Lori and Meghan

The Freedom Fun Run on July 3rd had a great turn-out with over 140 people participating.  It was well organized and the course was a nice layout.  It was a beautiful morning with a conditions perfect for a summer race. 
Took me a couple of days to get this blog posted.  I, personally, am still recovering from the 3rd.  It has to be the longest recovery I've ever had from a run.  I woke up that morning sick and throwing up.  I thought, oh well...it must be morning sickness, I will just eat some toast and then can just run it off.  Uh, no.  That had to be the hardest 3.1 miles of my life.    I had a slight feeling when I tossed my cookies again towards the end of the race that it might not be my normal "green-in-the-face" feeling I have been having for the past 3 weeks.  In spite of running with a stomach bug, I still managed to finish and place third in my age category.  I am pretty proud...that is maybe that hardest I have ever pushed myself. 
I also I have to say I am very proud of all of our FIT-to-GOers, runners and walkers.  ALL of our runners placed in their age categories.  Lori-1st in her category, her husband-1st in his category, her daughter 1st overall female (awesome!);  Paula-2nd in her category, her husband-1st in his category; and Dr. Epplin-1st in his category.  Great job everyone!!!

Oh, yeah...for those of you who haven't been in the gym in a while.  Cory and I are expecting!  (In case you didn't get it from the "morning sickness" comment above.)

1. Love Lockdown - Kayne West     4:30
2. Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty     4:52
3. Listen To The Music (DJ Malibu Mix) - The Doobie Brothers     5:00
4. The Cup of Life (Spanglish Radio Edit) (The Official Sing Of the World Cup France '98) - Ricky Martin     4:37
5. Life On A Chain - Pete Yorn     3:49
6. Cobrastyle Featuring Mad Cobra - Teddybears    2:59
7. Dance Dance - Tune Up! Feat. Andy Lopez     3:08
8. One Thing - Finger Eleven     4:39
9. Where's Your Head At (radio edit) - Basement Jaxx     4:00
10. Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (The 2010 Official Fifa World Cup Song) 
- Shakira      3:22
11. Meet Me On The Equinox (Soundtrack Album Version) - Death Cab for Cutie     3:44
12. What A Day (2008) - Greg Laswell     5:09


                                                                                                                                                                       Cycle 14

1. Margaritaville - Alan Jackson     4:15
2. Reminds Me - Grits     5:38
3. Summer of 69 (Jump Mix) - Topmodelz      5:22
4. You Don't Know How IT Feels - Tom Petty     4:49
5. Jailhouse Rock (Twisters Benassi Style Extended) - King Junior XL     5:26
6. Higher - Creed     5:24
7. Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise) (Fly Away Club Mix) - Mariah Carey     9:50
8. Push It To The Limit - Corbin Bleu     3:17
9. A Summer Song - Chad & Jeremy     2:40
10. Are You Alright? - Lucinda Williams     5:21


                                                                                                                                                                      Cycle 13

I do not work on Saturdays...and I do not workout on Saturdays.  My family and I observe the Sabbath.  It is my ONLY day off each week.  Well, since it was for a good cause we went ahead and did the 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Parents for Pre-K.  Afterall, Elijah just finished up his 2 years their and Isaiah will be heading there in 2011.  It is a great program.  We have been so impressed the past 2 years how much Pre-K has allowed Elijah to grow and learn.  So, yesterday my husband and I loaded the boys up for the fun run in support of keeping our Litchfield Pre-K.  Cory took Isaiah in the Baby Jogger.  And I  just thought I would take it easy and coach Elijah through a little walking/running interval workout.  Yeah, it didn't go how I planned....AT ALL.  So much for an easy stroll.  We didn't get about 20 feet away from the starting line and I Elijah says to me, "I don't feel like walking."  What???  We have 3 miles to go!!!  About a year ago the kid ran an entire 1 mile non-stop with me...Elijah ALWAYS has a ton of energy.  Well, not yesterday.  So after about a quarter mile more of me dragging him by the hand, I threw him on my back.  Yup, and we finished the almost the whole thing with my almost 5 year old, 50lb boy riding piggy-back.  He walked maybe 2 other times, but for a matter of minutes before I heard in a whiny voice, "I am tired."  I have learned my lesson.  Aside from the sweat in my eyes and my aching legs, it was a good time and the event appeared to have a great turn out.  :)

Last night we held our "Taste of ZUMBA" Open House at FIT-to-GO.  It was a ton of fun and we had a lot of great feedback.  FIT-to-GO packed the place with nearly 60 people coming in to check out the Latin dance-inspired fitness class.  The 5:30pm class was so packed with 35 people, we added a 6pm class as well.  Don't worry for those of you who felt a little too close to your neighbor, our regular classes will be limited to 20 max.  ZUMBA requires a lot of room to "get your groove on"... especially as you progress.  All-in-all, I have to say, it was a great night of dancing, sweating, and excitement.  Also, I would like to congratulate our Door Prize winners. 


Angie Bloome - 6-Week Zumba Class
Ramona Harmon - FIT-to-GO T-shirt
Judy Simmermaker - ZUMBA Sweat Towel
Meghan Sillman - ZUMBA Sweat Towel
Sondra Smith - ZUMBA Water Bottle
Susan Laird - ZUMBA Bracelets


If you were not there when we pulled your name out, get ahold of me to arrange to pick up your prize or you can grab it when you come to class next week!  :)

Join us Thursday for two free ZUMBA classes, 5:30p & 6:30p. Meet our instructors, enjoy light snacks & friends,  and enter your name to win a 6-week ZUMBA class & other  great prizes!  Bring a friend and “join the party”!

Check out this great window Ashli created!  Thanks Ashli! 

1. Free To Be - Pax 217     5:34
2. Everything About You - Sanctus Real      4:03
3. Dread Rock - Oakenfold      4:40
4. Dog Eat Dog - Adam and the Ants     3:10
5. Fly Away Feat. Mac Powell - Grits     5:18
6. Everyone Like Me - Thousand Foot Krutch     3:11
7. Maybelline - Chuck Berry      2:21
8. Sleeping Awake - P.O.D.     3:23
9. Baba O'Riley (Original Version) - The Who     5:01
10. The Fields of Love (Original Club Mix) - ATB     6:28
11. Times Like These - Jack Johnson     2:20
12. Nadine - George Thorogood     4:04
                                                                                                                                                         Cycle 12

1. The End Is Where We Begin - Our Lady Peace     3:23
2. Falling Down - Selena Gomez & The Scene     3:03
3. Sway [Ralphi Rosario's Salsation Vox Mix] - Michael Buble     7:08
4. Speed of Sound - Coldplay     4:48
5. Disturbia - Rihanna      3:58
6. Fever (Zac McCrack Bootleg Edit) - Cascada      3:26
7. Teardrop - Massive Attack     5:30
8. So What the Fuss - Stevie Wonder     5:04
9. 2 Minutes - dZihan & Kamien     5:26
10. Castles In the Sky (original version) - Ian Van Dahl     3:45
11. No Rain - Blind Melon     3:37
12. One Less Lonely Girl - Justin Bieber     3:49
13. It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones     2:02
                                                                                                                                                                    Cycle 11

Check out this morning's 6AM Bootcamp.  I couldn't help but snap a shot of them hauling some behind out at the lake in the rain.  Now this is commitment!   

Ashli, Shannon, & Leslie stop for a quick pic while practicing their ZUMBA.