So it appears YHC has a bit of a confidence issue lately.  Not sure why, but when Jekyll started rallying a mutiny to head to Indian Land (bunch of slackers over there anyway) for a high and dry tour of some parking garage, YHC got a bit testy on the Twitter machine and started calling people out, complaining, and generally feeling sorry for oneself that no one would show up for a wet, soggy Q at The Armory.  What a Nancy. #shameful #wuss

After a few “take your panties off” and “quit being a kitty cat” comments from the PAX (thanks Cake Boss) on the Twitter, YHC cried himself to sleep.  Next cold, rainy miserable morning  YHC showed up to Q what – maybe 2 guys – except cars started rolling in.  A lot of them, honestly, for a cold, wet morning.  15 PAX to be exact with an FNG from South Florida no less!

YHC scarfed down his crow/humble pie he keeps with him at all times, jumped out of the car and led these fine men because that what leaders do.  First and foremost – you need to be there for those you lead. The PAX counted on their Q for the day to lead – YHC should have had more confidence in his brothers.  Lesson learned – off we went.

The PAX lined up for a few thoughts on leadership and an apology or two from YHC for being a negative Nelly…

The Thang:

COP with a delicate balance of x10 each –  SSH, IW, Squats, Windmills and Merkins

PAX came out from under the Lord’s “umbrella”  (or the awning of the church…) to mosey for a warm-up lap around the P-Lot.  Back to the landing for a little bundle of KB swings and burpee joy:

PAX lined up for:

Reverse order – 25 down to 5 KB Swings with a short jog and burpee progression 1 up to 5.
(think flatland Jacob’s Ladder)

Partner up for next round of work (switch when complete):
1st Partner – 20 KB goblet squats
2nd Partner – Merkins for duration of partner completion
1st Partner – 20 KB tricep extensions
2nd Partner – LBCs…
1st Partner – 20 upright rows
2nd Partner – Plank with flat back (keep those 6’s level)…

– Short intermission for a mosey around the P-Lot

Back in step with partners for round 2 of work (Switch when complete)
1st Partner – 20 KB curls
2nd Partner – Bombjacks for duration of partner completion
1st Partner – 20 KB skull crushers
2nd Partner – Russian Twists…
1st Partner – 20 upright rows
2nd Partner – Burpees…

– Short intermission for a mosey around the P-Lot

PAX gathered 3 heaviest KB for a mosey to the wall for The People’s Chair
2 rounds of KB pass down the line – arms in 1st round and arms extended 2nd round.
– Down and back for each

– Mosey back to the shovel flag for some Mary… shotgun around the group with a mixture of Parker Peters, Peter Parkers, Protractor, Toe-Ups (I think) and a few others…

COT

Announcements – Welcome FNG Scuba Steve, collection of warm coats, hats and gloves for those in need (see Cake Boss), IL Convergence with Dredd and OBT on the 24th, etc. Read your email, gents.

Prayers for the homeless – especially folks utilizing The Room at The Inn… thanks for the head’s up Change Order.

Finally, YHC realized two important words associate with Leadership which he should have paid more attention to before mouthing off – Accountability (as the PAX would post) and more importantly, Optimism. Your family, friends, business associates will all feed off your ability to stay positive as a leader. Don’t find the negative in a situation… search for the positives, be optimistic in the results and sing loudly of the effort.

YHC will pour the water back into his glass and keep that thing “half full”.

WH… Tatanka.