WEEK SIX: “NEW YORK, NEW YORK!”
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THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS AT NIGHT!
THE BIG APPLE!
THAT’S RIGHT, AMAZING RACERS, IT’S TIME TO HEAD TO:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK!
5002 MILES
“And if I can make it there
I’m gonna make it anywhere
It’s up to you
New York, New York!”
WE ARE JUST IN TIME FOR MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE!
But there is so much more to see and do!
Please check out the following two YouTube Videos to get a quick tour:
Frank Sinatra: “New York, New York” (3:27 minutes)
https://youtu.be/5yCwiaZwiB8
Alicia Keys: “Empire State of MInd” (4:10 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMX1sc3eOTE
Please check out the following two YouTube Videos to get a quick tour:
Frank Sinatra: “New York, New York” (3:27 minutes)
https://youtu.be/5yCwiaZwiB8Alicia Keys: “Empire State of MInd” (4:10 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMX1sc3eOTE
THE STATUE OF LIBERTY:
BROADWAY!
ROCKEFELLER CENTER:
HIGH TEA IN THE PALM COURT AT THE PLAZA HOTEL:
CENTRAL PARK:
WITH A CARRIAGE RIDE OF COURSE:
WINDOW SHOPPING ALONG 5TH AVENUE:
ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER:
THE UNITED NATIONS:
THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING:
AND TIMES SQUARE!!
CHALLENGE #1: “Turkey Trot Time!”
(10 points)
(10 points)
GOOD NEWS!
WE HAVE SIGNED YOU UP FOR THE NEW YORK TURKEY TROT!
This is either 15K or 5K, for everyone from elite runners in chip timed bibs, to a 100 meter Kid’s Dash. We like to call it the “Wobble Gobble”
All proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club.
***TO EARN YOUR
10 POINTS THIS WEEK, YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF CHOICES:***
**YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY TURKEY TROT, 5K, HALF-MARATHON, MARATHON, 10K, ETC. ON ANY DAY THIS WEEK.
CONGRATULATIONS IF YOU DO
AND AWARD YOURSELF AN AUTOMATIC 10 POINTS!***
WE HAVE SIGNED YOU UP FOR THE NEW YORK TURKEY TROT!
This is either 15K or 5K, for everyone from elite runners in chip timed bibs, to a 100 meter Kid’s Dash. We like to call it the “Wobble Gobble”
All proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club.
***TO EARN YOUR
10 POINTS THIS WEEK, YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF CHOICES:***
**YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY TURKEY TROT, 5K, HALF-MARATHON, MARATHON, 10K, ETC. ON ANY DAY THIS WEEK.
CONGRATULATIONS IF YOU DO
AND AWARD YOURSELF AN AUTOMATIC 10 POINTS!***
*** OR ***
LET THE FAMILY JOIN IN
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE LINK:
1. Heel Flick Walks
2. Butt Kicks
3. Power-Up (Lunge Knee-Up and Step)
4. Kick Start (Hamstring Scoop):
5. Back Pedal
6. Soldier Walks (Monster Walks)
HAVE YOUR VERY OWN TURKEY TROT!
RUN A 10K IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
WALK A 5K (WE CALL THAT A “PILGRIM’S PROMENADE”)!
DO IT OUTSIDE, WEATHER PERMITTING!
DO IT INSIDE ON A TREADMILL OR ELLIPTICAL
(BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE TO)!
GO YOUR FASTEST!
GO YOUR FARTHEST!
THE RULES ARE PRETTY SIMPLE
PICK WHAT YOU’D LIKE TO DO AND:
***JUST DO IT!***
RUN A 10K IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
WALK A 5K (WE CALL THAT A “PILGRIM’S PROMENADE”)!
DO IT OUTSIDE, WEATHER PERMITTING!
DO IT INSIDE ON A TREADMILL OR ELLIPTICAL
(BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE TO)!
GO YOUR FASTEST!
GO YOUR FARTHEST!
THE RULES ARE PRETTY SIMPLE
PICK WHAT YOU’D LIKE TO DO AND:
***JUST DO IT!***
AND DON’T FORGET YOUR LITTLE FURBALLS!
YES, YOU MAY DO THIS IN INTERVALS, BUT THAT’S REALLY NOT THE POINT.
ALSO, IT SHOULD BE ABOVE AND BEYOND YOUR
NORMAL DAILY WALK/RUN
(BUT BE SURE TO COUNT YOUR EXERCISE MINUTES!)
THE POINT IS TO BURN OFF SOME OF THAT
EXTRA FOOD & HAVE FUN DOING IT!
CHECK OUT THIS LINK TO SEE HOW MANY CALORIES YOU MIGHT WANT TO BURN:
THANKSGIVING CALORIE COUNT VS. EXERCISE
YES, YOU MAY DO THIS IN INTERVALS, BUT THAT’S REALLY NOT THE POINT.
ALSO, IT SHOULD BE ABOVE AND BEYOND YOUR
NORMAL DAILY WALK/RUN
(BUT BE SURE TO COUNT YOUR EXERCISE MINUTES!)
THE POINT IS TO BURN OFF SOME OF THAT
EXTRA FOOD & HAVE FUN DOING IT!
CHECK OUT THIS LINK TO SEE HOW MANY CALORIES YOU MIGHT WANT TO BURN:
THANKSGIVING CALORIE COUNT VS. EXERCISE
*** CHALLENGE #2: “PERFORM WITH THE ROCKETTES” ***
(10 POINTS)
The Rockettes have performed at Radio City Music Hall since 1932!
They also perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Please take a couple of minutes to watch a quick performance
in the below YouTube Video (dance along if you wish and use the exercise minutes!):
https://youtu.be/1eB8zncFZak
Known for their precision dancing and their synchronicity,
they are especially world reknown for their
“Eye-High Kicks”
The thirty-six Rockettes are a show not to be missed while in NYC!
The below 6 minute video is totally optional,
but very interesting. It is a short clip on how the Rockettes train:
https://youtu.be/k58iAdSa61M
WE ARE NOT GOING TO DO A ROCKETTE ROUTINE!
BUT IF YOU WANT TO, GO RIGHT AHEAD!!
(10 POINTS)
The Rockettes have performed at Radio City Music Hall since 1932!
They also perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Please take a couple of minutes to watch a quick performance
in the below YouTube Video (dance along if you wish and use the exercise minutes!):
https://youtu.be/1eB8zncFZakKnown for their precision dancing and their synchronicity,
they are especially world reknown for their
“Eye-High Kicks”
The thirty-six Rockettes are a show not to be missed while in NYC!
The below 6 minute video is totally optional,
but very interesting. It is a short clip on how the Rockettes train:
https://youtu.be/k58iAdSa61MWE ARE NOT GOING TO DO A ROCKETTE ROUTINE!
BUT IF YOU WANT TO, GO RIGHT AHEAD!!
***TO EARN YOUR 10 POINTS FOR THIS CHALLENGE***
WE ARE GOING TO USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
“SIX WAYS TO TRAIN LIKE A ROCKETTE”
WE ARE GOING TO USE THE FOLLOWING LINK:
“SIX WAYS TO TRAIN LIKE A ROCKETTE”
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE LINK:
1. Heel Flick Walks
2. Butt Kicks
3. Power-Up (Lunge Knee-Up and Step)
4. Kick Start (Hamstring Scoop):
5. Back Pedal
6. Soldier Walks (Monster Walks)
THESE ARE A SERIES OF DYNAMIC STRETCHES
EACH OF THE SIX NEED TO BE DONE AT LEAST THREE (3) TIMES
THAT IS 3 X 6 = 18.
PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO SUBSTITUTE OTHER ROUTINES,
BUT REMEMBER MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED!
WE PREFER YOU SPREAD THEM OUT OVER AT LEAST THREE DAYS
BUT HEY, THIS WEEK IS ABOUT CHOICES!
SO, LET’S SEE THOSE HIGH KICKS!
*** CHALLENGE #3: “Freedom From Want”
(5 POINTS)
This famous painting by Norman Rockwell, circa 1943, has illustrated
Thanksgiving Dinner for generations.
This week our nutrition/accountability challenge
is very simple:
To earn your five (5) points:
SIMPLY STATE WHAT YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR
ON YOUR TEAM THREAD!
Don’t forget to put a “5” in the appropriate challenge box.
That’s it! NO tagging of @MissionEnforcer is necessary.
Your post will be verified when he sees your Red “5”.
Your post can be as long or as short as you’d like.
Be as personal or as vague as you’d like.
Add a picture or quote if you’d like.
Just be thankful.
We hope you enjoyed your brief tour
of
New York City!
Have a wonderful and safe week!
EACH OF THE SIX NEED TO BE DONE AT LEAST THREE (3) TIMES
THAT IS 3 X 6 = 18.
PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO SUBSTITUTE OTHER ROUTINES,
BUT REMEMBER MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED!
WE PREFER YOU SPREAD THEM OUT OVER AT LEAST THREE DAYS
BUT HEY, THIS WEEK IS ABOUT CHOICES!
SO, LET’S SEE THOSE HIGH KICKS!
*** CHALLENGE #3: “Freedom From Want”
(5 POINTS)
This famous painting by Norman Rockwell, circa 1943, has illustrated
Thanksgiving Dinner for generations.
This week our nutrition/accountability challenge
is very simple:
To earn your five (5) points:
SIMPLY STATE WHAT YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR
ON YOUR TEAM THREAD!
Don’t forget to put a “5” in the appropriate challenge box.
That’s it! NO tagging of @MissionEnforcer is necessary.
Your post will be verified when he sees your Red “5”.
Your post can be as long or as short as you’d like.
Be as personal or as vague as you’d like.
Add a picture or quote if you’d like.
Just be thankful.
We hope you enjoyed your brief tour
of
New York City!
Have a wonderful and safe week!
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