The Impossible Mile

20 men rolled out of bed and got better this morning. There were ruckers, runners, and bootcampers. Conditions were pleasant (44 and clear). Here’s what we did:

The Thang
“The Impossible Mile Challenge”
– 1 Lap Burpee Broadjump
– 1 lap Lunge Walk
– 1 lap Bear Crawl
– 1 lap Run

<@UGU3XR5RP> finished first and thus was crowned “King of the Ring.”

NMM
We take on these challenges to prove our strength. On the surface, this was a physical beast. But during the challenge, it was apparent that this was just as much mental. No one chooses to do these exercises on their own. Candidly, it’s dangerous, difficult, and dare I say, impossible. But there’s a lesson in the face of challenges: will you quit when it gets hard or will you dig deep and push through? Whatever it takes to keep going, do that. If it means taking a rest and going again, do that. You must push past your perceived limitations to find the strength within. You have what it takes. Keep going.

Aye!
IJ

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They’re Playing Baaaasketball…..”

WARMUP: Stretch Lab: Abe Vigoda, Cherry Pickers, Downward Dog, Honeymooner, Left over right, Right over left, Pidgeon Stretch, Trunk Twisters
THE THANG: Mosey to gym entrance, CDD, Peter Parker’s. People’s Chair up against the wall, bear crawl to the curb & back, burpees.
Mosey to the B’ball court. Two teams play HORSE. Any airballs or bricks warrant a burpee from that team. Blame the early morning cold weather for the burpees that resulted. The PAX preferred wind sprints, up and down the court to keep warm.
MARY: Ab Lab to close out the last 4 minutes before COT
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5K, Upcoming Convergence.
COT: Prayers for PAX’s personal health and families.

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Back last! Rucking VQ with GAME!

WARMUP: SSH and the Kasbah #2s
THE THANG: 12 was the rep count for all work to honor LEOs including my nephew. Ruck over to railing facing the lake and some hopping merkins until we got to the stairs. Up the stairs and over to the Marriott where we talked about Gratitude and Attitude then did some Russian Tap Dancers and LSS. Rucked to Sunbelt and talked about Maintaining focus and Energy. Rucked the perimeter of the parking lot and up to the roundabout. There, we did some calls raisers and slightly inclined merkins. Rucked back up the hill toward Panera passing around <@U02JMD0EKS8>’s 60 pounder. Rucked through the quiet zone again then back for some Mary. It felt quite contrary but we did some BB Crunches, Protractors and finally some body destroyers. The PAX were very gracious and kind.
MARY: Not Wild Eyed Crazy but yes, she popped on.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: <@U02JMD0EKS8> Bon Voyage March 1st, <#C040E2ZA943> March 8th, Convergence at <#C02P7E6JT55> on March 14th and the <#C03J56KFVAA> #Jaeger March 15th.
COT: Prayers for health and for strength. Prayers for the families of those who lost loved ones. Praises for Gratitude including the PAX and new jobs.

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Ruck>run

WARMUP:
THE THANG:
Run route = y trail then up 6th crossing to Sutton, left on Sutton, right on mills, left on gardenia, right on morris hunt, right on dowling, then up the hill in Berkshire, then back to start via Richard’s crossing

the ruckers went were ruckers go
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:

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Stop and go light or Traffic signal?

Fact: the weinke went through the washing machine as soon as I got home, it did not make it to the dryer

Fact: <@UGU3XR5RP> thought <@U5CVD8D7V> was going to be at The Fort. He was disappointed that DH did not show, he was also very disappointed that I was on Q. 100% True.

Fact: this Q is old, I left it all on the field and was sore for 2 days, but was still only 28% of Band Camp

We toured Fort Mill:
-lot across from Vet park
-The Print Shop parking lot (was hoping for a morning brew, but no go)
-Church of God parking lot
-First Baptist parking lot
-St Johns UMC parking lot
-the wall by Kimballs
-Vet Park parking lot
-back to COT

most stops were 1 exercise, various transportation across the lot, 1-2 exercise, back across, 1-2-3 exercise

We did a Jonah Hill at The Church of God

We did a Matt Foley at St John UMC

Wall work and various Jacks at the Kimballs wall

Mahktar N’Diayes were included at one stop

Bear Crawls, Crawl Bears, Crab Walks, etc

Band Camp, Cyclops and JWOW led the way. Fitness levels that I will never realize.

<@U6AS1MBPG> ran to The Fort from 6@6, participated for an hour, and ran back with 2-50lb sand bags, backwards in the snow. Beast.
<@U5RTPS4M8> ran to The Fort from 6@6, participated (ribbon TBD) and ran back
Twisty, Bass and Fogerty dressed like a stop and go light stopped in

Looks like we made it,

Barry Manilow

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Track and Stack at the Ballroom

YHC was humbled to be asked to Q at the Ballroom. Heading into D2D, there is a feeling across the Fort of preparation for the big event. However, YHC wanted to challenge the Pax to make a downpainment on the day with a track inspired workout.

WARMUP:
Mosey to the parking lot beside the playground
Windmills x 10
Diamond merkins x 5
SSH x 20
WAM x 5
MNC x 20
Merkins x 5
IW x 20
Diamonds x 5
Mtn x 20
WAM x 5
Monkey Humpers x 20
Merkins x 5

Mosey to the football field

THE THANG:

Track and Stack
Run 200 meters followed by 5 burpees
Run 200 meters followed by 5 burpees and 10 merkins
Continue to stack each 200 with 15 LBCs, 20 SSH, 25 squats, 30 mtn climbers, 35 OH clap and 40 flutters

Mosey back to the flag for 3 minutes of Mary

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Trash pickup coming on 3/22
Convergence on 3/14
Jaegar on 3/15

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Love Boat Cruise

WARMUP:
SSH
Abe Vigoda
Imperial Walker
Hillbilly Walker
Michael Phelps
Merkins
Broga

THE THANG:
Indian Run with 3 Big Boys as the fallback

Love Boat Cruise (2 loops)
(40 reps per man of either exercise)

Carolina:
CDD
2 Leg Lunge

Key West
Merkins
Squats

San Juan
Big Boys
Mountain Climbers

Day at Sea – Lap around the lot

Aruba
Monkey Humpers
Superman’s

Day at Sea

Havana
High Knees
Plank

3 minutes total for both

AVI
American Hammers
SSH

Hamilton
Bomb Jacks
LBCs

MARY:
Peter Pointer

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Convergence
Jaeger
Bethel Men’s
Pizza

COT:
Health
Work
Fellowship

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