The rainy season is upon us, but it didn’t stop 11 dry men from getting moist at the Swamp.  No FNGs, light disclaimer, then we took off.

The Thang

Merkin Circuit around the Swamp.  Mosey for ~ 1/8 mile between Merkin Stations (10 IC at each)

• Merkins
• Wide Arm Merkins
• Diamond Merkins
• Stagger Merkins
• Crucible Merkins
• Ranger Merkins
• Knerkins

Mosey to Target Wall

• 5x Donkey Kicks to BTTW
• People’s chair for 60 seconds
• BTTW Protractor
• People’s chair
• Ascending Testicles

Call the Ball – Alternating Bear Crawl and Crab Walk between each Red Ball, with ascending Bomb Jacks

Mosey to hill by BW3

Jacobs Ladder – 5x Burpess at the top, 2 Squats at the bottom.  Decrement Burpess and Increment Squats by 2.

Double Applesauce to Fountain

• 10 Box Jumps
• 20 Dips
• 10 Derkins
• 15 Box Jumps
• 30 Dips
• 15 Derkins

Mosey to Shovel Flag for COT

NMM

I debated dictating this backblast to my phone, but decided to #ChooseTheHarderThing and type it out.  Seriously…. my arms are literally shaking from all the merkins this morning.  Quality work by the PAX and minimal mumblechatter other than the normal from Zima and Crash.

In COT, I shared that today is my older brother’s 41st birthday.  This is significant because 4 years ago he was in a tragic accident at work, where he was burned over 75% of his body and blinded.  We didn’t know if he was going to live.  I shared how he fully recovered physically and how he and his wife used to work out together because it is something he liked to do.  One night not too long ago, he woke up and decided to put aside what he wanted to do and choose to do something to serve his wife that was outside his comfort zone: Ballroom Dancing.  He decided to strip away what others thought, serve her, and put her first.  This has enriched his marriage in a huge way.

I brought it up because it is an example that I think we can all learn from.  Your relationship with your wife is so much more important than how others perceive you.  Likewise at CNW2, we discussed how your relationship with SkyQ is more important than how others perceive you.  Men, you need to be committed to the relationships that are important…. we are called to lead but also to serve.  Step up, be a real man, and look for opportunities to enrich the relationships that really matter.

Announcements

• Oct 10 – Run for Attention 5k
• Oct 12 – Charity Golf Tournament for Fort Mill Care Center
• Oct 14 – Dredd and OBT at Fort Mill Rotary
• Oct 17 – Fast5k
• Oct 24 – Mudrun
• Dec 19 – Christmas Party – See Funhouse for tickets

Prayers

Praise for Royale’s new Home.  Prayers for all travelling in bad weather.

Honor to Serve