At the beginning of the year I had made it a goal to Q at all the AOs in Lexington (not including those that would be opened during the year – those will definitely be on the schedule for 2018). While I still need to hit Ambush, I finally made it to Jumanji. After being there I’m asking myself what took me so long. Howard Park has some good space for some creative exercises, and I DEFINITELY plan on being back.
On this day, it happened to be my 73rd Q of the year! The number 73 has a special significance for me – and not just because Sheldon Cooper considers it the best number. Being born in 1973, the number 73 has long been my favorite number, and I find myself inserting into conversation often as a little inside joke to myself. It doesn’t bother me that nobody notices (or cares). It’s just really for me.
The fact that my final Q of the year – a monumentally year for so many reasons both positive and negative – was extremely significant. To be able to share this occasion with a new group of men at Jumanji was even more special. in the end, I think what we accomplished together was not insignificant. The PAX pushed through the suck and embraced the plan I had laid out for them, and 73 reps of some of my favorite exercises later we were all spent.
For those who require even more details, here’s how it all went down…
WEATHER
Low 30s
COP
opening mosey to press box/concession stand
SSH 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 near end
4-CT. FLUTTER KICKS X 15 IC
FW RUN to speed bump
T-PLANK MERKINS X 15 OYO
BW RUN to starting spot
SQUATS X 15 OYO
FW RUN to far end
BURPEES X 15 OYO
BW RUN to starting spot and recover
Line up along sidewalk
4-CT. FLUTTER KICKS X 15 IC
BEAR CRAWL to median
T-PLANK MERKINS X 15 OYO
CRAWL BEAR to starting spot
SQUATS X 15 OYO
BEAR CRAWL to far end
BURPEES X 15 OYO
CRAWL BEAR to starting spot and recover
MOSEY to concession stand
4-CT. FLUTTER KICKS X 15 IC
RUN one lap around press box
T-PLANK MERKINS X 15 OYO
RUN one lap around press box
SQUATS X 15 OYO
RUN one lap around press box
BURPEES X 15 OYO
RUN one lap around press box and recover
MOSEY to parking lot and line up at the near end
4-CT. FLUTTER KICKS X 15 IC (supposed to be 13 for a total of 73 but we did 2 bonus reps)
SPRINT to far end
T-PLANK MERKINS X 13 IC
SPRINT to starting spot
SQUATS X 13 IC
SPRINT to far end
6-CT. BURPEES X 13 IC
MOSEY to shovel flag and recover
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Ultimate Frisbee at Graveyard today at 6:45 (This has already passed, but I promised Choo Choo I’d mention it in the backblast.)
* New Year’s Day Convergence at LHS – 4 different workouts
* Saluda launch – Saturday, 1/6
* Grow Ruck – end of January
* Stampede meets Wednesday and Friday – F Ave. 5K on Friday
* Q sheet for 2018 is up – plenty of open spots available so sign up now!
PRAYER REQUESTS
* no requests – prayed for our positive influence for Christ at home and in our communities
FINAL WORD
I thanked the PAX for having me and encouraged them to go out and Q at other AOs. As they do this they’ll be giving to others but also will surely be blessed as they meet some of the amazing men who are a part of F3 Lexington!