Push on!

No squats for the day, but we do have an extra 256 pushups to do! I know I am sending this later than usual, sorry I didn't send it earlier so you guys could get a head start. But, do what I do, a few extra in the morning knowing we will be doing many more during the day!

Erika "PO" Ward

Soldiers who Push

Kuwait checking in wanting to know who has done their 264 today. Reply to post by 12midnightMT. Taking bets in Kuwait on "who's really tough" amongst you fair-aired mountain-dwellers.

Congratulations to Pushers--Fleet Feet and Frosty!

Fleet Feet for showing the world "she's still got it" at the Barr Camp half-marathon this Sunday and matching her time from 3 years ago. You go Girl!

Frosty for summiting the Peak for the first time ever this morning and adding a couple of miles to the trek to boot.

We are proud of you!

Alex, not to throw you to the wolves...

...but we mean "business" here in Colorado Springs! Squats for today number 83. You can do 83 squats, or 83 seconds of wall squats. Pushups for today number 164. Alex, in case you are joining us for our 100 per day, this "164" means 164 ABOVE AND BEYOND your standard 100. Now, I know after I tell you all this information, you will be happy we are not counting Saturday and Sundays. In the past, we have not counted these days because we did not ever reach 100 in a single day. This weekend was different. On Saturday we booked 154, and on Sunday, we booked 170! I won't hold you to doing an extra 54 and 70 today, I think we are all going to be sore after this week, and we still have the PeakCO Challenge on Saturday!

Push, and squat, on!

Erika "Push Over" Ward

A new Pusher joins our team!

For those who have not yet met “Keep Pushing Daddy” (aka Alex Cabanas, VP of Development and Strategy) hailing from our home office in the Woodlands, TX, I introduce you. With son Matthew astride (wearing his favorite state's teeshirt), suffice to say, Alex is a welcome addition. I assure you he will do more than “push the envelope” on any whiners/slackers/wannabes. A dear friend, colleague, and fierce competitor, I’ll have to let his nickname process percolate a bit before we crown him with his true moniker. “Trailing the Belgian” was on the tip of my tongue but only those who hiked the Peak two summers ago would share that perspective. Suggestions welcome. May the fun begin.

carpe diem per valde perturbatio

Push-Over, my suggestion for the group sales team’s nickname is above. It’s a mouthful—but it is worth it. A day free of push-ups and sit-ups to the first person who can accurately translate it. (My money is on Bar Curls). I will readily admit it was difficult to not “cry uncle” when I heard of the challenge for today. What sort of human being does 369 push-ups in a 24-hour period? I have lost count on the number for the week but I believe it exceeds 1000. Can that be right?! When I do the math and forecast our future, I assure myself that the temporary physical discomfort (no--stronger than that), pain (close), agony (yes--that's the word) is well worth the long-term economic gain. So, I embrace your accomplishments, dear team, and thank you for the honor. I’m on 175 and won’t rest ‘til I’m done.

T.G.I.F.
I.M.

How can I ever follow Stonehenge?

After that post, I don't feel worthy! However, our crack transient "Revenue Generating Specialaists" booked 369 room nights yesterday. Yes, 3-6-9! That is now the new record. Our Group Sales Team (haven't come up with a fun name for them yet, but I am taking suggestions) booked 128 room nights yesterday! So, wall squats equivalent of 2 minutes and 8 seconds. Not easy. Trust me. I just witnessed Iron Maiden, Legs, Tights, Bulldog, Bar Curls Blaney, Matt, and Princess Jess do all 128 seconds...in a row. It was not pretty. Bar Curls started panting, I thought he was going to pass out, and Iron Maiden requested I talk about transient numbers and revenue...to keep her mind off the pain. I think that worked for about 5 seconds! Great job team!

Erika "Push Over" Ward