Putting the “Udderly” pointless in CSAUP

Putting the “Udderly” pointless in CSAUP

With September upon us and the promise of cooler temps and less humidity, there has been a new challenge set before the pax. A gauntlet if you will. (#TksF3Greenwood)

The IPC or Iron Pax Challenge has become a “fall classic” of sorts. And why not. It’s typically a CSAUP style event that for some reason we all gravitate towards like a fat kid to cake.

So when weighing my options of how to break down 250 swings in 45 mins I said to myself, “Self, why not do an EMOM and while we’re at it, why not make it this weeks IPC but literally with iron.”

Here’s what went down.

YHC arrived with much time to spare in order to make last minute checks of gear and the AO. Only YHC was in the wrong lot. Quick drive over to an adjacent lot, less littered with goose feces, and I find a Wild Turkey skipping double dutch solo and Unplugged loosening up the undercarriage.

As the pax slowly trickled in YHC dawned his amazing Weinke, in art form on a boardroom sized “Post It” paper. With my Weinke secured to the rear of my M’s SUV YHC did a quick demo of the morning’s work and an even quicker disclaimer.

Timer started and tunes pumping we began the long 50 minutes of the IPC Week 1 – Kettlebell Remix.

EMOM (every minute on the minute)

5 Swings

Then during the roughly 50 seconds of time remaining in the minute we did…

50 Hand Release Release Merkins

100 Leg Lifts

150 Jungle Boi Squats (basically a star jack)

200 Big Boy Sit-ups (WWII sit-up)

250 Single-leg Lunges

50 rounds of heavy metal, virtually no mumblechatter and some gaseous emissions later we arrived at the top of IPC mountain and planted our flag with grit and determination.

Unofficial results:

Frehelys finished first (20 mins) after he had to leave at 10 to 6. We were glad he took the gas with him.

Madison, Taco Stand, Soul Glo and Mighty Mite all finished around the 40 min mark. Leaving them with 50 swings to break up the last 5 mins.

Voodoo, Beetlejuice, Unplugged, Wild Turkey and YHC took it to the limit of 45 mins.

Findings:

If I was the form police I’d have to arrest some Pax as there were modifications aplenty. WWIIs are no joke and a quick change to LBC seemed preferred.

5 Swings EMOM is not as easy as you would think. Amazing form turned to jelly arms and legs as the reps crept up.

Additional planks, glute bridges and hollow holds were used to chew up the remaining time.

Moleskin:

Wild Turkey almost left after learning the plan. A mutiny was quickly squashed as YHC started the tunes, timer and there was no turning back. Timer issues were resolved swiftly. Frehelys had to bolt at 5:50. Don’t forget to do your remaining 150 swings. A new milestone was reached in YHC’s Q career as I was able to create a workout that left everyone speechless, and subsequently, almost kicked out of F3. The good news is, no one was hurt and we all finished. I am always humbled to lead our fine group of men. To see the trust, determination and fellowship displayed by the Pax makes it a joy to lead, every time.

Announcements:

Blood Drive 10/23/2020 at Brace YMCA – 2nd F strongly discouraged after 😛

Reminder to wear reflective gear, headlamp and blinkies as the mornings are darker longer.

Labor Day convergence 9/7 at SCMS – 7am

YHC with the takeout.