Running Around Latin

Running Around Latin

First time visiting the fine AO of Hawk’s Nest. Been many times for CCDS vs. Latin sporting events years ago before becoming an empty nester. Brought back fine memories.

Small crowd of 8 this am. Was it the cold? Maybe the heads up from Hops that lots of running may be involved? (We did get in 3 miles). Possibly the simple fact that Checkpoint does not have that many friends…..

Whatever it was we just got after it. Had a little COP. Taught everyone the True American (6 count with a hand release merkin and a plankjack). Love that exercise. Keeps everyone honest (required in Metro). Ya need to go all the way down to release the hands and ya need to lock out the elbows to do the plank jack. Does wonders for your Merkin strength.

Off to the pavilion by the big practice field up the hill. Dips, Derkins, and Jump ups. To the baseball field for a few laps with Merkins at right, center, left and home plate. To the parking lot by the lacrosse field for some True Americans. Went to the turf field to visit the zoo (bear crawl, bunny hop, crab walk, duck walk, monkey humpers, and the much loved centipede). 150 yards of running between each. Then to the track around the football field for 3 hot laps with stops every 220 for True Americans.

It was a great morning. Didn’t stay cold long. Hops was there to support the Q and even bring some donations for Peru. Sprockets and Witch Doctor were up front. Puddin Pop showed up early and was excited to know we were gonna get some running in. It was surprisingly quiet this am. Little mumblechatter. Except for the Centipede there was no complaining. I love A51. No bitchin. Just work.

Thanks Hops for the takeout.