This summer has the potential to go down as the best of the decade, and there is no reason that we cannot rekindle the spirit of Chicago Lifeguards from the 70s and 80s, the time most of us refer to as the golden age of Chicago Lifeguarding. However, the single most imporant aspect of this revival is going to be our willingness to train like we want this life back. This is not the time for 30 pushups on the line in the morning and then kicking back for the day. This is the time for 100 pushups on the line just as a morning wakeup, followed by PT that roots out the weak and teaches the true definition of dedication. Back in the day, guards were proud of their level of physical fintess above all else, and they used it to save lives. As well as play the best game on earth, Oarball. Let's get to it.