Happy Thanksgiving

Reminder:  NO class Thursday 11/28 we will wod Friday at 4:00pm instead.

We will be picking our "Secret Santa" on Friday also.

Maybe we will have a surprise visit from I don't know JULES maybe???

The blog is baaaaack!!

We have way too many awesome things going on soooooo I am going to try to post at least once per week (unless Chet does something too good to pass up) to keep us all updated. It's been a while so get a cup of tea (NOT hard tea or beer or whatever you boys (Chet) drink these days) and enjoy the goings on!

Announcements;

Bike Class starts Saturday Jan 4th!! Classes are Sat at 10:00 and Tuesdays at 4:30 at Straubs in Goshen. If you have not registered please do it asap! 

Sessa@hvc.rr.com for more info.

Thursday 11/28 is Thanksgiving NO classes. I will hold class Friday 11/29 at 4:00 instead. Chet you're more than welcome to attend seeing that you will most likely need the extra calorie burn!

We are going to have a Secret Santa this year at the PG!! We will pick names on Fri 11/29. Chet you're in!! Plan the songs now. We will have a get together in December after one of our classes. More info coming stay tuned!!

Don't forget you can order from hylete.com and get a 20% discount just by being a purple garage athlete. Check it out!

Now for all the great accomplishments since my last post!!

Jojo set a new PR at the NYC Marathon!!

3:57 with her new awesome paleo body!!

Jen Pfeiser ran a  half marathon PR at the Hambletonian marathon on 10/20. Not sure what the time was but woo hoo Jen!!

Our fiery red head is back from her surgery and doing her first race on Thanksgiving. She just got the green light that she's back to 100%. Go Rachel!!

Chelsea our resident "stud" competed in her first crossfit competition this past Saturday!!! She was awesome awesome awesome!!! 175# DL!!! Check it out!!

And last but certainly not least.....everybody's favorite PG athlete....our very own KATE also did her first crossfit competition!!!! I don't know about you guys but watching Kate was one of my proudest moments!! See for yourself!!

Ok I may have forgotten a few things but I will try to keep posting and updating and busting on Chet ad best I can. Speaking of which, "we would appreciate when you make a mess at 6:00 in the morning, you pick it up!!" WE do NOT clean up after you! 

                    Chalk whore!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

What's Torp gonna do now???

Bon Voyage ladies of the PG!! We're off to the Bahamas!!

What will Torp do now??? Concentrate? Maybe work harder? Count correctly? Add weight when she's supposed to?

NAH she'll find something else to entertain herself. Stay tuned!

Also, I just received an e mail from Janice and she wanted to share that she just wore a size 6 jeans!!! Paleo rocks and so does Janice!!

Advanced aerial yoga

         This is really getting strange!

Learn something every day

Do you ever have one of those days where you just want to "coast" during a race??  You tell yourself, "just go, run like it's just another training day, it will be fine".  Or you're about to start a wod and you just want to, "get through it"....and then it happens....

I was at the Roosa Gap 5K and I asked Barb Ferrante to ride her bike next to me because she has a stress fracture.  I figured we'd talk and just have a nice easy run and catch up.  WOW I was waaaay off! 

Barb got in "coach" mode and started taking this race like the Olympics!  Pick up your feet! Relax your breathing! Quicker steps you're slowing down!  (sound familiar) All of a sudden this became VERY important.  I changed every thought in my head.  I could NOT let Barb down.  She was in the zone and I desperately wanted to knock her off her bike but at the same time I just let her take over.  Her intense coaching and her absolute belief in me made me want to give my all. It was a watershed (can you tell we are in SAT mode) moment!!  Wake up you loser and race to the best of your ability TODAY.  I always tell athletes, "if you go to a race....then race!"  Well, I raced.  It wasn't pretty but let me tell you, it was awesome!!  THANK YOU BARB! 

Keeps getting better!

Here are our friends "pole dancing". I believe Torp has started to pick up speed now!!

          Then I come home to this....

+Chet said, "they are wrestling".  Is that what we're calling it these days?? 

The NORMAL people that train at the PG may have to hold an intervention soon!

T shirts are in!

The PG has new T-shirts. We have a limited number so if you want one please let me know!!

$20 each or 2 for $30

The white look much better than this!

Nice move Torp!

My husbands response was, "like you can gay up Barney anymore!".

For thise of you following along at home here' s our wod from yesterday. Enjoy!!

The day has come

All year we do birthday burpees and we all think the same thing....."at least it's not Torp's birthday!"  Well you guessed it, the day has come!!! It's Torp's birthday!! Get some extra sleep, eat some extra carbs, and get ready to burpee and burpee and burpee!!

      TORPALICIOUS 9/23/2013

Your move Torp!!

Game on

Torp hard at work playing the game! Could you imagine how strong she would be if she "played" this hard in the weight room!!

Exciting News

The Purple Garage is excited to announce that we are now a Powered by Hylete gym.  As a Powered by Hylete gym, all of our members will now receive 20% off for life at Hylete.com.  Go to:

http://bit.ly/1aO6SZD to activate your 20% discount.

Use PROMO code PBHM82V34 for an additional 25% off your first order!!

I should be receiving my first order this week so you can check out their gear before you buy.

Whew Jojo is Looking gooooood!!

Today we had a visit from the Paleo Prince. He came to crown our NEW Paleo Queen and sing her a special song. It was awesome!  Thank you +Chet. I know I get all over you but today was great!

          Jojo looking awesome!!

       Ready for any WOD. Bring it!!

   The Prince and the Queen 2013

    

       Hmmmm not sure what to say.

Cooking and cleaning

When did I become my mother??? 

Cooking, cleaning, laundry and the dreaded shopping.  How did this happen?

If you EVER hear me talk about curtains or ironing just slap me.  

What did you do today?  Every day we get up not only is it a great day BUT we also get the chance to start new.  Believe me after eating all that pizza I started my Paleo again.  Boy did my stomach hurt!!

Reminder Monday at 5:00 I have a surprise at the PG.  See you there!

Shout Outs:

Jill McLaughlin for running the Dutchess Classic Half Marathon

Get Fired Up!!

Today I had the opportunity to compete with some great local people at a crossfit competition.  I left happy, inspired and sooooo FIRED UP!!  Not because of my effort.  Not because of a new PR.  Not because of my placing.  I left fired up because I saw women doing things they never dreamed possible. I saw women leaving their hearts out on the floor and finishing in a pile of sweat, knowing they just did something other women just dream of doing.  I watched these women and I was proud to be there with them.

We ALL need to get something that puts us waaaaaay out of our comfort zone to feel what these ladies and I felt today.  I don't care if it's going back to school, starting a compost pile or running a marathon.  Find something you are passionate about, put yourself out there and experience pride you have never felt before.  I promise you WON'T be disappointed.

GET FIRED UP!!

BTW I am sitting here eating my FIRST piece of pizza in 7 weeks.  Have I told you how much I LALALALOVE pizza????  Paleo again......tomorrow.

Keeping it simple

"HOW YOU DO ANYTHING IS HOW YOU DO EVERYTHING!"

Gettin' After Grace!

Benchmark month continues at the PG.  We did "Grace" today. 30 clean and jerks for time.  Torp posts the fastest time. 

Today was the return of SUE!! Very excited to have her back. (and yes her pants were on right) It's been a full week and Torp has NOT used her hook once. It may be a record! Cindy has returned and looks fabulous. Gary going on Paleo has really done well for Cindy. Jojo continues to reshape her body. This paleo way of eating is really working for her!

Don't forget there is a surprise next Monday at 5:00. You do NOT want to miss it!!!

         

      Here's Kate using her Big Girl Bar!

     Jojo showing off that new bod!

   Pam didn't want to use 55# but

     thanked  me afterwards. Nice!

 Torp!! Great position straight back excellent dip. Nice work.

Really +Chet?? What the heck goes on over at your house?? 

Barney has a friend and rubber bands

Look what the Paleo Price brought.  It's starting to get a little creepy. I feel like they are watching me when I work out.

We have all missed the boat! I went to Michael's today to buy Kate some of those rubber bands for the bracelets she made us all. I figured she was running low because she wanted the one that was too small back. WELL i found out why!! I got 4 little bags and went to the register not even bothering to look at the price. They're little rubber bands, how much could they possibly be?  The lady told me $17.26. I said what??? She said $17.26 again. I had a $5 bill in my hand. I thought for rubber bands!!! OMG I was blown away.  Seriously, why can't one of us come up with an idea like this??? I just paid $17 for rubber bands. Whose the sucker now. The worst part was I didn't blink an eye I just gave her a $20 bill.  

I really need to see +Chet

I have nothing to write about! I haven't see the Paleo Prince in a few days so I have no material. I am sure he's been doing something I can appreciate but unfortunately I have not had the pleasure of seeing him.  Don't worry ladies I am sure I will see him soon.

In the meantime, Country Roads Bike Tour will be taking place on Sunday September 22nd leaving from Warwick HS. Cindy and Eileen are going and looking to see if anyone else is interested in joining them. 

PG is OPEN

Today was the first day in the new and improved PG. it was awesome!! We are doing a benchmark month. This means every WOD will be a named benchmark like "Fran" or "Isabelle". We will get our new 1 RM (rep maxes) at the end of our next 4 week cycle.

We had the return of Cindy and Reggie today. We will see Sue on Thursday and hopefully Jean. Looking forward to having the whole group together again.

Here's the WOD from today:

And the results:

See you all Thursday!

What's your goal?

This post should have been last week. With the new school year starting, the new and improved PG opening it's time to set some SMART goals. Each month is a great time to put on paper what you want to accomplish. It can be a very small goal (short term) but you can also include a long term goal and take small steps towards it. ALL goals need to encompass the following:

S pecific

M easureable

A ttainable

R ealistic

T imely

Keeping the SMART principle in mind, think about what you want to accomplish this month and write it on the goal board!!

Here's two of mine:

Sweep and mop the PG floor 1/week on Fri or Sat night. I will keep a chart and make sure it's done!

Be able to perform a bar muscle up w/o a band before Halloween (Oct 31).

Please share your goals!!

Keeps getting better

Today Joe and I picked up matting for 3 lifting stations. Its starting to look real good girls!!

On another note, we are continuing track workouts on Wed nights 6:00 at Minisink through the end of October. All welcome!

What did you decide??

It's September 6th.  What have you decided about Paleo??  Are you still on it 100%?  Have you reintroduced things you can't live without?  Speaking with Torp, I know it's not truly "realistic" that you can do Paleo 100%.  You go out, you go to parties, you didn't have time to cook etc. etc.  There needs to be a point where you are "happy" truly happy with what you're eating.  I can tell you without a doubt cream in my coffee makes me HAPPY.  You need to decide what works for you.  Barb F does 100% paleo during the week and then goes to an 80/20 split for the weekend.  This allows for going out to eat, maybe a glass of wine or whatever floats your boat.  The key is now that you've done all this work and are feeling great, you don't want to go backwards.  Modify the Paleo lifestyle to meet your needs but keep moving forward.

Please DON'T let this happen to you!!

Almost there....

Well the Purple Garage is completely back together BUT it needs another 24 hrs before we can lift weights on it soooooo we had fun on the blacktop!

             

                   Wall ball FUN

   There's Reggie with her perfect form!

The "Fiery Little Red Head" rowing.

 

     And I made the girls pose for this:

Do you SEE whose back??? Yup it's Regine! We are so excited to have her healthy and back. We may also have another familiar face returning next Thursday. Get ready for the return of SUE!  Who?  Sue!  Sue who?  Sue Kane. That's who! Hopefully her shorts will be on the right way, she'll have 2 sneakers and have learned her right from her left. Either way we are so excited to have her back!

PS Hi Chelsea! We hope you're enjoying college life. We miss you!

Look what I found in the PG

Look what i found in the PG today. You can all thank +Chet because I just figured out what the wod is for tomorrow:

Burpees for Barney

Sleep good you're going to need the energy!

Back to school blues and purples.

 True story. Torp calls me up Monday night   (she always texts me so I know something is up) and wants yo know what I am doing on Tuesday!! Like she doesn't KNOW I am going back to school. She feigns innocence and swears she forgot. Yeah right! Nice move Torp you're up 1-0. Remember what they say about payback. I believe the word burpee comes to mind.

Anyway, back to school may bring the blues but I have been dreaming in purple. We start up the NEW and improved PG on Thursday. Everyone keeps asking what the new challenge is going to be. We all know whatever it is the first name is already on the whiteboard!

Here's what I am thinking:

- frogman challenge (google it)

- warrior dash

- Go Ruck (goruck.com)

Any ideas??

Check it out the PG is done!!

Joe did an awesome job with our new home!! Thursday we will be up and running. Very excited. Check it out:

                 The HOOK!!

    We haven't even started and its in use.

Now, most of you responded with looks good, nice job, love it! Then there is 

-Chet who responds with this 

HB can't wait to settle in at my new home.

I know what you're thinking BUT does anybody else think it's a little disturbing that a 54 year old grown man with NO little children would have a Barney doll???? It's not like it took him an hour to find it and respond, it was less than 2 mins!

Just to make matters worse I received this text no more than :30 later.

Can I come too?

Is this guy serious?

Paleo Wrap Up and Back to School

So what's the first thing you just "had" to have? Have you even gone off paleo yet? (Not including the pimp he went off day 5) I don't know about you but I am really scared to take that first bite of bread or bagel or pasta.  I think I really like waking up with a flat belly, no bloat and lots of energy.  Let me know what you're doing about all this. I know I saw Torp this morning and instead of getting a bagel drenched in butter (that sounds so good) she was headed into Shop Rite (with really baggy pants on) to buy coconut oil and plantains! BTW Torp Joey said after you left, "I wish I knew Torp when she was young!" Swear to God!! PLEASE don't tell him I wrote this.

I know YOU'RE all excited I am going back to school but that just means I will be more pissed off and you will get harder wods. HUH! Too bad for you...HB don't care!!

Labor Day 5k tomorrow. I smell some PRs coming!!

Oh yeah the PG is looking good! Paint on the walls, cracks on floor filled. Pictures below. I know they look blue but trust me  the walls are purple, very purple.

and the winner is..........

Best meal brought to the BBQ:    Cindy and Gary Benedict   PLEASE send recipes.
Most weight lost:     Janice Harter 10 lbs and she CERTAINLY looks it!
Best Dressed:  Torp in her dress with matching jewelry (what do you wear to a "real" party??)
Most improved "Helen":  Kate!! She rocked the retest AND did green pulls. Go Kate!!
Most "Paleo Perfect": Highest average score:  Julie LoRusso and holy cow does she look great!
Best dessert:  I can't choose between Pam's cookies and Rachel's raspberry bars.  I will need a second sample of each on Thursday to decide.  Thank You.

Most weight GAINED:  You guessed it, the Paleo Prince PIMP
Most beer drunk:   You guessed it, the Paleo Prince PIMP
Worst average score:    You guessed it, the Paleo Prince PIMP
Most entertaining, best sport, wildly funny, all round great guy:  You guessed it, the Paleo Prince PIMP

and the WINNER of the 1st annual (OH NO!) Paleo Challenge is...........

                             JOANN ANDRYSHAK

Joann embodied the spirit of this competition.  It was NOT about losing weight and beating everyone (except +Chet we wanted to beat him) but about understanding that what we eat is just as important as our training.  Committing to our nutrition is extremely hard and time consuming.  Jojo did this with reckless abandon trying new recipes (some that should NEVER be made again) and learned how to use her stove.  She baked everything she ate, she lost weight, over 4 inches and ran a 5K PR in her first ever triathlon.  WOW!!

Congrats on all you accomplished.  Thank you for being such a great role model. You also win 3 FREE months to the PG.  Speaking of the PG, the walls are painted and it looks great!

Enjoy Labor Day.  Most of us are running the Labor Day 5K in Warwick.  Join us!

PG reopens Thursday September 5th.

WE DID IT...... OH YES WE DID

30 days is over. We celebrated with our Paleo Pot Luck BBQ.  The pictures will tell it better than me so here you go.

         Here's Janice and Rachel

Our little Kate making everyone a bracelet.

Mmmmmm Gary made awesome flank steak and spinach rolls!!

    

    Torps chicken wrapped in bacon.

         Rachels amazing radpberry bars.

Here's a recipe for the WORST biscuits 

                          EVER!!!

   This you will have to figure out yourself.

   Our live and hilarious entertainment.

Last but not least.............hold on.........

  The Paleo Prince PIMP and his ladies!!!