Time: 0505 – Ruckers rolling in from all angles. Rucks being dropped off. Rucks being picked up.
Time: 0510 – 14 Ruckers Counted, 2 Boot Campers
Time: 0514 – 2 Boot Campers (Decibel and Falcon’s Crest) are provided each with a Ruck
Time: 0515 – Disclaimer briefly disclaimed and we started rucking. Not a lot of time.

Before we get to The Thang, a little lesson.

sleep·er cell
noun
a secretive group of spies that remain inactive within a target population until ordered to act.

Over the course of the past year, this sleeper cell (aka F3 Rucking Crew) has been slowly infiltrating the ranks. It started at the Swamp with just a few PAX and a simple, “Hey, I’ve got this extra ruck no one’s using, wanna join us?” A few visits to www.goruck.com and gear options galore. It started to spread a bit. Still not quite a movement, but something. Then a Custom Goruck at the Fort Announcement (get on the waitlist), A Brewruck (sounds fun?), a 20 mile overnight ruck (less fun) plus more to come. It was clear this morning that the sleeper cell was activated. If you haven’t tried rucking or a ruck workout, don’t worry, you will. You don’t have a choice anymore. This brings us to The Thang. Mind you, this is not your typical ruck or ruck workout. This is an F3 Ruck Beatdown! Oh yeah, it was raining. All rucks are 30# except for my M’s which Decibel got. It’s pink and 32#.

THANG
Mosey to the overhang by the Rite Aid for COP (Rucks On): Arm Twirly Things (fwd and back), Windmills IC X10, Merkins IC X5 and Mtn Climbers IC X15

Walk to Overhang for Meat and Potatoes portion of the workout

Partner Pyramid: Partner 1 Runs a lap around Rite Aid, Domino’s and Jersey Mikes while Partner 2 does the exercise. Flip Flop until the cumulative number is reached.

Running (Ruck Off)
Exercise (Ruck On or used as coupon/gear)

• 50 Burpees (Crowd Pleaser)
• 100 Merkins
• 150 Ruck Swings (Think KB Swing but with a ruck)
• 200 OH Flutters (Flutters with Ruck held overhead)
• 150 Ruck Curls
• 100 Merkins
• 50 Burpees (Most made it here, it sucked)

Almost everyone completed the series and we cleared about 2+ miles for the running portion. Strong work by all and this was a true beatdown. I already need a nap and I can’t lift my arms. Here are my notes.

NMM
-Tclaps to Reborn for coming across the river. Great to have you.
-Welcome to the club Decibel and Falcon’s Crest
-Knew it was a “good” workout when I started getting threats of bodily harm (looking at you DH)
-Who knew counting could be so difficult when you’re a) dizzy and b) trying not to spill merlot
-Thanks to Crabcakes for the Manchurian Candidate reference inspiring the title of this BB
-Honestly don’t have much more than that. I’m old and it was a blur. Appreciated everyone who posted!

Announcements
-Christmas Party (if you know any PAX where $ is tight, please get them in touch with either CSPAN or Italian Job. There are PAX willing to sponsor others)
-PAINtheon Games next Wednesday at The Coop 0500, yes 0500
-Christmas Eve Convergence at The Yard (0615 5K and 0700 Workout)
-(Home)Brewruck Coming next April
-Get on the Fort Custom Goruck waitlist

Praise and Prayers
-Prayers for Bonsai’s Aunt as she prepares for breast cancer surgery
-Prayers for Royale’s Father
-Prayers for Sgt York as they travel to China to adopt 2 children
-Prayers for safe travels for many and for the family at home

BOM on CSPAN

Always and Honor Guys!
Zima