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Camp DO MORE 2010

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
I say it EVERY YEAR… to everyone I talk to, in preparation… and it’s ALWAYS true!  Camp gets better and better every year!  It’s always more amazing then the previous year!  And again, this year, Chalene, Bret and the entire Powder Blue team did not disappoint!  It’s just an indescribeable amount of energy brought by over 400 people who all share a passion for fitness, Turbo Kick, Hustle, PiYo and simply becoming a  BETTER YOU!


Cierra helping Team Captains Bridget & JD

 In an effort to make Camp organized, but also as a way of fostering a personally connected  experience, we create teams and I’ve been honored and priviledged to be a team captain for the PINK team for the past few years (Pink Poison, hot pink, inc. and HOLLA PINK).  Being a team captain is truly one of the highlights of my year!  It’s something I absolutely look forward too!  And I won’t lie… I plan for it all year long!  I’m always on the scout for what our team captain outfits will be, and team goodies that will enhance the enitre Camp experience.  And I’ve been able to share every year with my good friend and this year’s APD of the Year – Bridget Frederick! 

But the fun really begins when we receive our team lists!  This is when we find out who is on our team and can start communicating and making connections with everyone that will be coming to Camp.  It’s such a fun way to start the Camp experience off to a great start!  …and well, that’s all I can say… cuz some things are just a secret!  Unless you’re on the PINK team! ;-)

HOLLA PINK after FIRST Turbo Workout
Bringin’ the CO to the OC!

 I think one of the reasons that this year was exceptionally special to me was that we had SO many of my Colorado peeps able to attend!  It’s been SO cool too see how the fire has spread across Denver and Colorado for Camp Turbo!  2 years ago, we only had a few of us from Colorado represent… then last year we had about 10, then this year… TWENTY!!!  Can’t wait to see next year!!!



 Just a brief summary of highlights of Camp:
This year I got to room with my CO girl Cat and her sissylala Susan from Texas.  It was too cool for us to watch Susan settle into the crazy high energy, as this was her first time to Camp and live Turbo workouts!  Before long, she was leading the rest of us in HOLLA PINK chants and rockin’ the PINK attitude! 

The first workout on Thursday is always a SHOW with a SHOT of crazy energy where Chalene makes her first appearance and people go nuts!  All of the workouts throughout the weekend are amazing!  TURBO, PiYo and HUSTLE – all at a super high pace and bringin’ the sweat on. 

The Friday night Fashion Show is always a super exciting event with the new line of Turbo Wear unveiled in a fantastic show that featured a “mosh pit” where I got to sit front and center for all the action!  This year we also celebrated National Dance Day by doing a special Hustle dance that Chalene, Monica and Alee choreographed and taught to us.  We filmed it and submitted it to So You Think You Can Dance to show that adults can have fun dancing and being fit too! 

Every year we also get to “compete” against the other teams – and this year Bridget put together an awesome combination of PiYo, Hustle AND Turbo – and the PINK team ROCKED it out!  You can see it above in my video.  And of course the Saturday night is mc’d by the crazy-fun tough-love trainer Monica at the Dance Party!  Just another excuse to dance off a bucket load more calories and sweat!

But honestly, the absolute highlights of the entire week are the speakers and the friendships and connections that you make.  Chalene herself has such a positive, uplifting and motivating message to share that cuts to the heart and resonates within.  One of my favorite quotes from this year, “DO YOU! but BETTER”   This year Winn Claybaugh also shared his great message from his book “Be Nice or Else” and led us through a powerful exercise of taking ownership for our mistakes and asking for forgiveness.

Having waited this long to write about Camp, I realize that I’m forgetting to include a TON of the moments that we all shared over that weekend… but the bottom line is just that… we SHARED an AMAZING experience together – and it’s a special bond that is priceless.  I am always blown away by how many fun, kind-hearted, fun-loving, fit-loving people there are in our ever-growing Powder Blue family… and I can’t wait to see how it continues to grow! 

Hope to see you there next year!  Of course, I would LOVE to have ya on MY team… but regardless… find a way to get there!  You will never regret it!  Believe it!  
 
 


THANK YOU NOTES…

Saturday, September 18th, 2010
I’m definitely a huge fan of twitter, facebook, instant messaging and all things related to online communication, but there is one thing delivered via “low tech” method that I think should NEVER die.  A handwritten THANK YOU note! 
I wouldn’t call myself a “pack-rat” by any means… in fact, I think that I am fairly good and regularly going through my things to clean out and purge… but 1 thing that I have an even more difficult time tossing than Nike Shox shoes, are my thank you notes and cards that I have received throughout the year.   Some are pinned up on my corkboard… and the rest of my fav’s are kept in an artsy hat box.  And every now and again, when I’m sorting through things, I pull a few out and re-read them.  And they make me feel loved and special and warmly thought of… all over again! 
Now, while writing a note that simply says   “thank you” is of course appreciated… why stop there???  Why not REALLY make someone’s day?  Most of our mail in the mailbox these days is a mess of junk… literally… or bills… boo!  So you have quite an opportunity here to make someone’s trip to the mailbox worth smiling over!   Think about it… when you see a bright colored envelope with your name on it, doesn’t it make your heart smile to know that someone thought enough to take the time out of their crazy-busy schedule to sit down and WRITE to YOU?!? 
So TAKE this opportunity and use it fully.   Be specific – it’s easy to just write “thank you” … and while that is nice, let’s be honest… it’s obligatory and not nearly as meaningful as sharing something specific to the gift that was received or thoughtfulness that was expressed.   Let them know what it is that you really love about the gift that they gave to you and how you think you will use it and how it will make your day better or easier or just brighter. 
But you don’t have to wait to RECEIVE something in order to send a THANK YOU note!  Some of the BEST notes are just sent seemingly out of the blue!  There are SO many people in all of our lives that touch us on a daily basis whether in a major or seemingly minor way.  There is ALWAYS something nice to say to someone… while still being SINCERE and honest.  And I know that when I receive a note like this… the smile that it puts on my face stays ALL day long!   It’s such a fantastic feeling!

Now that I think of it… I gotta peace out… I’ve got some special peeps to write!!!

I’m on FIYAH! TURBO FIRE that is…

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
I’ve been out here in So-Cal as part of the cast for Chalene’s new Beachbody workouts called TurboFIRE!  This experience has been SO flippin’ cool!

We’ve had super LONG shoot days!  It’s CRAZY how many times you have to shoot a segment for the videos and act like it’s the FIRST time you’ve done and bring the same amount of ENERGY if not MORE… EVERY single time!  I’m SOOOOOOOO hittin’ up In-n-Out Burger before I fly out!!!  I’ve earned it!  HA!

I had the crazy cool honor of being on stage for one of the videos!  And here’s a couple of little sneak peaks of it! They are quick video clips from the production crew’s monitors by our CEO of Beachbody, Carl Daikler… so it’s pretty tiny and hard to totally make out… but I’m in blue on the left J  




The new TurboFIRE workouts will be available through my website on Beachbody in late spring/early summer… but just a reminder… you can log onto my website now and find great fitness and nutrition products while supporting my Coaching business at the same time.   http://www.teambeachbody.com/jdkix
Beachbody offers amazing workouts that truly do produce results (I’m a testiment to that!) as well as fantastic nutrition products including the rewnown Shakeology.  When you go to my sight, go ahead and set up your login and that will automatically put you update you in my contacts.  As soon as TurboFIRE is released… I’ll let ya know!
Introducing TURBO FIRE!!!

JD on 9 News @ Echo Mtn Park outside of Denver, CO 2008

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Camp TK – FABULOUS experience!!

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006


What an AMAZING experience Camp TurboKick was! If you didn’t get an opportunity to attend this year – start planning ahead for next year!!! It will be even MORE amazing!!

Here are some photos fromm the weekend:

GO TEAM BLACK!!

Fellow APD friends Sean, Mindy, Amanda and Quirina and I having an opportunity to reconnect TURBO style!!

And of course, a moment with Chalene and new APD Jackie!

1st Annual CAMP TURBO KICK this Fall!!!!!!!!

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

Camp Turbo Kick™
Do you love Turbo? Need some time away? Want to be in a video? Want to have some good old TURBO FUN?

The 1st Annual Camp Turbo Kick™ is coming to Orange County, California!
Thursday, August 10th – Sunday, August 13th, 2006
Early Bird Rate $249 Register NOW!

Join us at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Newport Beach for a FANTASTIC well deserved weekend of Turbo Kick™, Games, Turbo Celebrities, Dancing, Capoeira, Team Competitions, PiYo™, Guest Speakers, Bonding, Great Food, Shopping and the Beach!!!

Click here to view a Tentative Turbo Kick™ Camp Itinerary.
SIGN UP NOW!
Early Bird Rate $249

P.S. Don’t forget to mention that I referred you and let me know if you’re coming so we can hook up while we’re there!!! It’s gonna be a GRAND time!!!

TK Master Class Wednesday, July 12th @ 6:45pm

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

We’re holding a Turbo Kick™ Master Class THIS MONTH to promote our upcoming Turbo Kick™ Certification in July! It will be a great opportunity to kick off your weekend with a party – TURBO style!! This class is FREE and is for EVERYONE!! Come check it out! If you decide to register for the upcoming Turbo Kick™ Instructor Training Certification, you’ll get an AWESOME discount (that night ONLY)! Seriously, DON’T MISS OUT!

You don’t have to be an instructor – just come on out to party, sweat and have a great time Turbo Kickin’ off your weekend – Happy Hour – TURBO STYLE – with the hottest music and high energy moves!

REGISTER NOW – http://www.turbokick.com/index.php?content=calendar&state=CO

Turbo Kick™ Master Class
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cherry Creek Athletic Club
500 S. Cherry Street
Denver, CO 80220
Directions: 303.399.3050
Presenter: Jennifer Driscoll
jenniferdriscoll@turbokick.com

To register online: http://www.turbokick.com/index.php?content=calendar&state=CO
Or call: 1.800.315.2505

P.S. If you’re already TK Certified – this is a FUN chance to just come party with rest of us and show off your moves!! Don’t be shy! Come on out and play!

Invite and Register your friends too! The MORE the MERRIER!! :-)

Cheers,
~JD

NOTE: Upcoming Turbo Kick™ Certification & Round 26 Workshop
Turbo Kick™ Certification
Saturday, July 29, 2006

8:00am – 6:00pm
(Round 26 Workshop 10:30am-12:00pm)

Cherry Creek Athletic Club
500 S. Cherry Street
Denver, CO 80220
Directions: 303.399.3050

APD: Jennifer Driscoll
jenniferdriscoll@turbokick.com

TWO Rounds of TURBO Back-2-Back!!!

Monday, June 5th, 2006

Hey there everyone!

Come on out to our Grand Opening Celebration at the new 24 Hour Fitness on Colorado and Yale this Wednesday night! A bunch of local instructors will be coming to CO-TEACH Round 26 and the BEST OF 3…

TWO HOURS of Non-Stop TURBO ENERGY!! Don’t miss it!

Wedesday, June 7th
24 Hr. Fitness – Colorado/Yale
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Bring your Gatorade and your appetite for a fabulous workout!!

Cheers,
~JD

Thanks for making our TK Round 27 Xpedition Workshop a BLAST!

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

Hey there TK’ers!!

What an AWESOME time we had the first weekend in April at the Lowry 24 Hour Fitness during Instructor Xpedition!! Joy and Sarah were kind enough to run around with my camera during our Round 27 Turbo Kick Workshop and take some fun photos of us kickin’ it Colorado style!! Thanks ladies!! I’m only sorry that we didn’t remember to take some close up shots together before leaving for the night!

Thanks to each and every one of you for coming out and bringing the ENERGY as well as for your hospitality in making me feel so welcome here as a new resident in your beautiful state of Colorado – as I was feeling a little Nor-Cal homesick! You all really lifted my spirits and made me EXCITED to be here with you!

Please keep in touch and check in with my blog here every now and then! I will keep you up to date with my classes that I pick up here as well as any and all upcoming Turbo Kick and PiYo Certifications!

And as always, don’t hesitate to contact me if there is any way I can help you in Turbo Kick and/or PiYo journey. They are both passion of mine and if there is any encouragement that I can provide… I’d LOVE to do it!

Cheers to all! Keep kickin’ it with ENERGY!!
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JD’s Denver Classes

Friday, March 3rd, 2006

Hi there my TK friends!

I’m new to Denver, and picking up my regular classes. Here’s my current schedule and below you’ll also find my SUBBING schedule. Come on out and join me in some Turbo – Nor-Cal style!

NEW REGULAR DENVER CLASSES:
Tuesdays @ 5:00pmDenver Tech Ctr. 24 Hr. - Just Pilates
Tuesdays @ 5:30pm - Denver Tech Ctr. 24 Hr. - Turbo Kick
Wednesdays @ 5:30pmBladium @ Stapleton - PiYo
Thursdays @ 5:30pmBladium @ Stapleton - TurboKick
Fridays @ 5:30pmAlameda 24 Hr.Turbo Kick

Saturdays (alt. weeks) @ 9:00amDenver Tech Ctr. 24 Hr. - Abs Xpress
Saturdays (alt. weeks) @ 9:00am - Denver Tech Ctr. 24 Hr. - Turbo Kick

SUBBING COMING UP:
Saturday, April 22nd @ 9:00am – Highlands Ranch 24 Hr. – Turbo Kick
Saturday, April 29th @ 9:30am – Denver Tech Ctr 24 Hr. – Turbo Kick

SUBBED:
Thursday, February 24th @ 9:15 am – Aurora 24 Hr. – Turbo Kick
Thursday, March 2nd @ 6:00am – Alameda 24 Hr. – Turbo Kick
Wednesday, March 8th @ 6:00pm – Lowry 24 Hr. – Turbo Kick
Saturday, March 11th @ 10:00am – Alameda 24 Hr.- Turbo Kick

Monday, March 13th @ 5:30pm – Aurora 24 Hr. – S.E.T.
Thursday, March 30th @ 6:am – Alameda 24 Hr. – Turbo Kick
Tuesday, April 4th @ 9:30am – Lowry 24 Hr. – Turbo Kick
Thursday, April 6th @ 5:30pm – Denver Tech Ctr 24 Hr. – Turbo Kick