And wash those windows. They’ve got filth and muck on them.

And wash those windows. They’ve got filth and muck on them.

9 men gathered for this week’s installment of Hydra. Special thanks to Marge and Pro for participating in the group text last night only to no-show this morning. Hops is out with a back. Semi Gloss is working on his 5th straight injury. Hannibal only posts when he Qs, otherwise he’s on his fancy indoor yoga bike. No matter – the rest of us we there and ready to go. So after a apparently emotion-free disclaimer, we disappeared quickly into the depths of the AO.

Yog to the field at the back of the AO. Lots of peril along the way, but I think everyone made it. COP with various exercises with a burpee countdown in-between (IW, 10 burpees, merkins, 9 burpees, etc.). This was very popular. I think Hopper did 3 burpees total. Line up (abreast) at the far end of the field. Run to 50ish yard line, 15 reps, back to start, 10 reps, run to far end, 5 reps. We did that three times.

After another dangerous jog through the spooky trail, we gathered at the top of the usual hill behind the AO. Get in groups of three for grinders. We did that for awhile, the moseyed up the road to Rea, stopping at each street light for 5 merkins. Mosey over the benches where I had a little trouble with my instructions. After kind correction by my fellow men, we did 5 derkins, 5 jump ups and 5 inclines. Repeat with 10, then with 5 again. Mosey to the field right behind the school for mary with intermittent “sprints” to run out the clock.

Other notes and observations: Harley didn’t have his customary hat on; that was weird. Hat tip to Horsehead for making the 45 min drive in from East Waxhaw. Puddin’ Pop was complimented on his restraint with his flatulence. He promised to make up for it at Kevlar. I think I heard Tackling Dummy say this was his first post since November – good to have you back. Marge had a weird peach-colored toboggan on. Didn’t slow him down though – he was out front all morning. Thunder Road, fresh off a Base Camp Q earlier in the week, got things done out there. Good stuff, guys.