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Boot Camp
Step Up will host three training sessions to get climbers ready for the big event. To qualify for the free Step Up Boot Camp sessions, you must be registered for the stair climb or complete a registration at the training. We will have applications available at the training sites.
Training will include meetings with elite stair climbers from around North America and expert training and nutrition advice from our official trainers from the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA. All Boot Camp participants will also receive a 30-day pass to train at the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA.
If you would like to sign up, please contact Jessica Oulahan at 757-965-8649 or jessica.oulahan@theupcenter.org to register.
Here is the schedule:
| Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
Beginners:
1pm-2pm
Intermediate/
Advanced: 2:30pm-3:30pm |
Kick-off training at Dominion Tower -
This training will be led by three elite stair climbers:
-Trevor Folgering, who is the founder of the Stair Climbing Association of Canada. Trevor is ranked 31st in the world for stair climbing.
-Ken Myers – Climber from Pennsylvania, Ken is close to completing 50,000 competitive steps. He is trained to complete repetitive climbs that involve climbing the tower more than once
-Sam Myers – 10 year old son of Ken, He has competed in the highest stair climb in North America, which is Chicago’s Willis (Sears) Tower. Overall, Sam has completed more than 5300 total steps and was the youngest finisher in his first two local races at ages 8 and 9.
Boot camp participants will meet in the lobby. |
| Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
1pm-2pm |
Stair climbing session at the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA, Room 201 -
Non-members must show proof of event registration in order to gain access to the Y. |
Sunday,
April 18, 2010 |
1pm-2pm |
Final group training day at Dominion Tower |
In addition to these training days, the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA and One Life Fitness are also offering more training opportunities:
Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA Training Days:
• Sunday, March 14 (1-2pm), Blocker #201, Y MEMBERS ONLY
• Sunday, March 21 (1-2pm), Blocker #201, Y MEMBERS ONLY
One Life Fitness Norfolk
This gym is offering 2 weeks free to train on its stairs (2 stairwells, stepmills, and stairmasters) for anyone who signs up for the race. Please see Jen Johns at the gym to participate or contact her at 757-424-4653.
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Why You Should Take the Stairs:
Stair climbing is quickly becoming an international sport, and athletes travel to competitions all over the world. There is no other stair climbing event in the Hampton Roads market, and so Step Up will give you a unique workout. Studies show that stair climbing has tremendous health benefits:
“The fitness gains from doing 11 minutes of daily stair climbing for eight weeks rival those of walking 36 minutes a day for six months.” (Dr. Oz report, Las Vegas Review Journal, 2008)
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