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If Zombies Attack

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One can’t deny that recently, current events and Hollywood have embraced a common theme of a possible post-apocalyptic reality within this generation. While the chances of that are indeed slim, it doesn’t hurt to stay earthquake/zombie prepared.  Because urban primal/paleo foragers rely so much on local grocers or farmers markets for fresh meat, fruit, and veggies, we may be rather lost if thrust into a grok-like world where hunting and gathering become a reality.   Mark’s Daily Apple recently posted about how to prepare for a disaster by hoarding some supplies.   It’s basically your typical earthquake preparedness kit, with a primal twist.  Here are a few basic necessities:

  1. Knives: handy for cooking, and, as a weapon, never runs out of bullets
  2. First aid kit: super glue, band-aids, neosporin, tweezers
  3. Water: think a quart a day when rationed
  4. Sardines: (in oil, not water) rich in omega-3, protein, and calcium
  5. Nuts: nut butters have a longer shelf life than regular nuts.
  6. Coconut milk: can last 5 yrs when canned
  7. Canned veggies/fruit: Pick nutrient dense canned goods; spinach, tomatoes, pumpkin, and pineapple.  Avoid corn, fruits in syrup, etc.
  8. Vodka: antiseptic, anesthesia, analgesic, and aperitif, all rolled into one.
  9. Olives: add to #8
  10. Salt, spices, Tabasco sauce
  11. Ghee: clarified butter, lots of fat, will last forever unrefrigerated
  12. Matches, batteries, solar powered charger (so you can still wod to music), and a spork.

Now, while this was a tongue in cheek post, it did give me a reason to update my earthquake kit (down to 2 MRE’s and a gallon of water) and peruse some interesting links about survival.  After all, CrossFit is training for the unknown and unknowable, so we might as well cover all the bases!

wildwoodsurvival.com

what to eat in a crisis

Got anything to add?  Post to comments!

And a very happy belated birthday to Tina who came in on her birthday yesterday to WOD!

WOD 06.15.10

Press 3×5, 1×10-15

400m Run
3rds:
5 Chest to Bar Pull Ups
15 Squats
30 Double Unders

400m Run

15 Responses to “If Zombies Attack”

ruth
June 15, 2010 at 6:51 AM

2200-0530
Didn’t feel the earthquake!

Jake
June 15, 2010 at 8:51 AM

So, I am pretty sure this is the best post ever. I dont think I ever told anyone in the gym but I have a recurring dream that I am a zombie hunter. I am pretty bad ass in my dreams too. GREAT post Ruth!

Michael H
June 15, 2010 at 8:53 AM

Make a checklist of your content and the expiration dates on any perishables.

If you have an iPhone, download Pocket First Aid & CPR, it’s a great resource to have for any triage type incidents.

Marcus
June 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM

Sleep: 2315 to 0615

Happy belated Tina!

ruth
June 15, 2010 at 9:57 AM

LOL, Jake! Good to know we have a go-to guy when the zombies attack.

Thanks for the app info, Mike!

Jenna
June 15, 2010 at 10:54 AM

My roomie and I were JUST talking about our backup plans last night after the earthquake happened!!! This post is awesome, I’m going to forward it to her right now!

Marcus
June 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM

BTW Ruth, it shouldn’t be “If” Zombies Attack, but When.

Michael H
June 15, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Steph and I put together a survival kit a few months back, I’ll pull my list together and post tonight.

Also today’s WOD, is the 400M just on the front and tail end of the WOD? :)

Gotta know if I should run my lunch 10K today.

Marcus
June 15, 2010 at 11:44 AM

@Mike – yes, the 400m is “just” on the beginning and end in a sandwich. If you’re insane enough to run 10k at lunch, more power to you.

Anna
June 15, 2010 at 12:23 PM

Happy Birthday Tina!

Sleep: 10:30-6:30

ruth
June 15, 2010 at 1:00 PM

Yes, I know, Marcus, but I didn’t want to sound crazy putting “When.”

Thanks for stepping up to the plate!

I see a Shuan of the Dead sequel starring you and Jake!

Jake
June 15, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Man o man! That would be awesome.

Pooja
June 15, 2010 at 5:10 PM

11:30pm-8am. holla! 8 1/2 hours of sleep woohoo! and woke up in time to watch most of portugal vs ivory coast!

Ruth
June 15, 2010 at 7:13 PM

78(5-4-4), 63×12
8:26

Michael H
June 16, 2010 at 11:50 AM

So this is what I have in my surival kit so far, it’s all stored in a heavy duty air tight container with wheels for mobility:

FOOD ITEMS:
Pinto Beans
Chili
Chili
Barley Soup
Split Pea Soup

FIRST AID ITEMS:
Xiao Yao Wan
Gan Mao Ling
Yunnan Baiyao Powder
Yunnan Baiyao Spray
Yunnan Baiyao Capsule
Plaintain Golden Salve
Comfrey Compounded Salve
First Aid Box
Po Chai Pills

SURVIVAL ITEMS:
Kleenex
Cotton Balls/Q-Tips
Plastic Sheets
Filtered Straw
Zip Ties
Duct Tape
Filtered Water Bottle
Maglite Flash light
White Rag
Trashbag
Self Powered Radio/Flashlight
Portable Solar Charger for Blackberry/iPhone
CPR Mask
Lotion
Sunblock
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Contact Solution
Soap
Nail Clipper
Face Mask
Carbiner/Rope
Duffle Bag
Space Blanket
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