Sunday, February 15, 2015

Entered Marie Foleo's BSchool Scholarship Contest Today!

February 15, 2015-

Today, was a rest day but we only took a day off from running.....we put a sort little quick video together for Marie Forleo's BSchool scholarship contest......

Scout, Pam and myself are all in the video.....and of course Sandy and Candycane were all part of the reasons for asking t be chosen for the scholarship.

Our idea is grand.....and much needed place for people and their four legged best friends.......we are intent on setting up a Six Legged Companion Health and Wellness Center , where dogs bring their people to workout, our take a bunch of healthy living classes. Skyler has confided in me that working on getting our local dogpark for 8 years was a long hard journey BUT well worth it.....now dogparks are coming more into view here on Long Island everyday.

People and their dogs (or other pets) ALL need to live healthy lives......which in turn makes their lives HAPPY!.....and who doesn't want to be happy or better yet healthy and happy.

There is so much involved in our Six Legged Companion Health and Wellness Center from a café, a running groups, walking groups, a team pool (one where dogs and people can both swim in!), tons of classes cooking, healthy living, environmentally sound classes.....and so much more- that is LITERALLY just the tip of the iceberg!.......

Check out our video and check out BSchool, and watch our dreams become a reality when we get out scholarship!
 
 
 
#winBSCHOOL  and  http://joinbschool.com

Monday, February 9, 2015

Skyler's Training Blog

February 9, 2015-

Okay, after a few days of not blogging, we're back......Pam has been sticking with her training......along side ALOT of shoveling of snow......she was still shoveling snow from the 2015 BLIZZARD.....hey, we have a lot of area to shovel and it is back breaking work, topped off by the ice that we got over the past week! As a lover of winter, it is weird to hear Pam or myself say this BUT "WHERE IS SPRING ALREADY?" Pam said she saw a robin red breast the other day driving down the road on a tree limb, which is supposed to be a sign of spring......well come on already!

In the meantime, I've been making her do her minutes of planks everyday.....she is up to 9 minutes of planks a day.....coupled by her marathon training with Scout......I'm coaching both of them well I think!

Yes, I consider it a promotion to graduate to COACH!.....In the meantime, you can do your part and donate to our little fundraiser for the League of Animal Protection/ Huntington Animal Shelter, the place that brought Pam and myself together......here is the link:

 
You can always subscribe to this blog and get automatic updates on our training.....I hope to get some more videos done as well......so hit that subscribe button now.....
 
and next month, every book sold here (at the link below) a portion of the proceeds will go to the League of Animal Protection/ Huntington Animal Shelter:
 
 
 
Ok, I want to get Pam to do some more plank time right now so Good Night Sleep Tight and cuddle with your four legged best friend tonight to keep warm......I'll be cuddling with my two legged best friend!
Coach Skyler

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Plank Challenge 3 minutes.....

February 3, 2015-

February 3, 2015- Plank Challenge Day 3- Pam did her 3 minutes of planks today, I cut her some slack due to the fact she had to shovel snow but more importantly ice, not only shoveling it but scraping it off the driveway and paths in the yards. She really is sore from the added exercise so I decided the bending down to scrape the ice worked her core so I let her do the 3 minutes in segments of 30 seconds each......Hey, at least she did it and it all counts!

She is trying to keep up with the 28 days of planks the best she can. She also went on a slushy, puddly, and icy run with Scout before her Planks so tomorrow I'll get her 4 minutes of Planks before anything else......4 mins....what shall I challenge her to do.....maybe 1 minute of regular planks, than a minute of plank on the Swiss ball, and then repeat the same for the next two minutes. I think that will be the Plank Challenge tomorrow, I will be there coaching her along.

I just wish that this organizing the house thing was done- the disorganization is getting to me!
Pam- I will be coaching you in your organizing as well soon! No NOW!
So let's get going.....

Check out today's video of Pam's planks:


Don't forget to donate to the Huntington Animal Shelter (League for Animal Protection) at the link below:


 
And check out our new book.....I co authored it with my pack!
 
I am the first featured in the book of our pack!
 

 

Until tomorrow,
Plank it up!,
Coach Skyler


 

Monday, February 2, 2015

Skyler's Coaching Fundraiser

February 2, 2015-



This Groundhog Day was wet, and cold but Pam and Scout still went out to start their marathon training.......When they got back I had Pam do her 2 minute Plank WITH the Swiss Ball......

Here is the video:


 
 
It was tough to balance on the ball.......and Pam took a few breaks BUT she accomplished the task at hand.....it is only the second day and she'll get it.....She has 6 more weeks of WINTER to practice her planks inside......

We will be doing some Doga moves tomorrow so stay tuned......as well as a THREE minute plank....Ya ready?.....Ya Ready Pam?!?!?!


Okay, that is it for today......here is to NO ICE for tomorrow!

Coach Skyler

Here is the link for our fundraiser:
https://www.crowdrise.com/plankfundraiser/fundraiser/pamelaschmidlin

Sunday, February 1, 2015

NEW CHALLENGE begins......

February 1,2015-
Skyler in Coaching Mode!
 
Today is the start of my challenge for Pam.....a PLANK challenge......whereas she started with a one minute plank today, tomorrow she will holding that plank for 2 minutes, and everyday doing another minute of planks......she will be adding different planks into the mix in the next 28 days, BUT always adding minute everyday. She may add a side plank......(it could be 30 seconds on each side or a full minute) depending on the day.....BUT her goal is set to do the required minutes in PLANKS- it will be easy for her to know how many minutes she needs to do as the minutes will coincide with the day of the month!.......Think she can do it......I DO!

Here is the first video:
 
Just a little about my story......
I am a German Sheppard Mix who came to be with Pam and the rest of my pack back in 2001 through the way of Huntington Animal Shelter. And I have loved every moment of my life since! Pam and I have become the very best of running partners and now Doga and Pupilates partners as I was forced into retirement. Actually I think that running and walking everyday with Pam has seriously put off the onset of this neurological condition I have. I was diagnosed as being a carrier of DM- that is Degenerative Myothpathy back in 2009 I believe, of course I was always a carrier of it! BUT signs of this condition took awhile to show as Pam kept me strong and healthy. And I kept her strong and healthy. As of today, I really cannot get around on my own but thankfully I have my best friend ever Pam. (I know she is frustrated but not at ME at the DM, as she really can't twitch her nose and make it all better! She tells me everyday she wishes she can do just that! She gives me special vitamins, does Doga and Pupilates with me.....she helps me get around, and doesn't give up on me......
 
I want to hang in there as long as possible to each Scout how to run with Pam properly, and to teach him how to be a good no great pack member. I will be appearing in this months videos with Pam as her coach....and motivator......holding on and doing my share.......
 
In the meantime, because Huntington Animal Shelter brought us together this CHALLENGE is also now turned into a fundraiser for one of the greatest shelters on Long Island! I want to give back to the shelter who helped me find my furever home with Pam, Sandy, Candycane, and Scout- and Benji although he lives next door!
 
Won't you help me help the shelter and the rest of the dogs out there?
Here is the link to donate- by the way, the money goes directly to the Shelter, I do not see any of the money BUT have the satisfaction of coaching Pam during this time and knowing I did some good for a great organization!
 
 
Come back tomorrow for more updates on our challenge......
I think tomorrow's 2 minute plank will challenge Pam a little more and we'll talk more about the fundraiser during the challenge.......I will be coaching her in the video I hope! I'll try! Today I just had to rest!
Good night, Skyler!
 
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