Crumb Snatch(er)s

Crumb Snatch(er)s

10 pax (including at least one runner and a hate-hate) posted to test the moisture wicking ability of a sublime crumb-rubber prescription athletic turf field.  But, enough about the lack of environmental concerns, let’s get to what she said.

The Thang

COP – well, there really wasn’t any warmup, per se, just a lap around the parking lot and a suitcase carry of our bells to the afore mentioned field. (have I mentioned how nice it is?)

(brief disclaimer – at least one new to KBs)

Turkish Snatches

• Complete the first 1/2 of a Turkish Getup (TGU) – from lying on the ground to standing – do 5 snatches – complete the second 1/2 of a TGU – from standing to back on the ground.  Recovery jog to midfield and back.
• Complete 10 rounds (5 TGU’s & 25 snatches per side)

Mosey to the playground

Playing on a Ladder

• 1 Pullup
• 1 Clean & Press (R side)
• 1 Racked squat
• Repeat on L side
• Ladder up to 5 (or up to 3, if your bell is heavy to you)(use good form, stopping your ladder short of failure)
  • Rinse and repeat (beginning again at 1) until time is called.
• “This is beginning to get hard” – #TWSS

Mary

• Flutter Press – 15 IC
• Pullovers with Press – 7 OYO
• Windshield Wipers – 7 each side OYO
• Louganis (not “Lube ____”!) – 7 definitely OYO

Done

COT

Announcements

Dry Naked Moleskine:

Fun group today, with ample mumble chatter and ISI going on.  Good mix of familiar and new faces (to me), even a cross-training runner (Hairball).

About 8 months ago, YHC introduced the Foxhole pax to Turkish Snatches, so in the name of variety and efficiency, it seemed like a good idea for their return.

T-claps to Voodoo & Loogie for their help in providing guidance with form on the TGUs and throughout.  Good form is more important than the weight we use or the reps we “complete”.  #ISI

The Ladder circuit allowed us to work on several items:  pullups and presses, primarily, as well as cleans and squats.

During Mary, it was noted how smooth the asphalt is at Foxhole.  “Great for monthly hairburners” was the reply.  “Let me know when that is, and I’ll be sure to miss ’em” was the counter-reply.

Other notable commentary included:

• Any snatch is a good snatch, especially a Turkish one.
• Getups are also good, especially after a certain age.  (It was expressly noted that no one in our group has any deficiencies where this is concerned.)
• This is beginning to get hard.  #thatswhatshesaid

Also noted, after tromping around in the mud on the way to the completely dry field and in the playground mulch, the shoe wash in the parking lot was a nice touch.  #itsthelittlethings  (TWSS?)

(how’d that crumb-rubber get in my pockets?)

Thanks for the opportunity to lead today.

(I’ll start working now on something other than TGUs for my next Q at Foxhole.)

Aye.