The third string Q had to come off the bench this morning to Q the Coliseum since the original PAX who was scheduled had a conflict and Backdraft agreed to cover him, but at the last second asked for the third string Q to take the reins. I think since today is Backdraft’s 40th birthday he celebrated too hard and couldn’t muster any strength to get out of bed this fine morning. We won’t speculate on why….”that’s what she said”….. So with no time to plan, YHC thought back to 3 years ago this week when a mentor of mine EH’d me (Thanks Sen Tressel!) on a very cold January Saturday morning to post at WEP. I thought to myself that morning, I’m in great shape from lifting weights daily, just finished rowing with the local Crew Club at Lake Wylie, this will be a piece of cake! Little did I know that that wasn’t the case. After 20 minutes (I think Santini was Q) I was out of breath and wanted to splash merlot. But the thing that made me want to come back was the fellowship and #accountability. Since that morning, I must say that F3 has changed me dramatically – though still have a lot of work to do – in my walk with the Site Q, in my leadership, and in leaning on others for help. As I mentioned before we took off for a little jog, we are challenged to lead our family and community and step out of our comfort zone. One of the best things F3 did was just that, be a leader and Q. So I wanted to honor our second string Q on his 40th birthday and did everything in 40s. Happy Birthday Backdraft!

As the PAX rolled in, 3 were finishing up their EC. As we waited for a late arrival (glad you made it Sugar Daddy) I inquired how many miles they got in and said to not worry, we won’t be running much….

The Thang:
strolled to back parking lot.
COP:
Good Mornings x10
Hammy stretches for 10 count each leg
Windmills x10
IW x10
Slow Squats x10
Slow merkins x10

Now for the 40 theme: 40 SSH
Line up at light pole: suicides to 2nd light pole, basketball nets, 3rd light pole, and fire hydrant (4 stations).
1st up: 10 merkins each station (equals 40)
2nd time: 10 squats each station
3rd time: 10 mountain burpees each station (Stoll that from Chaser so he couldn’t be the first to use it: in mountain climber position and bring both legs to elbows)
4th time: 10 shoulder claps

Toy soldier to 3rd light pole and mossy to neighboring parking lot.

I wanted to run the stairs but thought better of it due to the ice. So we lined up in a line and ran to the wall, hopped over to the all to do peoples chair with toes, knees, shoulders, head. As we hopped over the wall, ice was present so after one round (was to do 4) I audibled and we moseyed to playground.

4 rounds of 10 each: pull ups and knee crunches on swing

Mosey back to parking lot and lined up at last light pole. Took another idea from Chaser for last round. Ran to the next light pole, set of basketball nets, following light pole, and then covered walkway. At each station do 10 6-inch mountain climbers (at 6-inch position bring both knees to elbows and back).

40 LBCs
40 hello dollies
40 dips

COT

Not much mumble chatter so I know the PAX got a mental and physical workout. Glad to lead on a last minute call up. Great group of PAX in the Fort and appreciate the #accountability and #HIM we all are.

Not many announcements, but prayers to those injured and for a speedy recovery (Funhouse and others), for prayers to YHC co-worker’s daughter in Raleigh, and for being leaders in our house.

Trucker