12 Days of Christmas Ladder

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Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas as the holiday decorations were recently assembled at WEP with a ladder workout with 2 exercises and 5 flights in depending and ascending counts.

WARMUP:

3 variations side straddle hops followed by 3 variations of merkins followed by 3 variations of squats.

THE THANG:

Flight 1-big boy setups and hip dips,
Flight 2-R/L lunges with squats jumps,
Flight 3-Bear crawl with crawl bear,
Flight 4-R/L side plank crunch with mac tar jai,
Flight 5-Front/back lunges with jump knee tucks.

MARY: n/a

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Christmas party, BRR 2026, Irrevocable Trusts

COT:

Prayers for students, new babies, and aging parents.

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Cold & Wet…What’s Your Point

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It’s high-30’s & really, really wet. And?

WARMUP: Not so much.
THE THANG:
Run to the covered stage at WEP.
(5) 6ct Burpees
(10) Jump Squats
(15) Merkins
(20) Low Slow Squats
(25) Flutters I/C

Run to Ft Mill Church of Nazarene
(5) 6ct Burpees
(10) Lunges (ea leg)
(15) Diamond Merkins
(20) Calf Raises I/C
(25) Peter Parkers

Run to the small parking lot in front of Pike Electric
(5) 6ct Burpees
(15) Merkins
25yd Duck Walk

Run to the old Hardees
(5) 6ct Burpees
(15) Mak Tar Jai’s
(25) LBC’s I/C

Run to the Post Office
More stuff

Run to the parking lot formerly famous for Footloose
More stuff

Run back to the AO
More stuff

MARY: See above
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT: 5th Core Principle & very intentional

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Blue Light Special

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Rainy and cold morning. Chatted with <@U05TY21AC2X> yesterday about meeting at Walmart. Glad I was not part of his fast paced Q.
Started our journey to Walmart, stopping at a few light posted for exercises.
As we crossed Dam Road, I noticed the rain had turned to sleet. We arrived early so we moseyed over to Verizon (cover from the rain)
Saw some headlights in the distance, it was not Santa and his reindeer, it was <@U05TY21AC2X> pushing his Pax around Tega Cay.
We stopped for some squats, form was impeccable.
Back to COT, rain picked up. Felt like we were wearing rucks. Stopped at a few light poles for exercises. Returned under the awning for dips, seeking, squats, lunges.
The weather sucked, but it was great to have the fellowship.

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Fellowship means more when conditions are poor

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Conditions this morning were…subpar (38 degrees and rain). However, that didn’t stop two of us from having great conversation and a solid workout. Here’s what we did:

Warm-Up
– Mosey to Oakcrest Prep
– Middle stretch, L over R stretch, R over L stretch

The Thang
– 10 Squats, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, 10 Calf Raises, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, 10 Calf Raises, 10 Hand Release Merkins, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, 10 Calf Raises, 10 Hand Release Merkins, 10 Alternating Shoulder Taps, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, 10 Calf Raises, 10 Hand Release Merkins, 10 Alternating Shoulder Taps, 10 American Hammers, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, 10 Calf Raises, 10 Hand Release Merkins, 10 Alternating Shoulder Taps, 10 American Hammers, 10 Bomb Jacks, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, 10 Calf Raises, 10 Hand Release Merkins, 10 Alternating Shoulder Taps, 10 American Hammers, 10 Bomb Jacks, 10 Wide Arm Merkins, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, 10 Calf Raises, 10 Hand Release Merkins, 10 Alternating Shoulder Taps, 10 American Hammers, 10 Bomb Jacks, 10 Wide Arm Merkins, 10 Carolina Dry Docks, run to end of lot and back
– 10 Squats, 10 Merkins, Overhead Claps, 10 LBCs, 10 Calf Raises, 10 Hand Release Merkins, 10 Alternating Shoulder Taps, 10 American Hammers, 10 Bomb Jacks, 10 Wide Arm Merkins, 10 Carolina Dry Docks, 10 Burpees, run to end of lot and back
– Mosey back to COT

NMM
Some days look bleak. Its cold and wet and you know the parking lot is soaked. Your bed is warm, dry, and comfortable. So, why leave?

You leave so another guy isn’t standing in the rain alone. Sometimes we post, not for ourselves, but for the other guy. Thank you, <@U01CGBKBQ64>, for being that guy for me this morning. The fellowship means more when conditions are poor. Honored to share the Gloom with you today.

Aye!
Italian Job

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Wet Tour of Tega Cay

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WARMUP: none
THE THANG:
Brisk walk and some shuffling down Gold Hill, past <#C02PFBMMZL6>, down 160 to Walmart where we met <@U5DKASDQU> and <@U08BNRBQ9D1> for some squats and up Hubert Graham to the awning at the school
MARY:
Squats, dips, merkins, lunges
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:

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Dos Amigos

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It was a cold and stormy morning.
Santa came early and so the first 12 Days of Christmas WOD is here!

As it was nasty we moved across the street to American Jackal Land for cover.

Went like this.

1-run (in place)
2- Wide Arm Merkins
3-Goblet squats
4-LBCs
5-Diamond merkins
6-chest press
7-Hammers
8- Calf raise
9- Sumo goblet
10-Lunges (10 each leg)
11-Lawnmower
12-/ Dead lift

After a bit of stretching we called it a day.

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. Proverbs 11:25

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Gobbler Challenge

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WARMUP: skipped it
THE THANG:

Honored Richard Sheltra

Firefighter
Pineville-Morrow Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue
North Carolina
Age: 20
Year of Death: 2016
Year Honored: 2017
Richard Michael Sheltra
Richard was born June 2, 1995, to Michael and Linay Sheltra. Raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Richard was born to be a firefighter. His father is a former chief of the Carmel Volunteer Fire Department, and his mother rolled on calls until the early stages of her pregnancy with Richard. Nicknamed “Bam­Bam” for his sometimes less than graceful mannerisms, Richard made a habit of showing up to his sister’s pretend tea parties in full junior firefighter gear as a young boy.

He graduated from South Mecklenburg High School, where he played football and lacrosse and was active in Key Club and Young Life. Immediately after high school, he turned all of his focus and energy toward becoming a full­time firefighter. He took classes in fire science at Central Piedmont Community College and joined the Pineville Volunteer Fire Department. Richard followed the legacy of both mother and father who are retired volunteers of Carolina and Carmel Fire Departments. A diligent student and faithful volunteer, Richard earned A’s in classes toward his degree and accumulated firehouse accolades, including Most Training Hours and Rookie of the Year. Richard was in his fourth year as a volunteer firefighter and in the final stage of the application process for the Charlotte Fire Department.

The consummate southern gentleman, Richard loved his country, his boots, chocolate chip cookies, country music, and Alabama football. He loved the outdoors and working out. He had a strong, quiet Christian faith that showed itself in his desire to serve his community and his caring for others. When asked why he wanted to be a firefighter, Richard wrote that he wanted to be there for people who may be experiencing “the worst day of their lives.”

On the day of his death, April 30, 2016, Richard spent the day with his mother. After joining her in a charity walk and later having dinner with her, he reported to the station as there were storms headed into the region. During the storms, the department was dispatched to a working fire in a strip mall. He was one of the members on the initial suppression line, became disoriented, and died as result of asphyxiation. His brief 20-year stint on earth made a difference in many lives. He is deeply missed by his family, friends, and fellow firefighters.

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

After this which we I read during a plank hold we moseyed to grab the Cindy’s and went to the track…

“The Ladder of Pain”
60 min AMRAP (total
reps – laps don’t
count)
400m after EVERY
round
Rd 1 – 10 OH Squats
Rd 2 – R1+20 T-
merkins
Rd 3 – R1&2+30 Block
swings
Rd 4 – R1-3+40 front
squats
Rd 5 – R1-4+50 OH
Presses
Rd 6 – R1-5+60 Rowers
Rd 7 – R1-6+70 sumo
squats
Rd 8 – R1-7+80 high
rows
Rd 9 – R1-8+90
Crunchers
Rd 10 – R1-9+100

Most got through round 5, Max got through 6 I believe

Ran out of time…
MARY: see above
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas Party, Bethel, pints and padres
COT: yes, prayers for Geronimo

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What it is to be a Good Man

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WARMUP: In Cadence: Imperial Walkers, Cherry Pickers, Hillbilly Walkers & Windmills. Counted off.

THE THANG: Took off for a basic run and boot. 3.02 miles with stops along the way.
Pain Station stops included: merkins, squats, burpees, cocaine bear crawls, Carolina dry docks, jump squats, etc as we moseyed from COT to Dam Rd and back.

Many words were given and they all mattered and defined. From honest, accountable, virtuous, dependable etc all great words. There is no perfect definition but we should all be striving to make sure we are doing all we can to be a Good Man because the world badly needs Good Men. The words above that we do without thinking keep it up, those that we have to strive to do better at – keep working at it – the world needs GOOD MEN. You have 31 days to close 2025 and set the tone for 2026 – go be a Good Man!

MARY: Sprints, hot white speed sprints!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announced, Fort fill free to edit – Rock Hill announcements pertinent to Fort is F3 in RH Christmas Parade this Friday Dec 5th – see me if you’d like to join. SLT Handoffs Jan 1st NYD Convergence.

COT: Prayers and praises and I prayed us out.

Thankful for the privilege to lead this workout.

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Apparently “another” Pendulum

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WARMUP: Some
THE THANG: Pendulum on Monroe White St.
5 Bombjacks in the middle: 25 Merkins at the top of the hill. 25 Seal Jacks at the top of the other. Decrease by 5 each round then back up.
MARY: some
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:

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Clock Work and Ladders

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WARMUP:
20 SSH IC
10 Windmills IC
10 Cherry Picker IC
10 Imperial Walkers IC
10 Hillbilly Walkers IC
5 Burpees OYO

Mosey the course

THE THANG:
Clock Work – Merkins
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Drew chalk hands on a clock.
How far can you go.
Start at 1, move to 2, etc.
Stay in plan position

Ladder Style Lightpost Workout
Station 1, 1+2, 1+2+3, etc

10 Lt. Dan Magic Legs
15 Seal Jacks
20 Mountain Climbers
25 LBC
30 Squats
35 Plank Jacks

MARY:
Clock Work – BBS
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thanksgiving Convergence

COT:
Show to know

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