Back in the Base Camp Again (AKA The Winwood Special)

Back in the Base Camp Again (AKA The Winwood Special)

The title of this back blast is intended to be sung to the tune of Steve Winwood’s greatest hit “back in the high life again.”  Make your day better by clicking on that link, then sit back and sing along.

This morning Geraldo was scheduled to Q, and he had declared this “The Winwood Special” TM (Don’t even think about stealing this you Sofa-Wib guys).  The plan was for everyone to come dressed as good ole Steve.  Although we weren’t sure where he was going with this most guys showed up in rented Winwood Wigs.  Gooney, however, went all out.  He was in Wig, shades and had and an electric guitar with a mini amp that he played throughout the workout.

As the time neared Geraldo, aka the Big Steve, was no-where to be found…so being an always ready site Q I called foreverone to follow me.  And just like that 12 men with the breeze rustling our flowing Winwood-like locks, departed from the launch point and made a right onto Strawberry lane.

Once departed we noticed Insomniac roll into the lot late so we looped back not wanting him to miss out on “The Finer Things.”  After picking him up we warmed up with 15 LSS IC, and 15 IW’s.

With Insom in tow we headed back down strawberry to the speed bump.  Then we partnered up and I pointed out a street light which would be the destination of each round.

• Round 1: Run with your partner to the street light while singing “Higher Love” do 10 merkins, back to the speed bump, plank
• Round 2: Partner 1 run, 20 merkins, partner 2 LBC’s flapjack.
• Round 3: Partner 1 run, 30 merkins, partner 2 LBC’s??? flapjack.
• Round 4: Partner 1 run, 40 merkins, partner 2 Squats flapjack.

Back to Launch, flutter as we wait for the 6, then down to the bleachers for circuit work.

• Round 1: 10 dips, 10 Derkins, 10 Supine, Run up and around the path… beware of the fallen tree, likely knocked down by a rowdy pack of oddly dressed boys… recovery led by Marge
• Round 2: 10 dips, 10 Derkins, 10 Supine, Run up and around the path…recovery led by Gooney
• Round 3: 20 dips, 20 Derkins, 20 Supine, Run up and around the path…Circle back for the 6 and head over to the track.

2×100 yard AYG sprints inspired by coaching my son in his first season of flag football…Focus…Finish…

Mosey up to the bathrooms.  Peoples chair, drop it low.

Finish with 10 burpees back in the parking lot.

The Steve Molewood:

• Gooney and Marge were up front most of the morning
• Fridge was nursing a bad calf, but was still crushing it
• Big Mike and Adobe were the tallest duo, the fact that they are fast too doesn’t seem fair
• Big Top’s falsetto is hard to beat #Sugar #KidsBop
• This workout much like this BB was random and mostly made up on the spot, but I think it got the job done…just “Roll with it baby“

Announcements:

Little Mike told about a great event coming up on Memorial Day which offers the chance for a triple down (workout, 5k and go the extra mile) all designed to support and thank those who have served our country in the armed forces.  More details to come.

Thankful to lead the strong men of Base Camp.  There is a core of solid guys that make this a great site!  Thanks for coming out.

Thought to consider this week:

“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45