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Predawn workouts by light of a street lamp draw several dozen to daily boot camp
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Participants complete sets of jumping jacks at 5 a.m. Monday morning during the Average Joe Boot Camp at City Park. The voluntary daily workout takes place in near dark with a street lamp lighting the parking lot. - photo by Michelle Boaen Jameson
A new pair of cross trainer shoes will probably set you back $60 or more, but a new lease on life, via the Average Joe Boot Camp, is free. Well, more or less; it will cost you a few hours of sleep. A group of around 70 dedicated people meet at 5 a.m. Monday through Friday at City Park in Gainesville for an intense workout led by Ron Combs and his team of volunteer instructors.