Hi Fellow Bulldogs-

I just wanted to make you aware of the changes that will be taking place during the holiday’s for the LP location. (Grant Park & Hoffman Estates locations must check with their DI’s for their holiday class schedule)

The LP schedule is as follows:(5a, 6a & 6:30p)

Dec 22- Monday (classes run @ regular times)

Dec 23- Tuesday (classes run @ regular times)

Dec 24- Wednesday (6a class ONLY)

Dec 25- Thursday (NO CLASSES)

Dec 26- Friday (NO CLASSES)

Dec 29- Monday (classes run @ regular times)

Dec 30- Tuesday (classes run @ regular times)

Dec 31- Wednesday (6a class ONLY)

Jan 1- Thursday (NO CLASSES)

Jan 2- Friday (6a class ONLY)

Thank you,

Sgt Friday

It may have been a mere 5 degrees at the start of the Gilberts Cross Country Challenge, but several Bulldogs toughed out the cold weather, deep snow and treacherous terrain [at times] to run and finish the 4.9mi course out in Gilberts, IL on Sunday Dec 7.

This is what Bulldog Boot camp training prepares you for in the winter as well as all year round. If you can handle those conditions, than you handle just about anything your DI’s throw at you during camp. Please help me give credit where credit is due to those campers who came out and represented Bulldog at the Gilbert’s Cross Country Challenge.

Thank you Bulldogs and Congratulations to you all!!

Hoffman Estates location:

1. Jim Czarniak- 53:36

Grant Park location:

1. Patrick Curtis- 61:28
2. Neal Steinberg- 45:44
3. Angie Wilbur- 50:19

Lincoln Park location:

1. Brad Dorian- 55:19
2. Suzanne Friday- 55:50
3. Nicole Hruska- 1:14.47
4. Michael Tripoli- 50:02

Sgt Friday’s Dec Tip of the Month

Make a Plan

Winter can be a hard time of the year to stay motivated (especially in Chicago). Therefore, it’s a great time to focus on staying strong with your attendance to Bulldog Boot camp even in the worst weather conditions. Making a plan and knowing you have a “scheduled appointment” (with a group or a friend) to workout helps make it easier to stay on track with your fitness routine and not fall into winter hibernation mode.

Other ways to stay motivated around Chicago along with staying dedicated to Bulldog Boot camp is; plan a fun race or challenge with a friend/s (or possibly just yourself), so that you have something to train toward and look forward to as well. When individuals or groups have a goal they set out to achieve, the training becomes much easier to tolerate when the weather outside isn’t always conducive.

Below are some fun and different races/challenges that you can sign up for, in and around the Chicago-land area…….so grab a friend, commit and train to stave off the winter blues.

Date            Time           Location               Event

12/7/08      8a             Chicago, IL           Jingle-Bell Run/Walk

12/7/08      10a           Gilberts, IL           Cross Country Challenge 8K

12/14/08    9a             Chicago, IL           Rudolph Ramble 8K

12/28/08    10a           Chicago, IL           Universal Sole Resolution Run

1/1/09        11a           Chicago, IL            New Years Day Run/Walk 5K

1/25/09      TBA           Chicago, IL            Step Up For Kids Stair Climb

3/8/09        TBA           Chicago, IL            Presidential Towers Stair Climb

Enjoy your winter training, and don’t let it keep you inside!

-Sgt Friday

Bulldogs……..The seasons have changed (not necessarily for the better) and “old man winter” is almost here rearing his ugly head. As the cold weather changes ever so drastically from day to night and into the over night, it’s always good to have a leg up on what’s going on outside.

There are two ways in which to find out this information: 1. either look at the bulldog website directly for the “weather bug temp gage” and it will give the temp outside in the city all day long. 2. you can check the radio station AM 780 for a weather report on the “eights” 24hrs a day(i.e. 6:08, 6:18, 6:28 etc…). That weather report comes directly from the lakefront. These will be your two most accurate ways of deciding how to dress for the weather when coming to camp or if camp has been cancelled do to inclement weather conditions.

Bulldog boot camp meets rain, snow, sleet, hail or sunshine. HOWEVER……in the winter when the weather drops to 10 degrees or below, camp will automatically be cancelled. The weather can change from minute to minute in the winter, so please be aware of the conditions when you are planning your dress arrangements for camp.

Thanx,

Sgt Friday

Bulldogs……. Please help me in giving a very long over due but extremely deserved congratulations shout out to Mark Masseur in completing the 100 day burpee challenge on Nov 4. Mark is the only Bulldog (that I’m currently aware of) that signed up and completed all 100 (consecutive) days of doing burpees. 

His legs may have “paid” for it throughout the challenge, but he never wavered off the path from day one.

Mark, we all hope your legs have recovered or are recovering and know we’re very proud of you for finishing an extremely tough challenge.

Great Job!

Sincerely,

Sgt Friday & The Major

It’s been 4wks already Bulldogs, which means assessments are here. For any new or existing Bulldogs from LP, GP or Hoffman Estates that may need a little help with their form on exercises that we do in class or have any questions regarding exercises we do in class, now is the time!

The clinic will be held this Tues evening (Nov 18) in LP by the water trough (1/4mi north on Cannon Dr off  of Fullerton) from 6-7p. I will be helping you out with form, answering questions and talking about your goals during boot camp. Please take advantage of this opportunity as this service wont be available during  the winter months!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

-Sgt Friday

Hi fellow Bulldogs. Just a quick note to let you know that the “Hustle Up the Hancock” is closed. It usually closes out the same day that it opens making it extremely hard to get in and signed up. If there’s any of you who were able to get a spot, good for you. For those of you who were considering doing the climb,  my apologies to you!

However, Bulldogs, we do have plenty of other events around Chicago that aren’t closed. Starting with the Turkey Trot (next week), Gilbert’s Cross Country Challenge (Dec 7th) as well as the Step Up for Kids climb at the AON Center (in January). If you need a little challenge in your workout, we’d love to see you try out one or all of these fun events. It’s so much fun when there is a group of Bulldogs together cheering each other on and working hard to complete the challenge.

You will find all of these events posted on our website as well as searching the actual event itself. Let me know if there is further questions I can answer for you concerning any or all these events! No Excuses Bulldogs…………

-Sgt Friday

Update on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 4:51PM by The Major

Note that the 52 floor climb still has open spots.

ATTENTION BULLDOGS( 5a. 6a & 6:30p)

As the seasons change so does our parking destination. The new parking & meeting area for the winter months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb & most of March) will now be at the Diversey Harbor boat dock parking lot, just north of the water trough.

Parking on the street can get a little “dicey” & dangerous once the snow & ice arrive in the winter.  For your safety as well as ours we will now be meeting there until the spring. The parking lot is open and free for the winter months only, so if you drive please feel free to park in that lot during camp hours.

If you have any questions concerning the parking changes please feel free to email Sgt Friday and I’d be happy to answer them as quickly as possible.

Thanx!

Sgt Friday

Congratulations Bulldogs on this mornings Go Vertical climb. We had an excellent group sign up, show up and complete the challenge. It was a ton of fun (minus the stranger who we encountered passing out in the stair-well) and everyone finished and finished strong.

This is the biggest group that we’ve had in years do the climb at the Sears Tower. Thanks so much for your participation, effort and continued drive to get better. Greg and I are extremely proud of you. Nice job!!!!

You rocked it out today Bulldogs:

Diana Buschneck, Nicole Calcaterra, Caroline Cop, Brad Dorian, Jenny Gaylord, Abby Gregor, Rachel Hawe, Chrisite Herr, Janet Julien, Eileen Lovett, Kelly McGuire, Dean Mouzakiotis, Aubrey Sharman, Megan Thole, Megan Walters, Adam Stevens.

Sincerely,

Sgt Friday & The Major

Update on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:58PM by The Major

 

232	21	203	Greg	Major	151	51	M	22:28:00
302	9	44	Aubrey	Sharman	154	24	F	23:16:00
532	36	118	Rachel	Hawe	146	22	F	25:43:00
562	118	420	Adam	Stevens	155	23	M	25:58:00
582	120	433	Brad	Dorion	142	24	M	26:06:00
592	41	146	Janet	Julien	148	45	F	26:17:00
618	52	157	Christie	Herr	147	27	F	26:33:00
707	52	190	Suzanne	Friday	143	36	F	27:26:00
822	107	568	Dean	Mouzakiotis	153	43	M	28:36:00
838	84	244	Abby	Gregor	145	28	F	28:50:00
938	99	293	Megan	Thole	156	25	F	30:00:00
1008	110	334	Kelly	McGuire	152	27	F	31:06:00
1029	90	344	Caroline	Cop	141	31	F	31:23:00
1051	93	357	Nicole	Calcaterra	140	33	F	31:38:00
1053	94	358	Jennifer	Gaylord	144	30	F	31:39:00
1147	139	414	Diana	Bushneck	139	25	F	33:18:00
1346	172	527	Megan	Walters	157	24	F	36:41:00
1530	213	637	Eileen	Lovett	150	29	F	40:58:00

Update on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 2:27PM by The Major

Hello Bulldogs-

That wonderful and delicious Thanksgiving holiday is getting closer and closer with each day! As you start to think about all the wonderful foods you’ll be eating, it’s also important to think about how you’re going to work it all off.

If you’re one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have to work the day after Thanksgiving than Bulldog boot camp has exactly what you need! We encourage you to come join us for the special holiday workout in Lincoln Park @ 8a Friday morning. This workout is open to ALL  Bulldog boot-campers (GP 6a, LP 5a, 6a & 6:30p as well as family and friends that you would like to bring along). We will be meeting by the water trough(@ Diversey Harbor) on Cannon Dr 1/3 mile north of Fullerton on the east side of the street.

It’s extremely important to enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday feast, but not to over indulge so much so that you throw your normal routine off it’s axis. Enjoy everything in moderation and make a plan to get back on track with your workout on Friday morning.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Sincerely,

Sgt Friday & The Major

PS- Please note that this will be the ONLY WORKOUT on Friday!

Hey Bulldogs (6:30p class)-

Believe it or not, I actually do “get out” every once in awhile. Just wanted to let you know that I wont be teaching class Monday night, as I will be at the Madonna concert! It’s a tough one for me to admit to all of you as to why I wont be there! Please give Greg your absolute best effort, utmost respect and direct attention at all times! 

Have a great night, and I’ll see you all again [business as usual] on Wednesday!

Thanx!

-Sgt Friday