12 in 24...Skydiving for Myelin

Friday I joined a team of skydivers from Tampa bay, FL for my first tandem jump from 14,500 ft! They were jumping for the Myelin Project and to raise awareness for what the organization supports while jumping from 12 different drops in 24 hrs across the state of FL. When we finished around 1230am on Saturday, they had been up since 4am Friday and were able to complete 10 jumps. Despite coming up short, the feat was nonetheless impressive and I was so pumped to be a part of their efforts and to accomplish my goal to jump. Thank you to the whole 12 in 24 and Myelin Project crew for making it a memorable 24 hrs!!

http://www.news-journalonline.com/liblink/skydive101207.htm (Daytona News Journal Article)

http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News/Local/newWEST02101307.htm

Corps Fitness comes up big in competition!

Corps Fitness regulars along with two additional competitors comprised two 5 person teams that competed in this years Blue Marsh Challenge. A competitive event that takes teams canoeing, mountain biking and running over a span of around 26 miles and challenging them mentally with team challenge events. The ladies team comprised of Maria Nawa, Jan DiCintio, Meredith Groff, Terri Stallone and add on Stephanie, finished in 4:54 and placed 2nd!! The gents team consisting of Mike Nawa, Matt DiCintio, Pete Groff, and add on Lee came in 4:35 and placed 4th coming in 13 minutes behind the 3rd place finishers.

In addition to the challenge, Corps Fitness regular Sami finished as the SECOND FEMALE and 15th overall in a time of 10:50:26 in the ChesapeakeMan Ultra Distance Triathlon, which was an IronMan Distance Triathlon. Sami had been training hard and her efforts paid off. Great job Sami!!

Everyone performed in true Corps Fitness fashion and demonstrated their grit and ability to work as a team. Congratulations and Oooh Rahhh people!!

IM ABLE Foundation

New to the Corps Fitness and Got the Nerve? scene is the IM ABLE Foundation. This endeavor aims to help disabled children become more active by exposing them to fitness equipment such as handcycles that they can operate regardless of their limitations. In addition the foundation wants to create more understanding and acceptance from able-bodied children so they feel more comfortable dealing with their disabled counterparts. Showing able bodied children that disabled children can be as active as them will help the bond between the two groups. We will be holding demonstrations with the newly purchased hand cycles and will be showcasing the abilities of all the kids at our November 17th Inaugural Gala Kickoff. If you are interested in getting your disabled or able bodied child on a handcycle or would like to join us at the Gala please email Chris at chris@gotthenerve.org.

New Session Starting and New Incentives

New 8 week session starts August 6th and runs through September 24th (excludes Body Zone classes) You are still welcome to join in after August 6th for a pro-rated fee. If you cannot commit to an 8 week session you can pay the drop in rate of $10 for adult class and $5 for kid's class. No charge for cadence runs.

Offerings :
31 Adult classes, 16 Cadence runs & 8 Kid's classes

Rates:
$140, $165 to add kid's class

**Special** New recruits (anyone who has not paid for a session) who sign up with a friend pay $70/ea

**Vacation credits available for the month of August. Please ask for details

**50% Discount for military & police**

Classes going ahead

I have gotten Matt DiCintio to sub for me while I'm away so there will be class Thursday at 530pm (no run afterward), class Saturday at 9am(no run beforehand), and class Monday at 6pm (no kid's class)
All Body Zone classes remain cancelled.

Class Cancellation

I will be away starting 7/18 through 7/25. Classes will be cancelled but there has been some interest in me assigning a class to a group to run. If interested please email me at chris@corpsfitness.net

Cops 'n Joggers

Tuesday morning started off with heat, humidity...and Bends & Thrusts????

Yes, it was the first Cops 'n Joggers workout. A big group showed up to run "cadence-style" though the beautiful Wyomissing park system.

Thanks to the Wyo PD and Corps Fitness enthusiasts for coming out. (Special thanks to Eric Kaag for the photos). See you next Tuesday.