This week was GREAT! Such a simple word, but for this week’s workout and the happenings within the NPYVR tribe, it definitely is the best word.
I got to CO LEAD yet again – and this time THIS SHIT WAS BANANAS!! B A N A N A S! We had 10-12 new faces (which is AMAZEBALLS!); we had two people return from separate trips and another tribe member wake up at 4am and make the trek from Whistler just to sweat with us. The bounce was another memorable one – definitely getting a little Gwen Stefani stuck in the head 😉 . The workout consisted of NSYNC sit ups (3 sit ups, a roll then 3 sit ups) then sprinting up a grassy hill; banana splits aka walking lunges and partner pistol squats. (The workout didn’t go without it’s puns — “Let’s split!” and “I’m going to peel outta here!”) Burning everyone out with the “Roxanne” burnout – ladies burpee on “Roxanne” and the gentlemen burpee on “Red light” and of course in between some good ol’ fashioned jumping jacks… Our exclusive to Vancouver award The Mountain Sexual Award went to Vince – he’s got some hustle! And the Positivity Award went to Graham aka G2 as he has best embodies the NP vibe … and is headed to the Summit with yours truly!
One of our esteemed leaders was MIA this week (Graham aka G1) as he was on his way to Oregon with his lovely fiancé to prepare for their upcoming nuptials this weekend. They are embarking on an ultra marathon of love as they vow to one another to continue their great love into the journey of marriage. The scenery of rolling hills and beautiful greenery only makes us wonder if G1 wasn’t out galavanting around doing some hill repeats…
The greatness of our tribe knows no bounds. We have a member, who 5 weeks ago, had NEVER worked out; a member who has lost 10-15lbs; numerous members constantly training for any and all races Vancouver has to offer: 10k, half marathons, full marathons, Triathlons and Ironman races; several members training for the Squamish 50k; a member has recently completed an ultra race of 100k! We’ve had one of our tribe travel to Dubai for a marathon and has been selected to race in Berlin (which is also a Boston Qualifier #goals). This week was like no other as one of our tribe left us to travel to China to embark on one of the most challenging races – The Great Wall Marathon. I would love to share all the details I know about her unforgettable time during the race, but alas, this is her story to tell and I can’t wait for you to hear it! I will say one thing … She annihilated her estimated time! Like beat it down. Pummelled it. Destroyed it. Carla, you’re amazing and your beast mode is one to be reckoned with! ROAR!!
Our tribe’s greatness is phenomenal. I firmly believe that each individual accomplishment, fuels us as a whole. No matter the goal, it’s the hard work and dedication we put in and the unrelenting support we have for one another that makes NPYVR what it is. We may be lions, but Tony The Tiger said it best “THEY’RE GRRRRRREAT!” Who am I kidding… FUCK YEAH!
Manic Mel
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