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SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024
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Join the group that set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Outdoor Circuit Training
(June 18, 2011 Centennial Park in Howard County, MD)
Update 4/1/2024
We hope that you will join us on Saturday, April 13 at 9am for the Kick-off event for the Always FREE "Boot Camp in the Park".
Update 4/25/2020
We are now virtual! Join us on Friday mornings for the still always FREE "Boot Camp in the Virutal Park"! Details and sign-on instructions can be found by clicking on Boot Camp in the Park in the top left banner box on this web portal. Hope to see you "Virtually" on Saturday mornings from 9am to 10am. Stay safe; stay healthy and stay active!
Update 3/29/2019
We hope that you will be participating in the big kick-off event for the 2019 always FREE "Boot
Camp in the Park!" In 2011, with the help of our community partners and an unwaivering committment to promoting wellness, we set the Guinness World Record for The Largest Outdoor Circuit Training in a single venue. But, it was never about the record; it has alway been about empowering individuals of all ages and fitness levels to get moving and to prioritize wellness!
From our first community boot camp on April 2nd, 2011 to date, over 1600 individuals have benefited from this 100% free community program. We have so many to thank for their part in bringing this opportunity to our community that we cannot list them all here. However, as we start our 9th season in Centennial Park, we want to give a special thank you to Brenda Von Rautenkranz for her committment to this program from day one as our Head Trainer. Without compensation, she has so generously committed hundreds of hours to motivate and empower so many individuals, of all ages and fitness levels, to make fitness a priority.
Thanks to the generous support and gift of indoor space by the Church at Covenant Park. For the 2nd year in a row, they have hosted our winter indoor always FREE "Boot Camp in the Park"!
And finally, while we mourn his loss, we will never forget the selfless dedication (always behind the scenes) by Robert "Bob" Giromini. Bob's will always be remembered for his "can do" attitude. There will be a special award, given out annually in Bob's honor, annually at Howard County Family Wellness Day. "The Bob Giromini Award" will recognize an individual in our community that, as Bob always did, gives quietly and without recognition to help others.
Update 9/17/2016
This Saturday, over 10 new participants joined us for our the FREE "Boot Camp in the Park". To date, over 1400 individuals have participated. We will continue to meet every Saturday morning through mid-November. This is the perfect physical activity for all ages and all fitness levels. More than just exercise, "Boot Camp in the Park" is about building community and empowering people to make wellness a priority.
Update 3/2016
The Boot Camp in the Park is now in it's 6th year with over 1200 individuals having participated to date! This year's kick-off will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Centennial Park (Corporate Pavilion H). This will also be the community kick-off event for Get Active Howard County. County Executive, Allan Kittleman, will challenge Howard County to log 1,000,000 minutes of physical activity between Monday, March 26 and Sunday, June 5th! For more information, visit www.GetActiveHowardCounty.org
2015 updates:
The Boot Camp in the Park is now in it's 5th year with over 1200 individuals having participated to date! This year's kick-off will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Centennial Park (Corporate Pavilion H). This will also be the community kick-off event for Get Active Howard County. County Executive, Allan Kittleman, will challenge Howard County to log 1,000,000 minutes of physical activity between Monday, March 23 and Sunday, March 31! For more information, visit www.GetActiveHowardCounty.org
Last week, 55 participants joined volunteer trainers, Brenda Von Rautenkranz and Alex Howe, for our 2nd of 35 consecutive FREE weeks of fun and fitness in the park! This is the perfect physical activity for all ages and fitness levels. We hope to see you there next Saturday morning.
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Boot Camp in the Park is back starting Saturday, March 15th! This is the date of the "unofficial" welcome back "Boot Camp in the Park". We hope you will join us at Centennial Park (Corporate Pavilion H - see directions further below). The official start of the 35 week free program will begin with the Get Active Howard County Kick-off Event on Saturday, March 22nd. More details to come.
Get Active Howard County Kick-Off
Saturday March 22, 2014 8am-10am (Corporate Pavilion H)
More details to come!
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We will be back in March of 2014 with 35 FREE weeks of Saturday exercise and fun! Check-back here for information and updates. Over 500 individuals have participated in one or more of the FREE "Boot Camp in the Park" activities. We hope to see all of you back again next year! All are welcome. Bring your family, friends and co-workers
The last boot camp for 2013 was held on Saturday, November 16th. For the last boot camp of the season, we had close to 100 participate in our FREE Pre-Turkey Trot around beautiful Centennial Park. Results are posted on the We Promote Health website at: www.WePromotehealth.org
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If you would like to share how "Boot Camp in the Park" is making a difference in your life, email brian@wepromotehealth.org
DIRECTIONS TO CORPORATE PAVILION H:
Directions from Points East: from Rt. 29, take Rt. 108 West; cross over first light at Columbia Road, right turn onto Woodland Rd., immediate left to pavilion. Follow Get Active Howard County signs. From Centennial Lane and points West: Pass first park entrance; u-turn at Columbia Road, first right on Woodland Road, immediate left to pavilion H.
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KICK-OFF for 2013: Saturday, March 23rd from 9am to Noon at Corporate Pavilion H
This is a special event for the first "Boot Camp in the Park" for 2013 and also serves for kicking off Get Active Howard County which starts on Monday, March 25th. For more information, visit www.GetActiveHowardCounty.org
(Don't miss Howard County Family Wellness Day on Sunday, June 2nd. We will have a special shortened boot camp in front of our main stage from 9:45 to 10:30) Click here for more info
2013 FREE Saturday "Boot Camp in the Park" (Begins mid-March 2013)
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2012 "Boot Camp in the Park" (last session -Saturday, November 24)
This program is coordinated by We Promote Health in partnership with Howard County Recreation and Parks and Get Active Howard County. Boot Camp in the Park is FREE for every individual that lives, plays or works in Howard County. More important than setting the Guinness World Record for the Largest Outdoor Circuit Training, is giving every individual an opportunity to participate in on-going weekly physical activity. Many participants show up every Saturday for the social interaction and support of others. We Promote Health set out to demonstrate that anyone, at any age and fitness level, can have fun while exercising; that it doesn't have to cost anything to get a good work-out and that a community can come together to provide opportunities such as this to benefit all of it's members. This program is successful because Howard County has an abundant resource of successful, passionate and caring wellness professionals that are willing to give back.
A Special Thank You to our Volunteer Head Trainer, Brenda Von Rautenkranz!
We would also like to thank Clara Paris for stepping in to keep us moving throughout the year.
2013 FREE Saturday "Boot Camp in the Park" (Begins mid-March 2013)
We "officially" started back up in the park on Saturday, March 24, 2012 (35 weeks ending on Saturday, November 24th)
NEW CENTENNIAL PARK LOCATION: Corporate Pavilion H. From Points East: from Rt. 29; take 108 west; cross over first light at Columbia Road; take the next right turn onto Woodland Rd., immediate left to pavilion. Follow Get Active Howard County signs. From Centennial Lane and points West: Pass first park entrance; u-turn at Columbia Road, first right on Woodland Road, immediate left to pavilion H.
Hope to see you in mid-March when we kick-off another 35 weeks of fun and fitness at the FREE "2013 Boot Camp in the Park"! Despite the cold and wind, close to 30 participated in the last Boot Camp in the Park for the year on Saturday, November 24th. Walkers, joggers and runners circled the park and completed fitness stations along the course. We started and finished together, with each individual participating at their own ability and fitness level. This is a program for all ages and fitness levels. We hope that you will join us for this FREE program when it starts back up in 2013. If you haven't already done so, CLICK HERE to register and to receive updates. It's Free, it's Fun and it's just what you need to get you moving on Saturday mornings from March through November.
Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 7:50am to 9:00am: This is our last Saturday morning boot camp until we start up again for 35 more weeks in March 2013. Did you overeat on Thanksgiving? We know just what you need. Join us for a fun, high energy, total body work-out perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Don't miss next Saturday morning for your last opportunity until we start back up in March! See directions above. Dress warm, wear gloves and a hat and bring a water bottle. Please arrive on time as we will be leaving Corporate Pavillion H and circling the park. Walkers, runners and joggers are all welcome. Lot's of fun for everyone on the pathways of Centennial Park. Bring your friends and your family and spread the word!
Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 7:50am to 9:00am: Join us for a fun, high energy, total body work out perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Even though it was a little brisk this morning, we had about 30 individuals of all ages and fitness levels showed up for a fun, high energy total body workout with Brenda von Rautenkranz. Don't miss next Saturday morning for your last opportunity until we start back up in March! See directions above. Dress warm, wear gloves and a hat and bring a water bottle.
Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 7:50am to 9:00am: Join us for a fun, high energy, total body work out perfect for all ages and fitness levels. We had 30 participants this past Saturday and everyone of them were glad they woke up and joined us! Don't miss this Saturday! See directions above. Dress warm, wear gloves and a hat and bring a water bottle.
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 from 7:45am to 9:15am: Don't miss this Saturday for a SPECIAL Boot Camp! This Saturday is the end of week 5 of the 2012 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. It's not too late to join us: Sign up now at: www.HealthyLifestyleChallenge.org Personal Trainer, Clara Paris will be there to help you calculate your BMI. This is the perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Both the Boot Camp and the Healthy Lifestyle Challenge are FREE. Join us every Saturday for at the Centennial Park corporate pavilion H. Link to: Boot Camp in the Park You can do it!
----Join us in the park every Saturday through Saturday November 24th (Thanksgiving Weekend)----
Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 7:55am to 9:15am: Don't miss this Saturday for a SPECIAL Boot Camp! This Saturday is the Kick-Off Event for the 2012 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. Sign up now at: www.HealthyLifestyleChallenge.org Personal Trainer, Clara Paris will be there to help you calculate your BMI. Brenda Von RautenKranz will lead everyone in a great workout perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Both the Boot Camp and the Healthy Lifestyle Challenge are FREE. Join us every Saturday for at the Centennial Park corporate pavilion H. Link to: Boot Camp in the Park You can do it!
Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 8am to 9am: Don't miss this coming Saturday for a great FREE "Family Boot Camp in the Park" at the Centennial Park corporate pavilion H. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Link to: Boot Camp in the Park You can do it!
Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 8am to 9am: 50 participants showed up this morning and joined volunteer trainer, Brenda Von Rautenkranz for a high energy one hour work-out. This weeks challenge--- stop drinking soda and reduce cheese in your diet. Join us every Saturday and find out why so many are showing up in the park on Saturday morning!
Saturday, March 24, 2012, from 8am to 9am: 35 to 40 participants showed up, despite a little drizzle. Great start for the Saturday morning "Boot Camp in the Park". This is the perfect physical activity for all ages and fitness levels. Hope to see you next Saturday!
The last "official" family bootcamp for 2011 was:
Saturday, November 26
Come to the FREE family Circle Training in the Park and find out why so many others are getting up early on Saturday mornings to join in the fun. We will be posting opportunities to join us throughout the winter but will not be having our formal program from December through February. You will find us back in the park every Saturday morning beginning in March. Special thanks to Brenda Von Rauntenkranz, Fit for Life/Personal Trainer and Clara Paris, Personal Trainer for so generously volunteering their time. This free family activity will be back in the spring. You don't want to miss this last opportunity to join us this Saturday morning! Enter the park (108 entrance) and follow the Get Active Howard County signs. 7:50am to 9:00am. Link to Circuit Training in the Park
Saturday, November 19th- 7:55am-9:30am: Come to the FREE family Circle Training in the Park and find out why so many others are getting up early on Saturday mornings to join in the fun. Brenda Von Rauntenkranz, a former Mrs. USA Congeniality, personal trainer and local talk show host, will keep you smiling and moving! This free family activity continues through November.
Saturday, November 12th- 7:55am-9:30am: Come to the FREE community Circuit Training in the Park and find out why so many others are getting up early on Saturday mornings to join in the fun. We are continuing through November and are currently looking for an indoor location for the winter. Stay posted.
Saturday, October 29- 7:55am: -CANCELED--(90% chance of rain at 8am)Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning at Centennial Park. Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Brenda Von Rauntenkranz, a former Mrs. USA Congeniality, will keep you smiling and moving! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:55 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it! See you in the park this Saturday morning.
Saturday, October 22- 7:55am: Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning for Circuit Training in the Park. Clara Paris, Mrs. Fitness Maryland America will lead us again this week for a fun, high energy workout perfect for all fitness levels. Welcome Healthy Lifestyle Challenge participants! Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). Stay left as you enter the park and follow the road way up the circle. We are set up right in front of the playground. 7:45 to 9:00am. Link to Circuit Training in the Park You can do it!
Saturday, October 15- 7:50am: Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning for Circuit Training in the Park. Clara Paris, Mrs. Fitness Maryland America will lead us in a fun, high energy workout perfect for all fitness levels. Welcome Healthy Lifestyle Challenge participants! Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). Stay left as you enter the park and follow the road way up the circle. We are set up right in front of the playground. 7:45 to 9:00am. Link to Circuit Training in the Park You can do it!
Saturday, October 8- 7:50am: Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning for Circuit Training in the Park. Don't miss the fun, high energy workout perfect for all fitness levels. Welcome Healthy Lifestyle Challenge participants! Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link to Circuit Training in the Park You can do it!
Saturday, October 1- 7:50am: Brenda Von Rautenkranz and Clara Paris will lead us in a fun, high energy workout perfect for all fitness levels! Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circuit Training in The Park You can do it!
Saturday, September 24- 7:50am: It's official! On Saturday, June 18th, 317 individuals from our group set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Circuit Training! Stay tuned for details about the upcoming celebration. But for now, join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning at Centennial Park. Two great trainers, Brenda Von Rautenkranz and Clara Paris will lead us in a fun, high energy workout perfect for all fitness levels! Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it!
Saturday, September 17- 7:50am: Clara Paris will be donating her expertise and her energy to make this the perfect workout for all fitness levels. Join Clara, the current Mrs. Fitness Maryland America, tomorrow in the park! We will be there this Saturday and every Saturday morning all year round. If it get's too cold, check back right here for updates. We are looking for a possible inside venue and will keep you posted. Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park Next week Brenda Von Rautenkranz will be back to lead us in the fun.
Saturday, September 10- 7:50am: Two great trainers! Both Brenda Von Rautenkranz and Clara Paris were on hand to make our workout fun, high engergy and perfect for all fitness levels! Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning at Centennial Park. Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it!
Saturday, September 3- 7:50am: Great turnout last week. Special thanks to personal trainer Clara Paris for donating her time, energy and knowledge. We all learned new exercises that we can incorporate into our personal routines. Brenda is back to get us moving this Saturday so don't miss it! Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning at Centennial Park. Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it!
Saturday, August 27- 7:50am: We are still here at Centennial Park--- Week 23! Special this week--- FREE healthy continental breakfast following the work-out. Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning at Centennial Park. Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it! See you in the park this Saturday morning.
Saturday, August 20- 7:50am: Last Saturday we had 38 participants. Brenda V. is back to keep us moving this Saturday. Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning at Centennial Park. Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it! See you in the park this Saturday morning.
Saturday, August 13- 7:50am: Join us this Saturday and every Saturday morning at Centennial Park. Find out for yourself why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning off with us! Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it! See you in the park this Saturday morning.
Saturday, August 6- 7:50am: This Saturday we will end the workout with Super Soaker Tag----don't miss it! Join us and find out why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning. Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). Brenda Von Rautenkranz will be leading us. 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it! See you in the park.
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 7:50am: Last week we had 28 participants and all of us had a blast in the pouring rain! This Saturday we will end the workout with Super Soaker Tag----don't miss it! Join us and find out why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning. Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). Brenda Von Rautenkranz will be leading us. 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it! See you in the park.
Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 7:50am: Last week we had 50 participants! Join us and find out why so many others are showing up in the park to start their Saturday morning. Come to Centennial Park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). Brenda Von Rautenkranz will be leading us. 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park You can do it! See you in the park.
Saturday, July 16th - 7:50am: will be at Centennial park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). Brenda Von Rautenkranz will be leading us. 7:45 to 9:00am. Link To Circle Training in The Park (Be one of the first 30 and get a FREE shirt this Saturday!) You can do it! See you in the park. Click here to reserve your shirt
Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 7:50am: We will be at Centennial park (108 South Entrance and follow the Get Active Howard County signs). Bring your friends and your family. Join us this Saturday morning for our informal drop-in Circle Training. Try to arrive by 7:50am. 8:00 - 9:00am on Saturday mornings. (Next week--Brenda Von Rautenkranz will be leading us on July 9th. (37 attended)
Saturday, June 25th - 7:50am: Don't stop now! Yes, we have an unofficial world record, but this is about getting you and those that you care about up and moving. Join us this Saturday morning for an informal drop-in Circle Training In The Park. One of our volunteer trainers will be back beginning Saturday, July 9th. However, for the next two Saturdays, members of the Health Nuts will lead the group. You don't need weights or special equipment. Just show up, have fun and be part of the team that set the (unofficial) world record in the park. Centennial Park (108 South entrance) and follow the Get Active Howard County signs. 7:50am to 9:00am (Ongoing)
Saturday, June 18th - 9:30am: A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD! The unofficial Guinness World Record for the Largest Circle Training was set this morning at Centennial Park by 320 individuals who gave everything they had. It was incredible thing to watch! We will get pictures, video and more details up on the We Promote Health website as soon as they are available. Guinness will rule on the official record within the next four weeks. Thank you for all of you who participated, sponsored and supported this historical event!
Saturday, June 18, 2011 -- 5:30am: WE ARE ON!!
Only 10% chance of rain between 8 & 10 AM. See you there!!
Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Circle Training: Saturday, June 18th
Where: Centennial Park (108 South entrance--and follow the signs)
When: Saturday, June 18th, 2011 ---- Try to arrive between 7:00am and 7:15am.
We will be making every effort to introduce trainers, provide instructions and begin our warm-up by 7:40am. Everyone must be registered and in place by 7:55am for an 8:00am start.
We encourage you to arrive early. Please allow time to park and complete a waiver form.
Week 11: Join us this Saturday, June 11th, for the final practice training for the Guinness World Record attempt. Every effort will be made to similate the specific physical activities that will be included during the actual attempt on Saturday, June 18th. Our volunteer trainers will lead you through a great workout perfect for all fitness levels!
Where: Centennial Park(108 entrance)and follow the Get Active Howard County signs.
When: Sat. June 11th, 2011 from 7:45am to 9:00am. (warm-up starts at 7:45am)
Who: You, your family, friends, neighbors and everyone you know!
It's time to register for the Guinness World Record attempt!
Check back here each week for updates/changes- Last update: Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 @ 7:48pm Expected weather for Saturday, June 11th @ 8am: 70° with 50% chance of rain. We will keep you posted as we get closer but expect that it's on unless it's raining hard. Check back on Friday evening for any change in the report. Remember that we will be at Centennial Park (108 entrance). Try to arrive by 7:45am. Bring a water bottle; a towel and/or exercise mat and join the fun
Great news: We have set the date for the Guinness World Record! It will take place on Saturday, June 18th, at Centennial Park from 7:30am to 9:00am. More details to come. Sign up now on Face Book or by completing the short form on this website
Week 10 (Saturday, June 4, 2011) We will be at Centennial Park (108 entrance). Just follow the Get Active Howard County signs once you enter the park. Our volunteer trainers will lead you through a great workout. In two weeks we will set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Circle Training! If you haven't already signed up---please do it now by clicking here and completing the short form. This past Saturday, Brenda Von Ruantenkranz and Clara Paris led 50+ of us through a great work-out --perfect for all fitness levels!
Week 9 (Saturday, May 28, 2011) We will be at Centennial Park (108 entrance). Just follow the Get Active Howard County signs once you enter the park. Our volunteer trainers, Brenda Von Rautenkranz and Clara Paris, will lead you through a great workout. In three weeks we will set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Circle Training! (Bring your friends)
Hope to see you on Saturday for a great workout. Bring your friends and your family. We will be introducing our trainers at 7:50am and starting the workout at 8:00am! Don't forget to sign up for the Guinness World Record attempt which will be held on Saturday, June 18th. Click on World Record for details in the drop-down at the top of this page.
Week 8 (Saturday, May 21, 2011) We changed location for today to Lake Elkhorn because of the amount of activities scheduled at Centennial Park. Stephanie Digman, the Boot Camp Girl, took charge of today's program and the 25+ that particiated got a great energized workout! Important: Sat. May 21 - 10/10 In The Park will take place at Lake Elkhorn. Please spread the word. See yoiu at Lake Elkhorn at 7:45am on Saturday, May 21st. For the 40+ individuals that showed up this morning in the very light rain, it ended up be a very good workout. Personal trainer, Andrea Dorsey, did an outstanding job of making it fun and just right for all fitness levels! (off Snowden River Parkway; park accross the street in the business development and follow pathway under the road and look for the Get Active Howard County signs)
Week 7 (Saturday, May 14,2011): Over 100 individuals have attended one or more of the Saturday boot camps. Our numbers continue to grow as the weather improves and we are right on track to set a Guinness World Record for the largest Circle Workout. Don't miss this Saturday and bring someone with you. Get Active and join us for more 10/10 In the Park!
Week 6 (Saturday, May 7, 2011): Close to 60 participated last Saturday and this week should bring even more! Brenda von Rautenkranz and Andrea Dorsey led over 60 individuals today and every single one of them had a smile on their face! As Brenda says "that's what it's all about"! Get Active and join the trainers for more 10/10 In the Park this Saturday, May 7th. The forecast is for great spring weather. (Spread the word and bring friends)
Week 5 (Saturday, April 30, 2011): Join Get Active and the trainers for more 10/10 In the Park this Saturday, April 30. The forecast is for great spring weather and this week’s workout features music from GLEE! We’re looking forward to a big Get Active crowd as we build our numbers toward the Guinness World Record. Get Active and be a part of something big—the world’s largest circle workout! Our fitness trainers have more moves in store for you to Get Active and have fun moving your body. Bring your family, bring a friend and we’ll see you Saturday mornings in Centennial Park.
From Rt. 29; * take the Broken Land Parkway exit toward Owen Brown. You'll pass the Stevens Forrest Rd intersection and then two intersections for Cradlerock Way (three lights total). * After the third light you'll crest the incline in the road and turn right into the "Lakeview Office" parking lot. Take a left and the trailhead is in the upper left corner.
Week 4 (Saturday, April 23, 2011):
Despite the fact that it was Easter Weekend and that it rained for a little bit---- we had about 20 participants show up for 10/10 In The Park this past Saturday. Special thanks to Brenda V. for leading the group! It went great.
Week 3 (Saturday, April 16, 2011):
Between 50 and 60 participated this morning. A little cold and a lot windy but everyone had fun and enjoyed the workout. Next week is Easter weekend but we will still be out there on Saturday morning!
Week 2 (Saturday, April 9, 2011) Our goal is to reach 100 participants by week 2 or week 3. Weather depending, we beleive that we will have 100 individuals prticipating Saturday, April 9th. We ask that you arrive early and register by 7:45am. All participants must check-in at the registration table. Trainers will be introduced at 7:50am for the warm-up. The circle workout will begin promptly at 8:00am. Please bring a water bottle, a mat and/or a towel with you. Bring your family and tell your friends, neighbors and office mates to join us!
We have spoken at length with Guinness in London. They have confirmed that we are on track with the structure of our circle training. They have also confirmed that they understand and support that our record attempt is not about the intensity of the workout but about the effort by each participant based on their individual ability. They have also expressed their understanding and agreement that some individuals, when necessary, will be able to take short 1 minute (to 2 min.)breaks during any activity when necessary. They have also explained that a key distinction between our record attempt for the largest circle training versus a military boot camp style workout, is that we incorporate activities within the workout such as Zumba or Yoga. With this in mind, we do plan on modifying some of our current stations and adding a 6th station which will be Zumba.
Week 1 (Saturday, April 2, 2011: Over 50 individuals participated under the guidance of 5 professional trainers. Each trainer supervised the activity at their respective station. Individuals were divided up into 5 teams and rotated through the 5 stations. It was announced that we will be attempting a Guinness Book World Record for the largest circle workout. The date will be set once we reach 100 participants at 10/10 In The Park. We are confident that, with a base of 100 active participants, we will be able to grow our number to reach the record level.
Starts Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Centennial Park (108 Entrance); On-Site Registration will be open by 7:15am; Meet the Trainers and Warm-up at 7:50am;Circle Workout from 8:00am to 9:00am
If you would like to share how "Boot Camp in the Park" is making a difference in your life email: brian@wepromotehealth.org.