Happy New Year
Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 1:11AM As we enter 2009 don’t forget to look back and review your accomplishments for 2008. What are you most proud of? It doesn’t have to be fitness related. While it’s it’s important to set and focus on future goals it’s equally important to look back. Did you accomplilsh what you wanted to? If not, why? What was your biggest struggle or stumbling block? What did you learn from it? How can you improve moving forward?
Happy New Year to all from the Bulldog Bootcamp family
Greg, Michelle, McKenna & Reese Major
Prairie Stone Kids Day
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 8:24PM What do you do when your kids are on winter break and they have more energy than you? You bring them with you to Bulldog Bootcamp of course! Tuesday, Dec. 23 and 30 were kids days for the Hoffman Estates Bulldogs at the Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center, and not only did we have a great workout, but the kids were asking for more! Wonder if they’ll have that much enthusiasm when school starts up again? Thanks to all the Hoffman Estates Bulldogs who helped make our new Jr. Bulldogs feel right at home! Also, huge thanks to the Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center in Hoffman Estates for their support and encouragement! You all rock!!
New Location starting January 12th, 2009
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 10:41AM Is getting to one of our current locations not an option? Well we’ve added another Bulldog Bootcamp outpost at the Loyola Center for Health and Fitness. Starting January 12th, 2009 Bulldog Bootcamp will have workouts Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:45 A.M. This is a state of the art facility with all amenities. To register click here or click on the New Recruits link to the right. For more information contact Bulldog Bootcamp Headquarters at 866-966-3966
Bulldog Holiday Schedule
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 2:11PM 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
Congratulations X-Country Challenge Runners!
Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 9:24AM 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:
- Jim Czarniak- 53:36
Grant Park location:
- Patrick Curtis- 61:28
- Neal Steinberg- 45:44
- Angie Wilbur- 50:19
Lincoln Park location:
- Brad Dorian- 55:19
- Suzanne Friday- 55:50
- Nicole Hruska- 1:14.47
- Michael Tripoli- 50:02
Is CrossFit for you?
Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11:24PM Wondering if CrossFit is only for “hardcore athletes”? Check this out.
Sgt Friday's Dec Tip of the Month
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 6:02PM 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
OLD MAN WINTER!!!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 2:43PM 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
CONGRATULATIONS MARK M. (6A LP)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 1:59PM 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
FORM CLINIC (Tues Nov 18 @ 6p)
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:26PM 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
HUSTLE UP THE HANCOCK CLOSED!
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:07PM 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
Note that the 52 floor climb still has open spots.
PARKING CHANGES!
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 12:39PM 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
Going Going Gone Vertical
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 2:34PM 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
| 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 |
Hoffman Estates Bulldogs
Friday, November 7, 2008 at 5:30PM Bulldog Bootcamp is thrilled to announce that the former South Barrington Bulldog Bootcamp outpost is now the Hoffman Estates Bulldog Bootcamp outpost at the Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center. Prairie Stone is a large business park that features lots of open space for outdoor workouts and the Sports and Wellness center will provide a fantastic winter home. Starting on Monday, November 10th, the former South Barrington group will be meeting at Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness located at 5050 Sedge Blvd. in Hoffman Estates.
Thanksgiving Workout
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 11:55AM 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!
Grant Park Bulldogs
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 8:00AM It was great being able work with the Grant Park group this week while Patrick was. I love the intensity you all brought to the workouts. Neil, you really killed me on the stairs Monday. Great job. On Monday we did the stairs at Wacker and Columbus. I’d say it’s equivlant to 8 floors? We did 20 minutes straight following a pattern where the first time up you hit every stair, next time skip a stair, third time up skip two stairs, then repeat for 20 minutes. It was great workout for those of us getting ready for the Go Vertical stair climp to the top of the Sears Tower this coming Sunday. It was killer on the legs so of course on Tuesday we’d go easy on the legs right? WRONG! First we worked on learning the one legged squat or Pistols. The idea is to hold one leg out in front of you, no knee bend if possible, then squat using just the standing leg. It requires strength, but also stability and balance. Then the workout:
For time:
100 pushups
100 bench jumps
100 sit-ups
100 squats
Must complete all reps before continuing to next exercise.
Results:
| Marrissa | 17.42 |
| Neil | 14.5 |
| Angie | 16.37 |
| Megan | 16.30 |
| KS | 16.52 |
| Duckeye | 21.21 |
| Dean | 16.52 |
| Tanya | 17.39 |
| Mary | 17.02 |
| Joe | 20.22 |
| Jessica | 16.23 |
| Greg | 13.28 |
CrossFit on msn.com
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 10:09PM As some of you know, Bulldog Bootcamp will be opening an indoor facility in Oak Park in December (official announcment coming soon). This morning on MSN.com an article on CrossFit was on the main page. There was also a related article about a skeptic that became a convert.
Monday night workout
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 9:05PM For time:
Run 400m
60 push-ups
80 squats
Run 400m
40 push-ups
60 squats
Run 400m
20 push-ups
40 squats
Run 400m
Post times in comments
Trick or Treat Trot 5k, Oct. 26, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 1:31PM Congratulations to the Hoffman Estates Bulldogs that completed the Barrington Tick or Treat Trot 5k this past Sunday! Pictured are Steve Baer, Pete Traeger (who took 3rd in his age group!), Jim Czarniak, John Matlachowski and his son Joe! Congratulations to all on a windy, hilly course! Next up, Gilberts Cross Country Challenge, Dec. 7.

Madonna Concert
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 10:46PM 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



