CONDITIONS
60’s and clear. A veritable pantheon of celestial bodies everywhere you looked (also Jupiter and Venus shone brightly in the sky).
Speaking of celestial bodies, 14 of Depot’s finest gathered to celebrate YHCs temporary departure from the gloom (as his orbit takes him “out west”) by getting a little work in.
WARM UP
Today’s disclaimer was a little lengthier than usual (#ThatsWhatSheSaid) as there was some debate around if Ballentine Park isn’t responsible for injuries, could a Ballentine himself (or her/they/zer selves) be responsible? Unfortunately we were absent any Ballentines representing Clan Ballentine and especially any Representative Ballentines representing Clan Ballentine to help us answer the question.
Speaking of clans however, today’s topic of the day (as mandated by the department of redundancy department and the “entertainment wing” of the Ohio political scene) was about those often maligned, misunderstood, martial arts masters from the Emerald and British Isles known as……hillbillies.
We started our celebration with:
- Hillbillies x 10 IC
- TTT’s x 10 IC
Grab a block and meet at the track.
THE THANG
After clear instructions that were confirmed and understood by all due to their extreme clarity, our plucky group began the workout with a series of exercises illustrated in near perfect Times New Roman font on a whiteboard.
This was to be a “stacked” workout, where PAX complete the first exercise, run a lap around the track, complete the first and second exercise, run a lap, complete the first, second, and third exercise, run a lap, etc. etc.
The exercises went down like this (all OYO):
- H – Hand Release Merkins x 10
- I – Iron Crosses x 10
- LL – LL Cool J’s x 5
- Right Leg/Left Leg Lunge + Burpee + Jump Squat – real #crowdppleaser
- B – Block Work
- Overheads x 20
- Curls x 25
- Rows x 30
- I – Iron Crosses x 10
- LL – LL Cool J’s x 5
- Y – You pick your exercise
As with most things that look good on paper (fish and chips, Sears catalogs, or the 6th place certificate that replaced your 2.0’s baby photos in your master bedroom) this workout looked good on paper. I think m’boy Flashdance might have been the only one to finish and spell out “Hillbilly”. Luckily m’other boy (not motherboy….although that would be a great band name) Lumbergh brought the tunes a plenty, deep diving into 80’s rock into depths that YHC has rarely gone and having Speedo ask “Is this Stryper or Winger?”.
Turns out the answer is “yes”.
COT, BOM, End workout
MOLESKIN
Short and sweet here as I’m in the final throes of packing, planning, and preparing for my 2nd go round of the annual tradition known as “geology field camp”. Myself and a group of 30+ students and instructors head out west to explore and study the mountains and deserts of CO, UT, and NM for a month. Camping out under the stars while living and working immersed in spectacular scenery for weeks on end often proves transformational for students. The long hours, blisters, and heat are soon forgotten, but the laughs, memories, and friendships endure.
While it takes me away for a while, I’m grateful for the opportunity to also be transformed (unlike my month spent “hiking the Appalachian Trail”, which ruined any gubernatorial aspirations) by my time “out west”. Much like field camp, F3ing with you crazy bastards has been nothing short of transformational for me as well. Running up and down courts, doing burpees in soggy fields, or riding around the countryside with a van of sweaty men…the long hours, blisters, and heat are soon forgotten (although no less bitched about in the moment), but the laughs, memories, and friendships endure. See y’all in a month or so. In the meantime…
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hoops Saturday at 6 AM, follow @F3BlueChips for deets. Flashdance and Buddy Love are out running 5k’s so maybe YHC will get to make a basket or two for a change.
Good stuff on the way gents…m’boy Box Wine on Q on Tuesday followed by the regional Q from m’boys at The Roost!
Speedo returned to the gloom today! Make sure to buy that guy a beer next time you see him and keep encouraging him to come back out!
PRAYER REQUESTS
Safe travels for the field camp crew.
Those guys we haven’t seen for a minute…..Mario, Red Tape, Moonshine, Moose (knuckle)…I’m sure there are others. Check in on em’ and see how they are doing.
Expensive cat owners (anyone who spends >$2,300 dollars apparently….ask Laettner).
Unspoken
TL:DR
Motherboy>Loverboy>MotherLovers
