20 Men (1 FNG) posted at the Swamp. 11 Ruckers went off to do Rucker things while 9 stayed with YHC for a little AMRAP.
We previewed the course and had a little COP including Windmills, Imperial Walkers, and Moroccan Night Clubs.
The Thang:
30 Minutes Partner AMRAP, Half a Mile Circuit with 7 stations:
- 20 Merkins
- 20 Big Boy Sit Ups
- 20 Peter Parkers
- 20 Parker Peters
- 20 Carolina Dry Docks
- 20 Side Straddle Hops
- 1 Burpee x Lap Count
Moseyed to COT for 5 MOM:
- Too many Flutters
- Just enough American Hammers
- A touch of Freddy Mercury
Naked Man Moleskin:
I had a Cake Boss worthy Homily to share this morning, but maintaining order is more important than imparting wisdom during the 1st F Q. So, you get the abbreviated (and likely better thought out) version here.
At the beginning of the AMRAP, I asked the guys to partner up with a guy who was comparable fitness-wise. I asked them to share how many laps they thought they could get around the course. I have no idea what each guy said, but the intent was to push each other to meet that goal. I stayed with the FNG and visiting Java from Raleigh.
The purpose of this, and what I wanted to close out with, is that if we aren’t setting goals, we are just going through the motions. There was some chatter on the twitter machine about moderate workouts being #problematic. Someone put it best when they said “as long as the guys are working to get better, that’s not an issue”. So my question to all PAX, regardless of fitness level, is “what are your goals”. My 1stF goals this year are to a.) run 1500 miles and b.) finish my second marathon in 3:30 or better for a PR. The reason I put it here is because goals only matter if someone keeps you accountable for them (thus the partner AMRAP).
Every PAX should have a goal for all three F’s, because all 3 F’s are important. Beyond the F’s, this branches out into your personal and professional life.
Set Goals, Don’t just Coast. You’ll be amazed at what you can do.
Honor to Serve.