Mornings start early at ELITEAM, but today started even earlier. A few of the campers had not turned in their cell phones even after a Tuesday warning, so for breaking the rules, eight of them were up at 5:45 for a run at 6:00am with me. A lot of uphill greeted them along with three hill sprints. Rules are rules.
At the regular morning run a crew of boys went swimming with Coach Chad for a water workout. Others ran, skipped rope, stretched and worked their core at 7:00am. After that it was a rehearsal of the Dance and it’s looking good for Saturday’s performance for the parents.
After dance it was circuit city as we hammered out three sets of strength, core, quickness and agility. The music was loud and the exertion was intense. I was out tuck-jumped by more than one enthusiastic group who was ampted to work their legs. The core stations were also popular. The inverted plank is my new favorite for that.
Then it was our last rotation. The rock wall was swarming with campers working on personal bests. It’s always great to see the campers studying and visualizing the walls before putting on blindfolds and attempting to reach the top. The cooks were in the kitchen baking spinach granola bars and I heard some of the cooks were confusing cups with tablespoons. According to Kelley, they were “seconds from disaster”.
After a great homemade Mac & Cheese lunch it was Notebook meeting time. We talked about Sports Physiology and how understanding the why’s and how’s of working out can make you a better athlete, no matter what your sport. We’ve had some great workouts this week and the kids have actually enjoyed working hard. Tonight, one of the campers told Kelley that she plans to get up at 5am each morning to fit in a workout before school.
The afternoon’s highlight was a Vitamin Water Paintball Biathlon. Teams of 7 ran and then shot targets at full speed. We talked about how to focus and calm your breathing after sprinting full speed before you shoot for accuracy. Everyone learned and improved from round to round, but a shout out to Ryan and Alex for shooting a perfect score. This is Eliteam’s first year trying the Paintball Biathlon. One returning camper declared, “This is Eliteam’s best activity ever!”
Then it was complete craziness with dress-up, Limbo, Pig-races, and Movie night. Great job by all campers for going big on the costumes. “Remember the Titans” inspired us all before lights out.
Can’t believe tomorrow is our last full day before Saturday and the Olympics. Hike and Sandpits are on tap.