Twenty six men converged on Leroy Springs Rec Complex from the Yard and The Fort typical work outs.  On a morning, that had no expectations other than Deacon and I expected at least 2 Yeti-less warriors but 26 exceeded expectations.  It was a great morning with temperatures in the upper 40s which was gloom weather that was much appreciated. Thank you to all the Pax for the opportunity to lead the group through some exercise for the mind, body and soul!

The THANG

Mosey to the parking lot in the front of the building.

Warm-up: SSH (30x), IW (20x), WM (15x), Sumo Squats (15x), MC (15x), CDDs (15x), Calf Raises (40x)

Mosey to the tennis courts.

People’s Chair (5x), Extreme CDDs (15x). Rinse & Repeat (3x)

Mosey to the parking lot near the tennis courts.

One partner runs around the islands in the parking lot. The other does exercises then alternate until the team of two has done: Freddie Mercuries (200x), Donkey Kicks (60x), LBCS  (300x)

Mosey to tennis wall

Partner 1 –  balls to the wall

Partner 2 – 15, 10, 5 Burpees

Rotate after each round of Burpees

Louis Zamperini – Count off my 3s and individually go through 2min pain stations.

3 stations (2 minutes each)

  Run Steps (10 squats at the bottom)

     Round of dips and leg lifts between rounds

  Run Bases ( 10 bomb jacks at home base)

      Round of Boats and Canoes and Dying Cockroaches

  Push sled (Merkins when not pushing)

 Mosey to COT

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Moleskin:

We discussed this month’s 3rd F focus of love during our workout today. Men often run from the “love” topic because we’ve been taught to be emotionless since our youth. When we were boys, we were told to “walk it off” or “stop crying” when we got hurt. Most boys are raised to be emotionally hollow men.

Men have learned harness our  emotions. It’s problematic when we release bottled  emotions negatively (e.g. rage, alcoholism and other addictions). What if we could use our emotions for good?

An example of someone using their  emotions for good is the 22 girl who saved her dad by lifted a car to save her dad. She found her dad pinned under a car. This young lady channeled her emotions into a rage that gave her the strength to lift and fling the car off her dad. See the story here. https://youtu.be/kzb23873nA4

Are you using your emotions in negative or positive ways? Be aware of your emotions and tend to the emotional needs of others.

#NoMoreHollowMan