12 PAX showed up on a perfect morning to join me at the Pantheon. This being my first Q at this AO, waited for the arrivals to decide on the workout. With a good strong group, team-building won. After introductions, disclaimers, and a brief message to turn their focus on MATURITY, off we went.

Mosey around school drop-off loop incorporating some high knees, butt-kickers, side shuffles rotating, carioca,toy soldiers, soccer (hip) stretches along the way. Little did I know this would come in handy at the next stop.

With some mumble chatter and the discovery of a soccer ball at the next stop, each exercise came with the possibility of it being kicked your way, keeping us alert at all times. Impressed by the PAX ability to deliver a reasonable pass to each other. Bring on Brazil!

Warm-up

Hillbilly walkers- 25

Merkins- 10

Slow squat- 20

SSH- 35

Mountain climbers- 15

Moroccon night club- 40

Windmills -15 ( some might say a little fast in the beginning)

The Thang

Mosey to the back of the school and headed to the basketball court. After partnering up, informed our anxious PAX of the exciting times ahead.

Dora 1-2-3 got the nod. 100- merkins 200- squats 300 LBC’s. With 13 I had to team up so we raised our numbers a bit by 50 each. While one partner worked at the goal, the other ran suicides at stops encompassing the length of the court…with partners rotating back and forth until completion. PAX put in a strong effort and completed a bit earlier than I planned and..I forgot the pull-ups!

With time to spare, the PAX lined up for a Bataan Death March (last man drops and does 5 burpees and then chases down the group) around the back- side of the school and following the entire loop to the left around the front ending with a 50 yard AYG to COT. Great work PAX completing two rounds.

COT for more Mary than I intended, but with the help of the PAX, we had some good AB work with flutters, American hammers, box cutters, Freddie mercury’s and more than I recall.

Prayers and praises lifted up to those left unsaid by the PAX (could have been the Q’s fault). Be mindful of your journey towards MATURITY and don’t forget the little things along the way. Grateful for the opportunity to lead you Gentlemen this morning and the effort you showed to get better. Thanks for the support.

Frat Boy