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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Hate the 10 Count

QIC: WuzntMe

Date: 7/1/2019

PAX: Early Bird, MaYhem (R), Sparky (R), Fastlane, Oiler, Peanuts, Sidekick, Focker

AO: Beast Ridge

Conditions

Warm, muggy. It’s July, so…

COP

Mosey from flags to the first parking lot. Bernie, Karaoke, High Knees, Primetime to circle up around lightpost.

SSHx 25
10 HalfBurpees
SSH x 25
10 HalfBurpees
Forward Fold x 30
Left over Right x10
Right over Leftx10
Merkins IC x 15

_Randy_
LBAC x 20
10 Count
Reverse LBAC x20
10 count
Shoulder Presses x20
10 Count
Chinooks x20
_recover_

10 bulgarian half squats, left and right
5 burpees OYO

The Thang

Mosey back to first pavilion. Line up for wall sits and Threeskin’s Cookie Jar. If break needed, PAX were encouraged to do five merkins, then reclaim air chair.

Pass jar back and forth x4
Pass jar back and forth x 4, with five merkins after pass
pass jar back and forth x 4, with five shoulder presses with jar
pass jar back and forth x 4, hold jar straight out for 5 count

Recover. Indian run down to Fastlane’s Love Shack.

Grab a table. All exercises control freak (YHC calls up, pause, calls down):
10 reverse rows/stargazers – hold 10 count on last rep
10 decline merkins – hold 10 count on last rep
10 dips – hold 10 count on last rep
10 stargazers – hold 10 count on last rep

Indian Run back to flags. 

Circle up – hold plank.
Ring of fire right (left hand down, right hand on shoulder of man next to you, until full circle complete) – hold for 10 count
Ring of fire left- hold for 10 count.

Time.

COT

 CIRCLE OF TRUST:  YHC encouraged PAX to stretch their skills and limits for the rest of the year. 2019 is almost over. Redouble your commitments, and try to do difficult things.  If you think you cannot do something, then you cannot. 
BALL OF MAN: Prayers for Fastlane’s wife’s grandmother. Prayers for the rest of the year. Prayers for family. 

Moleskin

MaYhem is suspicious as to how I know both of his daughter’s boyfriends; they used to go to church with me. I still go to church, MaYhem. Just sayin’…

Sparky and Oiler are trying to figure out how to plant F3 in Dalton. They’ve got a park picked out, but need more PAX coming to Chattanooga first…

Sidekick encouraged us to beat his posting record this year. 

Everytime I’ve brought the Cookie Jar, Threeskin is a no-show.

We all miss Djibouti.

News

7/4 convergence, rucking ruckers who ruck for the Fallen Five.

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    Nolan Richardson Won A Natty in ’94

    QIC: WuzntMe

    Date: 06/26/2019

    PAX: Mrs Baker (R), Fastlane, Clothespin, 9 Volt (R) , Oiler, Sparky (R), FNG-Topless (R)

    AO: The Battery

    Conditions

    Muggy, but no rain. Sigh.

    COP

    Mosey to the tennis courts, back around to the dog park, added Karaoke, Bernie, high knees, then circle up at The Big Tree.

    SSH x25 
    Burpees x5 (OYO)

    ~Randy~
    LBAC x25 
    10 count
    Reverse LBAC x25
    10 count
    Military Presses x25
    ~Recover~

    3rd grades x15
    Forward Fold x30
    Burpees x5 (OYO)

    The Thang

    Modified Nolan Richardson:

    Partner up, and mosey to the start of the walkway. One PAX does exercises while the other runs to a marked lamppost, does five burpees (cos Bobby Hurley sucks), runs back and retakes exercises. Rinse repeat until all exercises finished.

    100 Half Burpees/Squat Thrusts
    150 squats
    200 high knees
    150 merkins
    200 LBCs
    200 Imperial Walkers

    1000 total reps.

    Break – Mary
    Dealers Choice:
    Flutter Kicks
    Hello Dolly
    Plank 
    Pickle Pounders
    SSH (? dealers choice, so bold option here)
    Time.

    COT

    YHC is struggling with a work situation at the moment. I’m happy, comfortable, and A-OK where I am, yet, I’m likely being moved to a better (at least on paper) position internally. This is a stretch of my skills, abilities, and outside of my comfort zone. And because of that, it’s a blessing. I have to change my mindset and embrace the challenge for what it is.

    Don’t get fat/happy. Don’t allow yourself to stay stagnant. If it makes you uncomfortable, it’s a dragon worth slaying.

    BALL OF MAN    :     Mrs Baker led us out. Prayers were said aloud, others offered silently.

    Moleskin

    First things – Topless was so named because he drove a boxtruck under the Inman Street bridge, and thus sheared the top of the truck clean off. As soon as he mentioned the Inman Street bridge, PAX in unison said “ooooh” and knew where the story was going. Bonus – it was his own boxtruck.

    Oiler and Sparky made the trek from Dalton. Good to see these guys making rounds throughout the region – this is at least the third AO that they’ve posted.

    We started the warmup mosey with four, and latecomers kept showing up. We were doubled by the time we circled up. 

    9 Volt was late – highly unusual. Also described increased pace of fast SSHs as being “meth straddle hops.” Laffo.

    PAX were in good spirits, despite the fast pace.

    DeepDish fartsacked and missed out on burpees. 

    News

    Hacksaw on Friday,  9 Volt on Q this Saturday, Convergence 7/4. Upcoming Fallen Five ruck for ruckers who ruck in the ruck channel.

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      Just One More…

      QIC: WuzntMe

      Date: 05/24/2019

      PAX: Prosciutto, MaYhem(R), Yodeler, Sidekick, 9Volt(R), Fastlane

      AO: Hacksaw

      Conditions

      Warm and muggy

      COP

      Mosey under Apison Pike, circle up in sheriff’s parking lot

      SSHx20 IC
      5 burpees OYO
      WillieMaysHays x20 IC
      3rd Grade Exercises x20 IC
      5 burpees OYO
      -Randy Style-
      LBAC x20 IC – forward and reverse
      Seal Claps x20 IC
      -recover-
      Plankjacks x 20 IC
      Monkey Humpers x 15 IC
      SSH x 25 IC

      jailbreak across Apison Pike back to Domino’s lot

      The Thang

      Cookie Jar Air Chairs
      PAX grab a spot on sidewall of shopping center. Air chair, and pass Threeskin’s Cookie Jar (~30lbs or so) back and forth down the line x4.
      Do it again, but this time 5 merkins as fast as possible after passing the Jar, reclaim the air chair, reclaim the Jar, reclaim the merkins. x4
      Do it again, but this time 5 shoulder presses w/ Jar while holding air chair x4.

      Recover, and mosey to the Great Flag

      Bearcrawl Boilermaker
      PAX line up in single file, and hold plank. PAX at back of line bearcrawls to the front, while second-to-last PAX in line calls out control freak merkins (up/down as many or few as caller wants) for the line to complete. Once bearcrawler gets to the front, Halt is called, and the second-to-last man is now the bearcrawler. Rinse/repeat. Inchwormed across the front of the Great Flags to complete a half circle.

      Line up and go back to where we started, but on the six. Bearcrawler is now crabwalking to the front, and the second-to-last PAX calls Freddie Mercuries.

      Back the other direction, PAX resume and hold plank position. Last man bearcrawls, rest of PAX hold plank to failure. Bearcrawl/inchworm to the Anchor to create another half-circle.

      Jailbreak across the field and back

      Dealers choice Mary:

      Pretzel crunches
      Leg raises
      Hello Dollies
      Captain Thors
      Boat/Canoe
      Dying cockroach.

      Time.

      COT

      During warmup, final cadence was called with “Just One More,” instead of altering vocal tone or a countdown. The Hacksaw is so named for Desmond Doss, whose statue overlooks the park. Doss was a Medal of Honor recipient who saved so many injured men during the Pacific theater of WWII. 
      When Doss was pulling injured soldiers off the ridge, he was praying for the strength to get “Just One More.” It’s easy to get down in the dumps about life’s challenges, especially when it’s feeling overwhelming. But YHC is challenging the PAX to instead ask for the ability to handle Just One More obstacle, adversity, or challenge. Instead of praying for the difficulties to go away, we should follow Doss’ example and pray for the ability to tackle Just One More – whatever it may be.

      Moleskin

      Good to have Sidekick back from Raleigh – he was welcomed with MonkeyHumpers. Fastlane isn’t allowed to call cadence for control freak merkins. Sadist. Yodeler posted twice in his first week – bravo; also, he’s Skitch fast. MaYhem says he’s over 50, but no one believes this is possible. 9Volt understands your basic Looney Toons-level Spanish.

      News

      Murph on Memorial Day, Fallen Five ruck challenge for ruckers who ruck on the ruck channel. Hacksaw “officially” launches 6/7, though this feels pretty official.

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        Dora the Prison Inmate got Struck by Lightning

        QIC: WuzntMe

        Date: 05/11/2019

        PAX: Rug Doctor (Respect), Threeskin, FNG-John Doe, Snooze Button, 9Volt (Respect), FNG-Private Ryan, Mongo, Bubbles (Respect), Mrs Baker (Respect), Deep Dish, Fastlane, Sidewinder (Respect)

        AO: The Battery

        Conditions

        Rain. Thunderstorms. Workout cut short due to lightning in area.

        COP

        SSH x20 IC

        5 Burpees

        20 IC:

        • monkey humpers
        • Don quixote
        • 3rd Grades
        • WillieMaysHays
        • Finkle Swing
        • ForwardFold

        5 burpees

        10 control freak merkins

        SSHx20

        The Thang

        While under a pavilion to keep from drowning, PAX counted off in groups of five. Stations 1-4 did their exercises AMRAP while station five completed its method of travel – and then rotated. Four total Pods of 5 exercises.

        Bear Crawl rotation

        1. Slow squats
        2. Dry docks
        3. Dips
        4. Cockroach

        Peter parker rotation

        1. Lunges
        2. Overhead presses (w/ Threeskin’s Cookie Jar)
        3. Parker Peters
        4. Cpt thor

        high knee rotation 

        1. Step ups (w/ Threeskin’s Cookie Jar)
        2. Little Baby Arm circles
        3. Merkins
        4. Hello dolly

        PrimeTime rotation

        1. High knees
        2. Chinooks
        3. Descending merkins
        4. Reverse crunch

        PAX completed first pod before lightning caused us to scurry.  Mrs Baker and 9Volt decided to come back to the Battery for Monday blackops to complete the entire routine in 45 minutes, and finish with Mary – BBSitups, Flutter Kicks, and crunches.

        COT

        CIRCLE OF TRUST: Due to the strange conditions of the workout, we didn’t end with a COT. 
        BALL OF MAN: See above.

        Moleskin

        John Doe named as much because he posted twice at Nashville/Franklin, and was never named. Private Ryan looks vaguely like Matt Damon if you squint enough/have a firework explode near your eye, but his last name is also mentioned in the movie.

         

        (Moved to Fletcher Park due to Cleveland Marathon)

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          Mayday (05/01)

          QIC: WuzntMe

          Date: 05/01/2019

          PAX: 9Volt, Deep Dish, Fastlane, Sidewinder

          AO: The Battery

          Conditions

          Dark, muggy, warm enough

          COP

          Quick mosey (9Volt expressed surprise it wasn’t an Indian Run, so an audible was called to accommodate his request) from the flags down the greenway, hanging a left at the dog park. Picked up Threeskin’s Cookie Jar (bucket with ~30 lbs of gravel) on the return, and took it for a run, passing it to end of pax and continuing the Indian Run up Hell Hill. DeepDish sprinted up the hill with it. 

          Dropped off Cookie Jar, circled up at pool parking lot. 

          SSH IC x25

          Burpees OYOx5

          SSH ICx 21

          Willie Mays Hayes ICx21

          Randy:

          LBAC ICx21

          Reverse LBAC ICx21

          Moroccan night clubs ICx21

          Recover

          Don Quixotes ICx21

          Tonya Hardings x5, each leg (stand on one leg, pull knee towards ribs and hold). 

          Wall sit and pass the Cookie Jar two full turns. 

          The Thang

          Blackjack with complete merkins on one end, threeways on the other. 
          Complete merkin is a regular pushup, up into a Carolina Dry Dock. Threeway is a BB sit up, into a reverse crunch, finishing with a hello Dolly. Rinse, repeat. 

          Started with 1/20, running across parking lot between exercises. Pax waiting for six at ab station held Cobra pose instead of plank. 

          Due to time, audible was called at 10/11 to convert to regular merkins and big boy situps. We got to 17/4 before two minute warning. 

          Wall sit while passing Cookie Jar for two minutes. 

          Time. 

          COT

          CIRCLE OF TRUST: 

          A buddy of mine reached out to me recently and told me about how depressed and lonely he is. We talked for a while (and have breakfast plans), but he’s not at all the kind of guy you would expect this out of. Male loneliness is real, even if we’re surrounded by people, and you never know who is struggling. Take a few moments to affirm someone else today, even if it’s just a hand on a shoulder. You never know whose life you may save. 

          And yes, the EH is in process. 

          BALL OF MAN: prayers for Fastlane’s GiL, and his daughter who is finishing high school. Yikes. Fastlane led us out. 

          Moleskin

          Sidewinder bestowed title of Honorary Old Guy to YHC, which at the Battery is a righteous honor. I’m not above calling for respect at other AOs.

          Situps on asphalt suck. Not a single 10 count was requested, though we were all pretty well smoked. Situps on asphalt suck. I know I wrote it twice. 

          News

          Mrs Baker is on Saturday, and his VQ was brutal. As summer starts, it’ll be harder and harder to commit to Saturday mornings, but we need to keep at it. 

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            Herbie Climbed A Mountain

            QIC: Prosciutto and WuzntMe

            Date: 04/18/2019

            PAX: Laces Out (Respect), Iron Butt (Respect2x), Roadhouse (Respect2x), Back Pew, Sunburn (Respect), Sunshine, Ringwald, PinkEye, Dirk, Goose, Candu, Whittler, Red Tees, SheShed, Landslide, Skitch, Free Candy, FNG-Cardigan, Prosciutto, WuzntMe

            AO: Hill City

            Conditions

            60 degrees with blood moon looming above

            Disclaimer

            Mentioned in detail, especially given that we had an FNG!

            COP

            Prosciutto’s Pain Circle

            Quick mosey around blue (purple?) rhino and over to the seldom used hill by Poblano’s. Karaokes, High Knees, Butt Kickers and Bernie’s until we arrived at the end point.

            BURPEES X 10 OYO

            Side Straddle Hop x 15 IC
            Jump Lunge x 10 IC
            The Bulgarian Candu (One-legged) Squats x 5 IC R/L

            Together-Bernie-Walk Hill locking arms

            Peter Parker in low plank x 5 IC
            Alternating Shoulder Taps x 10 IC
            Parker Peter in low plank x 5 IC
            Alternating Shoulder Taps x 10 IC
            Plank Jacks x 10 IC
            Mtn Climbers x 10 IC

            Together-Bernie-Walk Hill locking arms

            BURPEES x 10 OYO

            *Hand over to WuzntMe*

            The Thang

            Herbies/Climbing the Mountain
            Started at the Blue Rhino (Basecamp) with 5x control freak merkins.

            Sprint to first lamppost, 5x flutter kicks.

            Mosey back to Rhino, 5x merkins, sprint back to 1st lamppost for flutter kicks, then 2nd for 5x dips IC, then mosey back to Rhino. Rinse/repeat until all 8 stations are climbed and included. Cadence handed off to members of the PAX upon each revisit.

            Basecamp: Control freak merkins 5x (WuzntMe)

            1st post: flutter kicks 5x (Goose)

            2nd: dips 5x (Skitch)

            3rd: Imperial Walkers 5x (Sunshine)

            4th: Plank Jacks 5x (Sunburn)

            5th: Parker Peters 5x (Candu)

            6th: Slow count squats 5x (Whittler)

            7th: Up the Hill Captain Thors 5x (SheShed)

            8th: Mountain Climbers 5x (WuzntMe)

            Jailbreak down the hill back the Rhino, finish with LBCs (Prosciutto)

            Time.

             

            COT

            CIRCLE OF TRUST: F3 has been a very consistent and positive part of my life since I started posting back in December. I’m a better husband, father, and man of God. I’ve made some strong friendships, and I’ve also gotten in the best shape of my life. We talk a lot about bringing FNGs and including new people, but have we named and thanked the man who invited us and put us in the EH in the first place? PAX went around the circle and said who brought them, so as to better know each man’s story. Props for Whittler and Back Pew who found F3 on their own. 


            BALL OF MAN: Laces Out led us out. Thanks were said for the day, and the week that is, and any and all travel we may take for the holiday weekend.

            Moleskin

            Let’s go ahead and get it out of the way; Yes…. the FNG merlot splashed (only at the very end though!).

            FNG’s last name is Rogers. His FNG story went in this order:
            1) Name given
            2) Grew up in Alabama; Sand Mountain
            3) actually went to U of Alabama and graduated. Color me surprised
            4) Electrical engineer doing electrical things for work which include electricity
            5) Is Saved; (note – no snakes mentioned in the story)
            6) Might(?) be related to Mr. Rogers, the famous TV show host
            **Immediately after the story, fellow Roll Tide alum (Ringwald) noted the order sequence in which we were given the specifics of his story; suggested this underscores the importance to an Alabama native. To which, Laces Out replies, “Sometimes ya gotta hit rock bottom before you get saved.” nailed it

            – Anything Bulgarian = Candu’s sweet-spot corner pocket

            – Landslide and Skitch are really fast. REALLY fast.

            – While it was completely warranted – not a single 10 count happened

            News

            Bikini Challenge is still going strong. Several guys are still in the hunt. Looks like it’ll be a 2 or 3 horse race to the finish. Aye! Keep it up guys!

             

            – Easter this weekend
            – Kickball on Saturday morning. HC now if you haven’t so that Ringwald can get the numbers figured out. Apparently it’s important.
            – Burpees at the Battery for DeepDish’s Q on Saturday if kickball isn’t your thing.

             

             

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              11 is One Louder – 4/3/2019

              QIC: WuzntMe
              Date: 04/03/2019
              PAX: Sidewinder (Respect), Mrs Baker (Respect), 9 Volt (Respect), Fastlane, Peanuts
              AO: The Battery

              Conditions

              Dry, Cold, Clear, Dark

              COP

              Mosey from flags down to Hot Gates, then back down the greenway to the split. Circle up.

              20 SSH IC

              20 Don Quixotes IC

              20 SSH IC

              10 Nancy Kerrigans, each leg, IC

              20 SSH 

              20 Willie Mays Hays

              The Thang

              9 Volt was asked Up or Down; he chose up, so we ascended going forward, and descended coming back
              Route 66 – 
              1 burpee, run to next light post, two burpees, etc up to 11 posts for a total of 66 exercises

              At 11th light, 11 lunges, then 10, etc. back to starting position.

              Up with Imperial Walkers,

              Down with plankjacks

              Up with Merkins

              Dealer’s choice Mary for a fullbodied finish.

              Leg raises

              Hello Dollys

              LBCs

              Freddie Mercurys

              time.

              COT

              Dave Mustaine from Megadeth has always considered his career a failure because he was kicked out of Metallica, despite the amazing things he accomplished on his own. Comparing yourself to anyone else only robs you of joy, and destroys your confidence. Instead, compare yourself to who you were, and who you want to be. You’ll never get to be another man -so be the best man that you can be. Allow yourself to grow. Appreciate who you are, and where you’re going.
              BALL OF MAN: Prayers for Fastlane’s GiL, Rhythm’s son, and Dutch’s knee. 

              Moleskin

              Mumble chatter was light. PAX were working overtime to complete the routine before the workout ended. Excellent effort all the way around. Rug Doctor was certainly missed- it was his first time missing a post at The Battery. Inaugural Wednesday morning post.

              News

              Mrs Baker’s VQ on Saturday. Promised to be epic.

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                Battle of the Five Points

                QIC: WuzntMe
                Date: 03/23/2019
                PAX: Deep Dish, Sidewinder (Respect), Sidekick, Peanuts, FNG-Frasier, 9-Volt (Respect), Schnitzel (Respect),Mongo (Respect), Bubbles (Respect), Mustang, Snooze Button, Rug Doctor (Respect), Fastlane, Mrs. Baker (Respect), Threeskin 
                AO: The Battery

                Conditions

                Chilly, clear, and dry from beginning to end. Battery PAX were thoroughly confused at this new bizarro reality.

                The Disclaimer

                Not a professional, don’t know your limitations, push yourself but don’t hurt yourself, if you get hurt we’ll get you to attention.

                COP

                Mosey (later informed this was more of a sprint) from flags down to baseball fields, and back to the Pavilion lots.

                SSH x20 IC

                LBAC x 20 IC

                SSH x 20 IC

                Don Quixotes x 20 IC

                SSH x 20 IC

                Imperial Walkers x 20 IC

                SSH x 20 IC

                Mosey back to flags, collect a CMU, and mosey to top of Hell Hill. Drop off in the middle of lot and plank for 6.

                The Thang

                Four Points were marked with chalk in the corners of Hell Hill lot, with Fifth Point in the middle. Pax counted off by fours, and each group went to their designated Point.

                Battle of the Five Points – Round 1

                Point 1: Indian Run down Hell Hill to Big Tree (previously identified when collecting CMUs for transport)

                Point 2: Military Press with CMUs
                Point 3: Lunges
                Point 4: Dips (using CMUs as platforms)

                PAX at Points 2-4 were to do as many reps of that exercise as they could until Indian Runners returned to Point 5. Upon return, PAX were to record their group’s total reps in chalk, and converge at Point 5 for five burpees OYO.  After burpees/Point 5, groups rotated to next Point in rotation, attempting to beat previous group’s records before Indian Runners returned. Each convergence at Point 5 was met with incremental burpees. Once all groups had made full rotation of exercises, next round begins.

                Battle of the Five Points – Round 2

                Point 1: Indian Run to Big Tree 

                Point 2: Farmer Carry with CMUs to one end of parking lot and back
                Point 3: Goblet Squats with CMUs
                Point 4: Captain Thors

                Nearing completion of second rotation (getting up to 11 burpees; total of 56 at Point 5), all PAX Indian Run to flags for Mary.

                Wheel of Mary – Dealer’s choice

                • Reverse pickle pounders
                • Heels to the Sky
                • Hello Dollys
                • Dying Cockroaches
                • Pickle Pounders
                • Little Baby Crunches
                • Freddie Mercurys
                • Flutter Kicks
                • Leg raises

                COT

                YHC has been asked to preach a guest sermon on the Sacrament of Death at church, and I’ve been grappling with mortality and how no day is ever guaranteed. What do you want your last moment to be? A cross word, a feeling of anger or hatred? Take some time today to think about what you’d want your life to be defined by, and what it actually would be. Call/reach out to someone who has had an impact on your life, and let them know what they mean to you. You may not have the chance again, and you’ll never know the impact that may have on someone.

                BOM – continued prayers for family, thanks and prayers for healing.

                Moleskin

                Rug Doctor and YHC agreed that Motörhead is criminally underrated, and that Lemmy had a face only a mother/fist could love. Agreement that a metal-themed workout is likely on the horizon.
                Deep Dish’s desire for burpees was at least partially satisfied; rest of PAX grumbled that burpees were considered “rest.”
                Threeskin was set to play golf, and was relieved no one in Wheel of Mary called for more Captain Thors.

                Merlot likely spilled at one point, but no man left behind. 

                News

                Convergence in Collegedale next week (Battery challenged to represent with at least 20 HIM). Wednesday morning workouts starting in April; YHC has first Q.

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                  Bears, Crabs, and Bernie Sanders

                  QIC: WuzntMe (VQ)
                  Date: 02/23/2019
                  PAX: Rug Doctor, Sidekick, Deep Dish, Dutch Oven, Bubbles, Sidewinder, Escobar, Mrs. Baker, Amnesia, FNG-Billie Jean, Snooze Button, FNG-Swanson, Rhythm, Mustang, Fastlane, Transplant, The Count
                  AO: The Battery

                  Conditions:

                  Mid 50s, drizzling, then raining, then pouring.

                  The Disclaimer:

                  I am not a professional. You’re here voluntarily. I do not know your limitations or medical history. Modify when necessary. We will get you to your car or to medical attention.

                  COP

                  Mosey to tennis courts, then back to the pavilion lot.
                   

                  SSH x 15
                  Willie Mays Hays x 16
                  Hamstring Hang x 20
                  Eight Count Body Builder x 5
                  Randy style:
                  Little baby arm circles x 20
                  LBAC reversed x 25
                  Seal Claps x 15

                  The Thang

                  Mosey to Pavilion. All exercises on your own
                  Pavilion Pain:
                  15 box jumps
                  30 calf raises
                  10 merkins
                  15 dips
                  10 declined merkins/balls to wall
                  15 dips
                  10 merkins
                  30 calf raises.
                  15 box jumps
                  Mosey to Hell Hill
                  The 27 Club
                  Bear Crawl up Hell Hill, stopping at pre-determined checkpoints for burpees in increments of 11, 7, 5, 3, and 1 (27 in total).
                  Crab Walk down hill stopping at same checkpoints for same increments of Captain Thors.
                  Bernie Sanders up hill, stopping at same checkpoints for 11, 7, 5, 3, 1 for plank jacks
                  Crab walk down hill for flutter kicks at same checkpoints and intervals.
                  At this point, the PAX were good and truly miserable and wishing that they were dead like the infamous 27 Club, so to avoid mutiny an audible was called to mosey to pavilion
                  Pavilion: The Return
                  All exercises OYO
                  40 step-ups (mud on slick shoes made box jumps near-guaranteed death)
                  30 calf raises
                  30 count high knees
                  10 merkins
                  15 dips
                  Leave Pavilion for Pavilion Lot.
                  Herbies/Suicides
                  in the rain – five stages
                  Return to Pavilion so Mary can visit
                  Dealer’s Choice:
                  Hello dollies x 10
                  Leg Raises x 15
                  Captain Thors x 10
                  American Hammers x 10
                  Dying Cockroach x 10
                  Flutter Kicks x 10

                  COT:

                  “We are, each of us, alone. And this is the first law of masculinity. And it is the most important law. Your value is equal to the value which you bring to the tribe. We are not equal. You are not special. Respect is earned, not given. Your brothers will not love you unconditionally for who you are, just being yourself. They will criticise you, push you to your limits, bring out the best in you, and give you their respect when earned. And this isn’t shocking at all. This is common knowledge to any man. Your childhood is over. The boy is dead. It’s time to be a man for the rest of your life.”
                  ― Jack Donovan
                  YHC appreciated the opportunity to lead and prove value to the PAX.


                  BALL OF MAN:

                  Prayers for friends and family facing sickness, praise for healing.

                  Moleskin

                  The Count and SideKick discussed swimsuit weather and thongs.  Bear Crawls are disliked, though Hell Hill is universally despised.  Sidewalk chalk and rain jackets are folly in a monsoon. 

                  News

                  Ooltewah convergence at end of March, Army physical fitness test upcoming in April.