QIC: Prosciutto
Assistant to the QIC: Burrito
Date: 08/17/2023
PAX: Blow Pop, Wake, Wax On, Mox, Catfish, Old School, Ghislaine, Gambler, Bigg Tyme, Hen House, Burrito, Pomade, Pediasure, Tootsie Roll, Happy Meal
AO: Smackdown
Conditions
Wet with grass trimmings everywhere. EVERY. WHERE.
We’re near Fall, but it’s August, so it feels backwards. Meaning, it was 61 degrees with some real August energy; the humidity sitting tight at 69,000%. Which is mostly wet, but mostly nice.
As with most things tracked through “the Steve” these days, here to report that the Foot Saturation Index was strong to quite strong, but no one complained about it. A great group of men here today. Trench Foot from wet grass clippings is a thing.
We discussed the specifics of the Q, responsibilities and purpose of his role and how to structure the workout. The format of cadence and why we do it the way we do.
The reasons are several: keeping the team together, exuding a presence or command of authority, provides a rhythm to pace with one another, cadence/direction helps the pax to fight through the pain of the exercise with the mind working separately from the body, not knowing the total rep count takes away any thought-process the pax may have from budgeting his physical resources at the time, a distinctive start and stop.
Finally, the disclaimer was mentioned. The disclaimer is delivered ahead of the work being done. Make sure to hit the high points:
- I am not a professional
- You know your own abilities; stay within them
- Check your surroundings and pay attention
- This is a free men’s workout group, you are here (heavy presumption) voluntarily and not by some sort of authoritative force or decree
COP
Willie Mays Hays, Side Straddle Hop, Forward Fold, Quad Stretches, Yoga Poses, Controlled breathing, Warm-up lap
The Thang
Simple Four Station Workout
Four cones are set out, Pax start at the first cone all with a block of their own.
Cone 1: Perform all with coupon: 10 blockees, 10 Squats, 10 Dead Lifts
Upon completion of first cone work, plank and hold for six
Move to Cone 2 – pax transport half the number of blocks at Cone 1 to Cone 2 by way of Murder Bunny. Pax without a coupon, partner carry to Cone 2
Cone 2: Assign 1 pax per block for 10 blockees; remaining pax perform Partner Merkins (10) and Carolina Dry Docks (10); plank for six
Move to Cone 3 – pax transport half the number of blocks at Cone 2 to Cone 3 by way of Murder Bunny. Pax without a coupon, partner carry to Cone 3
Cone 3: Assign 1 pax per block for 10 blockees; remaining pax perform Star Jumps (10) and Bonnie Blair’s (10); plank for six
Move to Cone 4 – pax transport half the number of blocks at Cone 3 to Cone 4 by way of Murder Bunny. Pax without a coupon, partner carry to Cone 4
Cone 4: Assign 1 pax per block for 10 blockees; remaining pax perform Mountain Climbers (10), Plank Jacks (10); plank for six
Everyone does 10 burpees OYO
Go backwards through the stations picking up blocks along the way. Same exercises performed at each. Mode of transportation stays the same.
COT
As the saying goes, “Ask 10 people their opinion on [insert anything], you’ll get 10 different answers”. I canvassed several men in F3 to provide me their opinion on “Top Tips for Leading a Workout”. Their answers were mostly similar. Intriguing. Except for the guy who wouldn’t stop talking about theme workouts!
The most common responses:
- If you can’t do it, don’t Q it
- Over plan what you think you might need; have a plan and have a backup plan just in case
- Be prepared for anything
- The Q is not about you!
The most confusing responses:
– “Don’t put too much emphasis on the COT; speak your mind”
– “the COT is more important than the workout. The Q is the ticket to speaking your mind at the end”.
Most mindful:
- Start and End on time
- Keep an eye on / stay with the six (Leave no Man Behind)
Clearly, there’s more than one way to go about leading which makes this so special. We are all different, have seen different things and come from different backgrounds. This is an extension of leadership. Everyone gets to add their own creative spin for the betterment of fellow man. In the end, nothing but respect, fist bumps and sweet sweet validation, and positive affirmation awaits.
Go get out there and Q it!
Moleskin
Asked Burrito to be my demonstrator pawn today. Only demonstrate, no need for him to do anything else. He literally cannot do anything without talking. Work in progress.
Burrito must have been kicked out of his house – so you might find him sleeping at AOs. If you do see him sleeping, just wake him up. That worked well this morning.
A video was made about today’s Q School — here is a preview of the bootleg version with endorsement by 2023 Hall of Famer Inductee Fred McGriff.
Partner carries are making a comeback. At one time, they were more popular than murder bunnies; why not do both at the same time?
News
There were announcements and news was shared