A runner will burn approximately 2,700 calories in a marathon.  A hummingbird will burn over 14,000 covering the same distance.  The runner will take about 35,000 strides.  The hummingbird, at 200 wing beats per second, will have to stop and refuel a number of times.

     Each has different dietary needs.  Diets differ, as do quantities each consumes.  Those who have purchased pre-packaged “year’s supply” units for set and forget convenience may not only find the unit’s quantity insufficient, but the selection of foods will probably not be to everyone’s liking.

     Take a good look at storing what you eat, and measuring quantities you consume over time.  Determine how much your family needs for a 1, 2, or more year’s supply.  Pay particular attention to needs items for your special needs family members.   Store what you eat, and eat what you store.

     Best Father’s Day gift I ever got was a case of Hershey’s chocolate chips for “our storage.”  Problem:  that’s only enough to run 3 marathons.  I’ll need more.

     For more information contact   (your emergency preparedness specialist).

CATCH THE VISION, GET FACTS, DEVELOP SKILLS AND BE PREPARED.