Eve of the Lord’s birth – convergence

WARMUP: The usual
THE THANG: DH-type-stuff
MARY: worked into Thang
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Newsletter & upcoming changes
COT: Lauren Hope Styles (sp?) – 21 RIP, Prayers for Geronimo & family. Reading from Ezekiel centered around helping others find their purpose

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First Responder Tribute Trifecta

WARMUP:
– SSH x20
– Merkins x10
THE THANG:
Officers Jeff Shelton & Sean Clark

Officer Sean Clark
Sean Clark was a man of quiet strength and deep compassion, raised in Charlotte’s Pawtuckett neighborhood. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, he returned home to care for his family and worked as a maintenance technician before joining CMPD. He fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a police officer in 2006 and quickly earned the respect of his peers. Sean was a loving husband to Sherry and father to a young son, with another child on the way. He was killed alongside Officer Shelton while responding to a call. His life continues to inspire through memorials and scholarships.
DOB 11/22/1972
– 11 Pushups
– 22 Burpees
– 19 Hand Release Pushups
– 72 Single Count Flutters (count 1 leg)

Badge # 3769
– 37 Crunches
– 69 Shoulder Taps (count 1 shoulder)

Officer Jeff Shelton
Jeff Shelton was a U.S. Marine and a six-year veteran of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, known for his boundless energy, deep character, and love of the outdoors. Raised in Monroe, NC, he played multiple sports and never met a stranger. Jeff was pursuing further education and was active in the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a devoted husband to Jennifer and loved his cocker spaniel, Cody. Jeff was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to a disturbance call. His legacy lives on through a foundation that supports law enforcement and future officers.

DOB 9/9/1971
– Jacob’s Ladder
– 8 Wide Arm Pushups
– Run to the top of the hill
– 1 Donkey Kick
– Run to the bottom of the hill
– 7 Wide Arm Pushups
– Run to the top of the hill
– 2 Donkey Kicks
– Run to the bottom
– Continue series until you complete 1 Wide arm Pushup and 8 Donkey Kicks

Firefighter Richard Michael Sheltra
Richard Sheltra was a kind soul with a quiet demeanor and a servant’s heart. Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, he was drawn to service from a young age and joined the Pineville Volunteer Fire Department. He played football and lacrosse, studied Fire Science, and earned accolades including Rookie of the Year. Richard was in the final stages of applying to the Charlotte Fire Department when he was tragically killed battling a three-alarm blaze. He died doing what he loved—serving others in their time of greatest need. His legacy continues through a foundation that supports first responders.

End of Watch (4/30/2016)

– Bear crawl 10 yards – 1 burpee
– Reverse bear crawl back
– Bear crawl 20 yards – 2 burpees
– Reverse bear crawl back
– Bear crawl 30 yards – 3 burpees
– Reverse bear crawl back
– Bear crawl 40 yards – 4 burpees
– Reverse bear crawl back
– Bear crawl 50 yards – 5 burpees
– Reverse bear crawl back

– Run 50 yards – 6 burpees
– Nur back
– Run 40 yards – 7 burpees
– Nur back
– Run 30 yards – 8 burpees
– Nur back
– Run 20 yards – 9 burpees
– Nur back
– Run 10 yards – 10 burpees
– Nur back

Detective Michael Robert Doty
Mike Doty was a man of quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment to service. He shared a close bond with his twin brother Chris, and both served with the York County Sheriff’s Office. Mike worked in drug enforcement and coordinated the Narcan program, saving lives in the fight against opioid addiction. He was also a SWAT team member, always ready to run toward danger. Mike was killed in an ambush while responding to a domestic violence call. His family later learned of his many quiet acts of kindness—mentoring youth, paying bills for families in recovery, and more. His legacy is one of honor, humility, and love.

12 Years of Service and 37 Years of Life
– 12 Hand Release Push ups
– Run 100 Yards
– 37 Bicycles
– Run 100 Yards

Badge # 809
– 80 Flutters (count 1 leg)
– 9 V-ups

End of Watch 1/17/2018
– 1 50 Yard Crab Walk
– 17 Diamond Pushups
– 20 Squats
– 18 Jump Squats

MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:

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Welcome to Chilis!

It was a beautiful morn at The Americal Jackal, the mumble chatter was off the charts. All the Q could do to dodge haymakers was lean into it and say thank you sir many I have another.

We ran down to the track for the longest 4 corners EVER! There was a dispute of if there really are corners on a circular track, but that is purely semantics.

I chose the number 8 for no particular reason other than 12 was too many and 6 was too few. It’s science.

Corner 1: 8 Merkins
Corner 2: 8 Squats
Corner 3: 8 Flutters
Corner 4: 8 Burpees

Mode of transport on the curved part of the track was lunges, karaoke, and nurring. Mode of transport on the straight aways was fast paced running.

I would like to say we did all of them, but we only got 6 laps in. So maybe 6 wasn’t too few after all.

We Native American ran back to COT for some Mary, announcement, prayers and praises.

JWow

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Cubbie and friends did some exercising

WARMUP: Meh

THE THANG:

– Mosey to Pharmacy
– 25 SSH

– Mosey to parking lot at top of Main (touched Millstone) <@UGND8G4TD>
– 20 SSH
– 20 Mountain Climbers

– Mosey to post office
– 1 Windmill <@UJD744C3T>
– 15 SSH
– 15 Mountain Climbers
– 15 Plank Jacks

– Mosey to First Baptist
– 10 SSH
– 10 Mountain Climbers
– 10 Plank Jacks
– 10 Shoulder Taps

– Mosey to COG
– 5 SSH
– 5 Mountain Climbers
– 5 Plank Jacks
– 5 Shoulder Taps
– 5 Burpees

4 Corners in COG Parking Lot

– Corner 1 – 10 squats, Corner 2 – 20 Merkins, Corner 3 – 30 MNC’s, Corner 4 – 40 Flutters
– Mode or transport: Mosey, Bear Crawl, Nur, Crawl Bear
– Did it again, but mixed of Mode of Transport (Lunges of every variety)

– Mosey to Print Shop
– Partner Work
– 25 pull ups (partner one pull, partner 2 squat) Alternate until reach 25 pull ups

– Mosey to COT
– Finish with:
– 5 SSH
– 5 Mountain Climbers
– 5 Plank Jacks
– 5 Shoulder Taps
– 5 Burpees

MARY: Had a little lamb

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas Eve Convergence

COT: Yes we did

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Gobbler Challenge

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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Apparently “another” Pendulum

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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Rosie’s magical bean ride

WARMUP: SSH, Low slow squat, windmills, imperial walkers, merkins
THE THANG: Line it up!
40 Yards of MOT, 60 yards sprint
1. Bear Crawls
2. Lunge walks
3. high knees
4. broad jumps
5. bear crawls

In between rounds, 15 Hand release merkins, 20 squats, 25 CDDs, 30 shoulder taps, 35sec plank

Pauly D – 50 yards + sprint of 50
1. NUR
2. Jog

Jack Webb from 1 to 10
1 Merkin, 4 hand claps
all the way to 10 merkins, 40 handclaps, baby!

Sevens – Apollo Onos, Leg raises.

The flag was passed, another man grows!
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Congrats Pauly D
COT:

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Unexpected Opportunities

WARMUP: Disclaimer and Pledge duly pronounced
THE THANG: 1 mile loop (rectangle) with an exercise at each corner.

Up Massey, right on Harris, right on Ardrey, right on 160

Burpees x10
Hand release merkins x10
Apollo ono x10
Donkey kicks x10

Pax stayed together for first mile, then thoroughbreds were cut loose. All pax completed at least 3 laps/3 miles and all finished 1-0 for the day.
MARY: she stayed in the sack
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas party, Turkey convergence
COT: Theme today was the Unexpected. I finished a book this week called “The Unexpected Journey” about caregivers of dementia patients (my dad’s current daily reality caring for my mom). I was also reminded of a quote from one of my favorite spiritual teachers, Henri Nouwen: “I’ve always complained about my work being interrupted until one day I realized the interruptions were my work.”

How do you respond to interruptions? Or when the Unexpected drops in front of you? Too often my response has been poor. I’m improving and yet I still have a ways to go.

I call these moments out as critical leadership moments. It’s harder to lead when something unexpected surfaces, and yet those are the moments when leadership is needed the most. Use these moments as instances to learn and grow your awareness, your skills, your consistency, and your leadership.

Thanks for the push from all pax today! I needed you around me, because as Nasa heard during the run, I was close to texting him at midnight last night that I was out because of an oncoming head cold. I didn’t send the message. And then something unexpected happened — I woke up feeling like I was good to go!

#KeepPosting

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Miyagi’s Reign Begins

WARMUP: Yes

THE THANG:
<@UQ50TPDLH> Gave us the opportunity to do 100 burpees with a run EMOM.

<@U08N41FCN0Z>
Chipper 100
– Merkins
– Squats
– BBS
– Flutters
– Dips
– Lunges

100 reps of each, broken up however the PAX wanted.

MARY: Around the circle

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read your newsletter

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The Impossible Mile

WARMUP: barely
THE THANG: impossible mile
400m Bear Crawls
400m Lunge Walks
400m Burpee Broad Jumps (no one got past this)
400m sprint
MARY: nah
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Operation Love, Christmas Party, Bethel
COT:
Yes

So this workout was one of many that remind me why we do what we do.
Unexpected FNG came out this am, dudes an ex marine and a solid dude. Knew we would be there. But really it’s because every single man made a decision they weren’t going to leave the next man hanging. That’s why we post in unpleasant conditions, wee hours of the morning and in some cases with little sleep the day after a birthday where it would have been nice to sleep in if I’m being honest. I wouldn’t have been there for my brothers, and I also wouldn’t have gotten to see Private Dancer who came up from Florida, Dear Abby from Chicago, Boomhaur on his second post, met Hershey and MP, and gotten to see DH do some DH ish, with an FNG onboarding and so and and so on….So all in all a great morning. Welcome Body Butter!

The workout itself, well that’s another story. I wouldn’t say I regret it but I am going to be feeling that one for a few days…

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