The gloom was lifting and rain abating when 14 young recruits and I ventured out at the Birdcage. Disclaimer. I am not a professional trainer, heck I’m not even semi-pro, but we all have to do our part.
Mosey towards the Fly. Stop in front of the zoo first.
COP 1- SSH x 25, Plank Jacks x25, Mountain climbers x 25, Seal jacks x 25 10 Burpees
Mosey to the Levee by the soccer fields.
stopped for 10 burpees on the way (20 total)
Levee COP 2- 7’s (instead of 11’s) with ascending count of squat jumps at the base and a descending count of Merkins at the Apex
Mosey to the soccer field
10 burpees (30 total)
COP 3 partnered runs- #1 1 runs backwards across field and returns forward while other partner lateral line jumps. then swap. #2. 1 side steps across right leg and back left leg while other partner lunges. then swap. #3. Sprint across and back while partner river dances then swap.
10 burpees (40 total)
COP 4 Bear went over the mountain. Bear crawl over the hill and back while partner plank walks) then swap
10 burpees (50 total)
Running our of time. Fast mosey back. Stopped twice to let stragglers catch up. 10 burpees each time instead of planking (70 total)
Sprint to the flag.
Count off, name-o-rama, named the FNG (who is a big dude that normaly carries a gun and I can’t believe you all made me name him Lacey). Prayer of gratitude as we watched the real sergeant run by with some ROTC cadets. Great morning to be in F3!