21 men tackled day five of the new year at Block Party. Here’s what we did.

Warm up

• 10 Low Slow Squats (IC)
• 10 Hillbilly Walkers (IC)
• 10 Moroccan Night Clubs (IC)

The Thang

The route today was .5 miles (left on Main St., left of Clebourne St., left at Founders, left on White St.).

Round 1 – Take a Lap

• 10 Burpees
• 20 Merkins
• 30 LBCs
• 40 Squats
• 50 Calf Raises
• 1 Lap

Round 2

• 10 Wide Arm Merkins
• 20 Lunges
• 30 Flutters
• 40 Overhead Claps
• 50 SSHs
• 2 Laps

Round 3

• 10 Diamond Merkins
• 20 Jump Squats
• 30 Crunchy Frogs
• 40 Alternating Shoulder Taps
• 50 MNCs
• 3 Laps

Total distance: 3.5 miles.

NMM

I was encouraged this morning to see so many men shunning the fartsack for a chance to better themselves physically. We covered some ground, but kept close enough that no one ran alone. I enjoyed the heck out of this morning. Today’s mumblechatter reminded me of how important the 2nd F is. Fitness without fellowship is a workout group. Fellowship and friendship takes us to the next level and makes us better men. And men need other men to keep accelerating.

I recently read, “You can’t get wet reading about the ocean.” I found it appropriate for the first week of the year as people begin making resolutions. This is the time of year people make resolutions for a “new year and a new you.” They make promises to get in shape, to make more money, to read more, or basically become a better version of themselves. However, come mid-February, the gyms are empty, the books haven’t been cracked, and work status quo and malaise has settled in.

Resolutions fail because change requires effort. Change takes a dream, willpower, consistency, and guard rails. It’s gradual. It’s difficult. But it’s worth it!

You must take action if you want improvement. Take the first step even if it feels strange or others say its stupid. Growth can only happen if you move forward. So dream it, want it, do it, do it again, and have someone to keep you accountable. Positive habits require consistent effort. Make it happen and have friends to keep you in line. Then bask in the glory in accomplishing your goals.

Aye!

Italian Job