Remembering the Fallen #86

Remembering the Fallen #86

11 Meatheads honored the memory of our fallen firefighters and got after it.  This is how we did it:

Warm-up:

SSH IC x 86

(you read that right)

Part One:

20 reps each:

Merkins

2-Handed Swings

Upright Rows

Goblet Squats

Flutter Press – 4 Count

Curls

Triceps Extension

4 rounds of above to = 80 reps each

6 reps of each in cadence to finish 86 reps of each

Part Two:

Farmer Carry 86 steps down. Now come back. If your bells don’t way the same, that’s life, train for it.

Partners: 86 Double Swings per team, switching off as needed

6 MOM: Freddie Mercury, LBC’s, Alternating Toe Touches, The Egg, The Protractor, Flutter Press, Heels to Heaven

The What and The Why of 86:

We lost 86 firefighters in 2018. This work-out is in memory of those who lost their lives serving their communities, protecting their fellow men, women, and children from fire, accident, and unforeseen medical emergencies. This work-out is in memory of those wives, husbands, children, and parents left behind. Let them not be forgotten. Thank a firefighter or first responder next time you see them.

The Pax got after it today and not much mumble chatter was heard.  When YHC arrived at 5:20 there were a bunch of empty cars. 60% called for the Meat Runners to do some pre-running.  This was a cardio-intensive WOD, so T-Claps to those who doubled down for a pre-run. I think the following get the nod, but if I missed someone my apologies.  In fact, I may be giving someone extra credit. Oh, well… Fletch, Wild turkey, Chin Music, Header, Fireman Ed, Witch Doctor. Fletch was working with a heavy looking bell, not long after enjoying the sites of Moab, UT where he completed a high altitude ultra-marathon.  Wild turkey was also alternating between 2 heavy bells. Fireman Ed seemed to be involved in the most commentary today, and was mistaken for Jimi Hendrix (but not Eddie Van Halen). Chin Music and Header seemed to be carrying on a long conversation all morning, as usual.  Seems like Baracas and Fireman Ed got involved at a few points. Sounds like there are a few Clemson fans among us and they are happy these days. For a while, I was happy for them. No, really. I even texted one of my Clemson friend’s at midnight on 1/7/19 to congratulate him.  I’ve accepted it and felt truly happy that these fans get to enjoy a little bit of what Bama fans have been enjoying for around 10 years now. However, I think I’m done now. It’s been about a month. I’m tired of seeing so much Orange. Flashbacks of Auburn fans. Ready for September and another season.  However, I’ll officially congratulate Gummy here, since he is one of the few who still read these back blasts apparently. Where was I? Oh, yes. Homer, Witch Doctor, and Bundle dug in and kept putting in the work with each rep too. And Hoover took the lead on the partner double KB swings, knocking out 20 up front, setting the pace, and encouraging me to push a little harder.  Thanks to all the pax for working so hard this morning.

The mary go round was an add-on.  This WOD in the garage took a little longer and I figured we’d not quite finish the 86 double KB swings.  As usual, the pax worked hard and fast. The crowd pleaser was The Egg. After consulting the Exicon, The Egg does not exist.  Fireman Ed got some flack for it this morning. However, it was difficult for YHC to get 1 correct rep in. So, here’s a plug for F3 Gumby on Wednesdays.  I know I need more broga work. However, the mary exercise that I found most difficult was BA’s Protracted Protractor. Took forever.

Thanks to the site Q’s for the opportunity to lead this am.  It’s hard for many of us to step up and chose to lead. Let’s try to find some way to do a better job leading others, at home, at work, with family, friends, strangers.  Find a way to thank someone for something and do something nice for someone else. It may just save someone’s life. Let’s take a moment to admit something to someone and apologize where needed.  Let’s look at all the things we have to be grateful for. Let’s forget our selfish desires for a moment and try to really be third, putting God (or some power greater than us) first, our family and others 2^nd, and ourselves 3^rd.  

Lastly, if you missed a few reps today like me, either from taking a breather and starting the next set a few seconds late or just not being able to keep perfect form past rep 18 out of 20, that’s ok. We kept ourselves from getting hurt. However, we owe ourselves and each other these reps. Join me this week and finish out the last few reps on your own one night or this weekend. You’ll be better for it.

PAX: Fletch, Homer, Wild Turkey, Fireman Ed, Baracus, Chin Music, Header, Witch Doctor, Bundle, Hoover, MAD (QIC).

SYITG

MAD