PAPARAZZI!





Crucible Vets (and instructors)
Nice job guys!

Niki & Lauren

These are some of the coolest people I know.... and this group photo was taken AFTER four hours of Indoor Cycle, Boot Camp and Hard Core.

The journey started at 8:00 am sharp. Everyone was on time and signed in upstairs at the PT desk (Hey Rich...don't ask...just do it...fuggedaboutit). Our charming instructors Niki and Lauren were there to greet them with their group assignment and give them a little extra inspiration before all headed down to the Spin Room for the first 60 minutes....An Endurance and Interval Ride with Lauren, Niki and Marty (who you'll see in photos later). 

Two Priceless Jules!

While Chris, Megan D, and I waited patiently for the first spin ride to finish so we could ramp up the Boot Camp portion, everyone downstairs had a smile and some even gave the thumbs up. Little did they know how much "fun" we had in store for them. Four hours of fun to be exact. MWAHAHAHAHA! Ok I'm not really that scary (don't believe everything you hear).

Anyway, the first ride went well and everyone enjoyed themselves. With Marty's disco, Niki's club music and Lauren's edgier mixes, how could they not?


Chris - Prison Style Pushups



Lauren - Jump Rope/Pushups



At 9:00, after a quick demonstration by our awesome instructors, the Crucible participants are ready to head in for Round 2 (affectionately refered to as "Done in 3,2,1").

Round 2 consisted of six stations made up of a mixture of cardio, core, and body weight upper and lower body exercises. There's not much else to say but the participants rocked it out and in 40 minutes they were ready for Round 3 (six different Crucible Stations).



Jules giving us the
"thumbs up" at the start
of Race Day.


Boot Camp/Core ended after close to 90 minutes of 3,2,1 fun and our Crucible peeps were ready for Round 4....a 60 minute Race Day Ride with Megan D and Michelle. (Insert smiley face here).


I mean come on...who wouldn't
love to hang with us?



After a quick rally at the top of the steps, we all ran back to the Spin Room to take a bite out of this morning! There were no mixed feelings heading into Race Day. Each and every participant approached the ride like a champion pushing for the finish line. To this day I'm not sure if it was the excitement of being so close to the end or the excitement of knowing they get to hang with Meg and me for the next 60 minutes. Probably a little of both.

Anyway, everyone finished up like champs and the last and final round took us back upstairs for 15 minutes of standing strength, cool down and stretching with Lauren (aka Superstar). After the most amazing stretching, we drew names and handed out some great prizes. Last but not least, we all geared up for our After Party fun!!

Fun? YES - fun. I mean c'mon - after burning over 3300 calories.....don't you think you deserve a little of this.......



Thanks Marios!



Lauren, Julia Goolia, & Marty

We hit up Mario's in the Southside and everyone had an opportunity to play some tunes, eat some great food, drink some refreshing drinks and spend a little time getting to know the people they just spent the last four hours with!


Chicken Thumbs (aka Megs),
Michelle & Meg D





Its a small but distinguished group, these Crucible Vets. Every single one took on the event with no fear. Every single one finished like a champ. Every single one is proud of their accomplishments and can't wait for what's next.

I know that I speak for all of the instructors who participated (Marty, Lauren, Niki, Chris, Megan D and me) when I say that we can't wait for Crucible's Revenge. There's nothing better than hanging out with a bunch of cool people who love to challenge themselves. What a great Saturday! 



Emily & Kristen



Courtney, Myra, Emily, Isaac

Big shout out to Myra the photographer. Thanks!



Stay healthy!

Michelle

So you want to be in pictures?  Join us for THE CRUCIBLE'S REVENGE.

Saturday, June 4 from 8:00 am - 12:30 p.m.

Put it on your calendars now and watch the member board for more information.