Are you in shape???

My friend joked one day, and said if we want to get in shape, we should think about becoming a hotshot. I laughed so hard. "There's no way we'd even survive a run, let alone hiking up the steepest mountains with gear on our backs. I think we'd roll all the way down the mountain, like a rock. My walking exercises were helping, but I just wasn't getting into shape like I wanted to. So hubby and I joined the local gym and I got a personal trainer. She was in the Marine Corp. and is very fit. I train with her 3 times a week for 1 hour. By the end of our session, I feel like jell-o. She said she's proud of me for not quitting, even though there are a few times, I have to slow my pace running the stairs. She's a tough cookie, but I'm confident with her help, I can get in shape. I truly admire all the firefighters both structure and wildland for their strength. I mean, could you really carry a 200 pound person out of a burning building or hike a steep mountain with 50 pounds on your back, in the heat??? My husband feels horrible because he used to run faster than most of his crew, but as time goes by he can't run faster than most of these "young" firefighters. BUT, come on, if you can still hike, carry weight and work in the hot, dry conditions -- you are in great shape!! I guess some of us are cut out to do the job and others are cut out to support those who do the job. I'm happy to be the support!!!