We ran
WARMUP: meet and greet
THE THANG: run through the bubble
MARY: was a fine girl
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rob says USC is different than Southern California
COT: pray more worry less
WARMUP: pledge
THE THANG: squats, merkins, flutter kicks and hills
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:
WARMUP: it was raining
THE THANG: some did 3.2, some did 6, some did 15
MARY: does not go out in the rain
ANNOUNCEMENTS: generally, yes
COT: yes, COT was very nice
WARMUP: 20 SSH, 10 Hillbilly Walkers, 10 Goofballs
THE THANG:
Backblast – The Forge
Q: Jason
Workout: Ladder to 10
Distance: Just under 4 miles
Great work by everyone who showed up at The Forge this morning. The focus was simple: keep moving, build the volume, and embrace the cumulative fatigue.
We tackled a progressive ladder workout. After each round, we ran a lap before adding the next movement. Every round started back at the beginning of the ladder, so the reps steadily accumulated while the legs never got much of a break.
The Ladder
Format
By the end, we had logged 10 laps for just under 4 miles, while knocking out a full-body beatdown that challenged the legs, core, chest, shoulders, and lungs.
Totals Completed
Message of the Day (MOTD):
Big goals aren’t accomplished in one giant leap—they’re built one step, one rep, and one lap at a time. Consistency compounds. Keep showing up, trust the process, and before long you’ll look back and realize you’ve gone farther than you ever thought possible.
Thanks to all the HIMs who pushed the pace, encouraged one another, and made The Forge stronger this morning.
It was an honor to lead. Aye!
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:
WARMUP:
Moroccan night clubs, low slow squats
THE THANG:
The full zipper. Ascending burpee count starting at 1 each time you cross over Spring St. (1 then 2 then 3…). On the right side of the zipper 20 Fat Bastard sumo squats and 10 We’re Not Worthy’s. On the left side of the zipper 20 Mojo mountain climbers (just regular mountain climbers) and 10 merkins
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:
WARMUP: mosey down to bottom of Brayden hill
THE THANG: 10 jump squats at bottom of hill
10 merkins at the first street
10 lunges and the parking lot entrance
5 burpees at the top
Run back to the bottom and repeat
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: yes
COT: yes
THE THANG: Ran out to Whites Rd then down to Waterside through 1, 2, or 3 roundabouts and back.
COT: yes, we circled and we trusted
WARMUP: We charted a lap around the parking lot and completed a few warmup exercises.
THE THANG: Before we took off, I asked the PAX to remember one thing. When the assignment is to run to a specific destination, do not stop short. Don't run 45 yards to a target 50 yards away. 5yds doesn't seem like much but what happens when you get used to not completing the job?
Stop 1: The circle on the other side of the apartment complex.
Jump Squats, Low Slooooow Squats, Lunge walk around the circle.
Stop 2: Fire Station
Mountain Climbers, Shoulder Taps, Slow Peter Parkers
Run back to the circle.
Sprint to the top of the hill (160)
Run to Grace Presbyterian Church
5 Burpees, Unweighted Simbas(?), Slow Dying Cockroaches, 3 Burpees
Run to O'Reilly Auto Parts
Hand Release Merkins, Bear Crawl in cadence, Curb dips, Crawl bear back, Slow Carolina Dry Dock
Run to Dollar Store
Sprint the straightaway, Mountain Climbers
Spring back, American Hammers
Sprint out again, Jump Squats
MARY: See above
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bethel Service, 4th of July Convergence
COT: No doubt.
WARMUP:
Mosey to Pharmacy Parking Lot
SSH, Imperial Walkers, Hillbilly Walkers, Windmills
THE THANG:
Reverse Alabama
Stops along the way…
20 Reverse Lunges
7 Burpees
15 Big Boys
Down to Harris St Park.
Indian Run up Harris St.
Exercises at the church
Partner Nur/Run up Massey St.
Exercises at Pike
MARY:
No
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Yes
COT:
It was done.