Return of the Jevlar

Always a pleasure to join forces with our brothers from Kevlar for a workout!  31 men gathered to take on the hot, humid conditions at Joust.  At 5:30, a quick disclaimer was given and then we collectively prayed for John Flanagan’s (“Cheech”) family as they deal with the loss of our F3 Lexington brother.  “Cheech” was hit by a car on Wednesday morning while posting at an F3 site in Lexington, SC.  A good reminder of how fragile life is, and to make as best an impact on this world while we are here.

Following the prayer, we were off the the usual COP location– the hallowed artificial turf of Charlotte Christian Field. Once there, this is how it went down:

COP—

15 x SSH

15 x IW

10 x LSS

10 x Merkins

15 x Mountain climbers

The Thang:

Mosey to stadium bleachers.  Filing into one big line, your Q lead the PAX through three full stadium step circuits:

Round 1– every step

Round 2– every other step

Round 3– frog hop

Mosey to football field goal line for one-way ladders (only count up):

Round 1– Merkins at every 10 yards, increasing by 2 at each stop. 30 LBC’s OYO at other goal line, then reverse course for the same pattern of Squats.

Round 2– Carolina Dry Docks at every 10 yards, increasing by 2 at each stop.  30 LBC’s OYO at other goal line, then reverse course for the same pattern of Jump Squats.

Round 3– AYG down, 30 LBC’s OYO, AYG back

Mosey to playground at top of bleachers.  Partner work:

50 Pull-ups

100 Dips

100 Sit-ups

Wall Sits

One man operates as the timer while his partner does the exercise.  The timer runs to bottom of stadium steps and back up the other side.

Mosey back to the parking lot where it all began.  Done.

Moleskin:

After missing Young Love for some time due to injury and work travel, it was great to see him out for his 5th post of the week! #allornothing.  Barracus jogged in and warned me at 5:25 of the humid conditions. #summertimemeteorologist  At 5:29, what appeared to be a flurry of new faces strolled in– oh wait, more Charlotte Eagles guys! #soccerinvasion.  We are always glad to have them, even though their fitness level usually leaves me feeling old and slow. #realitycheck.

Lots of mumblechatter on the field today, and I believe something else was left on the field #theydontnamemechunksfornothing.  I think most guys thought the ladders wouldn’t be as tough as they were. We’re all baited in by those first few stops of 2,4,and 6 merkins.  However, once on the other side of midfield, things get a little ugly. #abandonyourform #girlpushupsintheend.  Squats and Squat Jumps are no joke either. #halfinchvertical

I really hope we can get a few more Jevlar’s on the schedule, as it’s fun to get together with a big group from time to time.  Orange Whip and Yeti are doing great as Site Q’s– lucrative contract extensions could be in the works #bestthingsinlifearefree.

Thanks for the opportunity to lead, and thank you to Header for the take out.