2018 Summer Team Challenge

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YOUR CHOICE, and coaches can join you too!

There is no better accountability than when 3 other people are counting on you to do your best. You will have to work together, and remain CONSISTENT to stay on top!

*If you don’t have a full team, we still encourage you to participate. Sign up individually and we will create balanced teams based on availability. 

$40.00 Entry Fee

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50% of ALL entry fees go to the Winning team!

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Points are awarded weekly for the following categories...

MyZone Points

100 Points per week

WEEKLY PASS/FAIL Approach – ALL members of your team must individually complete 800 MEPs per week in order to receive points.  If all 4 members do not complete 800 MEPs, the team will not receive points for that week.

*MEPs are calculated Monday - Sunday

PHYSICAL CHALLENGES

Points based on standings

There will be a weekly physical challenge completed by all members of the team.  The top THREE scores from your team will be averaged and teams will be placed in order to scale points from greatest to least. 

•  If there is an injury preventing a teammate from completing the event, the other three scores will automatically be averaged.  If all other members don’t complete the challenge, a zero will be included in the average for that team.

•  If a member is on vacation, the challenge must be completed the week BEFORE, once scores are posted they will not be changed. 


Post-workout nutritioN

3 points per ticket

Members will receive a ticket for drinking their protein shake after each workout.  Names will be written on each ticket and dropped into the raffle.  Points will be given to your team for each ticket collected over the 8-weeks.

RAFFLE BONUS – A name will be pulled from the overall raffle and the winner will receive a 4 Pound Whey Protein ($70 Value)

* Protein must be shown, and actively consumed at the time ticket is given. Photos after sessions or “forgetting a ticket” will not be accepted.  No exceptions.
 

Weekly Nutrition Tasks

25 Points Per Person/Week

There will be 8 weekly tasks to complete during the challenge.  These simple, but results-driven, tasks will be posted to the Challenge Facebook Group, and also discussed at the kickoff meeting.  Read and follow directions as they are specific!  =)
 

Strength & Conditioning Goal

50 Points per Week

30 CHIN UPS / 50 PUSH UPS / 100 BURPEES

Each member of the team will have a sheet to track that they have completed this weekly goal.  Any fellow member of TFL can sign off on the sheet (cannot be a member of your team).  Pass/Fail Approach for weekly points just like MEPs.

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Member of the Month - May 2018

JARED JOHNSON

Member Since May 2018

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Jared Johnson is and always has been a team player that we are proud to have as a member of our community.  Whether he knows you or not, you can count on Jared to cheer you on, spot you on a lift or simply ask you about your day with a huge smile on his face.  He is always eager to make others feel welcome.  All of these things are a complete change for the shy guy who walked into TFL just over a year ago.

Since his first day, Jared has dedicated himself to our process.  He has demonstrated tremendous focus on his goals, both inside and outside of gym walls.  Through his dedication to training he has gained a ton of physical strength (have you seen his overhead presses?!), but even more importantly, the ability to let his terrific sense of humor shine brighter than the quiet Jared who began with us.

Jared isn’t a quitter!  Recently, he was feeling less motivated and immediately made an effort to meet with his coach to refocus and set new goals to stay on track.

One of the things I admire most about Jared is that when he feels like it’s getting hard to stay on track, he never quits.  He always asks for help and I appreciate his trust in me as a coach and him as a human being.
— Drew McConaha

As coaches, we find pleasure working with individuals like Jared. He’s practices every movement with integrity, and is a constant student of strength training.  He’s always eager to learn and hit another PR, yet equally as happy for those around him when they do too!


Thank you for your focus and working so hard over this past year, Jared!  We know great things are in store for you this year!

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Member of the Month - April 2018

DON MAY

MEMBER SINCE JANUARY 2017

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Don May is a member of our Semi-Private Program and is one of the most positive and cheerful people we have in our community.  Don always greets other members by name.  He is proud to share stories and pictures about his experiences and his family, and is always eager to listen to others.

Don’s dedication to his training program has paved the way for some substantial accomplishments!  When Don joined us just over a year ago, his goal was to lose enough weight to get back to the things he loved the most – skiing, hiking and enjoying the outdoors.  We are delighted to say Don will be hiking the trails this summer – 100 POUNDS LIGHTER!

It doesn’t stop there…  In addition to Don’s impressive weight loss he has also undergone immense lifestyle changes.  He has rehabbed nagging injuries, maintained a solid fitness regimen and created a healthier relationship with food.  Don has proven he is in this for life.

Don is the workout partner to crack a joke, or pose a silly question just to make the person next to him laugh.  He never takes himself too seriously.  You will never find him pushing a sled without barking a deep “woof woof” as he plows through.  He is uplifting and motivating, which makes him a pleasure to coach and be around.

We would like to congratulate Don on all of his accomplishments.  We are thrilled to be a part of his fitness journey and look forward to what the future holds.  Next time you see Don, be sure to give him a big WOOF WOOF to motivate him to the same way he motivates others!

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MEMBER OF THE MONTH - February 2018

TANYA TORRES

MEMBER SINCE MARCH 2017

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Tanya Torres radiates so many qualities we are proud to have in a TFL member… Tanya is a team player, a motivator, a listener and an all around badass.  If you have had the opportunity to train next to Tanya, then you definitely know what we’re talking about.

Tanya exudes positivity and is never in a workout just for herself.  If you’re lacking motivation or feeling like you can’t finish a round, she’s the one you want next to you with the amazing ability to make you feel like you’re in this together.  Quitting isn’t an option for Tanya, and she makes others believe that too.

Tanya is almost as dedicated to her training as she is to the Oakland Raiders (that’s huge), and she rarely misses a session.  She has been working towards specific strength goals since adding Hybrid to her program, and recently hit a huge PR on the Barbell Front Squat of 135lbs!  Even though it’s often on her way to or from work, Tanya remains consistent and always brings the same level of energy and passion even on her longest days.

We would like to congratulate Tanya on all of her accomplishments and never-ending hustle over the course of her time within our community; and thank her for bringing such a spark to each one of her sessions.

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Member of the Month - January 2018

Rick & Karin Moskal

MEMBERS SINCE FEBRUARY 2014

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This month we are highlighting a TFL power couple, because we couldn’t pick just one of them...  Rick and Karin Moskal are two hard-working parents with a ton of positive energy; dedicated to their children, their careers, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

Rick and Karin have remained consistent throughout their 4-year membership with TFL, and always begin and end sessions the same way – with a smile and a positive attitude.  Often times they are jamming a session in as they run to or from a game in support of their two sons, never using their busy schedules as an excuse not to train.  They even manage to make foam rolling and warm ups a priority as they are often the first in the room, greeting fellow members by name as they arrive.

Rick and Karin have devoted themselves to the TFL process, and are always eager to set and achieve new goals.  Karin is currently enrolled in our ProCoach Nutrition Program and is very receptive and open to the challenge of habitual changes that come along with it.  Rick is constantly striving for improvement within his movements, specifically the KB Swing, and is always hungry to learn which makes him a joy to coach. 

The Moskal’s are an inspiration to other parents with demanding schedules, and make prioritizing look effortless.  Together, they make an awesome team and we are proud to have them as part of our community!

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Member of the Month - November 2017

BRAD SARGENT

MEMBER SINCE MARCH 2017

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Brad “So Amped” Sargent is one of our most improved members, and his dedication to the TFL program is paying off. Brad is not only consistent with his training sessions, but always shows up with a great mentality and a huge smile. His devotion to perfect our foundational movements and his eagerness to learn new, more advanced skills make him a pleasure to coach. 

Brad’s dedication to the process has helped him conquer his goal to learn, and continue to master, the Kettlebell Swing – a movement that we hold to a very high standard. Every set of swings is followed by a “How did that look?” as he is always striving for improvement. Brad’s trust in his coaches has helped him lose fat, gain muscle, and feel more energized! Since Brad started, he has made a massive lifestyle change from a weekly routine without regular exercise. He is an inspiration, and we truly enjoy Brad’s presence within our community.

It has been so awesome to watch Brad’s progress! He always gives it his all, especially on hill sprints!
— Jennifer Nyman
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Member of the Month - September 2017

LINDA BRESNAHAN

MEMBER SINCE AUGUST 2013

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Linda Bresnahan started with TFL just over 4 years ago with her daughter, Lynn.  She embodies everything you could ask for in a perfect member – realistic training goals, consistency, positivity and eagerness to perform movements well and progress at a natural pace. 

Making strength training a part of her regular routine has afforded Linda the ability to take dishes out of her cabinet with ease (one of her very first goals in 2013), enjoy her retirement on vacations with her girlfriends, and last hours on the dance floor at parties!

Anyone who's had the pleasure of training next to Linda has experienced many of the same feelings that we do as coaches.  She’s an inspiration, and truly a sweet joy to be around.  Linda’s spunky sense of humor and easy-going attitude make it easy to enjoy our jobs as coaches, and we couldn’t be more pleased with how far she has come since joining our community.

Linda can be found in mid-morning small group sessions, often dancing in between sets to her favorite Latin music playlists!  We'd like to congratulate Linda on her recent birthday, her four-year TFL anniversary, and yet another month of hard work!

She’s an inspiration, and truly a sweet joy to be around.
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Member of the Month - August 2017

JEN NYMAN

MEMBER SINCE JUNE 2015

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Jen Nyman is the first person to introduce herself to anyone she doesn’t know and embodies many of the qualities we nurture here at Train for Life.  She’s welcoming, positive, and enthusiastic in literally every session.  We know that when Jen is here to train she will make others to push harder, but won’t let them leave without feeling like they did their best.

Her attitude and commitment to our training philosophy is something we can all learn from.  Since day one, Jen has always been eager to learn and embrace everything we educate her on from proper recovery to how to hit that big, personal best lift.  Jen is all about balance, which is something we foster here at TFL.  She never skips a workout, and is still a rockstar mom at every event, birthday party or school function her son, Kris, has.

Jen is always willing to help a fellow member so the next time you see Jen in one of your classes, be sure to partner up with her if you’re looking for someone to inspire you to have one of your best workouts!  We thank Jen for being a shining example of what it means to be part of the Train for Life community.

Jen is one of the people I look forward to working out with most. Always fun. Always funny. Always motivating me to do more.
— Amy Zajac

Member of the Month - July 2017

DARYL KIRBY

MEMBER SINCE

JANUARY 2017

Daryl Kirby is the definition of a hard-worker.  He is consistently attempting to learn new things about movement, exercise, and other fitness strategies.  Daryl’s inquisitive attitude toward fitness has driven him forward on the road to achievement.  This includes a leaner body composition, better mobility, and conquering the KB Swing – a goal he set for himself and was determined to achieve.

It’s not always easy to motivate oneself, and Daryl does this with ease as well as repeatedly finding ways to get others going too.  A simple high-five, a subtle, “Let’s Go!”, as well as, the constant support for those around him in a session; all of these things help make others feel stronger, and feed off of Daryl’s positive attitude.

Daryl is often found wearing a cut-off tee and a smile during the afternoon sessions, and most recently, planking on the beach during his summer vacation.  We’d like to commend Daryl on all of his hard work and dedication to the process, and are grateful to have him as a member of our community.

Daryl is a nice guy to have in sessions. He’s positive, friendly and hardworking.
— Randy Hoy, Fellow TFL Member
                                  Daryl and his wife, Karen.

                                  Daryl and his wife, Karen.