Here is a video clip of a great real-life news story of someone using their strength and fitness to save another person's life.
Timothy Kirkland was making repairs underneath his minivan, , when the jack collapsed, trapping and crushing him. His son and wife were trying desperately to lift the minivan off but without success! Time was critical. Enter Mike Treciak!
Mike Treciak sprinted half a block and proceeded to lift the minivan off Timothy. His son managed to pull him out whilst Mike held the minivan up, as Timothy was immobilised from the crushing injuries when the minivan fell on top of him.
That was a fantastic demonstration of fitness right there!
Running plus Deadlifts is a combo that is used and will be recognised by CrossFitters worldwide! I wonder why?
It is also an example of great mental attitude, will power and quick thinking. Mike reacted very quickly when he realised Timothy was in serious trouble. He also did not manage to lift the minivan up on the first attempt! Anyone who's tried Deadlifting for a one-rep max lift, will know just how difficult it is to succeed on that lift a second time, when failed on the first attempt!
Mike managed to lift the minivan successfully and literally saved the man's life!! Way to go!
This is what having a good fitness capacity and mental fortitude is all about! As CrossFit founder, Greg Glassman often quotes: " Preparing for the unknown and unknowable!".
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