Category: Sweep The Leg

Hateful 8s

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9 did the hard thing this morning at Sweep.

The Thang
3.8 miles, 3 exercises (Burpees, Pistol Squats, Hand Release Merkins) of 8 reps at 8 stops on a figure 8 course

  • Stop 1 – Earth Fare
  • Stop 2 – Kangaroo Express
  • Stop 3 – Veterinary Medical
  • Stop 4 – Cameron Creek and Coverdale
  • Stop 5 – Traffic Circle on Hubert Graham
  • Stop 6 – My Driveway
  • Stop 7 – Cul de sac at the end of Tara Ln
  • Stop 8 – Braden Pool

NMM
Last weekend I spent 4 days in Wichita for their “Disruptor 002” rucking event. We themed the weekend around “The Patriot” and how unchecked anger is dangerous.

It was clear that we often allow anger to spill out over something small but the real issue is something much deeper. The root of anger is often pain we haven’t healed or fear we haven’t faced. The trigger isn’t always the problem; sometimes it’s just the tipping point.

Next time you react with anger, dig deeper for the reason you lashed out and address that issue. If not, you will continue to hurt the ones you love.

-IJ

Hateful 8s

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Groundhog Workout

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WARMUP: Warmed up before if needed
THE THANG: Mosey across the street to the bottom of Brayden Hill.
5 Burpees at the bottom
10 Jump Squats at Emory Ln
10 HR Merkins at entrance to Inizio parking lot
10 Hammers at corner of 160.
Rinse and repeat
About half way through switched to Burpees, Monkey Humpers, OH claps and Big boys
MARY: Finished up Soups BB’s
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Plenty going on
COT: Lots going on with M’s and trying to be Dad/Husband

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Poles of Death

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The Thang: Mosey to the light poles at the back of the school. Out one, 10 merkins, back to start 10 lunges (each leg). Out two poles 5 burpees, back to start, 10 squats. Out 3 poles, 10 merkins, etc. Repeat until time getting progressively further down the path. Return to COT. If that wasn't clear, you're in good company. A few of us didn't understand at first either… but we eventually all figured it out and got about 4 in.

COT: Prayers for IJ’s friend, Spectre’s wife, Olaf's pizza airplane, and all the rest.

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Post BRR good ideas

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(Courtesy of DH, thanks buddy!!)

10 came to Sweep the Leg to celebrate the one day of the year that I get to run near the front of the pack… the Monday after BRR. It was a veritable party…

Q: @UGRNYPPUM

Pax: @UGRNYPPUM @UMB4FRCMA @U08GGTLHL @U5Y5JA02G @U5DLC6D7X @UGU3XR5RP @U5CF2DMKK @U5DKASDQU @U5CVD8D7V @U01NGHPR2HW (and Olaf's nutsniffer)

Heartbreakers: None

The Thang: Warm-o-Rama, run to the bank for 20 merkins/20 flutters (2-count), then run down Dave Gibson to the parking lot at the end of the schools and another 20/20. Mosey to the Colosseum flag lot repeat 20/20. Run the middle school car rider loop then 20/20, but I think it was here we switched to CDDs and American Hammers. Back to the lot at the bottom of the hill repeat the 20/20. Back up to the bank and 20/20. Head to the flag and, yes you guessed, 20/20. Small loop around the lot then 20/20, then a big loop around Earth Fare and out to 160 and back for a 20/20. At that point, we were released on our own recognizance to either cross the 3-mile threshold or to sit and stretch the last 5 minutes.

Moleskine: Despite running the most miles on his team over the weekend, @U5DLC6D7X still managed to push the pace. And @UGU3XR5RP wasn't far behind…
During one set of merkins or other, Olaf's dog came for a snuggle and I was sure it was Band Camp, so you can imagine how awkward it was when I went in for a kiss…
Some good BRR war stories were told and some woes about it not being Fall yet were expressed.
Gekko committed to running the Scream under the tenuous premise that it involves some sort of Band Camp dunk tank at the end. There's no way to really know.

COT: Prayers to remain present in every moment, health concerns, and ability to have wisdom with our kids and others.
Shady could use help moving in his in-laws on Oct 3 after WEP. They're moving into Lancaster area. Pronounced Lancaster. Not Lancaster. Don't forget. It's Lancaster.

Most of this happened. Sort of. Subject to verification by @UGYTLSLB0.

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Dorothy

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WARMUP:
There was some neck stretches as we looked around for Tesh
THE THANG:
Ran to Tesh's house in Baxter, 10 Monkey Humpers IC, Stop signs down Richard's Crossing… 10 HR Merkins, 10 Squats, 15 Hello Dolly, Ran down Sutton to Baxter entrance, Repeato, Through Baxter and down Richard's back to COT
MARY:
10 Burpees IC
10 Hammers IC
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tortoise and Hare
Heart Walk
Convergence
COT:
Be present where you are at

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F3 Hyrox Training

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WARMUP: Mosey around parking lot to set lap
THE THANG:
800s (2 laps around parking lot)
Can't move on to next set of exercises until you complete 2 laps and exercises
800 – 50 Burpees
800 – 50 Squats
800 – 50 Lunges
800 – 50 Mountain Climbers
800 – 50 BBS
Finished with 2 (90%) sprints around back of Earth Fare and recovery walk along the front
MARY:
N/A
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Heart Walk
Tortoise and Hare
Convergence
Bethel Mens Shelter
COT:
Everyone completed the workout at different speeds, but everyone completed it

F3 Hyrox Training

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Physical Readiness Teast

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WARMUP: dynamic
10 Wind mill
5 bend & Reach
THE THANG:
1 mile
1 stop (20 low slow squats, 10 hand release merkins, 30 American hammers)

Competition test
1 minute ARAP Merkins
1 Minute ARAP curlups
1.5 mile run
MARY:
ARAP
10 Merkins
20 Squats
30 Crunches

Flutters
Merkins
Big boys
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT: prayers for new beginnings for people.
Eagle Claw going to The Citadel

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Tour d’ Favorites

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WARMUP: Run a bit in the Sweep parking lot then a few warm up exercises: 10 Lunges each leg, 10 Mountain Climbers I/C, 10 Carolina Dry Docks, 10 Mak Tar Jah
THE THANG: The "theme" this morning, albeit unspoken, was to run to a spot and do the work. In some cases, we'd repeat it and in others, it was a one-and-done. I know, novel idea.
Exit the lot, run to Dave Gibson and turn left onto Dave Gibson's, stopping at the bottom of the hill.
10 Diamond Merkins
10 Mountain Climbers I/C
10 Carolina Dry Docks
10 Mak Tar Jah's
Run up the hill to the small parking lot and back down.
Repeat the exercises.
Run back up and down.
When all finish the final run, run up opposite hill to the realty office. Perform:
10 Hand-Release Merkins
10 V-Ups
10 Shoulder taps (ea side)
10 Jump Lunges
Run back down then up to Ben Casey Dr.
10 Hand-Release Merkins
10 V-Ups
10 Shoulder taps (ea side)
10 Jump Lunges
Run to Discount Tire
20 Dips & 20 Peter Parkers (10 ea side)
Run to the light at the 1st Brayden entrance: Emory Lane
10 Burpees
Run through the neighborhood and down to the bottom of Brayden Parkway
15 Squats & 15 Hand-Release Merkins
Run to the top of Brayden Parkway for 5 Burpees
Wrap it up at COT for some additional Mary.

I leave it to 38 Special to verify the accuracy of my reporting.

MARY: See above
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The team spends a lot of time developing the newsletter with great content, leverage it.
Bethel needs on 8/6
Excavation on 8/28
Stuff the bus on 8/8
There were more
COT: 100%

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