February 21st, 2019 By Poutine

Even after the sound of heavy rain and thunder, 6 PAX got out of bed to come out and gave it all this am.  There was some discussion about the lower number than usual for a boot camp beatdown.  YHC thought the bad weather was the reason while @disaster suggested that my Dweinke pre-beatdown post might be the deterrent.  Disclaimer was given and we then moseyed to the back of HCE while doing butt kickers, skip & reach, and side shuffles until circle time for……

WARMARAMA:

• Line Hops x15
• Heisman x14
• Mountain Climbers x13
• High Knees Mason Twist x12
• Squats x11

THE THANG:

Partner 1 (Chipper)                                          Partner 2 (Counter)

1. Apollo Ono x150 (2=1)                               Run Lap around track
2. Freddy Mercury x250 (2 =1)                      Reverse Lunges x10 (2=1)
3. Pickups x250                                             Half Burpee x10
4. Jump Rope x300                                       Peter Parker x20 (2=1)
5. Merkins x250 if necessary                        Jump Squats x20

For chipper workout, the Chipper is the number that both partners count together.  As Partner 2 run around the track, partner 1 chips away at the Apollo Ono. When Partner 2 completes the lap around the track, the partners switch exercises but partner 2 continues counting where partner 1 was with the Apollo One. Let’s say Partner 1 completed 25 Apollo Ono, then Partner 2 starts counting Apollo Ono at 26 and they stop the count at 150 Apollo Ono’s. They then move to the next exercises.  Today the 3 partner pairs all started with Apollo Ono but typically partners can start anywhere on the board.

MARRY:

• Poutine Low Flutters x15
• Poutine Low Scissors x11
• Side Crunches x10 each side

COT:

Todays beatdown was very challenging.  But we recognized that the physical pain we were enduring for 45 minutes was temporary and we would be better because of it.  Having said that, the PAX also recognized that the temporary physical pain was nothing compare to the struggles some of our brothers are going thru. Therefore we recognized, acknowledged and prayed for @murdock, @forgottenjelly, @mandown, @laser, and @dial-up so they can continue to find the strength to fight their struggles and continue to open up the dialogue and help others who struggle with similar illnesses or other illnesses for that matter.  YHC was sincerely touched by the openness these brothers shared on Slack and the supports other brothers are sharing.  Hats off brothers!

MOLESKIN

• Today was a serious beatdown.  Good audible suggestion by @disaster which YHC agreed to on reducing Peter Parker counter from 30 to 20.  I listen once in a while but not that much according to my M.
• @brinkley jump rope form could become best practice and YouTube video sensation.  No shame in modifying up or down as needed.
• Yesterday Michael Jackson’s song Beat It infiltrated the 80’s hard rock and today it was Careless Whisper.  Both songs seemed to make the PAX uncomfortable.  Not sure why?
• @grinder left early but didn’t announce it until he saw the beatdown board.  There was some chatter about the board helping his decision to leave early.
• In all seriousness, great work today gentlemen and thanks for pushing one another.

As always, it was a pleasure to lead today. We’ll see you tomorrow??

Poutine

 

 

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