When your stressed Coffee always helps!

 

Jail house dodgeball

Today is great I was able to do jail house dodgeball with the kids, I told them the only way they would get me out is if they ran across the gym and back before I get in 5 pushups, well they didn’t get me out. I had 45 plus pushups for that day it was so fun.. I have to say I was so sore the next few days... Nothing like fast twitch muscle fibers lol 

 

This morning was great waking up getting on to Peloton and then off to teach class at 6:30 after class I took my running partner out for a 3 mile run it’s incredible the beauty we see. I had to share... 

 

Covid 19 I hate you!

 My husband came up sick he went in to get tested and “What a disaster,” he has Covid so everyone needs to stay home as we’ve been home we’ve been cleaning up everything in the house. As were getting ready for Christmas our son all the sudden got sick. We went in right away to get tested I came back negative he turned up positive so the stress has been so HIGH. 

We’ve decided to keep the boys downstairs and the girls upstairs Elsie has been feeling good so we need to keep them apart which will be hard as soon as Elsie heard he was positive she cried and went right to a corner of the house and sat and cried. 

 I need to be able to express myself  so I will be using this to do that, if Elsie sees me crying she’ll get scared so I need to be strong for her so I will be using this to express myself.

Now to get caught up with my next few weeks of PE classes.  

I could have an accident!!

 

The accident purchasing an amazing mountain bike..... I love love love TREK however, after looking into them the waiting list is out until June 2021 “WHAT” so shopping around I found this bad butt and man oh man it could be mine after seeing this..

  Yeti builds mountain bikes for hardcore riders who want the best riding mountain bikes on the planet. They build their entire lineup out of two grades of carbon fiber frames, the Carbon and Turq series of frames, and all of their bikes are known as some of the smoothest, silkiest and fastest bikes on the downhill. 

If you know me I love to ride downhill FAST........

The best cookies ever!

I could’ve accidentally eaten them all!!!!

 

Basketball Plank so fun with these little Athletes! 

 

 

My FUN Fri~YAY started with a ymmmy treat from the Lunch Ladies.... 

On Friday’s the kids get to pick out what they would like to do for P.E class so my first class started with  Football and to finish it off we ended with the Aquinas leap... 

I love being a P.E Teacher!!

My 💛 is full!!! Elsie: “I want to be as good as my brother!” Korbin: you will Elsie, you will!!! #hockeymom #korbinator #elsienator #busymom 

 

Great night for a run/walk up MM with my running partner and yes that does say peppermint coffee creamer, the crisp air made me do it.... LOL

5:30 am let the fun begin! There is nothing better then getting your butt kicked by your own workouts! I have to say I love my Zoom Studio don’t get me wrong I miss my Studio but getting out of bed running a mile and get on line and work with dedicated athletes is priceless! 

My recovery drink on my way to school. So quick and easy before I work with 88 young athletes!! 

 

What a great day!

 I have to say handing out my planksgiving sheets to my little athletes was incredible so many were ready for the challenge now lets see how it goes through the month. On the Thanks side of the Planks and Thank, all athletes were given little note cards, on them they should write to their teachers, lunch ladies, janitor and principal how they helped them out over the years, give them thanks in their own words. This afternoon I looked in the bags and seen over 20 cards in them wow I really hope this month goes amazing with this..

The greatest thing in life is you can always change the way you or someone else thinks at any given time...

Ready for November and the Planksgiving Challenge..... This is going to our schools...

November Planksgiving Challenge!

This is a 30-Day Plank challenge will get progressively harder as we go through November. There are rest days built in to give your body a chance to let your muscles recuperate.

Tips for Planking:

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to plank:

1. Start off on a mat or on a flat surface. Start in push-up position.

2. Lower both your forearms to the ground so that both your elbows and fists are flat to the ground. Your palms should be balled up, and directly underneath your shoulders.

3. Engage your abs by tilting your pelvis and pulling your belly button towards your spine.  

4. Straighten your body but make sure to keep your neck and spine neutral.

5. Be mindful of your form at all times keep your glutes tight this will help you hold your plank. 

6. Hold the Plank for the Suggested time.

7. If you find the daily time too difficult, then just plank as long as you can, or break it up into smaller sets.

8. Think the challenge is too easy?  Add another interval or add in a plank variation such as Side Planks, Reverse Planks, or Planks with Hip Dip.

Why plank exercises?

Plank exercises strengthen the core. Core muscles help to support the body and allow us to use our arms and legs strongly and effectively. Strong core muscles form the foundation for good posture, coordination, and balance. All gross and fine motor skills rely on a stable core.

Send pictures of you and your family planking and send them to-Maureen.grenisen@aquinasschools.org

Note: Some photos will go into our Annual Year Book. 

The Planksgiving Calendar

We can’t wait to see your imagination with these crazy and fun places you “planked!”

So... Let's Get Planking!