With 100% rain forecasted the plan was to run and have pain stations under the covered areas at FMMS & FMES. Since Normandy sandbag workout has been washed to sea, I thought I would utilize the sandbags in my garage and introduce to The Yard.  The plan was set for the Seattle weather pattern and fortunately the rain was minimal.

Six strong pax gathered in the yard and no FNG’s so short disclaimer and off we went. Mosey to far side other school for warm up, butt kickers and high knees along the way.

• 15 SSH IC
• 15 Mountain Climbers IC
• 10 Merkins IC
• mosey back to  middle school (here comes the rain)
• 15 windmills
• 15 IW
• 25 MNC

The Thang – 4 Stations 3 rounds each station. Partner up… 1st partner does exercise to a number count while 2nd partner does next exercise until 1st partner completes number. Flapjack and cycle 2x.  After completing 1st round mosey to 2nd station complete 1st round 2x then 3rd station and 4th. After 4th mosey back to first station and begin 2nd round.

Station 1 – sandbag station

• 20 shoulder presses /  Box Jumps
• 20 curls  /  lunge walk to doors and back
• 20 squats  /  peoples chair

Station 2 – benches in front of MS

• 10 partner Merkins  /  dips
• 10 step ups (each leg)  /  CDD
• 20 Derkins  /  Mountain climbers

Station 3 – breezeway between schools

• 5 pull-ups or 10 wide arm Merkins  /  Calf Raises
• 5 hanging toe touches or 20 Peter Parker’s / burpees
• 20 plank jacks  /  Flutter kicks

Station 4 – front of Elem School

• 30 jump rope  /  Plank
• 20 mule kicks  /  CDD
• 25 SSH  /  Mountain climbers

Audible on round 3 to only 1x for each exercise. All pax stayed together and pushed hard through each round. Although we were dry from the rain we were wet with sweat!!  Rain then felt good. Running out of time and all stayed for the extra credit free throw shooting. Each pax 1 at a time had 3 shots with other pax on the line. With 2 makes, next person up, 1 make everyone does a sprint in parking lot, 0 makes and everyone does a suicide in parking lot. Let’s just say we all need our day jobs!!

We discussed the importance of relationships in our lives and continually fostering those relationships whether it is family, work or community. As this year is quickly coming to a close and the emphasis this year has been on being a HIM in your environment. What does this look like in your family, work and community. With the holidays coming and we will see family and friends that we only see a few times each year, how can we develop a closer relationship and share our faith during these times. Sometimes the hardest people to share with are those in our family. Remember that our actions speak louder than our words.

Circle up for COT, announcements and prayer request.  Prayers for healing, relationships and work relations.

Thanks to Old Bay for the opportunity to Q this morning. Awesome site and always an honor to lead a great group of men!!!