January 20th, 2024 By Talladega

Note to self- sign up to lead prior to checking the weather forecast.  No need to give yourself a way out just because it’s going to be cold.  That said, seeing that it was supposed to be 20 or 22 deg was alarming but whatever.  Very thankful that guys showed up to join me for a workout with a simple goal- keep moving to stay warm.

 

7a on the clock, time to mosey toward the library with a little jogging, some high knees, some side shuffles along the way.

 

Disclaimer given, then warmup exercises

• ssh x15 ic
• ist x15 ic
• penny pickers x15 ic
• arm circles front and back oyo

YHC decided to channel some Big Blue energy with a ‘Pay the Man’ scenario.  5 burpees before we head off.

 

Mosey down to the amphitheater for the first routine, but pay the man first (5 burpees) and throw in some more SSH as well.

• Jog the 4 corners of the sidewalk in front of the amphitheater
• 5 Mercians, WWII, squats at corner 1
• 10 of each at corner 2
• 15 at corner 3
• 20 at corner 4
• 1 burpee to finish
• repeat the lap, 2 burpees to finish
• repeat the lap, 3 burpees to finish

 

Had planned to do 5 laps but 3 was enough, more fun to have elsewhere, mosey up to the playground.  Pay the man upon arrival.

• 5 pullups
• 5 step ups each leg
• repeat the process and increase step ups to 10, 15, 20

 

Mosey to the Pavilion, pay the man upon arrival.

• 5 dips, Derkins, American hammers
• repeat the process and increase all exercises to 10, 15, 20

 

Mosey to the main road starting near the library parking lot, pay the man upon arrival.

• Have 5 signs on the left side = 5 stations + the fence at the end for the 6th/final stop
• station 1 is the home base
• run to station 2, 5 CDD and jump squats
• run back to home base
• repeat the process for each station with 10 at station 3; 15 at station 4; 10 at station 5; 5 at station 6/the fence

 

Mosey back to the cars for Mary

• Crunchy frog x15 ic
• snow angels x15 ic
• some various stretching to finish

 

Recover recover

Announcements prayers praises

• F3 gala 2/10
• FotI 2/10
• Gremlin 2/17
• prayers for Minnow’s neighbor Eagle Eye with loss of uncle
• prayers/praise for Kojak with his wedding today

Pray it out and amen

 

Moleskin

It only took about 30 minutes of working out to get feeling into my fingertips so I guess the temps were not as bad as expected.  No doubt swinging my arms constantly probably helped (good idea Constitution).  Minnow was much smarter as he had the puffy mittens. Bearclaw was wise as well sporting the balaclava. Then there was Mullet in shorts and no hat- he must have better circulation / insulation for the cold temps. So be it. Regardless of the dress, keeping us in motion was the goal and all in all was a good morning.  After awhile I didn’t even feel the cold.  Had a bright clear sky with a nice sunrise.  Even with some huffing and puffing and at times questions about total reps, we made it.  I say it every time I lead- thanks for joining me.  I was afraid the cold temps would be the great eliminator and that I’d be solo but guys still showed up.  The parking lot was amazingly full with guys for the beat down, rucking, and running.  There’s something about doing hard things with others- you might only show up just for fear of missing out, but you end up getting the good after all.  And then there’s always coffee time which should be a motivator for anyone.  Where else do you get to gather with guys and have 6 different conversations all at once?

 

Have a good Saturday peeps- go be salt and light wherever you are, don’t be afraid to share a helping hand or word of encouragement.  Don’t fall prey to the monster called ‘Meant To’ either.  Meant to’s don’t mean squat!  Actually do it.

 

Peace out homeys

 

 

Harrisburg, The Rail Yard

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