Needle on the record

Needle on the record

17 Pax showed for a Ground Hog’s Day workout. Runners Bunker, Enron, and one more mystery Pax totaled 20 at the DaVinci site.

The Thang: Ran around limbering up making our way behind Best Buy, settling next to BOA (Imp Walk, Squat Walk, Peter Park, Merk, etc…and “Birthday Ball Busters” – YA). Behind pond, through woods, out neighborhood- at 2 benches stopped for lots of burbees, LBCs, Step Ups, and Dips). At end of road partners for Derkins & Ab Throws. All you’ve got to next turn, and did some Mary. Headed to roundabout-like intersection (to me signifying a vinyl 45 RPM record, the “coolest” use of the #45) for partner circuits (“around the turntable”) including Hand Slap Merkins and Bobby Hurley’s. Out to and across Rea, pitstop at gas station, headed behind Target for stops at each for “good” Broad Jump and Diamond Merkins. Then a race “Catch Me If You Can” – losers do extra Burpees. Mosey to stairs for Pull Ups on low bars and across stairs. Mosey to playground for real Pull Ups & Dips. Mosey to base for Mary, and finished with 5 Burbees & Al Gore.

Moleskin: Goal of workout today was to go a new direction (actually revisit a forgotten one) – fun and challenging to shake it up. it was a little retro, like a vinyl 45. The “Fast Guy/Slow Guy” race was proof of the difference between “All You Got” and “I’M BEING HUNTED DOWN All You Got!!”. Kirby is pushing himself and it’s really showing, greatly aided by mid evil torture device for his legs. Mighty Mite survived his “Dry-uary”, showed up looking and sounding rough, but did great (after another phenomenal Friday Marketing Blitz), Fredo is a stablizing force and friend (and bearer of phenomenal cookie cake!), Taco Stand & Fiji have quickly become regulars and will lead/Q soon (as has Gilbert is scheduled for V-Q soon), Mary Kay’s grouchiness is so heartwarming as he pushes himself. Patent Pending is melting away pounds as he gets back at it – awesome. Mic Check & Ocho Cinco are fast, strong, and always at the front, but it’s a mistake to just call that natural – ability helps, but it’s not by accident since they they really push themselves. Marlin never says a word but just goes all-in. Twinkle Toes is a Cotter who brings a brightness & positive vibe, and we want back more often. Chopper too- what a transformation over 2 years (2/1 was 2nd anniversary for he and Fredo…what a draft class!!). One-Star has turned into one of the emotional leaders of Union & SOB-land (and thanks for the great COT takeout). Escobar must have made a New Year’s Resolution to show up early instead of at 6:31 – and Coffeeteria banter that often centers around him, for good reason. And we can’t forget Soft Pretzel, who had a little extra gas in the tank, thus the pit-stop at Circle K (I’ve been there).

On the drive home Ocho Cinco & Gilbert and YHC all remarked (as we often do) about the awesome guys at DaVinci. Today was my 45th birthday, and truly honor to Q. I commented that “there was no place I’d rather be” & meant it – the Pax is filled with personal friends, neighbors & work colleagues, but F3 workouts create extra connection & bond. Also, our ability to work out like this is not to be taken for granted – so many just can’t or won’t. As I notch another birthday year I guess I notch another level of appreciation for what we do and have. Thanks all!

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