October 17th, 2019 By Brad Van Pelt

Four PAX left the comfort of their warm fart-sacks this morning to gather in the gloom on this cold October morning; and they are better and stronger for it.

After some brief mumblechatter about a couple of HC’s and SC’s that ended up being UA’s, a quick disclaimer was given to the brave few and then we proceeded to mosey into uncharted territory. YHC mentioned that there would be a theme to this morning’s beatdown and they could expect some tunes throughout (which oddly would coincide with the theme).

Warm-O-Rama

After arriving at the uncharted territory, (I’ll call this area “The U Wall”) the boombox was cranked up and the PAX circled up inside “The U” for a quick warmup consisting of:

• SSH
• IST
• Cotton Pickers
• Windmills

The Thang

Each Pax claimed a portion of The U Wall for the pain to commence. With Pink Floyd blaring – exercises included:

• Incline Merkins (10 IC)
• Step Ups (20 IC)
• Decline Merkins (10 IC)
• Wall Jumps (10 IC)
• Dips (10 IC)

Mosey to a new location (Back Wall between the breeze-ways). The pain continued, accompanied by a very intentional “Balls to the Wall” song (which was quickly cited by Sizzlean at the onset of the tune… he had to know what was coming next).

• Balls to the Wall (hold for 15 count)
• Wall-Tap W’s (10 IC)
• Iso-Tri Head-Bangers (10 IC)
• Balls to the Wall (hold for 15 count)

Mosey to the next location (another Wall behind the school) An Oasis tune, familiar to Ranger, came over the boombox. Which prompted him to say, “I think I’m getting the theme.” Training Wheels somehow hadn’t figured it out yet and asked, “What.” To which Ranger responded, “WALLS!”

The pain continued:

• Peoples’ Chair while holding a single leg up for 10 counts each
• Donkey Kicks (10 IC)
• Step-Back Wall Lunges (10 IC)
• Side-Leaning Tri Pushes (10 IC Left, 10 IC Right)

Mosey to the next location (Front Wall) – More Pain:

• Dirty-Hook Ups with integrated Carolina Dry Docks (10 IC)
• Hook Ups-Dirty with integrated Carolina Dry Docks (10 IC)
• Wall Hip Thrusters (10 IC)
• Wall Mountain Climbers (10 IC)

Mosey to Final Wall (Short Wall by the Front Hill) – Additional Pain:

• Wall Jump & Stand (10 IC)
• Alternating Hand Up / Leg Up Plank (10 IC)
• Thread the Needle (5 IC Left, 5 IC Right)
• Dips (10 IC)

Drag our butts to Mary

Mary (where there was more pain to be had)

• Low Jack / High Jack (10 IC)
• Windmill Crunch (10 IC)
• Peter Parkers (10 IC)
• Cross Crunch Hold (10 IC)
• Oblique V-Ups (10 IC Left, 10 IC Right)
• Mason Twist (20 IC)
• Speed Bike (10 IC Forward Rotation, 10 IC Reverse Rotation)

Recover, Recover!

Name-O-Rama

COT

• Remember Chicken Coop and family with father’s passing.
• Peanuts starts Master’s Degree coursework next week.

BOM

Naked Mole Skin

I think the theme was pretty evident early on. I’m not sure that the custom wall-inspired playlist was necessary for the PAX to figure it out, but it was a great added touch that was appreciated by all. 5 walls and lots of new material used this morning. The PAX gained a new “appreciation” (Hate) for walls this morning.They are gonna feel that tomorrow!

All those UA’s and MIA’s missed a good one.

Until next time…. Peanuts out!

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