Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:41PM ;)
There are still spots open for our next CrossFit OnRamp at the Dog Pound in Oak Park.
March 15th 5:45 AM and 5:00 PM
Bulldog CrossFit
441 South Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60302
866-966-3966
Reserve your spot today.
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Share Article Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:30PM The next 4-week Grant Park Bootcamp starts on March 22nd. Get signed up today. Have fun getting fit.
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 1:25PM ;)
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The Hoffman Estates Bulldogs would like to welcome their newest members to the Bulldog family! Pictured are Luca, Colton and Gilbert.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 4:38AM ;)
Bulldog Bootcamp & CrossFit instructors Kitty McShay, Sgt, Friday and Veteran Bootcamper Tripp getting ready for the Polar Bear dip
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And just after the dip
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 4:45AM
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 4:44AM ;)
The Sanchez Family consists of a single Mother ( Martha) who works 7 days a week to help support her four children. Her oldest son Leonardo (18yo) was not able to attend college because he saw his family’s economic need and decided that working and helping to support his family was more important. Leonardo works a part time job at a currency exchange to make ends meet.
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Gio & the Sanchez FamilyUp to recently the whole family was living with the maternal aunt’s family in a 2 bedroom apartment- where two single mothers and 8 children all habituated under one roof.
Gumaro Sanchez is the 10yo and the heart of the family. He attends a tutoring program in the evenings for help with his homework. On a cold winter day, he wears but a light sweatshirt. When this boy was asked what he wanted for Christmas- he answered: “ For my Mom to work less and for her to be able to spend more time with us.” Gumaro has asthma and his asthma has caused him to miss many school days and cold air is one of his triggers.
The girls are Esmeralda (11 yo) and Samantha (7 yo). They are happy go lucky girls who love to play with dolls and make believe castles- often just dreaming of the toys that they would like to have.
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The Mora girls: Rosie, Lupe, & JuanitaIn the true holiday spirit, Juanita, Lupe, and Rosie Mora asked the Bulldog community to come together to help a family in need and that they did bringing in money, gift cards and clothing. Last night the Sanchez family visited the Dog Pound and were presented with the donations that had been collected.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 10:33AM ;)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 9:50PM With the holidays closing in on us next week, we will have a slightly abbreviated workout schedule from our regular routine.
Please pay close attention to each day & the time of the classes as it may be different from your normal scheduled workouts!
Revised LP Holiday Bootcamp Schedule
Dec 21 (Mon)- 5a, 6a & 6:30p regular classes
Dec 22 (Tue)- 5a & 6a regular classes
Dec 23 (Wed)- 6a class ONLY
Dec 24 (Thur)- 6a class ONLY
Dec 25 (Fri)- NO CLASSES, MERRY CHRISTMAS
Dec 28 (Mon)- 5a, 6a & 6:30p regular classes
Dec 29 (Tue)- 5a & 6a regular classes
Dec 30 (Wed)- 5a, 6a & 6:30p regular classes
Dec 31 (Thur)- 6a class ONLY
Jan 1 (Fri)- NO CLASSES, HAPPY NEW YEAR
Jan 4 (Mon)- ALL REGULAR SCHEDULED CLASSES
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 11:49AM ;)
Can you say M-U-D???? Well, there was mud, mud and more mud to say the least. The weather for the Gilbert’s Cross Country Challenge cooperated with us this year with the temps being well above 4 degrees (unlike last year), and the snow was minimal to non-existent in most places. If you were in the right place at the right time, you may have witnessed a Bull roaming freely in the pasture (definite incentive to keep looking forward and run a little faster), a beautiful heard of Santa’s reindeer getting in their morning workout, as well as the dead raccoon lying in the middle of our path that was hard to go unnoticed (poor fella)!
However, it was the crisp air, the hills (I don’t remember there being so many last year) AND the MUD holes that made the race far more fun and interesting than I remember! It felt more like the Gilbert’s Cross Country ‘Grunge’ Challenge when we all got done, but overall, the race was the best one to date.
The Bulldog Bootcampers had a great showing from all the locations this year (GP, LP & Hoffman Estates)! Congratulations to everyone, as you waded your way through the mud holes, pushed yourself up the (very) steep hills and challenged yourself to maneuver your way around the course to the finish! Job well done crew……… Already looking forward to next year!
Hoffman Estates:
Lincoln Park:
Grant Park:
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 11:17AM Lincoln Park campers: You all did an amazing job this week with your workouts, weather changes and all!
Sgt Friday was coming off her first (of probably two) head/chest colds she’ll probably get this season, as she attempted to keep up with her campers this week in class. I was less than successful in my efforts, but quickly learned how very much I appreciate all the hard work each of you put in each week for me at camp! The workouts are fast paced, hard, yet very fair (Andy S & Julie, I know you beg to differ) with respect to the level of athletic ability that I’m blessed to work with each day! You guys are such a pleasure to work with and make my job fun as you test my creativity and abilities to find new challenges for you!
I must admit it’s not fun getting “buried” (with a slight ego bruise to match) by my own campers in the workouts, but it does show and prove to me the hard work you have all been putting in. I know that my workouts can be hard and that I expect a lot from you, but the results are very clear to me what this program can do for you if you continue to show up each day and put in the effort that I ask of you.
Trip, Andy H, Brian S, Jared S & Tom T, thanks for making me suck wind (a lot) this week in my attempt to chase you down in the workouts.
Danica T & Julie S, a little less complaining would be such a nice change from you both, but thanks for still getting sore, showing up & doing the work anyway (even at the expence of the rest of the class getting punished for your verbal abrasiveness)!
Mihir K, Andy S & Gunn, thanks for always finding humor in my workouts no matter how challenging they are for you. A good giggle always lessens the pain, even if just for a bit!!!
Colleen S, Rachel H & Jason C, thank you sooo much for your quiet reserve during the workouts and only cursing me under your breath.
Campers, I’m looking forward to the colder weather (and full functioning lungs again) as we tackle the winter months together and continue on our quest for reaching all of our fitness goals!
Lungs of steel and legs of Clydesdales…..here we come!
-Sgt Friday
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10:34AM ATTENTION ALL BOOTCAMP LOCATIONS:
Oh how we love the winter months in Chicago!!!! Please keep in mind that as the snow falls and the temperatures begins to drop, we actually do have a breaking point! It may not happen very often, however, if it does, please keep your eyes and ears open to the weather conditions that surround you both in the early mornings as well as the evening!
Bulldog Bootcamp takes their weather reports from WBBM 780 AM radio (only). You can listen to the weather report on the ‘eights’ (every 10minutes) all day long for the exact LAKE FRONT temps. If the temperature drops BELOW 10 degrees(which does not include wind chill) by class time (5a, 6a or 6:30p)WE DO NOT HAVE CLASS!!!!
You may also check the internet at www.wbbm780.com/topic/weather.php for your minute to minute weather information prior to your class time.
Please no emails or phone calls to your DI’s or the head office as to whether or not you have class. Please listen to the radio or check the internet site for your weather information. More often than not you WILL HAVE CLASS!
Layer up properly, get in a great workout with your team and don’t forget to have fun out there!
-Sgt Friday
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:51PM Sgt Friday loves her job, but loves her campers even more. So, as this festive and wonderful holiday season fast approaches, she has decided to share her Christmas wish list with all of her campers. She felt it would be easier for each of them to give her something if they new more about what she wants and likes. This list is especially directed at her Lincoln Park campers, but is happily extended to ALL the campers at each location.
Take a moment, read the list carefully and then dive right in! Feel free to indulge and pick more than just one item on the list………the more the merrier & the happier Sgt Friday will be!
Good luck to all of you during your December workouts and happy ‘shopping’ Bulldogs!
Sgt Friday’s Wish List:
Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:28PM COME ONE, COME ALL…… All Bulldog bootcampers (and any/all family or friends that may be in town for the weekend) please join us in LP for a post Thanksgiving workout. Come along with us to keep the momentum going while you work off that pumpkin pie, mashed or sweet potatoes and anything in between that you may have happily over-indulged in on Thanksgiving Day. It will only hurt for a bit….I promise!
Who: ALL BULLDOG BOOTCAMP LOCATIONS
What: Post Thanksgiving Workout
Where: Lincoln Park (Cannon Dr just south of Diversey Harbor)
When: Friday Nov 27 @ 8a
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday the safe and healthy way by eating smart, having fun and joining us for a post holiday workout on Friday so that you can continue to stay on track with your fitness goals.
Happy Thanksgiving Bulldog Bootcamp/Crossfit Members. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:02PM ATTENTION LP DRIVERS: We’ve officially reached our street parking finale for the season!
PLEASE take note that starting Monday (Nov 30, 2009) after the Thanksgiving holiday we will be parking AND meeting in the Diversey Harbor parking lot approx 1/2mi north of Fullerton. From Fullerton take Cannon Dr to the second major parking lot on your right (east side of the street) pull into the drive way and drive around to the parking lot.
This is where we will be parking for the remainder of the fall, through the winter and into early spring. Please take note of these changes starting next week!
Sgt Friday
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:31PM Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. ~Winston Churchill
Get your Turkey Day workout in. Register for the Turkey Trot 8k in Lincoln Park. Click Here for Details.
Wahooo……Bulldog Bootcampers! You started off the new session with a bang! It was great to see so many hard-core efforts on the new assessment test we do for Bootcamp. A few of you are bringing the heat (in the cold weather) with those assessments this session, nice job!
A special shout out to the 6a LP class who just got introduced to the new assessment on Monday. Nice work for your first time around with the new structured assessment!
Assessment: 1/2mi run, 40 deep squats, 30 full unassisted sit ups, 20 push ups (on your toes), 10 squat thrusts and another 1/2mi run. This assessment is all done for time.
6a class
6:30p class
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10:36AM ;)
Recent OnRamp graduates, Yesenia and Gloria (daughter & mother) proudly display their OnRamp graduation certificates. Welcome to the Bulldog Bootcamp & CrossFit family.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:44AM ;)
Mihir Kothari shows off his Bulldog T-shirt in Helambu Province, Nepal. Send us pictures of yourself with your Bulldog T-shirt and we’ll post it. Ideally have something interesting in the background. Your location, a monument, or best, if it’s somewhere you’d be least likely to see a Bulldog Bootcamp T-shirt. How about a little contest?
It’s hump day and the focus this week has been our strength (i.e push ups…..I know you’re totally over them already Mark M) The strength training has been tough this week with a ton of repeat exercises. The groups are a little tired, but they’re pushing through it and quickly getting better & stronger with each repeat. Stay strong my dear camper friends……the week is almost out!
Monday: Hard Run w/ Descending rep double exercises (20-15-10)
Tuesday: 3 Exercise Pyramid (push ups, abs, tricep dips)
*military count up, single count down
Wednesday: Exercise Progression
*all exercises x10, w/jax between and add an exercise every time to the first
push ups
adv crunches
alt lunges
underdogs
inverted push ups
fireman crunches
dirty dogs
tricep push ups
donkey kicks
eagles
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:25AM ;)
This is the 2009 Lincoln Park 6:30p winter class
Attention outdoor Bulldogs……..”That” time of year is right around the corner! What time of year you ask? Yes, that time of year, when you have to button up, throw on an extra layer and pull out the winter gear!
Every winter is slightly different from year to year here in Chicago, as we never know what kind of weather Mother Nature is going to throw at us from day to day or week to week. Therefore, it’s always good to know just what to wear on the “warmer” days vs cold, colder and coldest days of the winter months while you’re outside training.
Fleet Feet Sports is hosting a Cold, Colder and Coldest seminar to help answer your questions and/or concerns on proper outdoor training gear for the ever changing elements outside this winter. They will be able to give you some insight on proper layering techniques to the best and worst materials to wear in the cold, rain, sleet, snow and ice.
There is no registration fee and is free to the community for anyone to attend! We would love to see you there!
Place: Fleet Feet Sports (Pipers Alley)
1620 N Wells St
312-587-3338
Date: November 15, 2009
Time: 5:30p
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 6:28AM ;)
We get asked that a lot. I let the picture do the talking
We’re constantly working on being successful -at work, at home, at the gym- and I believe I have found the secret to success. The funny thing is, it’s nothing new. It’s not a system, although systems can help immensely, it’s not in a book, although reading will give you much needed knowledge to make informed decisions. It’s not on a video, CD, DVD, cassette, or eight track (you’re old if you remember those). I’m going to tell you the secret and where to find it….Tomorrow.
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