Page 35 August 2012 Fitness Continued from page 33 endurance back. “All I was looking for was a workout,” she said. “Not only did I fi nd a great workout, but I found myself setting goals and challenging myself to lose even more weight.” Not a fan of long distance running but inspired by other babes in the camp, Wong said she decided to challenge herself by participating in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon. A love for running was born. Since then, Wong has gone on to run several other races including the Summit Challenge and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Wong’s next goal was to take what she had learned and make a difference in other people’s lives. Wong accomplished her goal in 2010 when she left the world of engineering to become one of the new Boot Camp Babes owners. “I made the career change and brought Boot Camp Babes to Arcadia because there is such a good feeling of community here,” she said. “It’s not just about the workout but it’s also about the people you meet here and the amount of con fi dence you gain.” The tight-knit group of Boot Camp Babes helps moms form a bond beyond exercising. Class participants routinely share parenting tips and babysitters and provide emotional support as they work toward their goals. “This is not an environment where the instructor barks out orders and you obey,” Wong said. “In our camps, women will be motivated, inspired and leave each session feeling like they’ve accomplished something great.” Wong said she hopes to expand Boot Camp Babes to the West Valley. “Boot Camp Babes is something I’m truly passionate about,” she said. “I want to spread the word and the workouts to other areas of the Valley.” The park is at 5802 E. Indian School Road. For more information, visit www. bootcampbabesaz.com. Marnie Wong Neil Germundson Toyota Fleet Manager NeilG@RightToyota.com 7701 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale AZ, 85260 480-778-2200 Contact Neil today for your friendly neighborhood discount! 7875 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale AZ, 85260 480-778-2440 Craig Thorpe Honda Fleet Manager CThorpe@RightHonda.com Contact Craig today for your friendly neighborhood discount! 7875 E School bus, Schmoolbus Get back to school in style. 2 0 13 Scion FR-S (Go Titans!) 2012 Odyssey (not available in school bus yellow) 7701 E F k Ll d W i ht Bl d back to school in style. Get b 2 0 13 Scion FR-S F