AMIE BREEZE grew up in Mariposa, California, a small mountain community at the base of Yosemite that gave her an early appreciation and respect for the Great Outdoors. Little did she know all that running in the woods, splitting and stacking firewood, shoveling snow, and other forested adventures that were second nature to her, would prepare her for life’s challenges and hardships. It took Amie almost 30 years to discover what she was born and destined to do. When she finally listened to her heart to pursue her life calling as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, all her lessons learned and experiences lived came back full circle to these early years in the mountains.
The journey was not always easy. From an early age, Amie learned to cope with life’s hardships through running. When her stepfather suffered from a drug addiction, Amie found strength and power in running. And when she lost both her mother and stepfather at age 21, it was only natural for her to turn to running, which she found connected her to God and all the wonder and beauty of life. It turns out running and exercise helped her through every stage of life, from working as a firefighter and EMT for four years, to motherhood and divorce, to seven years of single parenthood, and even a reconciliation with her ex-husband. Amie likes to say that during her eight years as a city council member — one year as mayor — some of her best speeches were thought of while running.
For the past decade, Amie has been fortunate enough to share her life-long love of running, exercise, and the Great Outdoors with hundreds of individuals as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. Few things in life bring her greater joy than seeing a person get “hooked” on exercise. Two and a half years ago, she became the Owner and Director of an Adventure Boot Camp for Women. In her outdoor fitness boot camp, women of all ages, sizes, and abilities come together for four weeks, where they learn to trust themselves and one another, and have fun while exercising in the outdoors. Amie believes the transformations are truly amazing: not only do women firm and tone the muscles of their bodies, but at 5:15 am in the brisk, chilly air they learn to firm their “struggle muscles” too. Amie believes it is these struggle muscles, once awakened, that remind us of how powerful we really are, and that we really can thrive in life — one lunge, squat, and running step at a time.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CREDENTIALS:
- Graduated top fire cadet in the 20th Butte Fire Academy
- 1994 earned State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Cert
- 2001 became a Certified Group Fitness Instructor (YMCA, AFAA)
- 2007 became a Certified Personal Trainer (AFAA)
- June, 2007 finished 2nd place in female 30-39 division and 3rd among all 165 females in the Kona Half Marathon (her second ever half marathon)
- December, 2007, earned 3rd fastest time on record for females in the California Firefighter Physical Agility Test at the northern California testing center
- 2010 became a Certified Boot Camp Instructor (NESTA)
- October 2011 coached 3 boot campers who finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Harvest Fair 5k division 40-44 female
- October 2011 finished 3rd place in the Harvest Fair 10k division 40-44 female
2012 INTENTIONS:
- Begin the planning stages to lead a group of boot campers on a trek to Nepal in 2013 for spiritual discovery, self-exploration, and to engage in philanthropy work with the local people
- Grow 5:15 am boot camp to 60 campers and grow 9:00 am camp to 30 campers
- Form a partnership with a local, non-profit woman’s help group with the goal to offer a free, once-a-week boot camp experience to their clients to help them discover their own power through exercise, fitness, and nutrition
WEBSITE: SebastopolBootcamp.com »
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wow, fantastic journey, energized to hear your story and applaud your outlook in life. I too am a fellow runner and also triathlete so appreciate when others ‘get hooked’. Rock on sistah!
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I have often said that running has saved my life. I have maintained a running program from age 24 to now almost 50. I have coped with job loss, stress, death and so many other personal issues through running. It is my time to meditate, listen to my God and appreciate all that I have been blessed with in this life.
Your journey is inspiring!!!
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You are an amazing person who gives all of us the strength to pursue our dreams.
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Wow, very inspiring story! Great that you are truly doing what you love!
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Amie, you are amazing and inspiring!!!
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Your an incredible woman, you have touched so many peoples lives in such a positive way that they make life changes. They learn to life a healthy lifestyle and transform their bodies. I can say from first hand experience, my life is a better life because of you. I am grateful for your friendship and inspiration. Keep up the great work and much success!
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Wow! Thank you so much for your heartfelt, kind words, ladies! I am brushing away tears of appreciation that you would take a moment to read my story and let me know how you identify with me or are inspired by me. I am so excited to be connected with all of you because I just know how much I am going to learn and grow from you all! Special hugs to my sweet soul sista, Chrissy, who has been a part of my life journey and saved me several times along the way
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Amie- your dedication to fitness and health is all-inspiring! You’ve ran your butt off in this life! I will always be inspired by your determination, wonderful friendship and great spirit! You have truly enhanced my life over the last 25 years! Heres to you, congrats Am!
Love and Hershey’s
Scooby!
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Way to go Amie! It is so nice to see your beautiful face and hear your inspirational story. I am very happy to see you doing well.
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Amie, I started my journey a little over a year ago, you have transformed my body. You are an inspiration and a motivator, and I thank you for that.
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This woman is amazing–Yes, I’m biased, she’s my best friend. Really, Amie is amazing! She is so personable, approachable, supportive, funny and a major motivator. We met through her Boot Camp company and I’ve seriously never felt better! I have more friends, I am living at my most optimum health and look great too. –All because of Amie and the motivation she gives to be my best self. I only hope I give her back at least some of what I get from our friendship. I’m SUPER proud of you miss! You deserve all the magical things life can offer. Shine on!
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PS: When are WE going to Nepal? Yes, a women’s trek!!!
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Wow! What can I say? I LOVE reading all of your comments! Each one of us has a journey and we have run, climbed, or even crawled up our own “mountains”. Maybe some of you are ascending your very own “mountain” right now. DIG-DEEP!!! As long as we keep putting one foot in front of the other, we will get to the top, right? Remember to RADIATE today and everyday. Let your light, strength, and power shine! It is true that some days it seems to shine brighter than others, but it is always there. Visualize it and keep sharing it with others. You never know who you just might inspire to make it to the top.
I am certainly inspired by each one of you amazing ladies!
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I had only exercised a handful of times in my life before joining Amie’s Adventure Boot Camp. Needless to say, the thought of joining a “boot camp” was a bit scary at first. Amie however, was able to transform an activity I used to dread into something fun and wonderful to participate in! Her passion and positivity are truly inspiring, and have transformed my outlook on fitness.
Amie – you absolutely brighten my day every time I see you!
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