More from GenXTalkinhttps://neon.page/genxtalkinSupport the Show Pack Rabbit Affiliate Linkhttps://www.pack-rabbit.com/ref/143/Well good day to you Genxers.  Welcome to the Genxtalkin showshow!  I’m Matt Marshall, your host, here to remind us all to keep striving to respond well and recover faster.  And Here’s my co-host, Wilksie himself, Mr Ed Wasson! Ed welcome!!Ed, on today’s episode, I’d really like to drill into fitness, and in particular “fitness with your bug out bag”.  We’ve talked about this a number of months back, just hitting on the subject.  I do believe it was one of our first episodes.  But I think there’s a lot more we could talk through on this, so I thought we’d throw out a few topics and discuss.Why is this important?Types of eventsSnowstorms with stuck carIce Storm and cannot use roadsOut of gas and need to walk somewhere for helpFlat tire out on barren roadwayCivil UnrestGod forbid the “bigun”… EMP or CMELet’s consider some physical and mental preparationIdentify vulnerabilities and weaknesses of self/familyMedications/AllergiesPhysical limitationsCan I lift 100 lbsCan I carry 50 lbs for distance on my backDo I have strong self defenseSit Awareness planningLocation and likelihood of types of eventsWhat terrain might I be dealing withPrioritize your needsPersonal regimens?Wish I could do moreWalk 3-6 miles per day in eveningHike whenever possible in different seasonsAlways looking for a change in sceneryTie in this type of exercise/practice with other things - like taking nature videosMuscle building - very important as the bones start to ageComparing sisters in familyMind building - important as the brain starts to ageComparing family membersWhat are you doing to prepare yourself to use the CONTENTS of the Get Home Safe kit?How often do you start firesHow often do you go campingHow often do you test your water filtersDo you have a good idea of the shelter system(s) you have and their functionalityWell Ed, a very cool and useful show I think for us and our audience.  Thanks everyone for joining us.  We really appreciate you!And If we don’t see ya… good afternoon, good evening and good night.This is GenXTalkin, signing offWould you be prepared? Are you prepared? Choosing to be more prepared every day is a skill. One that should be honed. Focusing on growing just a little everyday will allow us all to be prepared to respond well and recover faster. I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments about prepping, so please reach out and share as you can. Until next time… this is monk signing off… better be prepared

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