Share: Pasadena City College Athletics department is promoting a Run PCC Virtual 5K event scheduled Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, with the aim of raising money for its student-athletes. Follow:
Soccer star’s journey to University of Saint Katherine
Share: It had been 14 years in which Erica Perez had been blazing her way through soccer fields. 14 years of soccer being her reason to wake up, to pick up a ball, to practice drills for hours. 14 years of experiencing pre-game jitters instantly switching to game mode once the whistle blows. 14 years of soccer being a core source of her happiness, until one day, the story was no longer about soccer. Follow:
Retiring the speedo: PCC swimmer moves on to UCLA
Share: Michael Humphrey is from Pasadena, California, and has been swimming his whole life. He participated in swim clubs growing up and as a young adult he joined the men’s swimming and diving team at Pasadena City College. The last swim meet at PCC was in March against Chaffey. Lancers won with the score of 194-49 and Humphrey gained three wins: the 1000 yard freestyle (10:25.49), the 100 yard butterfly (56.11), and the 200 yard individual medley (2:09.33). Follow:
Top 10: Lancer women killed it this year
Share: Winning matters! Does your individual production lead to team success? It’s not enough to be a regular starter or be a good role player. To be on this list, you have to be one of the best at PCC, one of best in the South Coast Conference (SCC), and damn near one of the best in the state. And it’s only fair to separate the best into three separate categories. The MVPs, the game changers, and the leaders in descending order. We’re also listing …
Get that bangin’ bod by lifting household objects
Share: When it comes to strength training or bodybuilding, bodyweight exercises may not provide the same results as using gym equipment. However, that does not mean that it is completely impossible to still work on those gains. Follow:
Softball team exercises together in isolation
Share: PCC softball team has been exercising on Zoom, ever since the California Community College Athletic Association canceled spring sports. “Let’s lift, here we go,” said head coach Monica Tantlinger. The softball team has been meeting every week for 30-minutes. The workouts mainly consist of plyometrics such as lunges, squats, and leg lifts. Afterward, Tantlinger encouraged the team to either repeat the saved workout which is saved on Canvas or exercise on their own. Many of the softball players have been exercising alone and some …
No equipment needed for this workout
Share: While all gyms across the county are closed as we continue to practice social distancing many people are left without the place where they can escape the world and get their daily workout in to stay fit. Here is a simple workout that anybody can do that requires no fancy equipment all you need is yourself and a little bit of space. You can take however long to finish the workout since where in quarantine you have all day to do it. Warmup: Stretching …
Quarantined cross-country MVP keeps fit on YouTube
Share: The night before the cross-country state race, Olivia Ruiz filmed herself and teammates for her YouTube page, “Running Into Style.” Ruiz always had her routine pre-competition meal. The beets helped her with stamina, albeit she confidently claims it has nothing to do with Dwight Shrute. Nowadays she’s trapped at home because of the pandemic, but the multifaceted young star still finds time to run around her neighborhood and build her YouTube page. Follow:
Roller Skating your way through quarantine
Share: Got time to kill and quads to build? Purchase some roller skates and hit the road. Roller skating is a great workout, an impressive skill, and a groovy way to spend extra time. Follow:
Strengthen your legs and grow your glutes with bodyweight workout
Share: Gyms and parks closing is not an impediment to keep yourself active. Here is a leg bodyweight workout that can be done anywhere, no equipment needed. Ideal for both fat burning and muscle growth. Follow: