Tautua Fit

My first stair climb was in 2011.

I drew his name that year and I've drawn it every year since - official memorial climb or just me alone in the gym.

FDNY Firefighter Stanley Smagala Jr., Engine 226.

Among all the tragedies that day, I chose to carry him.

After that first year I tagged him in a post, and one of his kids reached out to say thank you.

That one message has stuck with me ever since.

Today on the climber I caught myself complaining about my own problems. Perspective.

The stuff I complain about is nothing.

14 days out from the 3rd Annual LJW 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at GEHA Field. Same name on my wrist. Same purpose.

Climbing with my brother JT. 🤝

If you want to climb with us, tickets are here: https://lexijwellness.com/pages/stairclimb

I climb for Stanley.

For the 343.

Never forgotten.

Engine 226.

Today’s circuit is all about endurance and pacing.

5 Rounds for Completion: that means no racing the clock, just chipping away until you get it done!

The Circuit:

🔥 20 Wall Balls

🚣‍♀️ 20 Cal Row

🛞 20 Ab Wheel

🏋️‍♀️ 20 Wtd Lunge (Weighted Lunge)

🚴‍♂️ 20 Cal Bike Sprint

Get after it!

👨🏽‍🚒 Coach Kia

No running on scene. It’s not like every moment counts. 😬.

POV: 🤳🏾

Sometimes you gotta adapt 🏋🏽.

Last nights walk… 🚶🏻‍♂️

Why 80% of candidates get rejected before the interview even starts. 🚒

Treat the hiring process like dating. Stop acting like the prize when you don’t have the stats to back it up.

Departments invest $30k–$50k into you during year one. We aren’t looking for a summer fling—we want marriage material.

Here is how to pass the 20-year vibe check:

1️⃣ Pad your stats: Get your CPAT and EMT-B. Show us you have skin in the game.

2️⃣ Clean your background: Zero legal drama and lock in your references.

3️⃣ Build your frame: Bring the physical presence and nail your interview communication.

Stop winging it.
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👨🏽‍🚒 coach Kia