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Trials of Boot Camp: A Perspective
By Keith | May 30, 2008
Special Thanks to Mary Dooley of the Bridgewater-Raynham Boot Camp for sharing her insights so elequently with inspiration and humor! Thanks Mary !!!!!!!
Boot Camp Buddies
We arrived on day one all worried and scared
But our coaches were caring and inspiration they shared
We checked on each other throughout the day
Offering words of encouragement “keep up the good work” we would say
Day two we returned a little achy and sore
But gave it our all and pushed a little more
Hump day is over and we are having some fun
Rainy forecast tomorrow week one is almost done.
Thought for today 5/7
“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” Moliere
The rain didn’t stop us, it cooled us all down
NO SUGAR, NO BOOZE 
:( caused some of us to frown.
We know that we should eat right to get fit
A week almost complete and none of us quit
Tomorrow more rain we will be there once more
Two days off to rest from working our core.
Thought for today 5/8
“Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; Sweat will get you change.” Rev. Jesse Jackson
“If you’re not early you’re late” we heard him exclaim
So today we were ready. Thank God for no rain.
The consensus is that, we all feel real good
Our coaches have told us we really did good
The work that we’ve done has been challenging but fun
Just think how you’ll look sitting out in the sun.
If we follow the advice we are given each day
Smaller sizes and healthy lifestyles are just 3 weeks away.
Kelsey, Karen and Keith you are the best
Now everyone take their advice and take 2 days of rest
Be active this weekend but don’t over do
See you all Monday morning for week number 2
Thought for today 5/9
“What lies behind us and what lies before us at tiny matters compared to what lies with us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Week 2 is upon us and we are ready to go
Good workout this morning we can feel it head to toe.
Tomorrow we meet at the track for some fun
rumor has it that our coaches will be making us run.
“Remember good shoes” is what Keith did say
We’ll be ready to go and knock off another day.
There’ll be competition on the track between “daughter” & “dad”
She thought Katie was younger Dan, so it really isn’t that bad.
Thought for today 5/12
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” John Wooden
A great work out today it really was tough
the ground that we worked on man was that rough.
“Bring a buddie to camp” we got that invite
After seeing us on video there will be no one in sight. (the video really won’t be shown)
To join us for all, the squats, crunches and dips,
Many will choose to kick back with the chips.
But the fun we are having, even the jumping and running,
Promise results for this summer, when we are all sunning.
Thought for today 5/13
“It is your attitude at the beginning of a task more than anything that determines success or failure.”
Unknown
We get up in the morning, grab your water and mat
your clothes in the duffle, now don’t forget that
Another morning of exercises and we are done in an hour
it feels good when it’s over and we hit the shower.
But not for Louise as she looks in her locker
“Crap I did it again, left my towel on the rocker”
It is just one of those things that happens once in a while
she handled it with ease, even managed a smile.
(sorry guys tough day the brain is tired today)
Thought for today 5/14
“Instead of thinking about where you are, think about where you want to be.” Diana Rankin
They say muscle has memory I hope they are right
think mine have amnesia, not sure they’re getting tight,
my verticle leap is 2 inches no more
could it be the lead in my butt and the magnet in the floor?
the running is tough but we work our way through it
completing a lap is the goal for the minute,
they say two more laps and then we are done
just remember you all, we paid for this fun.
Competition continues between “daughter” and “dad”
“thanks Dan I need you” makes him feel so glad
translation from Kate means ” for pacing my run”
No harm and no foul it is all in good fun.
to Kelsey we ask “define having fun”
mines a margarita sitting out in the sun.
she smiles and she guides us to push ourselves more
and offers advice on soothing muscles that are sore.
Happy Birthday to Amanda you worked out real hard
Ray better give you more than just a nice card.
Nice dinner with wine would do it for me,
“nah not really a coors light>>>>> maybe three” (just kidding keith)
Thought for today 5/15
“Commitment isn’t something you do because you have to. It’s something you do to get your where you’d like to be.” Unknown
The game it was fun if you got the right card
for me it was burpees, I “LOVE” a task that is hard 
Remove “can’t” from your vocabulary or else we will run
Keith warned us all and now old habits must be undone.
The camera showed up and we all took our cue
I sucked in and tightened up, hmmmm how about you????
checked where she was before she could click it
I am sure the view of my rear would be cause for a ticket,
without “wide load approaching” across my backside
Darn should have worn black for all the bulges to hide.
We are grinding it down only two more to go
the results of our work are beginning to show
Be proud of yourself and give a big cheer
halfway through the program the end is almost near.
Now Keith will be gone for a week and no longer
Kelsey will works us and make us all stronger
The new guy he says is nice and well see
Enjoy two days of rest before beginning week three!
Thought for today 5/16
“Pain is weakness leaving the body” A Drill instructor from the USMMA
PS found the problem, I have sooooooooo many friends that I have two pages of people to e-mail, kept missing the second one. Sorry about that. Wish me good weather for tomorrow, as the last of my children graduate tomorrow woohooo! Sorry Keith gotta toast them this is a milestone for me:) Have a great weekend everyone.
A new week has begun and the new guy seems nice
The burpies are killer, “oh nurse I need ice”
mondays are tough but we all managed a smile
until the new guy named Steve made us jog a 1/2 mile.
There is a pain in my butt in my sides and my belly
after finishing the duck walk, my legs where like jelly.
(sorry folks today got a little busy)
thought for today5/19
“If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.” David Viscott
Having problems typing today as my arms are in pain
the rest of my body is asking if I’m insane
more “burpies” or as Dan says “pukies” to be done by us all
Steve and Kelsey keep pushing us while Keith is having a ball.
4 minutes is a lifetime when we are doing this circuit
Keith said he was nicer but man I don’t see it
just kidding of course, he’s just trying to get us tone
let’s face it boot camp buddies, we couldn’t do this alone
Noticed “daughter” stayed closer to “Dad” did you see
is jealousy brewing between Katie and Dee???
thought for today 5/20
“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” St. Francis De Sales
The shampoo today almost didn’t make the head
my arms are like jelly I think they are dead
no blow drying for me just let it air dry
I am sure if I tried it I might start to cry.
Another hump day is over and we gave a big cheer
No “Checo” today but Bobby Brogna was there
Someone check with Bob and make sure he’s okay
we all remeber how we felt on the very first day
A trooper he was and blended in with our bunch
wonder if next Tuesday’s Cafe will be a Lo-Cal lunch???
DeSisto was with us and was smiling at the end
A few others have joined us and supported a friend
Getting up and out each morning by five
a lot earlier for those, who have a long drive
doing sit-ups and push-ups and oh so much more
makes you appreciate what we are doing that is for sure
We encourage each other it helps get us through
We are glad you guys joined us to see what we do.
Sorry for the delay blame it on the MCAS
this testing is really a big pain in the _ _ _!
Thought for today 5/21
“Inspiration combined with imagination makes great things happen.” Unknown
Standing in the hallway my legs feel a little sore
then Dee runs by me up the stairs to the second floor
How does she do it always spunky and happy
today seemed like some of us were getting a little snappy
take a lesson from her a good attitude will do
then just maybe my next poem will be about YOU!
Nicole DaSilva joined us today for some boot camping fun
hope she didn’t mind the work out along with the run
The camp has been great we’re all feeling the results
Dan, pay no attention to Jonesy’s little insults
Julie and Danny continue to banter with one another
It’s almost as if they were sister and brother
We got T-Shirts today hip hip and horray
we’ll all wear them with jeans on this Friday
Make-ups tomorrow for that dreaded test
then 3 days off for some much needed rest
Thought for today 5/22
“There are many paths to the top of the mountain but the view is always the same”. chinese proverb
Today was so fun we all had a blast
the joking the laughing the time went by fast
the discussion about should we sign up once more
you can do one week or two, maybe three or try four
the folks that we work with are proud of us all
Jeff is just glad there have been no sick calls
Sporting our t-shirts today we all look real nice
then we limp off to the nurse to get some more ice
Did anyone see how Steve can really move
put on some music and just watch him groove
He did a great job and we will miss you it’s true
But Kelsey and Keith will help get us through
We are winding it down one more week left to go
more abs to work out so the sixs pack we can show
they might be a “case” if we don’t work them some more
we’ll do crunches and pointers during week four
A box of tissue next week that we can all share
Yes Julie I think that it is only fair.
Some of us may use our sleeves to wipe our nose
hope everyone remembers and washes those clothes
Friday is here and the week is done for sure
Did any of us think we would make it to week four?????
Monday we will be here if you care to join in
But missing one day of boot camp really isn’t a sin
Have a great weekend you all and enjoy the sunshine
but remember to take it easy on the wine!! (Keith would be so proud of us)
(easy for me I like beer) :):):)
thought for today 5/23
“Keep you head and your heart going in the right direction and you will not have to worry about your feet” unkown
Monday was quiet, only a few of us attended
Time passed a little slower we were glad when it ended.
Today with the rain it was annoying at first
looking at the grease board I realized it was going to get worse
100 Burpees he listed and we all made a sigh
but once again we pushed forward and tried not to cry
as we looked down the list we did not like that board
300 push-ups, 400 sit-ups and squats oh my lord
We are all ready to finish this camp and be done
but not til we see the 1/4 mile run
On Friday the competion will heat up for “Dad” and “Daughter
Do you think it will be tight or will it be a slaughter?
heard we might have some spectators on the sidelines to see
Just who are big winner will finally be
Two more days of this boot camp and then the big test
hold your head up and smile we have all done our best
Thought for today 5/27
“Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation” unknown
Great workout today felt good to be done
while running the track enjoying the morning sun
we’re all nervous about the test that lies ahead
“Don’t worry it’ll be fine” our coaches have said
Still we ask ourselves often “can I really do it?”
an extra sit up or 2, a 1/4 mile in 2 minutes
a real push up and what else did they ask us to do
I can’t remember that far back how about you.
It seems such a long time ago, we began
I am glad that we did it and stuck with the plan
the way we all feel and the friendships we’ve made
are something I know I don’t want to trade
It has been fun and a challenge getting up to work out
we will all continue to exercise, that is without a doubt
whether staying with cynergy or doing it on your own
know we’re still pulling for each other, you are not alone
So ramp it up for tomorrow our last “official” day of camp
to all my fellow boot campers each one of you is a champ.
Thought for today 5/28
“never underestimate the potential and power of the human spirit” unknown
Today was a good one we are all feeling it I know
but still we will continue and tomorrow we will go
to complete this task we started May fifth
and finish this camp with the folks we started with
Kelsey been great she is sweet and she is nice
even though after her work outs some of us needed ice
but that isn’t bad she challenged us and we are glad
If she doesn’t come back for June I know we’lll be sad
you are great and we mean it and know you’ll do fine
this comes from all of our hearts especially mine
Now Keith he was tough but he made us all smile
until he said to us all “go jog a 1/4 mile”
Then he hovered around and encouraged us all
to keep pushing ourselves but wouldn’t let us fall
He offered advice that some of us did not want to hear
like no sugar, no wine and what “NO BEER”
But we are glad for his guidance and his mentoring skills
our success is dependent on all of our wills
You have given us the tools and advice we should heed
if we follow it all, then we are bound to succeed
thanks to our instructors and the experience at boot camp
we can all leave this week knowing we are all champs.
see you all tomorrow for the big test
now off to bed to get some much needed rest
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