When YHC got the last minute invite yesterday to SubstiQ for an injured Leprechaun, I immediately jumped to action, assuming he’d hurt himself valiantly while rescuing some innocent creature from some perilous situation. (Nope, he hurt his knee at Carowinds). #wondedwarrior
Nevertheless, ~17 pax gathered to support YHC in his 7th VQ. Everyone was questioning the fanny pack that was suspended securely above my junk (and many references were made to an SNL skit featuring the most romantic gift a man could ever give to his loved one…. In a box). Once fully disclaimed, YHC extended a formal “Welcome” to the pax…. Yes, “Welcome……. To the jungle.” (queue jammy pack). Let’s roll…
Jam on… to the turf. Karaoke, buttkickers, circle up mid-field for that lesser-known Schwarzenegger film… The Escalator (routine and the following details stolen from that crusty old curmudgeon we refer to as “Champagne”:
Instructions provided slowly and in triplicate to ensure everyone was on the same page.
5 squats, 5 wide arm merkins, 5 heels to heaven, 5 burpees – run to other end of field (approx 50 yards)
10 squats, 10 wide arm merkins, 10 heels to heaven, 10 burpees – 50 yard run
15 squats, 15 wide arm merkins, 15 heels to heaven, 15 burpees – 50 yard run
20 squats, 20 wide arm merkins, 20 heels to heaven, 20 burpees – 50 yard run
25 squats, 25 wide arm merkins, 25 heels to heaven, 25 burpees – 50 yard run
20 squats, 20 wide arm merkins, 20 heels to heaven, 20 burpees – 50 yard run
15 squats, 15 wide arm merkins, 15 heels to heaven, 15 burpees – 50 yard run
10 squats, 10 wide arm merkins, 10 heels to heaven, 10 burpees – 50 yard run
5 squats, 5 wide arm merkins, 5 heels to heaven, 5 burpees – Finished
Solid basic old school meat and potatoes workout this am. Escalator is no joke and leaves a mark. A grind from beginning to end. For those keeping score, it was 125 of all called exercises and approximately 400 yards of AYG. And (most) everyone was crushing it and pushing themselves. Trifuseniks were in full effect, finishing at the front of the pax in impressive fashion doing “everything but the burpees.” Then again, Puddin’ pointed out to me when Bobby Brown came on that I was playing their theme song… “My Prerogative.” Touché, amigo.
Mary for the 6
Plank o rama
Elbow plankjacks
Jam on… to the bridge
Partner up and grab a rock per couple…. Catch me if you can around the track with the laggard doing 10 CDDs.
Back to the wall for people’s chair… some 1 leggeds, toes on the wall…. Hold… toe taps
Back to start for some Freddy Mercs, Sweat Angels, and 10 burpees OYO. DONE.
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It was truly a pleasure this morn. Shout-out to Scratch for the solid send-off!
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