Emptied the truck of all landscaping blocks and carried all plus KBs on a supposed trip around the school but we turned back cause <@U02DKM63B7B> way underestimated how long it would take.
WARMUP: hula hoop, hoop hula,
THE THANG: ruck down to crime scene and collect coupons. Ruck up hill. Perform exercises: curls, low slow squats, flutters with press. Continue moving to continue to evade the police.
MARY: hip touch merkins. Hip stretching and line dancing like the Rockettes
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tortoise and the Hare next weekend
COT: praise for successful surgery praise for travel prayers for postal niece
WARMUP: None – Not @ STL
THE THANG: Nine HIMs showed up ready to put in work for a Baxter-to-Berkshire loop beatdown. We took off on foot for the Berkshire loop, stopping at every stop sign to drop:
• 5 Jump Squats
• 5 Regular Squats
• 15 Merkins
:vertical_traffic_light:Those stop signs added up fast — and so did the burn.
We completed 3 total loops. The final lap brought a twist for YHC who called an audible and cut the reps to squeeze in that last lap. Strong move for max mileage but serval PAX got them in.
:straight_ruler: Distance: Just shy of 4 miles
:fire: Legs were smoked. Chests were tight. Spirits were high.
MARY: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tortose & The Hare, Bethal Men’s,
COT: Sasquatch & Spector’s Anniversary
Message of the Day
:clock4: Today is National Leave the Office Early Day.
It’s a great reminder that time is something we don’t get back.
That’s why I try to stay focused during the day—avoiding distractions like social media or unnecessary tasks—so I can truly disconnect and spend time with my family in the evenings.
I work out early in the morning before the day starts, not just for the routine, but so my evenings are open and intentional.
If we manage our time wisely during the workday, we create space for what matters most after it.
Work hard. Be efficient. And make sure your time reflects your priorities.
WARMUP: We did.
THE THANG: Warm up
4 corners in back lot – 3 rounds – 25 reps of each
– Merkins
– Squats
– Diamonds
– Big Boys
Dora
– 50 burpees
– 150 dips
– 250 CDD
MARY: No chicks.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read your newsletter.
COT: The 5th Core Principle.
D-Day (June 6, 1944)
D-Day:
D-Day was the Allied plan to launch a massive invasion of Nazi-occupied France, opening a second front in Europe to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union in the east and hasten the defeat of Nazi Germany. The Allies aimed to break out of Normandy, liberate France, and advance toward Germany, ultimately ending the war in Europe.
Phases:
1. Airborne Assault: Shortly after midnight, thousands of paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to disrupt German defenses.
2. Bombardment: Pre-dawn air and naval attacks targeted German coastal fortifications.
3. Amphibious Landings: From 6:30 AM, Allied troops landed on five beaches (Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword). Fierce fighting occurred, especially at Omaha Beach.
4. Beachhead Establishment: By the end of the day, the Allies had secured footholds on all beaches, though not all objectives were met.
Casualties:
– Allied: About 4,414 killed on D-Day (over 10,000 casualties including wounded/missing).
– German: Estimated 4,000–9,000 killed or wounded.
– Civilians: Around 3,000 killed.
Significance:
The Normandy invasion was a turning point in World War II, marking the start of the liberation of Western Europe and placing immense pressure on German forces. Elaborate deception plans misled the Germans about the invasion’s location, and extensive planning ensured the Allies achieved surprise and established a crucial foothold in France.
WARMUP:
– Mosey around the parking lot to the cinder block storage
– Mosey with a cinderblock to the bleachers
– SSH X20
– Windmill X10
THE THANG:
Phase 1 “Overlord”
• 1944m Run = ~1.2 miles = scale up to 5 laps on the track
Phase 2 “Airborne Drop”
• 60 Coupon BO Rows
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 3 “Omaha Beach
• 100yd Bear Crawl
• 100yd Crawl Bear
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 4 “Utah Beach”
• 60 Merkins
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 5 “Gold Beach”
• 60 Coupon Swings
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 6 “Sword Beach”
• 60 Overhead Press
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 7 “Juno Beach”
• 60 Flying Squirrels
• Run ¼ mile
Maximus and Splinter were the only two to finish. Everyone else had to skip the last 1/4 mile due to time (not because we were smoked).
WARMUP: listening to Twister talk
THE THANG: running and listening to Twister talk
MARY: was listening to Twister talk
ANNOUNCEMENTS: yes, official (corporate was present)
COT: yes, pre and post
Welcome FNG, Shaqaroni
Looks like we made it,
Barry Manilow
WARMUP: Mosey to firehouse. Moroccan night club, windmill, hill billy walkers. Merkins, downward dog and honey mooner
THE THANG: jog to hill by glclub house with some pain stations plus bear crawled around pickleball courts. At hill partner runs hill while other partner does exercise with rocks. Curls, overhead press, goblins squats, clean and press. Jog to hill by COT with pain stations. At hill 4 rounds of quadzilla, one buy out of 10 burbes.
MARY: one round of Moby with merkins when he said down held until up.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: read news letter.
COT: prayers for those in need
Memorial Day ruck fest with a few Yoggers.
WARMUP: mosey with ssh and merkins
THE THANG: Modified combination of the Danny Dietz and Matthew Axleson hero wods. Lots of running. Lots of reps.
MARY: only a little
ANNOUNCEMENTS: some
COT: yes
WARMUP:
THE THANG:
If you weren’t then you don’t know.
Cyclopse and I decided to save the wienkie and ruck instead. Great conversation with shieldlock.
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT: