Pilgrim’s Pride — or confusion

Pilgrim’s Pride — or confusion

25 PAX braved the cold and rain warm fog of a Dromedary November to make room in their pie pants for poultry and pie.

Warm-up:

Mosey to the COP

• Disclaimer x 1
• SSH x 25
• Imperial Walker x 20
• Merkin x 20
• Goofball x 15
• 1-legged Squats/Doggie Leg Lifts x 16
• Cranberry Picker x 17

The THANG:

Black Snake Mosey to the Middle School lunch room for 4 Stations.  PAX split into four groups and moved through the 3 static stations while one group ran around the Team Time field.  Three rounds of the fun.

1. Run the field
2. LBC
3. Dips
4. Superman

Mosey to the back area, which is actually the front of the middle school, for some Paula Abdul.  Run two light poles forward, then one light pole back.  On the forward light PAX did 8 merkins or Carolina Dry Docks and then did 4 burpees on the back light.  Five forward lights with accompanying back lights.

Mosey back to the start to finish with LBFC x 16.

Moleskin:

YHC wanted a truly festive theme for this edition of Dromedary, but the best he could come up with “Cranberry Pickers” in the COP in place of the usual Cotton or Potato Pickers.  Those who have attended YHC’s Qs before expect some kind of odd exercises that require a bit explanation and may result in some confusion – dare we say, they want it?  And the PAX will not be disappointed.  The Goofball is a standard that elicits much mumblechatter and breaks down the wall of self-consciousness.  The Black Snake brought some more confusion, but the element of danger by weaving through the run line reminded us of the danger faced by Pilgrims of many nationalities as they go to a foreign land.  Two or three minutes of dips is quite the beast and may need improvement in the future.  And because there’s no solid Thanksgiving music, we honored a national treasure, Paula Abdul, with an exercise routine she has probably never done.  The 8 merkins/Dry Docks represented her tenure on American Idol and the 4 burpees celebrated her 4 albums.  (While it may be doubted, YHC had to dig for that because his knowledge of Ms. Abdul tapered off around 1993.)  And to finish off with one more explanatory exercise, the PAX enjoyed some LBFCs just like the Pilgrims did between their deep-fried turkey and Harris Teeter pecan pies.

Ice Nine added to YHC’s state of confusion by counting in German, perhaps falsely believing that YHC understands any German beyond “Berliner.”  YHC requested Spanish – el lengua de Dios – but that was not offered.  Dasher suggested that the 1-legged squats are “Doggie Leg Lifts” and that motion was seconded.  The track was damp which provoked nearly as much whining as the Pilgrims would when if they had had cable and it had gone out during Thanksgiving football.  But, like Superman, the PAX powered through.  Or like Batman for some – the Ben Affleck Batman.

The turnout was surprisingly strong today. Big t-claps to Bolt for turning on the speed and shamelessly leaving behind his coach, Jingles. Bolt may have also been the one who most understood and enjoyed the Goofball.  YHC expects a spike in Paula Abdul on the Spotify playlists today, especially among the younger set who didn’t quite get what the aged were talking about.  Johnny Utah carried us out in a strong way.

Announcements:

• Sign up now for the SOB Christmas Party – Dec 16^th
• Turkey Bowl at Elon Park on Thursday, Nov 23, will start at 8:00 AM
• Impromptu at Cuthbertson on Friday, Nov 24, will start at 6:30 AM – New AMRAP course!
• The Brave at Ballantyne (The Vine) on Friday, Nov 24, will start at 7:00 AM

Prayers for the Howison family on the loss of their son.  Also, keep in mind others in the area that have been through similar tragedies recently, especially as they hit the holidays without loved ones for the first time.  Hug your kids, your parents, everyone.