THE LIVING EDGE NEWS: SEPTEMBER 2023

AWARD WINNERS FOR AUGUST

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to all recruits who have trained through Winter and emerged into Spring fitter and stronger for it!

Special mention to our award winners for August:

Wattle Park am

Spirit of Bootcamp – Dima Ceban, Brian Noone, Jay Koey

Most improved – Jess Santamaria

Encouragement/ Leadership – Sharon Olsen

Wattle Park pm

Spirit of Bootcamp – Boris Fernando, Luke Hopkins

Most improved – Justin Brooks

Encouragement – Thomas Shevlin

Fawkner Park

Spirit of Bootcamp – David Glascott

Most improved – Sandy Ellul

Encouragement – Clare Regan

OUR NEWEST 'PEAKE' MEDALS

David Peake trained with our Original Bootcamp program for many years, along with wife Cathy. David was a larger-than-life character, full of good humour and genuine care for everyone. A kind-hearted, community-minded man, David left an indelible mark and his legacy will be remembered. Our quarterly medal has been named the Peake medal in his memory.

Congratulations to the inaugral winners of the Peake medal:
Sharon Olsen
Justin Brooks
Angela Johnson

LATEST NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS to Sarge Nathan Martin on his recent graduation into the Victorian Police force… we could not be more proud of you!

Thank you to all recruits who attended our final Saturday farewell session for Thierry Morin before he headed off to Zurich. The love and support for Thierry and his family was obvious and we were pleased to award him an honorary promotion to ‘Sarge’.

Well done to those recruits who competed in the final Trail series event at Silvan and to Angela Johnson for completing the challenging 13km Wonderfalls coast run. Congratulations also to David Glascott for achieving a PB in the recent City to Surf 14km run in Sydney.

It was lovely to have past prime minister Tony Abbott join us recently for a training session at Fawkner park.

RECRUIT SPOTLIGHT - Sharon Olsen

Rainy Day TV

Podcast Binge: Ted Lasso, heart warming and inspiring show with great quotes “be a goldfish”, “don’t you dare settle for fine”, “believe”

Best song to get you pumped?

“Brave” by Sara Bareilles never fails to get me motivated and ready to conquer anything!

Death Row last meal?

If it’s going to be my last, then fancy and slowest meal possible – 10 Course Degustation menu with fully paired wines.

Best piece of advice you ever received?

You don’t have to have the latest or best, but what you do have keep it clean and tidy.

This year 2nd half of 2023 I am most looking forward to

I’m really excited about my 8 micro holidays (Hobart, Launceston, Margaret River, Townsville, Canberra, Bryon Bay, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast), plus collecting my caravan from Adelaide so I can go on more adventures.

One thing people don’t know about you – what’s your hidden talent?

At Girl Guides, I learnt to cook sausages on a milo tin with a tea light candle. Random skill has stuck with me 30+years later.

First car: Mitsubishi Lancer GLXi coupe- great reliable car.

Current car: My faithful Subaru XV that has been on hundreds of amazing adventures.

Dream car: Mercedes Convertible SLC43 AMG or a Jaguar

Most inspirational living person

Not most, but someone who is currently on top of her game on the international scale. A dressage rider by the name of Simone Pearce, her mum taught me at pony club. So I had the right teacher, just not the brains or ability 🤦🏽‍♀️

Sharon is pictured to the right with Tucker the advetnture cat.

First music concert

Big Day Out Melbourne – highlight strapping a zip lock bag of Blue Curacao to our stomachs, great plan…. but rookie error having nothing to mix it with.

What advice would you give your 18 year old self?

Embrace failures and setbacks as stepping stones to success. Keep pursuing your passions relentlessly and never doubt your abilities.

Five people you’d invite to a dinner party?

My grandad(dec), Joanne Orchard (my riding instructor (dec), Jennifer Hawkins (I admire her brand), Gina Rinehart (maybe she will adopt me 🤞🏼if not I’m sure she’ll bring fancy wine), and a random for fun.

The picture to the left is taken in KFC Maryborough, where Sharon’s great grandad owned the land.

The book/movie everyone should read/see

Rich Dad Poor Dad, the message is simple and relevant

Movie – I watch for the moment then forget. Can not recommend.

If you could live anywhere besides here, where would it be?

Gosh I don’t know, the world is full of stunning places. Some days by the beach others in a mountain cabin. Anywhere I can do an DIY and add value.

If you had a superpower what would it be?

Super-speed – imagine how many more sports I could try and conquer!

What does the Living Edge OBC mean to you?

Living edge community has been a life changer, I am so grateful to have found this special group. I love that we train hard and we have each others backs on and off the field.

KEEPING UP-TO-DATE

COMMUNICATION via What’s App Community Group

A LIVING EDGE COMMUNITY GROUP has been set up on What’s App, which will allow you to receive important updates/program changes and event news from your coaches. This group will be used for one-way communication only so you won’t be bombarded with notifications. Anyone not yet a member of The Living Edge Comunity Group is encouraged to join HERE

The OBC staying connected group will continue to be used for two-way banter between groups members and for the sharing of photos, etc after sessions. If you are interested in joining the two-way chat, in addition to the community group, please click here.

UPDATE YOUR EXERCISE QUESTIONNAIRE DETAILS

In order for us to ensure we can cater for individual need and modify exercises according to any medical concerns or issues, it is important that your pre-exercise questionnaire remains updated at all times. Please get into the habit of checking this each month when you enrol, as well as anytime there is a change in your health status.
Please also check that emergency contact details remain up-to-date.

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My involvement with Original Bootcamp and The Living Edge has been life changing. In 2012, I was seeking an outdoor fitness program that would challenge me and improve my fitness, but what I got from it is so much more. It's the best thing I've ever been part of! I've made lifelong friendships, it is a wonderful, supportive network, and I'd recommend it to anyone, no matter what their health and fitness goals are.

Training with The Living Edge has become an integral part of my life over the last few years. The instructors are inspirational, highly skilled and deliver a brilliant program that’s diverse, challenging, motivational and for me and, above all, so much fun! I absolutely love starting my day in the beautiful natural setting of Wattle Park. For me, it’s far more than just physical exercise, it’s had a huge positive effect on my mental and emotional well-being. I’ve made so many friends; it's a true community that encourages, supports and cares for one another. Rain, hail or shine I look forward to each session. It will always be part of my life.

Joining Original Bootcamp with the Living Edge has been the best decision I have ever made. I will admit I went into it somewhat reluctantly, expecting to be pushed well beyond my limits and told to suck it up. What I found however was the most encouraging and inclusive community of people, whose only intent is to see people succeed in whatever they set their mind to. The support, the uplift in spirit and the focus on mindset and improvement at MY pace, has not only increased my physical fitness beyond all of my expectations, it has also filtered into my family and work life, creating a balance that has made me a better father, husband and worker as well as happier more fulfilled individual. Only you can change your health and happiness. The Living Edge will give you the tools and support to put your plan into action.

Nowadays it is not easy to find a place where the sense of community is at the forefront. The Original Bootcamp, lead by Sarge Dave Murray from The Living Edge, ticks this important box. From the first day, one can feel the camaraderie, support and encouragement that uplift the spirit during the hardest part of training or the coldest day of winter. Knowing that I will share an hour with a group of people with the same mindset motivates me every morning. That is just half of the equation because Dave Murray and his team of trainers lead by example, and they are always attentive to how we perform the exercise and that we are doing it the right way.

It’s never too late! I started attending Original Bootcamp training with The Living Edge in early 2014, after a 9-year break from regular exercise. I was in my 50’s and unfit by every measure. From the first session I was welcomed and never judged. Every recruit had been through a similar journey and they only offered words of encouragement and advice. Within 6 months I was back to being fit and feeling good about myself. Dave and the other trainers at The Living Edge have created an amazing culture, inclusive of people from all walks of life and occupations. Everyone is equal no matter who you are, and the camaraderie is both infectious and humbling. 8 years of Original Bootcamp with The Living Edge has been life changing for me, it’s that simple!

I have been a long- term Bootcamp recruit with The Living Edge for over 12 years and couldn’t imagine my life without it. No two training sessions are the same, so you know your body and mind will always be challenged and never become bored. I love exercising in the early morning fresh air with a connected, like-minded community who encourage and support each other throughout the session. My Original Bootcamp training with The Living Edge sets me up for a positive day!

I started training with The Living Edge in 2014. A short break to have my daughter and then I was back to Bootcamp. This is a great outdoor program with a variety of cardio and weight training. The sessions are always varied and well researched which keeps things interesting as well as beneficial fitness wise. The trainers are superb and Sarge Dave Murray is very motivational and supportive of your goals and aspirations. He has created a culture that is more like a community where everyone helps each other out. One of his favourite sayings is ‘together, everyone achieves more’. The support, camaraderie and banter is what keeps me coming back again and again. The Living Edge is so much more than just fitness training for me. It is the medicine for my mental health. Cannot recommend it highly enough!

THE LIVING EDGE NEWS: SEPTEMBER 2023

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