Date: 8/30/2021
AO: Chiles (aka Wolf Den, aka Northside)
QIC: Dimples
PAX: Donkey, Tommy Boy, Iron Horse, Jaws, Big Gulp, Evel, Carbon Copy, TikTok, Pineapple, Mensa, Crayola, Bambi, Slowhand, Tastykakes, Recount, Houdini
17 HIM’s showed up and got to work on a humid Monday morning at the Wolf Den. QIC promised work on and around the track, and stuck to his promise. Mileage clocked in around 3.1 miles which was a great warmup for upcoming IronPax challenges this week.
Lord’s Prayer
Mosey to block pile to grab coupon, then head to track
The Thang:
The original plan was to complete a merkin/squat ladder with 1/4 mile lap in between, however since this was very similar to this week’s IronPax challenge, the QIC had to make a last minute pivot. Adapt and overcome!
Evolution #1 – Press Squat Mile with a 13 minute time hack as a group (start/finish together)
25 Overhead Press with Block + 1/4 mile
25 Squat w/ Block + 1/4 mile S&B
25 Overhead Press with Block + 1/4 mile S&B
25 Squat w/ Block + 1/4 mile S&B
PAX finished right under 13 minutes – GOAL COMPLETE.
Evolution #2 – split up into 2 teams for Tire Flip + Burpee challenge
Round 1 – 2 PAX will flip tire 1 time then do 3 burpees and get back into line while rotating team members for 120 yards. Team 2 won first round.
Round 2 – 2 PAX will flip tire 3 times then do 3 burpees and get back into line while rotating team members for 120 yards. Team 1 won second round.
Round 3 – in teams, 25 Overhead Press then 1 lap, 25 squats then 1 lap with teams going alternate directions. Team 2 narrowly won third round.
Evolution #3 – finisher……
10 count Flutters per PAX with Block Overhead
17 Big Boys
Mosey back to block pile with block overhead (or in front)
Suicides in Parking Lot
DONE
COT:
Almost daily I have to pivot to overcome obstacles that can impact my life. This could be in my workplace, marriage, traffic, family, diet, F3, you name it! However, I have found that my attitude is the difference between an obstacle or adventure. Having a positive attitude can not only change your day, but those around you. Having a negative attitude can have the same effect, but for the worse and potentially long-term ramifications. The point being is if we each approached the obstacles as an adventure, using a positive attitude, our world would be a much better place. As we go into this week, think and pray deeply about how you can overcome obstacles in your life.
I encourage you to read these passages that share a similar message:
James 1: 2-4 | Romans 16:17 | Philippians 4:13 | Romans 14:13 | Psalm 118:13
Great push by all men today, especially Donkey continuing to grind it out each week. Keep coming brother as it never gets easier, but you WILL get better! Prayers for TikTok cousin who unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 39, Big Gulp’s mom starting chemo this week, Slowhand quick recovery on pulled calf, Mensa niece in Louisiana trying to stay safe and recover from storm, along with all the families impacted by Hurricane Ida and challenges in the Afghanistan.
Until next time,
-Dimples