No Country for Old Men

Another beautiful morning in the Gloom. Prior to 5:15 I was able to get a solid 3+ in a pre-run all around town.

At 5:15 it was go time. We took off for main street stopping at the Amor Artis parking lot for a brief warmup.

15 SSH
15 MNC
15 Seal Jacks
10 Windmills
5 Burpees (because I can’t help myself)

Then began the workout.

Tabata series. 30 seconds on 10 seconds rest 5 rounds.

1 Merkin for 1 rep of the following exercises.
Shoulder Taps
Rows
Plank Jacks
Peter Parker
Hr Merkins.

As you progress within 30 seconds you up the reps. Starting at 1:1 then 2:2, 3:3, etc….

After we finished here we ran to Ft. Mill Animal Hospital parking lot.

Similar routine but with 1 Squat to 2 reps of the following exercises:
Sumo Squats
Right Leg Lunge
Left Leg Lunge
Calf Raises
Jump Squats

After this we ran all the way to the parking lot behind the First Baptist Church

Similar routine but 1 BBS to 4 reps of the following exercises

LBCs
Flutters
Hello Dolly’s
Hammers
Toe Touches

This went over so well we did the whole circuit again same route, reps and enthusiasm. We were also able to run into some of our friends from Minnow Pond and got back to COT just in the nick of time.

The workout was great this morning but the mumblechatter was awesome! Glad to report we solved all of the worlds problems and we all have embraced our inner “old man”.

Honored to lead! Until Next Time!

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Happy 11th Anniversary

WARMUP: mosey to a random lot for 11 of various exercises

THE THANG: mosey to the east of Lowe’s for 11’s – hand release merkins and squats. Mosey to rail behind Lowe’s for 3 sets of 11’s – dips followed by merkins, dips and wide arm merkins and dips and diamonds.

Mosey to the mulch piles for more 11’s – flying squirrels and lunges.

Mosey to cot doing 2 flying squirrels after every island.

With 1 minute to spare pax stretched and did a 20 second body destroyer.

MARY: no time
ANNOUNCEMENTS: affirmative and in the newsletter you should read.
COT: 5th core principle

Thanks for the call Peach Stand. Honored to lead on the 11th anniversary of the fort. Keep giving away what’s been generously given us.

Cyclops

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Deck of Pain with a Lake Wylie Bowl and Bounce crooked deck of cards

WARMUP: traditional – SSH , hillbil & imp walkers, broga
THE THANG: deck of pain / splint cards in half for 2 rounds. Rd 1) upper body R2) lower body and Mary
MARY: included in workout
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 200 pound sand bags are on sale
COT: message was preparation

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Lots of Reps

WARMUP: Mosey around parking lot. 25 ea SSH, 10 Imperial Walkers, 10 Hillbilly Walkers, 10 Goofballs

THE THANG:
#1 Dora
100 – Curls
200 – Squats
300 Bent Rows

#2 11’s
Chest Press
Tricep Extensions

MARY: 5 Burpees OYO , Flutters
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Prayers for Soup to Nuts Brother in Law
COT:

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IPC Week 3 without Cindy

WARMUP: Short Mosey, 5 core principles were recited followed by a burpee for each one, cherry pickers, SSH
THE THANG: Went to the short track to show everyone the board. Liked the IPC week 3 format so much decided to use it. Increased the number of rounds since our run distance was shorter and Cindy didn’t participate. Here’s the run down:

RD1 – 10xMerkins, 16xStep-Ups, 20xMerkins, 26xStep-Ups, 30xMerkins, Run a Lap

RD2- 10xStep-Ups, 16xCDDsw/FeetOnCurb, 20xStep-Ups, 26xCDDswFOC, 30xStep-Ups, Run a Lap

RD3 – 10xCDDswFOC, 16xBulgarianSplitSquats, 20xCDDswFOC, 26xBSSs, 30xCDDswFOC, Run a Lap

RD4 – 10xBSSs, 16xV-Ups, 20xBSSs, 26xV-Ups, 30xBSSs, Run a Lap

RD5 – 10xV-Ups, 16xDerkinswFOCurborBench, 20xV-Ups, 26xDerkinswFOCorB, 30xV-Ups, Run a Lap

RD6 – 10xDerkinswFOCorB, 16xFreddyMs, 20xDerkinswFOCorB, 26xFreddyMs, 30xDerkinswFOCorB, Run a Lap

RD7 – 10xFreddyMs, 16xBurpees, 20xFreddyMs, 26xBurpees, 30xFreddyMs, Run a Lap

Most of us made it into rounds 6 & 7 and I believe we had a couple of finishers. Lots of mumble chatter, great fellowship.

MARY: No time
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read your newsletter
COT: What is said in COT stays in COT. This should give freedom to vulnerability. I encourage you to speak up at COT with anything on your mind/heart. This is your opportunity to ask/receive help with your burdens! You do not have to carry them alone!

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In Honor Of September, 11, 2001

WARMUP: All PAX but Shield dropped in the plank with their ears wide open to listen to our brother Shield share his experience as an NYPD officer on 9/11/2001. This included the names of a few of Shield’s fallen brothers. Some of us have been fortunate enough to hear him talk about that day but every time I hear it, I take away something new. This morning was no different.
Following the plank, we mentioned a few numbers of significance for the PAX to think about:
9 & 11: This was obvious
22: Years since that day 22yrs ago
100: The number of days Ground Zero in NY smoldered
ALL PAX 100 Side Straddle Hops (50 in cadence) & 22 Burpees

THE THANG: Grab your bell and meet over by Clickbait’s trailer where we had more gear. Everyone has a weight of some kind for the following 9 exercises:
11x Kettle Bell Swings
11x Thrusters
11x Goblet Squats
11x Bent Over Rows
11x Overhead Tricep Extensions
11x Big Boy Sit-ups w/ Weight
11x Bicep Curls
11x Standing Lunges
11x Overhead Press

We went through these 9 exercises one more time and occasionally modified the cadence.

In groups of 4, we all got to experience the 200lb sand bags for 4 reps, taking the bag from the hips, to the shoulders, to an overhead position, back to the shoulders and finally, back to the hips. If we weren’t on the 200lb sand bag, we did the same evolution with our own coupon.

Then, back to 22 Side Straddle Hops & 11 Burpees.

MARY: Throughout
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lots in the newsletter & THE BLOOD DRIVE
COT: Indeed

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Dealing out some Man Makers

WARMUP: The usual… SSH, various walkers, some nightclubs… all the fun stuff
THE THANG: Broke out a deck of cards, but I know Band Camp always complains about the low numbers being too easy so I modified the work to accommodate. I left swings off however, just to give him something to complain about…

Diamonds: Overhead Press (each arm)
Hearts: Squats
Spades: Lat Raises
Clubs: Curl (total not per arm)

Numbers 2-4 were man-makers instead of the above movement, and Aces were 1 man-maker followed by a lap around the lot

Made it through most of the deck. One lap and a few man-makers short of complete…

COT: thanks to all who joined me. Good times we’re had by all

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3×3(x2)x3

3 stations…3 pairs of exercises per station…3 sets per pair

Station 1: pull up bars
1a. Pull ups, mnt climbers
1b. Merkins, Bobby Hurleys
1c. Squats, donkey kicks

S2: Benches
2a. Dips and box jumps
2b. Derkins and monkey humpers
2c. V ups and incline merks

S3: Pavement
3a. CDDs and leg lifts
3b. LBCs and burpees
3c. Big boys and SSH

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Tallawah the Bushwood

WARMUP: SSH, Merks, Squats. nightclubs, Dia Merks, Jump Squats,
THE THANG: Kettle bells – JackWebb style 1-7 rounds – Manmakers and Swings – 8-10 Thrust and Swings
Bootcamp – mosey with a ladder that started with Burps Donkey kicks dia Merks Bob Hurley Bigboys Shoulder taps
MARY: 3 mins of Mary
ANNOUNCEMENTS: blood drive , bethel men’s shelter, shield 5k, newsletter
COT: 👍🏻

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1000 is never enough

WARMUP: SSH, windmills, cherry pickers and mosey
THE THANG: Dora (one runs -one works)
250 Merkins
300 CDD
350 LBC’S
400 SSH
MARY: Core works Planks 2:00 Heels to Heaven 2:00
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read newsletter, D2D Race Friday 7;00am. sign up

Message: We are always seeking peace and happiness- never achieved through selfish wants and needs always through- helping others and self sacrifice. What are you doing today to get good with yourself..
*call a friend today-that you haven’t talked too
*Do something special for your wife- be a intentional towards your relationship
*volunteer
*exercise-
*spend time with your kids
COT: Prayers for sick and teachers – back to school

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