Another Perfect Game?

Another Perfect Game?

19 of Area 51’s finest fitness fanatics ventured into the stifling pre-dawn Gloom for another edition of Peak 51.

The Thang 
After a relatively thorough disclaimer, the PAX moseyed to the parking lot behind MES for a quick COP consisting of 20 SSH and 20 IW.

Sweaty Starfish:

• Merkins x 16
• Mountain Climbers x 16
• Carolina Dry Docks x 16
• Low Slow Squats x 16
• 16 LBCs in the middle of the star after each exercise
• PAX complete 2 trips around the starfish

AMRAP Extravaganza:

Mosey to the playground within the small track for partner work.

• Round 1: partner 1 AMRAP pull-ups; partner 2 runs a lap; flapjack
• Round 2: partner 1 AMRAP merkins; partner 2 runs a lap; flapjack
• Round 3: partner 1 AMRAP LBCs; partner 2 runs a lap; flapjack
• Larry Bird Bonus: More pull-ups or merkins!

Hillwork:

Mosey to the hill behind the baseball field and line up at the bottom for 7s, starting with 1 burpee at the top and 6 jump squats at the bottom, working our way up to 6 burpees up top and 1 jump squat down low. Yes, YHC knows we did this last week during Horsehead’s Q, but YHC liked it so much it was a no-brainer for today’s Weinke. Burpees are one of YHC’s least favorite exercises, but as the saying goes, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.

Mosey to home plate and line up for an AYG around the bases in honor of our brother Sensei’s trip to Iowa for the Beepball World Series.

Mosey back to launch point for four-ish minutes of PAX-led Mary, which included the flutter, dolly, protractor and Freddie Mercury.

Strong takeout by Booyah to wrap it up.

Naked Man Moleskine

Lacking many notable memories from this morning’s workout, YHC undertook a bit of internet research to help fill this space. After checking to see which historical events took place on July 28 (U.S. recognition of the metric system in 1866, #kilometers), YHC discovered that two of Major League Baseball’s 23 perfect games occurred on this date. On July 28, 1991, Dennis (#ElPresidente) Martinez of the Montreal Expos retired all 27 batters he faced without allowing a baserunner. Kenny Rogers threw a perfect game while pitching for the Texas Rangers on July 28, 1994. Will there be another perfect game to add to the list in 2016? It’s doubtful since the Indians have an off day, and the analytics guys in the front office say no, but it would be amazing nonetheless. #CarnactheMagnificent

Today’s VT recipients for outstanding athletic dominance are Orange Whip and Smokey. Congrats gentlemen, well done. Excellent work by all PAX in attendance this morning, pushing through the muggy conditions and really getting after it.

Thanks to Booyah and Sensei for the opportunity to lead.

SYITG

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