Adventure Racing Training Course Info
March 11, 2010 by Mark
Filed under Latest News, News & Events
FULL DAY TRAINING – A must do course!
“It’s crazy – we are not a fast team – but after taking the training course we would go by teams that should have been way ahead of us – we learned how to work as a team and use the tips we learned in the course – it was awesome!” (Full training course attendee)
Want to learn how to use your map and compass? Tired of getting lost? Want to do better as a team on race day? Well then maybe it’s time to take some adventure racing training. Trainers Mark and Heather are experienced adventure racers and have raced in short and long races around the world with top finishes. Learn the tips and tricks that will help you get the results that you desire! Come take the 4 hour navigation course, or the full day crash course that will get you through your first adventure race.
If you have 5 or more people that would like a course, you can select your own date and time and we will do our best to accommodate you. Call Mark or Heather @ 289.891.9357
Sunday March 21st, 2010 – Navigation 101 START: 12:30 pm- Sunday April 18th, 2010 - Navigation 101 START: 12:30 pm
- Sunday May 2nd 2010 – Crash Course! -Navigation 101 / Paddling 101 / Mountain Biking for AR 101
START of NAV section: 8am START of Paddling/mtn biking 1pm
- Sunday May 30th, 2010 – Crash Course! - Navigation 101 / Paddling 101 / Mountain Biking for AR 101
START of NAV section: 8am START of Paddling/mtn biking 1pm
Where: The starting point for the courses will be Firepower Training in Milton
Click here for a map. 509 Main Street East, Milton Ontario. Check out more at Firepower Training / CrossFit
When:
Navigation 101 Classes start at 12:30 a.m. and go until 4:30 p.m.
The full day crash courses starts at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. This session is a full day crash course in adventure racing that is meant to teach you how to finish your first adventure race. Save time, money and effort by doing this course!
Cost: $60 for each session per person. If you would like to do the full day crash course then the cost is $110. If you have already taken the Navigation 101 class this year, then the cost of joining in for the mountain biking and paddling is an extra $50.
How do I sign up? See below for online registration of each course. Call us and book your time as spots are limited. We try to keep the instructor to racer ratio small so that you gain the maximum benefit of the course and time. Or you can click on the add to cart button and we will contact you after you have registered.
289.891.9357 Heather or Mark or via email Contact us
Navigation 101: “Map, compass Navigation skills – get me where I need to go..FAST!” Includes: maps, park entry fee, instructional booklet, 4 hours of training.
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Crash Course “I am new to racing OR I have been racing for awhile but out team is not getting any better!”. Includes: two park entry fees, canoe, life jacket and paddle rental, maps, instructional booklet, and 8 hours of training.
Course Descriptions:
Navigation 101

Reading a 1:50 000 topographical map
Using an orienteering map
Using your compass
Taking a bearing
Teamwork on your feet
Eating and Drinking on the go!
Trekking transition areas
Team Goals
Towlines, weight sharing
Getting to the finish line!
Paddling 101:

Even if you have done adventure races before this is a must take course! This will be part of the full day crash course.
Three people in a canoe
Middle seat designs
Using your compass and map on the water
Paddling transitions
Portaging and water reentry
Eating while paddling
Hydration on the water
Paddle strokes
Team communication
Canoe paddles versus kayak paddles
Some much needed paddling practice!
AR / Mountain biking 101
This will be offered as part of the full day crash course

Reading your map while biking
Actually using your odometer!
Drafting
Technical riding
Eating and drinking on your bike
Towlines
Biking transitions
Bike shoes vs cages vs flat pedals
Bike safety
Time in the saddle!
If you have 5 or more people that would like a course you can select your own date and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know if you are interested in a certain date and we will send out the info to see if it works with others’ schedules.
New Member Special: Includes FREE Trial Classes
March 1, 2010 by Andrea
Filed under CrossFit, Latest News
Here is your chance to test drive CrossFit and split the cost with a friend.
Join us through the month of March and
Receive 2 for 1 price on
Have you been looking to try CrossFit but unsure why it’s priced so different from other facilities? Here’s your chance to see for yourself at a fraction of the cost. We believe so strongly in this type of training that we’re making it available at a deep discount for the month of March. To begin at FirePower, each new member is required to complete our CrossFit Foundations program which included 5 personal sessions, as well as the remainder of the month for unlimited CrossFit and Boxing classes.
- Promotion is for 2 people for the price of 1
- Both people must book all 5 personal sessions together at the same time
- No long term contracts, no commitments
- No admin fees, only a small refundable deposit on swipe card
- Offer ends March 31, 2010.
Join us for a FREE TRIAL CLASS: Sunday March 14th and Sunday March 28th @ 9:00am
For questions or to book you first Foundations session, email Kim Smith or call 905-864-9941
5 week Boxing Boot Camp
March 1, 2010 by Andrea
Filed under Latest News, Team FirePower Events
| March 3, 2010 12:30 pm | to | March 7, 2010 12:30 pm |
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Do You Have What It Takes?
What is your ultimate goal: Quick weightloss and conditioning or a full physical transformation?
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FPB offers an intensive boxing boot camp training program. The training sessions will include fun & energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals. Incorporated are special boxing drills, plyometrics, core training, killer abs and more! Small class sizes will allow participants to work as a team while receiving personal training level of attention.
Next Session: March 6th to April 3rd
Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm
Cost: $150+gst
Reserve Your Space Online (waiting list available)
SuperKids, TeenFit, & ParentFit: 6 Week Programs
March 1, 2010 by Andrea
Filed under CrossFit, Latest News, Team FirePower Events
| March 23, 2010 4:00 pm | to | April 29, 2010 4:00 pm |
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We’re working hard to get Milton Kids FIT and healthy!!! Help us spread the word. Encourage your children to grow up active, healthy and in a positive environment. We accept children and teens of all fitness & coordination levels, overweight, and underweight!!
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New For March: PARENTFIT
We’ve had many requests for a “mommy & me” workout while the little guys are doing their class. Time to test this out!! Starting March 25th on Thursdays @ 4pm, FirePower will hold “PARENTFIT“…a 1 hour workout while your PowerPups are doing their session. We will only do this if there are more than 6 adults. Spread the word! No CrossFit experience necessary. Cost will be $75 for non-members for 6 weeks. No extra cost for current FirePower members. To reserve your space for ParentFit, email Andrea
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Download PDF Registration Form
| Group | Ages | Day(s) | Time | Start Date | End Date | Cost |
| Big Dawgs | 8 to 12 | Tuesdays | 4:15pm | Mar 23rd | Mar 2nd | $90 + GST |
| PowerPups*
& ParentFit |
4 to 7 | Thursdays | 4:15pm | Mar 25th | Mar 4th | PP: $90 + GST
PF: $75+GST non-members PF: n/c for members |
| TeenFit | 13 to 17 | Wednesdays |
4:00pm | Mar 24th | Mar 3th | $90+GST |
To register, come into the gym and complete the appropriate form at reception. Full payment is required to fully confirm your spot. Limited spaces are available in each session. Questions: Email Andrea for more info or call the gym at 905-864-9941
New KettleFit – 4 week Introductory Session
December 30, 2009 by Andrea
Filed under CrossFit, Latest News, Team FirePower Events
| January 9, 2010 11:00 am | to | January 30, 2010 11:00 am |
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If you are into training for the long run you have to take time to address your weak links and build up different forms of strength such as muscular endurance. One very fun and effective way to keep training interesting, address your weak links, and take your muscular endurance through the roof, is to incorporate kettlebell training into your routine.
Join FirePower Training’s Daniel Sonsini for
KETTLEFIT
4-Week Introductory Session: Saturdays @ 11am
January 9th to January 30th
Special Price of $40 + GST
Sign-up Online (max 10 people)
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What is a Kettlebell? They are the ultimate Russian fitness tool used for endurance, strength, and overall conditioning. Training involves compound exercises that work multiple muscle groups simultaneously, thus developing a healthy body that is strong, toned, lean, agile, and has tremendous muscular endurance.
Kettlebells for women: Women are the fastest growing users of Kettlebells. If you want to improve your cardio and get a lean, toned body there is no better fitness tool. Kettlebell swings will get your legs and glutes looking better than they ever have. You can tone, shape and do cardio all with one tool without any excuses. Kettlebell presses will give you a sculpted body with movements that are similar to yoga but with the added benefits of resistance training.
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Kettlebells for men: Kettlebell training is one of the best fitness regimes addressing strength, endurance and weight management. Kettlebell training builds functional strength, stamina and explosiveness that are ideal for sport. This kind of training is a fun, safe way to get in shape and stay in shape.
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Your Trainer: Daniel Sonsini, Level 2 Agatsu KB Instructor
Daniel has been involved with “Functional Training” for 10 years including a background in CrossFit, Kettlebells, Sports Specific Training, Pilates, and Nutrition. He’s the youngest person to receive a Doctorate of Natural Medicine (DNM) through the Examining Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners (EBNMP). His certifications include: Level 1 CrossFit, AKC, CPTN-CPT, DNM, and Pilates (Mat Work & Vertical Intensive). He’s also part of Usana Health Sciences, which is one of the top and most respected nutritional companies in the world.
Daniel is extremely passionate about Health and Fitness. He strives to help any individual reach their goal(s) through “Functional Training” and working the 10 essentials of fitness: Cardio Respiratory Endurance; Stamina; Strength; Flexibility; Speed; Power; Accuracy; Agility; Balance; Coordination.
“Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated.”
Help Us Fill Troy’s Trailer For Christmas!
December 8, 2009 by Andrea
Filed under Latest News
No child should be without, especially at Christmas. This year, we are partnering with Troy’s Diner to help fill Troy’s trailer with gifts for children of all ages (not including George!)

From now until December 21st, you can bring in toys and donations to either FirePower Training or directly to Troy @ Troy’s Diner, 295 Main St, Milton. Then, catch the action LIVE on Breakfast TV from Troy’s Diner on December 22nd! Let’s pack the house that day @ Troy’s! Brian, I’m sure he’ll make our new special side-dish again…mmmmmm, Paleo Breakfast!!
We have so much to be thankful for. Please help us share this across our community and beyond!
Sincerely,
Team FirePower
& Troy’s Diner







