Sergeant Tony's Blog

It’s race season!

No, not NASCAR.

I’m talking about running!

I’m talking about running 5K’s, 10K’s, triathlons, adventure races, bicycle races, and “what not.”

Never done one?

Why not?

Even if you come in last in one of these races (which NO Boot Camper has EVER done), the atmosphere and camaraderie of these local races, not to mention the post race party, are great additions to your exercise experience. You meet new people. You have a shared experience with other like minded folks. And having a goal is a great thing for your motivation.

Tonight is the Gibson Guitar 5K at 7 PM. It’s not too late to sign up!

Set goals!

Have adventures!

Get out of your comfort zone!

Live large!

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TRIATHLON TRAINING
Our training will continue on Saturday morning at 0800 at the U of M. It’s not too late to join in. Bring your bike, with cycling and helmet, and your running shoes. We’ll bike for about 8 miles and then run for 2, so be ready for both.

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APPETITE SUPPRESSED!
Wanna eat less? Wanna be full on less? Recent studies indicate that a handful of nuts (almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, hazel nuts — but NOT peanuts or cashews) 30 minutes before your meal will have an appetite suppressing effect.

It was asked this morning if chocolate covered almonds or Hershey’s Chocolate Bars with Almonds would work too.

You guys never cease to amaze and entertain me!

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NO WORKOUT ON TONIGHT JUNE 8. Run the Gibson Guitar 5K instead! You can get more info at the Memphis Runner’s Track Club’s website: www.memphisrunners.com

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RUNNING IN SHELBY FOREST (not Shelby Farms)
Sergeant Pam Jones has asked if anyone(s) in BOOT CAMP WORLD would be interested in getting together to run for an hour together at Shelby Forest. Shelby Forest is located in north west Shelby County, slightly south west of Millington. Let me know!

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If you’ve been doing Boot Camp for a while you might not know that new Boot Campers get an email from me after they send me their info. The email has a variety of FYI items, including this little gem that everyone will benefit from knowing about.

“USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP is a Marine Corps style fitness program. We do not apologize for that! It’s who we are! We use the term “BOOT CAMP” because of our strong and personal connection to REAL boot camp, Marine Corps Boot Camp! We’re very proud of the fact that our roots go back to 1775 and the founding of The Corps. It sets us apart from other “boot camp” programs that aren’t connected to any branch of our military.

We also have customs and traditions that are taken directly from life in The Corps. For example, when we do pushups, you’ll hear everyone sound off with a loud patriotic “MARINE CORPS!” Sound off with them!

When we bring the workouts to an end, members will stand respectfully, if not at the position of attention, when the group is called to “ATTTEN-HUUHH!” (Attention!) And then ALL Boot Campers will respond with a LOUD and ENTHUSIASTIC “AYE, AYE SIR!” when the group is dismissed.

These are some of the little reminders of our history, traditions, and customs that you’ll enjoy adopting as your own!”

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HATS & VISORS
If you’d be interested in a BOOT CAMP hat or visor for workouts and running, let me know ASAP! The white hats would cost about $25 and the white visors would be about $20. Email me right NOW and let me know what you’d be interested in! Do it! Do it NOW!

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THE 0645 CLASS HAS RETURNED!!!
The 0645, 0830, and 5:45 PM classes follow a Monday/Wednesday/Friday “WEIGHT DAY,” and Tu/Thu “CARDIO DAY” workout schedule.

The 0830 class is being offered for June. It may continue for July. Vote for it by attending the 0830 class!

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BLOG!
You can find this newsletter, as well as other miscellaneous thoughts and ramblings, on the blog. www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com/blog/
You can find a link to several boot camper’s company websites too. You can have your company’s website added to the list of links too at no charge. And you can even subscribe to the blog at no charge and get an email update whenever I post a new entry.

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“All men matter. You matter. I matter. It’s the hardest thing in theology to believe.”
~ G.K. Chesterton

To your continued good health and fitness!!

Sergeant Tony

Sergeant Major Tony Ludlow
USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP, Commanding
4888 Southern Cove
Memphis, TN 38117
901-644-0145
www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com
http://shaklee.net/tonyludlow/main