Maltz Challenge (Pre-Blast)

Lots of people say “I support the troops”. Why do they say that ? Some say it to deflect criticism (i.e they disagree with American imperialism, but … support the troops.), others say it as a sort of moral, patriotic platitude (i.e Bless this good food, bless the troops… and, I support the troops). Hopefully, the vast majority of folks who say, “I support the troops”, or some equivalent paraphrase, mean well by it, and accompany those words with some sort of action: a donation, a support package, maybe a workout. Quite often, too often maybe, these words and gestures of support are aimed at the generality and vaguery of “the troops”.

This Friday at The Brave, you have the opportunity to “Support the Troops” with a gesture of solidarity AND particularity. At Thin Mint’s request, YHC is coordinating a workout patterned after the Maltz Challenge (see link below, modifying due to equipment and PAX numbers). In addition to patterning our workout activities at the Brave after the challenge, YHC also challenges you to bring a name (or names) with you. Names of service men or women that you know. They could be family, friends, or complete strangers. Anyone that is serving right now in the US Armed Forces. You’ll be dedicating the workout to them. If you don’t know anyone, ask around.

http://f3nation.com/2017/01/31/2017-maltz-challenge/

Your Instructions

Identify 1 or more US armed forces men or women to dedicate your efforts to. Memorize their first name, last initial, and military branch. Be prepared to state their first name, last initial, and branch during Nameorama. (i.e John. S. Marine Core)
If you have a weight vest; wear it. We may not hit 4 miles, so make the ones you do hit, quality. Recommended weight is 10-15% of bodyweight
Read the Workout spec below and come prepared to work.

The Proposed Thang (After a Warm-up)

Partner-Up (someone of similar speed)

two laps around Loch Ness
50 pull-ups each (10 at a time, then let your partner in.)
P1, Carry Partner to the cone (halfway toward the furthest west building); P2, Carry partner the remainder of way to the building porch.
50 Dips, 50 Push-ups each
Run back down to the Pull-up bars, * 50 KTEs * each (Knees to Elbows)
Run up to the cone, on grass near the picnic tables (on the southside of loch ness)
100 miltary sit-ups each. P1 stands on P2 toes, P2 crosses arms, and does full sit up.
two laps around Loch Ness

The Actual Thang

Warmup

Mosey down to the lot next to Loch Ness
20 SSH
10 Imperial Walker
10 Good Mornings.
Mosey around the lake for some description of what we’ll do.
20 burpees on your own

Maltz Challenge
Partner up and Begin Maltz Challenge (as prescribed above)

Extra Credit

line up down the walkway in plank. 3 rounds of plank with hops in between. (14 PAX)
line up for an “all you got” 400m (more like 510 meters)
mosey back to launch for some Mary
20 Chippy Cross
10 6 inch Plank Jack
20 Heels to Heaven
Done

Moleskine

The clime and conditions were ripe for a military tribute workout: clapping thunder, blinding lightening, driving rain, and howling wind. There were a few dissenting opinions at the beginning, but after we got rolling, we weren’t stopping. Started out the
morning, warm, dry, breezy and 58; ended 47 and soaking.

A couple accolades: McStuffins & Flipper were consistently at the front of the line; Thin Mint was there, rallying the group despite a completely gimpy right arm; Buckeye knocked out 50 straight knees to elbows (or it seemed like it); extra fist bump to Nard Dog and Mighty Mite for wearing weight vests for the duration (even during the 100 meter partner carry).

Everyone pushed hard; here are the men and women of the Armed Services that were honored by each today:

Fire Hazard: Samuel (Navy SEALs)
Tuck: Jennifer.H (Air Force)
Madame Tussauds: Jason.R (Army)
Buckeye: Roger.H (Air Force)
Nard Dog: Tom.T (Marines)
Thin Mint: Audi.S (Air Force)
Mighty Mite: Marcus.F (Special Forces)
Ringer: Grant.C (Air Force)
Champagne: Chris.B (Special Forces)
Flipper: Matt.C (Navy)
Soft Pretzel: Adrian.P (Army)
Argonaut: Kyle.V (Special Forces)
& Chris.F (Marines)

Honored to sweat with you all today,

Argo

Maltz Challenge (Pre-Blast)