Conditioning at BMA

We've had a terrific 4 week block of conditioning. With the break coming up and three weeks plus after that, the athletes that have been pushing themselves this fall will be in a great spot to start the season.

Last Week in Photos

Mike earns the red polka dot jersey by winning the first hill climb in the 1.75mile run.

 1.75 mile run

Drew and Timmy finish strong.

 The Environmental Studies class hikes the Sugarloafs (near Twin Mtn, NH) with amazing views of the Presidentials.

Teacher Dave C. points out a U-shaped glacial valley as the students rest atop North Sugarloaf.

 Sam M. jumps on the tumble track at Kingdom Gymnastics. We are going there once/week this fall.

Jake climbs the curtain at gymnastics.

 The student-athletes are getting strong in the Glover Training Center

Guys played Lyndon Institute and came away with a 3-2 win.

High fives all around as the girls come off the field with a 2-1 win.

A Windy Night

Lots of wind last night. We saw several trees like this on our way to timed hike preview this morning.

TGIF Photos

Darrell shows the girls the light during a med ball workout.

Madison shows the C shape we should be seeing during the Olympic lifts.

Kraig showing a flat back during the coaches education session.

Born for Biking!

New Burkie Girls enjoying summer after their first bike ride!

Gorgeous Day in the Kingdom

Thanks to the effort put forth in the 1.75, we were rewarded with an amazing day. Perfect day for lunch on the deck.

No Power, No Problem

Lightning is literally striking all around us up on the mountain, the power is out, but Charlie Shiels, freshly back from Chile, can really tickle those ivories. Impressive.

Random Pics

Here are some photos I've been meaning to post.

The girls on their way down after the last training session.

The Men in Chile with a couple of Chilean training partners.

The girls at the Antarctic Center in Christchurch, NZ.

Photos from Friday

The Gymnastics Center in St. J each gender will visit once a week.

Greg tests out the tramp. Bouncy? Check.

The Gap provides the perfect back drop for a core workout and some push-up wars.

Typical Friday night? Only at BMA...

More from the Beep Test

That mark on the tennis court? Yup, you guessed it...

Beep Test!

Sam Matel nearing level 12 in the mist.

Alumni Babies Invade Campus

Armed with cuteness. Look out!

Super G's in Chile

Today was largely a tough day for the entire field and for BMA as there were a few very technical sections of the course. Several of our boys DNF'd by missing gates. All are ok and none crashed but had to pull up. Afterwords, we were able to train with the French men's WC team in the same course so the guys got another try at it with some small improvements.

Bottom line is everyone is ok and took some lessons from the challenges today. Now we are focused on tomorrows SG then we plan SL training for Friday before heading to the airport and HOME! 

Camp is continuing to go well and we are really pleased with the fine group of boys down here. 

Amber and Kraig

Pics from Today

A few shots of today's core workouts.

Pics from Campus

Here are a couple of pictures from yesterday.

The first is from an orientation activity administered by the one and only Viv.

Number two is Moriah Wilson after a skiier's edge workout. That thing will bury you if you let it.

Soccer Practice

First soccer practice of the year.

There was some rust, but fun was had by all.

Opening Day

It was great to see everyone at opening day 2012. Burkies move at a different pace than most, and today was certainly no exception.

There are several new developments at school that will take some getting used to. However, when these kids put their heads together there is no mountain they can't climb, no can they can't recycle.

Anna and Bug demonstrate teamwork at team clean in the dish room.

Nice work girls!