- A stair climb in honor of the 343 FDNY fighters who climbed 110 stories in the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11th, 2001. I have been wanting to do this for a long time and I felt like this is the perfect time to do it.
This article from the National Fallen Firefighters Association talks about how you can participate and coordinate a stair climb for 9/11.
This was a little different than a race. I wasn’t racing against anyone; I was doing this in honor of those fallen firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
I completed this on Friday September 29, 2023. On September 11, 2023, Retro Fitness in Bayville held their own stair climb in honor of those firefighters. I was so proud to see that!
Right before Climb
Okay Gab, we are doing this!
During the Climb
Omg! I give these firefighters A LOT of credit- I had yoga pants and a tank on, I was dripping sweat half way through. I couldn’t imagine how these firefighters climbed those stairs, crowded with people trying to get out AND in their full turnout gear.
After the Climb
God bless those who are no longer with us.
Results
41:12; almost 2,000 steps; 111 floors.
Music
For this climb, I chose all patriotic songs; you can listen to my AMERICA playlist here 🔴⚪🔵
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Well, that’s #9 of 12 5k’s I’m running this year!
Next Month is the Monster Dash in Point Pleasant….
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[[Proud to be an American, today, tomorrow and always]]
