9 got better this morning and 1 got lighter as we tackled a routine I call “The Equalizer.”  Conditions we’re perfect for a sweatastic Merkin Mile beatdown. Here’s what we did…

The Thang

• 5 Burpees

Run to the 1st entrance of Brayden

• 10 Wide Arm Merkins

Run to Dave Gibson Blvd

• 20 Bobby Hurleys

Run to Dam Rd

• 30 Ranger Merkins

Run to Tara Plantation

• 40 Squats

Run to YHC’s House

• 50 Merkins

Run to Tara Plantation

• 40 Calf Raises

Run to Dam Rd

• 30 Diamond Merkins

Run to Dave Gibson Blvd

• 20 Lunges

Run to 1st Entrance of Brayden

• 10 Tempo Merkins

Run back to Earth Fare

• 10 Tempo
• 20 Lunges
• 30 Diamond
• 40 Calf Raises
• 50 Merkins

Circle the lot

• 10 Wide
• 20 Bobby Hurleys
• 30 Ranger
• 40 Squats
• 50 Merkins

Mosey back to COT

• 5 Burpees

NMM
This workout was designed to have the PAX finish together. How do you keep the non-gazelles with the sub-6 minute milers at a running AO? Add Merkins.
As expected, Scalp and Gears had the major lead in the running portion. But as we closed in on the final assault at Earth Fare, Dark Helmet took the lead and never looked back. Major kudos to Band Camp and his Merkin prowess for powering through to the top-5 after the run. As usual, Gekko, Quack Attack, and Fish Sticks finished towards the top. And though he doesn’t like to admit it, Sugar Daddy is starting to look like a runner. Spider-Man did bail early, but when nature calls, you know, you answer. I understand he looked three shades brighter and 2 pounds lighter after his…break.
Thanks for the opportunity to lead. I know this is more Merkins than normal for STL (as noted by the grunting and grumbling), but it’s the only way I could keep up with you fast guys. But as usual, you men persevered and powered through. You did the hard thing and you’re better for it.

One last word to start the week:

You can’t force someone to respect you but you can refuse to be disrespected.

Now go be a force to be reckoned with. Crush the day!

Aye!

Italian Job