YHC posted on the twittermachine that we would be doing a modified “moderate” version of the famous (infamous) Murph workout.  Real question is; Is there such a thing as a “moderate” Murph workout.  Guess we will find out.  Possible answer at the end.  Also, the term “moderate” has different meanings to different people.  What may be moderate for one person may be hard, easy, or impossible to another.

The Thang

Mosey from CFA down to the parking lot in front of Empire Pizza (notice Pizza theme from last 2 days as we were next to Little Caesers on Thursday).  Give PAX the disclaimer, then:

SSH x 20 IC, IW x 20, Windmills x 15.  Mosey over to the railing.  Explain today’s modified Murph.  In a regular Murph you run a mile, then 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, then run another mile (2 miles total).  Modified today to do with a partner, but since 2 people are doing it, the amounts are double, 200 modified pullups, 400 pushups, 600 squats.  Partner A works on the exercise, while Partner B runs to the lightpole and back.  Once B returns, B picks up the exercise, A runs to the lightpole.  Rinse and repeat over and over until goals are met.  PAX allowed to modify as needed to complete all 200, 400, 600.  Once done with 600 squats, PAX did LBC’s or ran.  PAX choice.  Once 6 is in, mosey back to Empire Pizza for some abs and words of inspiration.  Zima notes that we ran 2.02 miles making YHC look like even more of a genius.  What was not genius was picking the guy that had shoulder surgery as your partner.  Great work anyways Package.  This guys a Beast.

Flutter kick X 10, Rosalitas X 10, Dying cockroach X 10.  Someone makes note of Luke 6:28.  Got home and looked it up.  Here is what it says: Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  Makes sense now.  Can already feel the prayers.

Circle up for words of inspiration – Many times in life we show up for something with expectations that it may be easy or moderate, but then someones else’s expectations or plans make it more difficult than we thought it would be.  There are many option in these scenarios, but the 2 most common are quit/leave/go find something easier or suck it up and do it.  All 15 PAX today chose to suck it up and do it.  Usually in this scenario there is a lot of grumbling and complaining at first.  About halfway, people are exhausted and ready to quit, but usually less complaining, and by the time you complete the task there is a sense of achievement.  Great job by all 15 today pushing through and achieving.

Jailbreak to COT/BOM – CSPAN tries again to beat YHC to the Virtual Shovel Flag.  Once again he fails.  When will he learn.  2.19 miles total (thanks Zima)

Announcements – Gladiator games 3/28, Races 4/11 and 4/12, 4/18 and 4/25 (gastonia?), 5/2 Dredd at Rock Hill for 1 year anniversary, F3 Golf outing, check email

Prayers – Pappy for loss of father-in-law, Flattire and his M as she goes through Breast Cancer treatments, Safe travels over spring break, injured PAX. Praise the return of Boehiem tomorrow at Rock Hill.

Moleskin

As always, I’m honored to get to lead this outstanding group of gentlemen.  Seeing you push through todays workout was inspiring.  Lots of groaning and grumbling, but not a single ounce of quit.  It’s what makes us better men, fathers, husbands, and leaders.  You haven’t failed at anything until you quit.  To answer my question above: Is there such a thing as a moderate Murph? I think the answer is no.  It may exist somewhere, but it doesn’t exist in F3.  The reason you show up is because you want to get pushed.  You want to get better.  If you didn’t, you would head out to your sadclown workout by yourself and do it halfway, claiming something is better than nothing.  I did this for years. Because of the DRP I’m in the best shape of my life and I also notice the improvements the rest of the PAX are making too.  Keep pushing each other to get better and use that EH to get someone involved or back out.  Iron sharpens Iron!!  See you in the gloom.  And still proud to be Dark Helmet’s Hero.  Original American Bad A…..