Coach Heather's Blog: The 352 Fit Club

Monday, February 16, 2015

Overcoming Challenges

Just 3 years ago, I didn't even know what an obstacle course race was let alone ever thought about competing in one. I had never been a runner and my typical workouts consisted of usually going to the gym, maybe use the treadmill or elliptical and lifting some weights. I would go great for a few months then drop off through the years, so never was very consistent. That all changed after moving to FL and a friend convinced me to try a Zumba class. Hesitantly, I joined her which turned out to be a life changing decision for the better. Through this class I met a some of the greatest ladies who have become the greatest of friends, support system and accountability partners. It was then through these friendships that I was introduced to the group at 352 Fit Club and the world of OCR racing. Over the last couple of years I have competed in several OCR/Mud Runs and have become hooked. This past weekend I took part in one of my biggest challenges yet by competing in the Spartan Sprint that was held in Tampa at the Buccaneers Stadium. This race was 4.2 miles and consisted of 24 obstacles. I overcame some great challenges and couldn't have done it without the support, encouragement and teamwork from our group from 352 Fit Club. We competed as a team, helping each other when needed to get over some of the fear (fear of heights gets me every time- LOL but I'm getting better), injury and help with the extra oomph needed to complete some of these obstacles and through words of words of encouragement to help push us through. We competed as a team and finished as a team. Our motto was we started together we finished together! I was very nervous going into this race, but the awesome people in this group and even those I didn't even know, helped me to face these fears and accomplish this challenge! I'm a little bumped and bruised and feeling every muscle today but I enjoyed every moment of this challenge and can't wait until the next one!!!

Spartan Sprint 2015- Tampa

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Getting Back on Track

The holidays got the best of me as they do many people- I'm human.... I think the whole month of December was a blur between work, my children, soccer, school activities, Christmas party's etc. you name it. We all may falter a little, the key is to not let the set backs get you down that you give up completely on your goals. Instead move forward and look ahead. Whether that means you continue with the set goals you have, revamp them or create new goals either way- the important thing to remember is not to give up. That being said I'm working to start 2015 out strong by stepping up my workouts and focusing on my nutrition. In a little over a month I will be participating in the Spartan Sprint Race in Tampa so I have not choice than to step it up... LOL I don't know if any of you saw the recent show on TV (I think ESPN but not for sure) that featured the Spartan Race. They were following many of the Elite Athletes as they competed across the US and prepped for the World Championship. I will have to admit it kind of scared me..... I'm not sure what I signed up for but you know, I'm looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to the feeling that says I faced my fears accepted the challenge and completed the Spartan. The great part about it, is that I will be completing the race with the support of a group from The 352 Fit Club & Team Dynasty. We have created such a great support system through The 352 Fit Club that through this support you feel like you can accomplish anything.

With this upcoming race there is no time to slack and really time to step up my game (or practice doing lots of burpees- for every obstacle you can't compete you have to do 30 burpees.... that could be A LOT of burpees- lol). Tonight's workout was with the 352 Fit Club. We did one of the workouts from the NEW INSANITY MAX 30 program from Shaun T. WHEW! Is all I got to say. It kicked my butt - but I LOVED it. Everyone did a great job and helped each other push it a little further. If your local to the Homosassa- Citrus County area you should come join us. The workouts are always free!