http://killerguppies.org/blog The #1 Fun Dragon Boat Team in Southern California Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:24:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Alright Guppies,w e meat our points goal last week, but not our people goal.  Remember, the more people participating, the easier it is to reach our point goals.  Also, there's that Guppy slimming $5 incentive.  Just think, if you win that money, you can buy a new paddle with it ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/08/20/fitness-challenge-2 So with all these weekly workout challenge, it is about time we started the Guppy Slimming Program. After all, we could all lose a pound or two. And just think, with 18 paddlers, one steersman, and a caller on the boat, that would make the boat 20 pounds ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/08/13/guppy-slimming-program Alright Guppies, we came, we saw, and we conquered Long Beach.  But this time, we want to amp it up for SF, which is right around the corner.  Each and everyone is amazingly strong, time to show SF what we can do!  For this week's fitness challenge, we're focusing on ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/08/11/fitness-challenge We came.  We paddled.  We took medals home.  CONGRATS Killer Guppies for a killer weekend!!  Here's the run down: Division IA (Killer Guppies Gold): Third Place Division  IIIA (Killer Guppies Blue): First Place Division VB (Killer Guppies White): Fifth Place Open A (Killer Guppies Men): Third Place Womens A (Killer Guppies Ladies): Third Place Masters A ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/08/01/great-race-weekend If you haven't already, please bring a signed race wavier to this Saturday's practice!! You can download the waiver and the race packet in the Downloads section. And YES, practice is mandatory. We're getting sooooo close to the race, I can almost smeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell the competition. We ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/07/18/dont-forget-your-race-waiver If you haven't gotten a chance to fill out the race packet you can download at the Guppy Downloads section of this site. Please fill this race packet out and bring it to the next practice. This is muy importante!! http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/07/14/long-beach-race-packet Alright Guppies, since we're getting pretty close to the Long Beach Race, we need each and every one of you to come to practice.  Particularly this Saturday, July 12th.  Coach Gary is planning on having a mixed practice, then a gender practice shortly afterwards.  There are also Gold boat seats ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/07/10/friendly-reminder-mandatory-weekend-practice We're getting awfully close to the Long Beach race! And just intime for some good ol' summer racing! I'm excited!! Here's the challenge for this week: Each day, earn: 1 point for 12-19 min cardio 2 points for 20+ min cardio 1 point for 50+ twisting crunches or twisting situps, or ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/07/10/fitness-challenge-and-it-sounds-like-ab-work Alright Guppies. The weather is cooler, which means it'snice enough to run a mile or two. Here's this week's challenge: Lower body strength. Our goal again will be to have 30 participants log 180 points. Here's how to earn daily points: 1 point for 12-19 min cardio 2 points for 20+ min ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/06/26/weekly-fitness-challenge Alright you guys, it's time to get focused!! You saw it on the counter, almost a month left until LONG BEACH!! So time to get your Guppy tails in gear and time to built up your strength and endurance! Here's the challenge for this week: Goal: 30 participants ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/06/17/fitness-challenge-strength Calling all Guppies, have you started working out yet? This week's practice was pretty intense, but the more you work out on your own off the boat, the better endurance you'll have on the boat. Besides, shedding some winter weight is good. So here's this week's fitness ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/06/09/cardio-challenge It's been a while, but hey, memories are a good thing.  Check out the Tempe Race pictures, courtesy of our resident papparazzo in the Download page. And P.S., are you keeping up with your workout?  You'd better be! For this week, our goal is again 30 participants and 180 points. Per day, earn: - ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/05/30/link-to-tempe-az-race-posted-in-guppy-download-page 24 Relay for Life Walkers/Runners, Thank you so very much for your participation in the Relay for life, especially those who walked into the wee hours of the morning. I really appreciated your time and commitment to this important cause. I know Robin, Andi and Wilma were overwhelmed and ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/05/24/message-from-coach-gary-about-the-24-hour-relay-for-life Alright, just as Coach Gary said during the Spring Race, it's only a rehersal. Time to put our game face on and let's get psyched for the Long Beach race! In keeping with the spirit, let's focus on this week's Cardio Challenge with a goal of 30 Guppies ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/05/20/cardio-challenge-goal-30-participants-and-180-points Congrats Guppies to another exciting race weekend! I can't believe the week is almost over. I am still getting chills from Sunday's race! Here's the recap: The newbie boat was the first to test the sluggedy waters in Long Beach this weekend. That paddled with all their ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/05/16/spring-race-recap-and-relay-for-life Holy cow! Where has the time gone? It felt like it was just yesterday when we were departing for the Tempe Arizona race. I can't believe it has been a month since then and we have another race coming up! I'm super excited because it's going ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/05/05/fitness-challenge-and-upcoming-spring-race Teammates, The official race results are available on the festival website: http://www.azdba.com/Festival/festival_index.htm We competed in the Mixed, Open and Womens division. For the gender races we combined with our new friends the L.A. Thunder Dragons and the local team Gila Dragons. The Mixed team advanced to the Comp A ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/04/15/tempe-az-dragon-boat-festival Have you been doing your push ups? If so, please contribute them to our push up challenge. No real number goal has been set, but this should be a personal goal we want to hit. Want to achieve 500 push ups this week? Then set yourself ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/03/20/push-up-challenge Alright Guppies, this week's challenge is jump roping. We're shooting for a team goal of 2000 minutes. Same deal, if more Guppies contribute, the less you would have to jump, hypothetically. But that doesn't mean it should stop you form doing more! Remember jump roping requires ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/03/14/jump-rope-challenge Alright Guppies, this week's Work Out challenge is the plank. No, not working the plank, but doing a solid plank. Our target goal is 600 minutes TOTAL! So how do you go about doing a solid plank? Check out this link here: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/abdominalcorestrength1/qt/plank.htm Just think, if 40 members do ... http://killerguppies.org/blog/2008/03/06/the-plank-challenge