Six frosty skunks got to know their bell well this morning at the first chilly Skunk Works of the year.
Funky Cold came in super hot, but delayed the start of the workout for a few precious seconds. Half-hearted disclaimer, because everyone is a pro.
COP
- Side-Straddle Hops x20 IC
- Imperial Walker x20 IC
- Mountain Climber x 20 IC
Grab your bell, mosey to the courtyard at the back of the church.
THANG
There is an exercise called. Start at the courtyard, do 5 reps of the exercise. Pick up your bell and move clockwise (yes, opposite of the usual Skunk Works route around the church) to the next church entrance. There, do 10 reps. Move to the the entrance, do 15 reps. Move to the next entrance, do 20. Recover back to courtyard.
Round 1: Swings
Round 2: Squats
Mary: LBC and Flutter.
Round 3: High pull
Round 4: Lawnmowers (change reps to 5 right, 5 left at each stop)
Mary: Heels to Heaven, Freddie Mercury
Round 5: Merkins, no bell, back to 5-10-15-20
Back at the courtyard, do 10 swings, 10 squats, 10 high pulls and 10 lawnmowers OYO.
Mosey back to launch, we did some thrusters, curls, and some cross-body crunches.
Fin.
COT
Smokey with a great takeout.
MOLESKINE
After some good weather morning, it was cold this morning. I had to break out some of my ninja gear. But, no balaclava until it dips below freezing. It’s a rule.
This workout was meant to keep us moving, but generally keep us together. Plus, it was a challenge to the grip, which, in retrospect was a really smart decision on the day when we had such a dramatic temperature drop.
After the first round, many of us, self included, stopped the “farmers carry” style and carried the bell up on the shoulder.
This morning was also unique because as we circled the church, we had an audience at one of the entrances: The volunteer poll workers setting up shop for the day, as Christ Covenant is a voting precinct.
Obvious side note here: Go vote, if you haven’t already. If you fancy yourself a #HIM, then, IMO, you should be making an impact by participating in the process. I’m not normally this preachy, but it is my BB, so there.
We think the lady in the white SUV had her eye on Baracus, as he was the only one not wearing long pants or tights. She knew he was truly the manliest one of the bunch.
Speaking of long pants, Chicken Wing woke up his M this morning as he had to #Omaha to long pants because of the temperature. This is normally a party foul, but it was an especially egregious party foul given that it is his M’s birthday.
And, in the Skunk tradition of the recap of the previous Friday’s Ultimate match, it appears that the competitive juices are flowing over there. Go if that is your thing, but, be aware, it’s serious business.
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