One truly awesome thing about the southeast United States is the prevalence of shorts weather at the end of December. Many PAX who have spent some time in the more northerly climes can probably agree that, while not always white, the end of December is for pants (maybe 2 pair) and you might be OK, if the wind isn’t blowing, and it isn’t a hunting trip, or Lambeau Field, or whatever. While I miss the hunting trips with my dad, I don’t miss all that snow, and I definitely don’t miss the bone crackin’ cold of NW Montana.

That said, 9 men with a desire to be stronger, came to the Coop outfitted in their short shorts and t-shirts on this, the eve of Christmas Eve. The lot lights clicked on, right on time, the disclaimer, and then the mosey.

Warm Up (didn’t include Hot Chocolate):

Mosey around the lot with some high knees, butt kicks, high skips, and backward running. Circle up for more fun.

ALL IC

SSH x 25

IW X 15

Carolina dry docks x 15

Moroccan night clubs x 17

Freddie Mercuries x 20

The Thang:

Part 1- Pyramid of Pain at the Pull-up Bars (like that alliteration)

Pull-ups then equal reps of Jump Squats following this pyramid:

2-4-6-8-6-4-2 (FYI that’s ‘only’ 32 pull-ups)

Mosey back to the lot for Part 2 – Four Corners of the Apocalypse

Corner 1: Partner calf raises x 10 each partner

Corner 2: Derkins x 20

Corner 3: Sumo-squats x 20

Corner 4: Perfect Push-ups x 10

Center: Burpees x 5

1 lap = Center, Corner 1, Center, Corner 2, Center, Corner 3, Center, Corner 4

3 laps with Max effort and Min rest.

Cool down with 5 minutes of Mary. All PAX lead their favorite core activity.

COT and BOM.

Moleskin:

I was honored with the passing of the site Q flag from Chicken Hawk to me today. I have come a long way from 4 months ago, when I could barely keep up with the guys that I considered the leaders. I looked to them for inspiration and for that push to get out there, even on the cold and rainy days. Why? Because I knew they would already be there. Maybe with a smile, maybe just a fist bump, maybe a full on bro-hug. They were there to help me be a stronger person, a better leader and friend, really, a better man. Now that I get to turn it around, I hope I can be that leader that inspires someone else to roll out and get a little better with me each day.

Prayers for everyone to stay focused on the reason for Christmas.

Geronimo! OUT!