I climbed UP 55 stories (1,155 steps) wonder why?

Ms Shell
on 8/28/08 2:49 am - Hawthorne, CA

In my quest for an adventure AND to begin an exercise regime, I let my friends convince me to climb "the largest building west of the Mississippi." On Friday September 26, 2008 I will begin my climb up the US Bank Tower in Downtown Los Angeles...that's 75 stories of terror (cause I'm scared) 1,500 steps!!

In addition to being a great workout (while in training), I am raising funds that will benefit the YMCA's community programs in downtown Los Angeles.

I'm looking to all my cyber friends and family and strangers here on OH to help me reach my goal. Any amount is appreciated and will get me that much closer to my goal. All donations are tax-deductible and will directly benefit the children and families in the YMCA's community programs.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Stuart M. Ketchum Downtown YMCA

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Thank you for your support!!

Ms Shell

P.S. Any extra prayers/good vibes etc you want to send my way when I train every Tuesday and Thursday are really REALLY appreciated =)

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Gus H.
on 8/28/08 3:37 am - La Puente, CA

RNY on 04/03/06

Hey there! How can I join you? I've always been curious about going into that building. Let me know!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monica P.
on 8/28/08 4:15 am - Long Beach, CA

RNY on 07/19/07 with

I wonder how far I could get. That would be a great workout for the booty and thighs.

Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."
- George S. Patton, U.S. Army General, 1912 Olympian

Ms Shell
on 8/28/08 5:50 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

I think you could get to the top girlfriend. The first training I went to off the bat I was able to climb 40 flights. We are now doing 55, some people are able to do it twice. Doing this has inspired me to train to run my first 5k...so with that said you could do it. It took me 37 minutes to do the 55 flights =)

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Ms Shell
on 8/28/08 5:45 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Hey Gus!!

Here is the link to the YMCA with the information. http://ymcastairclimb.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ieven t=278309

They do the stair climb every year. We do training every Tuesday and Thursday in a different building.

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Kirsten :-)
on 8/28/08 5:05 am - Agoura Hills, CA

I saw this last year and really wanted to do it, but time didn't permit. Is it too late to sign up this year?

I'M IN TRAINING AND YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! http://apla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/NationalAIDSMarathonTrainingProgram-MARATHONONLY?px=1351601&pg=personal&fr_id=1050

Ms Shell
on 8/28/08 5:49 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Not to late at all. Here's the link to their website http://ymcastairclimb.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ieven t=278309

They have training on Tuesday and Thursday you have to be there by 6:25pm at the YMCA to train. And I believe they do a Wednesday morning training, not sure of the time.

Ms Shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Kirsten :-)
on 8/28/08 7:01 am - Agoura Hills, CA

I'm thinking about it...but I just remembered that I will be running the San Jose 1/2 marathon the next weekend...and then the LB 1/2 marathon the weekend after that. Hmmmmm......

I'M IN TRAINING AND YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! http://apla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/NationalAIDSMarathonTrainingProgram-MARATHONONLY?px=1351601&pg=personal&fr_id=1050

Ms Shell
on 8/28/08 7:50 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

So that means you won't be doing anything on the 26th =) join me

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Kirsten :-)
on 8/28/08 8:26 am - Agoura Hills, CA

That means I might be lazy that weekend and do NOTHING! LOL I'll let you know!

I'M IN TRAINING AND YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! http://apla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/NationalAIDSMarathonTrainingProgram-MARATHONONLY?px=1351601&pg=personal&fr_id=1050

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