YHC had the privilege to lead 24 other men through a stations workout with a discussion on the transformational relationship with our Ms. Conditions were perfect – 62 degrees and a slight breeze. The Disclaimer was disclaimed and we were off. Here’s what we did:
The Thang
- 20 SSHs (IC)
- 15 Imperial Walkers (IC)
- 10 Low Slow Squats (IC)
Mosey to Top of Main
- 20 Alternating Shoulder Taps (IC)
- 15 Mountain Climbers (IC)
- 10 Merkins (IC)
Mosey to First Baptist Parking Lot
- 2 Burpees at 10 stations
Mosey to behind the Police Station
- 20 Squats
- 15 Calf Raises
- 10 Turkish Getups
Mosey to Top of Main
- 20 LBCs
- 15 Bomb Jacks
- 10 Tempo Merkins
Mosey to the corner of Tom Hall and Monroe White
- 20 Alternating Shoulder Taps (IC)
- 15 Mountain Climbers (IC)
- 10 Merkins (IC)
Mosey to Academy and Monroe
- 20 Squats
- 15 Calf Raises
- 10 Turkish Getups
Mosey to Mosey to behind the Police Station
- 20 LBCs
- 15 Bomb Jacks
- 10 Tempo Merkins
Mosey back to COT
- 20 SSHs (IC)
- 15 Imperial Walkers (IC)
- 10 Low Slow Squats (IC)
Total Mileage – 2.20
NMM
We call our wives “M” because she is the Most important relationship we have. That relationship is transformational. Before marriage it was “me” and “her.” Once married, “we” became an “us.” It is no longer solely about you. You are to serve your M. You are to pursue joy with her – even when things are tough. Its not a game. There is no scoreboard. There are no winners and losers and no one gets a participation trophy. We are to love her as Christ loves the Church.
Society tells us that marriage is 50/50. Let me assure you that is a farce. There are times it is 80/20. There are times it is 20/80. As John Michael Montgomery once said, “Life’s a dance you learn as you go. Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow.” Marriage isn’t about keeping tally of who has done what. This isn’t Chuck E. Cheese – you can’t trade in your emptied dishwasher tickets for a guy’s weekend. That’s not how it works. You empty the dishwasher so she doesn’t have to. You set the example for your children so they know how to be a good husband one day or what to look for in a future husband. They are watching, so make your actions count.
It was my pleasure this morning to have the opportunity to lead today. I was encouraged by the push from the guys and the mumblechatter at the stops. Today personified why F3 matters so much to me. But remember, if your focus becomes more about the fitness and fellowship with your friends and less about loving your wife, your concentrica is out of alignment. Keep each other accountable and pursue your wife. Let her know she matters. Don’t seek relationship maintenance. Instead, keep accelerating. Don’t meet in the middle, go the distance and serve her.
Aye!
Italian Job