I was joined this dark, humid, and hot morning by 9 other PAX. The disclaimer was disclaimed and we were off.

The Thang

Slow Mosey around the parking lot with:

• Butt Kickers
• High Knees
• Shuffle
• Nur
• Karaoke

Circle Up for Warm Up:

• 25 SSH (IC)
• 15 IW (IC)
• 10 Windmills (IC)
• 19 Moroccan Night Clubs (IC)
• 18 Italian Night Clubs (IC)

Short Mosey to the columns

• 25 People’s Chair (IC) – Hands up, hands on knees, hands on the ground, clap (that’s 1)
• People’s Chair Bear Crawls – Stay in People’s Chair while the group, in order of position on the wall, bear crawls to the far column. Repeat until all have gone.
• 2-10 Count BTTW

BOMBS (aggregate totals with a partner – exercises performed while partner runs, then flapjack)

• 50 Burpees
• 100 Overhead Claps
• 150 Merkins
• 200 Big Boy Situps
• 250 Squats

Circle up for 5 Minutes of Mary

• 10 Grave Diggers each side
• 25 Flutters (IC)
• 10 Dollies (IC)
• 10 Pepper Grinders (IC)

NMM

I rarely have the opportunity to post in Tega Cay, but couldn’t pass on Zima’s invitation to Q. Thanks you’re your patience as my eyes adjusted to the dark. Sorry Shark Bait for nearly running over you during the shuffles.

Due to the sprinklers being on, we had to modify our workout accordingly. It was either Blackjack or BOMBS and fate chose BOMBS. Great work this morning as we survived together. Very proud of the effort everyone put in. No one quit even when the exercises got tough. It’s bad when you look forward to the running portion.

I shared a bit today about obstacles. We face obstacles every day. It may be at work, at home, with your finances or your spouse – regardless, the question you should prepare for is “what will I do when faced with these challenges?” We often rely on our own strength to overcome obstacles. Sometimes we turn to damaging coping mechanisms to deal with the stress and anxiety but scripture calls us to turn to our Creator. He loves and cares for you. He wants you to turn to Him and let your burdens down at his feet.

The book of Mark tells a story of when the disciples were in a boat with Jesus during a raging storm. They came to Jesus and said, “aren’t you concerned about us drowning?” Jesus responded, “Why are you so afraid. Do you still have no faith?” How would you respond if Jesus asked you the same question with your struggles today?

We have to realize that we serve a God that loves us. He doesn’t want to see us worry. He has and will continue to provide. He just asks that you rely on Him. Just remember that the same power that raised Jesus from the grave lives in you. You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength.

Announcements:

• 7/22 Jay’s Loop run/boot camp this Friday at 0515 meeting in front of Empire Pizza, Fort Mill. Bring a chair for Spud’s 3^rd F afterwards.
• 7/23 Star Command Convergence in Spartanburg. Clown cars leaving RH Target at 0515 with a return by 1100.
• 7/23 2^nd F Picnic at Spitz’s house 1200-1600. Check the newsletter for details.

Prayer Requests:

• Reborn as he undergoes testing in the hospital
• Puddles’ Unspoken request
• The PAX and their families
• The children at the Attention Home in Rock Hill