Partneratas
Partnerata interval training is a favorite at the IC. Talk about teamwork and intensity…
Check out Peira and Dave at 6 a.m.
Kristin and Melinda at 7 a.m.
or Shari and Renee at 9:30 a.m.
It’s so addictive that every once in a while you’ll find a straggler trying to join. As Heather and Elisse attempted to complete their set here, we saw an intruder wobbling in (…who is this guy?).
What’s your favorite Partnerata series and who do you usually team with?
Craig seemed to give me a wee bit of a hard time when I didn’t partner with him–so I have been lately. You know what?–today he ditched me! I try to keep up with the same weights and all, but he just went out and found someone willing to squat press 25′s at 6 AM. Liz- you were a great partner- thanks I love partnering with all the folks at 6, but squat press/burpee combo’s–not so much. They leave me breathless.
I think that guy dropped his grape and is searching the floor for it.
Anything partner with Kim is great, but I like partner sit-ups with her the best because she is so much better at them than I am…she really pushes me!
I can’t believe I am saying this but I like when I am partnered with Jessica. She pushes me to my limits. I guess is must be the cheerleader in her…Lol Brenda and Jeff also do a great job. They know how to look past my mood. Hopefully when I return in July or August they will have the patience to workout with me. See you all when I return. Miss you guys.
When Rune can come to class, I do like working out with him. It’s two fold, we get to catch up on his night too, when /if we can talk between sets. But I love my girls, Shari’s awesome & focused and I enjoy working out with the newer friends too (Leslie & Leigh), because I got hooked on the IC when some “old timers” partnered with me and made me feel welcomed and accomplished. I’ll partner with anyone with a determined attitude.
oh ya, Jess…she’ pushes you good…that’s how I beat my time on the 500 rower. Knew the right things to say at the right time!
I’m with Turbo… I like to partner with Jess because she genuinely encourages you on and then competes with you at the same time. Priceless.
Well, this morning I had a “fun” time with Susi doing partner squats… During the 50 second set, we talked about the season finale of The Office last week to keep our minds off the burning pain! I’m hoping Susi is back next month, but if not I know I’ll meet lots of great new partners…
what expression is that on my face? a smile? a grimmace? a grimmile? Dave is an awesome partner! and, I’ll add that I’ve never had a bad partner at the IC!
That’s a grimmile if I’ve ever seen one.
I also have never had a bad IC partner, but I particularly *heart* working with Brenda and Shari. Both are tough as nails (with soft, comrade-y insides) and work HARD.
I also like partnering with my sister even though she is hard too keep up with and always picks a weight that makes me feel like I am going to die while she barely breaks a sweat. Although I have learned my lesson partnering with her when we are throwing medicine balls — she claims to have bad aim and not know her own strength but really I think she is looking for some childhood payback.
Hey Shari, you said it – the list is long. Tracy, you are definitely my Thursday girl. I just want to keep up with you and you always make me smile as we pop up face to face from sit-ups and you’re just smiling away like working at the IC is all fun and games. Turbo – get real!!! What moods? I only see your smile and your kick-ass attitude. Jess has to be the most enthusiastic trainer and she can get me to do almost anything. Plus she reads my facial expressions really well. Sarah is my most consistent boxing buddy (no smiling Bear!) though Dmitri is certainly our honored teacher-partner. Doug is always encouraging, Amy glows, Steve is in his own happy fitness world and the problem with focusing on everyone else is there are so many of you wonderful partners that make coming to the IC fun!!!!! So I give up because you’re all cool. However, I do miss my training coach, Maya, she makes me believe I can do anything. Oh yeah, and my best Zinfandel drinking partner is Chris!!
Brenda you are hella funny!
I will take you up on that offer Kelly.
I’ll partner up with newbies or anyone who doesn’t have a partner…but if I feel like being a total masochist…the usual suspects are Jessica, Jeff, Douglas or Gordon; they’ll definetly pick a weight that will kill you!