2013 WC2- Wed- Bumps, Bruises, Dance & Donuts
It’s amazing how young athletes will seek out the mud on the bike trails and it doesn’t take long to get it transferred onto their bodies. Overall though, the trails were mostly dry and in prime condition for the 47 ELITEAMers who arrived at Catamount at 9:30AM this morning. After …
2013 WC2- Tues- Zip Lines, High Ropes & Sore Legs
Tuesdays are big days at ELITEAM as we hit all the high ropes and hammer the quads in the leg routine. It is always fun to watch the campers eye the ropes and create an expectation of what the experience will be like. Then after they have completed the element, …
2013 WC2- Mon- Happy to be here
After some stretching and burpees, the camp headed out to the ELITEAM woods for some challenges. From sandbag lifts to nitro swings to reaction lights, the groups had to think, plan and execute together. Some groups worked well together while others had to fail a few times to get it …
2013 WC1- Fridays are Fun
Fridays are fun. Up early for a great morning run and stretch. The groups continued their pursuit of 700 burpees with another 25 before breakfast. After fueling up on eggs and pancakes, we hopped on the bus and drove 5 miles to Mad River Glen for a hike up the …
2013 WC1- Thurs- High Ropes & Legs that Burn
The day dawned clear, bright and very brisk. Morning run helped to warm everyone up, and so did 25 burpees. Everyone was excited for the day ahead, which included the high ropes and the leg routine. By the way, the burpee count stands at 450! The ropes courses bring out …
2013 WC1- Wed- Cool Temps & Muddy Bikes
Cool temps all day kept everyone energized and moving. We loaded the bus and left for the Catamount Family Center in Williston, VT with 45 campers and 45 bikes. We split up into groups and explored the trails that range from double track gravel, to single track mud, roots and …
2013 WC1- Tues- Sufferfest was Funfest
We awoke to a slow steady, rain so morning run was moved inside. After a good warm-up and stretch we made sure to get in 25 burpees. After a huge breakfast it was time for some circuits. 10 groups rotated through 15 stations going hard. The team leaders were the …
2013 WC1- Mon- Challenges
Rocks and push-ups are so 2012. This Summer we’ve decided to focus on Burpees and Sandbags…750 Burpees to be exact. That is our goal for the week, and today we polished off 125. During orientation, we got up close and personal with the sandbags. We lifted, threw, hoisted, twisted, squatted …
