Entrance Exam

•October 13, 2008 • Leave a Comment

Yes my training space is private, only those who i invite can train with me; not to be elitist only to be highly selective, we are powerfully effected by those we are surrounded by. As a christening of the Compound all entrants have been given “entrance exams” to choose from. These are “tests” of fitness that challenge different aspects of one’s fitness, Strength, Endurance, and the ever elusive Power Endurance. The rules of the game are simple I have asked my people to pick an entrance exam to test for; we have 8 weeks to train them for this goal, a side from their others. Everyone has picked the exam that speaks to them, intrigues them, will challenge and benefit them in some way. Passing the exam will be measured in effort. The effect has been perfect, people are highly motivated and focused, some engaging in lively competition of the healthiest kind.

Read below for details:

2X BW Deadlift
2000m Row sub 8:00min; then improve on your time.
Pull up ladder, unassisted 8 – 1- 8 no more than 30 secs rest between sets
Tabata Push ups (8 rounds of course) rest period must be in the plank position with arms locked out
Kettle Bells: 1 rep with 1/3 BW (both sides if applicable) of the following; TGU, Swing Snatch, OH Squat, Dbl OH Press.
100 Club: 100 Push ups, 100 Sit Ups, 100 Pull ups, 100 Squats; broken up however you like, all reps must be complete for time with as little rest as possible.
Box Jumps; how many can you do in 60 secs, participants can choose between 18 and 24 inch box, each jump must be completed with a full stand on the box. Attempts will be recorded for the next 8 weeks, so far 29 on 24 inch; 31 on 18 inch.

If an exam is “passed” quickly, improvement is expected or another should be chosen, some are doing more than one (of course).

Road Kill

•October 7, 2008 • Leave a Comment
Motivated Youth, take notes. Anna gettin it done.
Motivated Youth, take notes. Anna gettin it done.

Team Workout!
“Road Kill”
50 Calories on the Airdyne + Ball Slams 14 or 18lb Med Ball
4 times through!; Ride your lungs out while partner goes for the glory on the ball slams, don’t be a slacker.

So you really thought it would be that easy, ha ha ha; Michael and Mark

So you really thought it would be that easy, ha ha ha; Michael and Mark

First Workouts Break in

•October 7, 2008 • 1 Comment

The first workout…
“Break In!”
Dawn is livin’ the dream, appointment time and place 1:00pm – going to Hell.

Pretty ...

Pretty ...


much done, praying can't help you now.

much done, praying can't help you now.

I’m back 10/08

•October 7, 2008 • 1 Comment

Done!

Surfacing from the depths…
Construction

Ground up

Ground up

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Honey

Honey

July 2008

•July 28, 2008 • Leave a Comment

Radio Silence… this can happen when; we get to busy, when there is an air raid, you fill in your reasons. My update is over due so two months will be lumped together. February and early March have found me up to the usual, for work and play…

Smiling and possibly drinking after a good day of ice climbing!

training myself…

and others: MP “done”

In addition to the usual I have been immersed in a project that is extremely important to me and those I train. I will be closing on property this month to build a private training studio nestled near the Sandia Mountains. My vision and intent is to provide; the absolute best for all who train with me…uninterrupted sessions, good music, the best training equipment, ideal environment, and community. I hope my commitment to health, fitness, and wellness will encourage everyone to step up and do the same in there lives and encourage others, no more excuses it is time.

January 2008

•January 28, 2008 • Leave a Comment

Part of January was spent working and recreating Ice Climbing and Skiing, training as often as possible! Ice Festivals in Durango and Ouray as well as Climb like a Girl Clinics!

Carolyn Ice Bouldering in the park during a clinic.
The Ouray Ice Festival was it’s usual “fest”; a multitude of clinics, climbers, a comp, parties, and a heartfelt memorial to climbing friends who had been lost to us. I enjoyed spending days with new people doing clinics for Grivel North America, Mammut, and Kayland. Followed by a few days of skiing in the San Juans and my own “Climb like a Girl, Ice!” Clinics.

After some chilly days in the San Juans involving lots of ice and skiing, I’m back in NM. Last weekend found me Mountain Biking in 43 degree temps on perfect trails. One of the beauties of NM in the winter; the trails are damp, sticky, and fast fast fast. The others…I can run to the mountains and ski or go rock climbing, depending on the weather.

Climbing in Socorro and with friends Timy Fairfield and Brandi Proffitt.
Seven of the next nine weeks find me climbing, guiding and training in NM; improvement is always a goal so I’ll focus my own training and conditioning on improvement of strength and power for climbing; when not skiing!Check back and see how it’s been and what’s up for February!