Amy’s Army Bootcamp Fundraiser RECAP!

July 3, 2013 -
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Good morning everyone! Today I turn the big 2-4! Winking smile It’s crazy, in a good way, to think how much has changed over the last 24 years of my life. I am truly on a path of finding where I’m meant to be & with each passing year I am thankful for that opportunity. My dad left me a card sitting on the table this morning that read,

I see a young lady out in the world, following her dreams, doing good, and making a difference. Then I think, Hey that’s my kid. My pride & joy. Happy birthday to a daughter who is so inspiring & loved.” There is no better way to start my birthday today. Thanks papacakes! Red heart

After having an awesome breakfast this morning, the boy & I are headed to the gym then out for a birthday lunch! Followed by a night of packing since we’re headed to South Carolina for a vaca week to be with my family! It is truly so needed & I cannot wait to relax & enjoy my time in one of my favorite states.

Today, after finally getting all of the pictures & video together, I wanted to share with you a recap of Amy’s Army Bootcamp that went amazing last week.

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Amy, the sister of one of my clients, recently lost her husband, Kent, unexpectedly from a heart attack at age 51, leaving behind Amy and their three children: Breanna, 13; Jake, 11; and Jeremy, 6. This is a very difficult time for a very special family who is rallying around Amy & referring to themselves as “Amy’s Army”. I couldn’t help but think there was some way I could help this family.

Here is a video recap along with a big post full of pictures & images from the event.

Bootcamp Recap VIdeo

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*Mamacakes, myself, & our client Mary!

I am very blessed to have a sister-in-law who owns a gym so I was able to use the building for the event. The turn out was AMAZING & everyone was so generous with their donations to the children’s education fund! Below is some pictures & video of the whole event. THANK YOU to everyone who was able to make it & help out this beautiful family!

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*My client Mary (on the right) with her sister Amy & Amy’s son!

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Myself & my two girlfriends Sarah & Jackie helped with registration.

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I spy JEN!! Winking smile

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My mom & her friend Mary-Jean were fueled by POWERCAKES to help me teach the bootcamp!

Side note: POWERCAKES tanks are coming to the site this month!! I cannot wait.

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*Mary Jean & her daughter Tricia!

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We started off with a group warm-up before the Fitness began.

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BIG SHOUT OUT TO these companies for their AWESOME donations to the auction!

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& powercakes tanks & water bottles made an appearance.

Here’s some pictures from the auction & everyone hanging on the deck!

So many smiles throughout the night.

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Drinks donated by Mary’s brother for the evening.

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Smoothies were enjoyed as well!

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*My brother & his friends played some guitar into the evening.

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We split everyone up into 3 groups & then rotated every 25 minutes.

*Mary Jean did an outdoor workout as part of her circuit

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Mamacakes was in charge of the TRX portion of the bootcamp.

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*I spy my client KIM! Winking smile

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* I spy my client GNC KELLY!

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All ages were able to use the TRX! How adorable!?

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I was in charge of the TRACK POWER CIRCUIT!

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The boys worked together on some med ball throws.

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One station was Burpee Partner Plank Jumps!

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One partner holds a plank while the other partner hops back
& forth 3 times & does a burpee on each side.

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Then you switch positions!

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Obviously it was a good time Winking smile

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The participants were challenged to do walking lunges to
each station with holding a weight over their head.

We had a bunch of different weights to choose from
& there was also an option not to hold a weight.

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Finished the day with some stretching & yoga as a group!

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It was such a great night & we were able to raise a wonderful amount of money for the families education fund.

I was so happy to see such hard work & positivity all night.

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My girl Jen!

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My girl Sara!

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My lovely students Delaina & Micaila!

Also, Thank you Finish Line for the awesome UA tank & Spine shoes!

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Thank you to everyone who participated & helped out with the Amy’s Army Bootcamp!

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