I’m thankful to have been invited to Q at one of Lexington’s newest AOs, SURGE. I was excited to see that temps were going to be in the high 50s/low 60s which was sure to bring out some pretty decent numbers. Unfortunately, the threat of rain apparently kept some of the regulars away. At least they were safe and dry (and pain free) as they slept in their cozy fartsacks.
The six hearty souls who joined me in the gloom stayed (relatively) dry thanks to a lack of (heavy) rain and some strategery on the part of the Q. Each guy who made it out was committed to working hard and pushing the others. While this crew gave solid effort, they were easily the quietest group I’ve ever Q’d for – BY FAR!
After Qing at Turning Point last week and listening to the competing mumble chatter or Blindside and Wapner, this was a nice change of pace.
In the end, work was done. For those who require even more details, here’s how it all went down…
WEATHER
60 w/ a few rain drops here and there
COP
opening mosey around parking lot and over to loading dock
SSH X 15 IC
MERKINS X 15 OMC
IW X 15 IC
T-PLANK MERKINS X 15 IC
SQUATS X 15 IC
6-CT. BURPEES X 15 IC
MOSEY to parking lot and line up at the far light pole
FW RUN to far light pole
MERKINS X 15 OYO
BW RUN to starting spot
IW X 15 OYO
FW RUN to far end
SQUATS X 15 OYO
BW RUN to starting spot and recover
BURPEES X 15 OYO
MOSEY to parking lot in front of school
FW RUN to far light pole
T-PLANK MERKINS X 15 OYO
BW RUN to first light then turn and SPRINT to next light pole
IW X 15 OYO
FW RUN to far end
GORILLA SQUATS X 15 OYO
BW RUN to first light then turn and SPRINT to next light pole
BURPEES X 15 OYO
MOSEY to traffic circle
RUN a lap around the circle
T-PLANK MERKINS X 15 OYO
RUN a lap around the circle
HILLBILLIES X 15 OYO
RUN a lap around the circle
JUMP SQUATS X 15 OYO
RUN a lap around the circle
PLANK for the 6
6-CT. BURPEES X 15 IC
Mosey to dry area next to the building
4-CT. FLUTTER KICKS X 15 IC
LBC X 15 IC
BBSU X 15 OMC
AM. HAMMER X 15 IC
MOSEY to traffic circle
BEAR CRAWL X 30 IC
CRAWL BEAR X 30 IC
MOSEY to parking lot and line up at the far light pole
RUN to far light pole
T-PLANK MERKINS X 5 OYO
RUN to starting spot
T-PLANK MERKINS X 5 OYO
RUN to far end
T-PLANK MERKINS X 5 OYO
RUN to starting spot
T-PLANK MERKINS X 5 OYO
RECOVER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Convergence in March
* Convergence this weekend for GROW RUCK. Graveyard (7) & Shawshank (6) will be open.
* Looking for a couple runners for the Surge Dam-to-Dam relay team
PRAYER REQUESTS
* Escobar’s 2.0s – flu
* Cramps – mom having surgery soon
* Rec – continued recovery on his calf
* Family in Mulligan’s small group at church – husband/dad passed away unexpectedly
CLOSING PRAYER/DEVO
In recognition of our recent celebration of MLK Day, I read a prayer of his that was published in a recent daily devotional. It inspired me and hopefully will inspire the men of Surge.
“Lord, help me to glorify you.
I am poor, help me to glorify you by contentment.
I am sick, help me to give you honor by patience.
I have talents, help me to extol you by spending them for you.
I have time, Lord, help me to redeem it, that I may serve you.
I have a heart to feel, Lord, let that heart feel no love but yours, and glow with no flame but affection for you.
I have a head to think, Lord, help me to think of you and for you.
You have put me in this world for something, Lord; show me what that is, and help me to work out my life-purpose.”