Another gorgeous morning at camp and the campers finally admitted to being sore from push-ups. But we did our 25 during the morning run and stretch anyway. And, as always, most of the campers did 10-25 on top of that! 500 Push-ups in four days may have been too easy as a goal.
Kelley and Jillian blended up some healthy, yummy protein shakes at breakfast for a lucky few. Strawberries, blueberries, soy milk and some other secret ingredients made for a great breakfast addition. We also had a special treat of Canadian bacon, which disappeared way too fast.
Fueled and ready, half the camp hit the Ropes Course while the other worked their muscles in the Agility and Leg routines. Although we have been doing ELITEAM for 20 years, the campers always seem to find a way to do something new and inventive. Today I saw Colter conquer the High Ropes Incline log element while holding his 11+ pound rock. I also witnessed my first sit-ups on the same element.
After lunch we had our Notebook meeting on Physiology and then got in the bus for the infamous Sandpit Slalom which was a Dual this year. On some of the toughest conditions ever (dry, slippery, slick sand), the campers hopped, jumped, ran and crashed their way down the 60 foot vertical courses. The photos of the campers capture all the action.
To cool off and to clean off the dust, we hit the pond for some swimming. Very refreshing.
After some rock climbing, Capture the flag and “Swedish Meatballs”, it was time for Andrew’s Crazy Relays which is a combination Agility workout and Cirque de Soleil routine. High-knee Butt-kicks were especially impressive. Then the Jello was flying in the nights final exercise!
Finally it was time to receive this year’s ELITEAM Camper T-shirt… an honor that only ELITEAMers receive. They will be proudly worn tomorrow at the ELITEAM Olympics which start promptly at 10AM. Hope to see lots of family there to cheer.
Quotes of the Day
Are you sore from the leg routine?
Lainey: “My legs are about to burn off in anger.”
Sandpit Action:
Carly: “My finger nails have never been this dirty.”
Riley and Pepper: “The whole sandpit was in my sneakers.”
Push-Ups:
Lydia: “I’ve done 1000 so far!”
Abby: “I’ve done 999 and I’m saving my last one for tomorrow.”
What I learned at ELITEAM:
Carly: “You can always push yourself farther.”
Photos of the days events can be found on the Photo Gallery Tab on the website.