Photo By Lance Cpl. Katalynn M. Rodgers | Amanda Brandeburg, one of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Fitness Center's...... read more read more
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SAN DIEGO - Prior to enlisting, many Marines invest countless hours preparing themselves for the rigors and challenges they’d be forced to overcome in boot camp.
Because challenges like that require preparation, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s Fitness Center is helping participants train for the 10th annual Boot Camp Challenge Sept. 24. The Boot Camp Challenge is a three-mile run featuring some of the obstacles used in recruit training.
Fitness trainers put together a six-week training program that started Aug. 16 and is scheduled to end Sept. 22, giving participants two days of rest before the race. Hour-long classes are taught Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 5 p.m.
“You don’t want someone going into an event like the Boot Camp Challenge without any prior training,” said Amanda Brandeburg, fitness trainer, MCRD Fitness Center. “There are people of all types who want to participate and we’ll work with their needs.”
The class helps participants ease into training, and includes various exercises to avoid monotony.
Recent sessions consisted of a two-mile run with stopping points where participants perform exercises that keep their heart rate up before proceeding to the next station. Some exercises included push-ups, mountain climbers and sit-ups.
“The Boot Camp Challenge features exercises the average person, the non-Marine, wouldn’t normally do,” said Brandeburg. “The exercises we do here help them prepare properly for those exercises.”
According to Brandeburg it helps them develop strength, cardiovascular endurance, overall better fitness and camaraderie.
“It provides a support group for those who have never run a marathon,” said Brandeberg. “They may recognize these people during the challenge and (they) can motivate (each other).”
Throughout a training session Aug. 23, words of encouragement could be heard as the group ran between their exercise points. Bonds between participants are already forming.
“I did the class last year, it tremendously helped me,” said Michelle Patterson, who is going to participate in this year’s race. “The trainer was real tough.”
Not only does their hard work and effort get them ready for the Boot Camp Challenge, but they get a reward for being so committed to the program.
“They’ve worked hard, if they complete this training course they deserve a good reward,” said Brandeburg. “For all their effort they get a free entry into the Boot Camp Challenge.”
Classes are still open, but new attendees still have to pay the Boot Camp Challenge entry fee.
“I would definitely recommend this for anyone considering the race,” said Lacie Nunez, wife of Petty Officer 1st Class Frank Nunez, and Boot Camp Challenge Participant. “They say any training is better than none, but this class is most definitely training.”
| Date Taken: | 08.23.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 09.08.2011 17:56 |
| Story ID: | 76688 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CA, US |
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