August is the month of no duplicate Q’s, so I knew I had to make the most of my one chance to lead this month. This was also my first Impromptu Q, so I was really feeling the pressure as I started to play with my weinke plan the workout. The problem was, my creative juices were not flowing (I’m avoiding the easy weinke/juices joke here). Ask the M…”Don’t do burpees. Their lame”. Ok, but that doesn’t mean I’m making it too easy. Ask the neighbor(Einhorn)…”Make some abs?”. Ok, this is what I have to go with. Here’s how all of the intense thought played out….
Warm-up:
- Mosey to the front of the middle school and circle up (really creative already)
- IC:
- SSH x 30
- Potato Pickers x 10
- Calf stretch
- Mountain Climbers x 20
- Merkins x 15
- Plank (30 ish seconds)
- Recover…lets go!
The Thang:
- Mosey to the main road that goes to the other side of campus
- At every light post alternate leg lifts x10 / American Hammers x10
- Mosey to the lot closest to the stadium
Burpee Tyson Ladder in parking lot. Start w/ 1 Tyson, then run to the next island. 2 Tysons. Zig Zag until you get to 10 tysons….that sucked- Mosey (the long way) to the back of the High School.
- Split up between back door and wood benches.
- Benches by door: Step-ups x 20
- Wooden Benches: Dips x 30
- Run between..do each exercise 3 times
- Mosey over to covered area by tennis courts
- Hold wall sit while:
- Air press x25
- Seal Clap x25
- Overhead Clap x25
- Jabs x25
- Mosey to front of middle school
- Circle up and get into plank
- clockwise, do merkin wave, counting as we go…until the group does 100 together
- Mosey back to start…and done
Moleskin:
The rain stayed away, the temp was under 70 and we had a good turn out. 21 Pax joined me today and I hope no one left disappointed. We did have one scary moment, when I asked Frack to scoot down before the wall sits so I could be more central to the group…I almost lost my life. The group was pushing hard this morning with BC and Sprinkles out in the front of the group the whole time. That stamina must be exhausting…or not…I guess that’s the point?
The tyson ladder (which I admit was a ripoff from another PAX) was by far the fan favorite. And for those question my directions when running to the back of the HS…sometimes its ok to work a little harder. I’m just saying. In full transparency though…I completely forgot there was a cut through there from the very lot we were doing our ladder in. Regardless, we all got a good workout in.
As always, I had a great time leading the group. Being a part of this group continues to be an excellent addition to my life, and it’s awesome to see so many new guys joining the ranks lately. keep pushing yourselves, whatever that means for you personally, and just remember how good it feels now. When you’re dragging yourself out of bed in sub-freezing temps in February you’ll need that reminder. It’s a little harder, but it’s worth it every time. That’s all I’ve got fellas..let the weekend begin!
Announcements:
- Help is still needed this Saturday at Waxhaw Elementary from 8-11. Posse has an online signup form.
- Sunday Morning bible study at 5 stones. 7 -8am
- The 1 Q challenge is on for August. If you haven’t stepped up to Q yet, do it now before you’re volun-told
- Watchtower will be closed this coming Tuesday 8/6. Convergence at Bushwood for it’s official launch. 5:30am at Marvin Elem. Country Club attire strongly recommended.
- Keep Einhorn and his family in your thoughts next week. They’re scheduled for baby #2’s grand arrival on Wednesday.
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