Firefighter Combat Challenge

Yesterday, Ben competed in the Firefighter Combat Challenge which took place in Marlborough, MA. There are competitions a few times a year and this was his first time competing. The day was supposed to be rainy and cloudy but we lucked out and the sun came out! Charlotte, Ben, my friend Suzanne and I made the trip up to the location, which was held at a mall. Lucky for me! They set up the course in a large part of the parking lot. This was a two day event; Friday and Saturday.
Ben had no idea what to expect. The top competitors who travel around and do this do it in under two minutes! The men who compete all "look" very fit and healthy. I don't remember the specifics as to the weights of everything, but they had to complete the course in full gear with an air pack. We saw many men drop in the last part of the course which is dragging the 175lb dummy. There was even a 59 year old retired firemen who completed it! You have six minutes to complete it.
Ben completed the course in 3:39 and we are so proud of him!