Hello hello, YOWzers!
Welcome to the first monthly NP YOW blog (we’ll try to come up with a clever title for the next one…). While writing weekly blogs was always a treat, we hope these monthly ones will make their way to a few more readers… keep reading for a recap on all of the great things we got up to this past month!
WORKOUTS
This month we hit up the stadium four times!
Week 1 featured our Playing Cards workout. In each section of the stadium, someone ran up to the top of the stairs to grab a card and return it to the team waiting at the bottom. Hearts, Diamonds, Spades, and Clubs turned into plank dips, starfish crunches, fire hydrants, and push-ups.
Week 2 was a hit with our Pacman workout. All you blue ghosts cruised around the stadium, up and down (and across!) the sections as Pacman chased you with a white board of exercises. Pacman may have gotten a touch power hungry.
Week 3 got the cognitive juices flowing with a Bananagrams inspired workout. Flip over a vowel and you run a full flight of stairs; flip a consonant and you get a break with a ½ flight. Build a full word and then complete the exercise associated with each letter of that word. Your fearless co-leaders also ran around with extra letters that could be earned with a few burpees… but those didn’t seem too popular for some reason?
Week 4 was a break from stairs and an opportunity for a beautiful Sunrise 6k!
And Week 5 (today!) we wrapped up the month with PR DAY. Congratulations to Tamara for not only getting a PR but also winning our coveted bedazzled frisbee, awarded to her for her tireless and motivational work ethic this morning!
NEW MEMBER INTRO – Meet Joanna!
Joanna joined us for her first ever NP workout on none other than PR Day! Equipped with bright shoes and an even brighter smile, she came in search of cardio to help her prepare for upcoming Spartan races. Joanna swears she had fun, even if her body didn’t.
Where are you from?
“Originally from London, ON. I did the thing you’re not supposed to do and followed my girlfriend here for my undergrad.“
*spoilers: they’re now happily married with a 4 year old, so sometimes it’s good to do the thing you’re not supposed to do*
Dogs, cats, or other?
“Cats. I have 3 black cats. Bear, Shadow, and Myra.”
Favourite food?
“Pasta. Carbs.”
*Becca nods her head fervently in agreement*
Weird fun fact about yourself?
“I broke 4 bones in my foot playing rugby. I no longer play rugby.”
Anything else you want us to know?
“I’m very excited to be here. I will get better!”
We’re happy you’re here, Joanna!
August Birthday Booms
Alanna (Aug 17)
Tom (Sep 3)
…BOOM!!
Thanks for a great month, YOWzers! See below for a few important announcements (including where to find us tomorrow night!). Have a great week and can’t wait to do it all again next week!
Sole-fully,
Rebecca & Becca
Announcements
- Office hours: TOMORROW! Thurs Sep 1st – 7pm – St Louis on Elgin. Come share feedback, ideas, stories, jokes, etc!
- NP Montreal is hosting their “F*ck Yeah Race 2022” Sunday Sept 11th at 9am at the Old Port of Montreal, starting behind the Ferris wheel. All are welcome! Let Rebecca know if you’d like to carpool.
- NP Summit 10 in Philadelphia, Sept 16-19. It’s not too late to #JustShowUp!
- All workouts in September will take place on the stairs at TD Place. Meet us every Wednesday at 6:29am (Gate 1, under the scoreboard on the Bank St side)
- Pet a dog
