Working out

hey guys! sorry I missed tonight, just got done making up the workout. I did forms, kickboxing, I tried out some of the ab workouts Chris showed us in class and I also did some push ups and sit-ups.  Will see you guys on Wednesday!

For those of you who were lucky enough to be at Saturday morning training this week know how awesome it was and for those who weren't there missed out. BSBN Cory took us through core work and Jiu Jitsu drills. It was a nice change up to the different work outs that we have had so far. I am so glad that we are having these trainings together because this is what makes us close as a team, and summer is coming to end so there won't be as many opportunities for stress free times just to enjoy life. School is around the corner, and for most of you that comes with homework and  life changes once again. For us lucky few, the beginning of your school year is the only break from my institution of higher learning that I get, so essentially I am just now getting to experience my version of a summer break:) I hope that we can continue the momentum that we have created for this test so far. We only have a few short months left, so let's hit it hard and remember: finish the test with the same thing that made you start.

Biking, 5K, and fast defense

Yay! Today I can REST MY LEGS! [ But not for long : (  ] My legs are really sore from everything, because I have been pretty active all week.

Starting from Tuesday, I went shopping with my grandma, which took longer than expected; and after thirty minutes at home, I packed the car and went to Jae's house to meet with her. After a quick bathroom break, we got into our cars and drove for a long time to Banks, where the biking trail starts. We started the trail and the scenery of the forest, the farms, the wide-open fields, and the view was amazing. Total the miles we biked from point A to point B to point A again; it was 14 miles, 7 miles getting to point B. We arrived home at 5:45, my little brother, my dad and I exhausted.

Wednesday, I went to the Intel run, which is where I met Caroline Sunshine and got her to sign something. I ran 5K with my mom, getting around 45 minutes. I ran into Andrea, Jordan, Matthew (<- sorry if I spelled it wrong!) and BKJN Dan, who was running a booth there. I wasn't tired at first after the run, but then all the tiredness hit me at once and I felt SUPER tired. I got home at 4:00, meaning an hour to rest, eat, and relax; but at 5:00, I got dressed, ready, and packed into the van so my mom could drive me there.

The bullet man suit now that I think of it I would have been really scared if I really thought of it. But really I was relaxed, I don't know if it was because I was tired or because I've done it before, but I was relaxed. Anyway, when I did it, I was a little confused because after watching everyone else, mine was kinda different. Like I was picked up, my arms were tangled, he grabbed my foot, etc. Still, I wasn't as scared when it happened. I don't know. I'm just happy I can rest now.

Did you know?: humans have AT LEAST 9 senses.

•Serena•

Enjoying Variety

I really enjoyed mixing several different styles during our Epic Sparring session last night.

It was really great to see everyone feed off of each other and get helpful tips on sparring!

I am glad that everyone enjoyed themselves and definitely look forward to our next one!

Last Week + Today

    All the fun happened on Tuesday when I invited Jae, T-Berg, and their brothers to come to my house for a what I like to call "Video Game Playdate." Even though we just played Black Ops mostly all of the time their. I found out that I suck at shooting people one-on-one, or moving.

     On Thursday, I went to help out at the Aim High Blood Drive, and almost all the time I was in charge of stickers. Sounds boring, but it was really fun (kinda)! I went from working at the front to help sign in people, to being close to needles. (I'm scared just thinking about it!) 

    Saturday I woke up at 5:00 in the morning, tired as ever, ate a good breakfast and went to special training. I didn't look like it (I think) but I was VERY tired. After, I got lunch with T-Berg and went to my mom's workplace because she had to do some work. I worked on this HUGE math-English-writing-reading book my mom got, listened to music, drew on the white board, etc. We went home, and the rest of the day was calm.

    Sunday was the Sun Run! (I think I know why they did the SUN Run on SUNday.) It was 5K (or 3.1 mi.) and I ran the whole time, jogging when the group I was with had to get water. I was so relived to finished, and I ran 5,360 steps! (Thanks to the pedometer.) I'm still shocked that Brandon beat me by ONE second! Around four hours later I went to a party with air cannons, bottle rockets, flying candy, you know, things at a typical birthday party. It was pretty fun. I remember being at the opposite side of the park when they we testing the air cannon, and having a gumdrop hit my ear. It hurt! 

    Today we did fast defense and after class we sparred with the other classes and what I will remember from this day was 

1.) when approached by a stranger and he falls and asks for help, don't stutter 

and

2.) when I landed a tornado kick on Brandon!  

    Doing something special in my last sparring round was one if my goals, but I really didn't plan on it being a tornado kick! I was really proud, and a little surprised, when I did it (I think a little more than Brandon was. :P )

Did you know?: a philtrum is a groove in your upper lip.

•Serena•

Sun Run

Yesterday I went to the Sun Run. At first I was intimidated because I had never ran in an official race. I ran the 5K and I was nervous. The race started at 8:30AM. I finished at roughly 9:05AM. Out of 162 races in the 5K I got 75th place. I feel like I did a good job considering I haven't ever ran in a 5K. See you all Wednesday!
~Annmarie :0)

Running

Yesterday was the first ever Sun run which was a 5k and 10k run. When we first got there they were just getting set up and it was very quiet but as the 10k was just getting started it slowly came louder. By the starting line all you could see was a crowd of people and they were there until an air horn blew then everyone who was not doing the 10 k was cheering. Up next the 5 k runners were up and we were ready. When we heard the sound if the air horn we started  running. At the start of the run we could smell smoke from the cars and that continued until about half way. We were getting really close to the finish line and I was getting tired but we did not stop we kept going even it was getting hot and we were sweating we ran a little longer and then we were there yes I said . When we made it I was so sore but happy we made it.