Eleven strong on a Tuesday. Booyaa. The Trailhead parking lot was busting at the seams with vehicular occupancy, in part due to the presence of the jogging tomatoes.
Apparently there were 2 Q’s today, neither of whom knew about the other’s status as Q. In democratic (lower case “d”…don’t get me started) fashion, it was agreed that the Q be split. YHC took the first half, Ocho to finish it up.
Warmup, in quantities that can only be divided by themselves and unity:
- SSH x 17 IC
- Seal Jacks x 19 IC
- IW x 23 IC
- Plank Jacks x 29 IC
Thang
Mosey to fire station. Count off 1-2-1-2-1-2 to form two groups. Let it be known: Northshore PAX have difficulty counting. After a couple tries, we actually got everyone to count off. However, when we split up into our groups, one group had like 4 more people. Let it be known: Northshore PAX cannot pay attention.
The announcement that the first exercise is “1 Mile For Time” elicited some groaning from the PAX, but the challenge was accepted. Allowances were made for those with ailments, impediments, handicaps, conditions, afflictions, maladies, disorders, and other undocumented infirmities to modify as needed, take a shorter route, do something else while the PAX runs, etc. However, all PAX accepted the challenge; even Ol’ Planter Fasciitis accepted [and clocked a very respectable time I might add, notwithstanding his extended hiatus (is there any other kind) from running)]. Post 1-Miler, mosey back to trailhead for:
Plankapalooza:
- Plank and hold [cue: Turtle comments/complaints/constructive (not really) criticism regarding the nature of the so-called “F3 plank” vs whatever kind of plank that Turtle happens to be doing, which, of course, is the manly plank.}
- Right arm high
- Right arm high again (mumble chatter provoking)
- Right arm high again (additional mumble chatter provoking)
- Shoulder taps x 23 IC
- Left arm high
- Left arm high again (mumble chatter. shocker)
- Left arm high again (yes)
- Air presses IC x 23
Evidently, the PAX has come to expect consecutive, as opposed to cumulative, symmetry in dextral and sinestral exercises. That is: a right arm high should absolutely and without exception be immediately followed by a left arm high and by no means should be followed by another right arm high. But, like Putty said on Seinfeld, “You know Jerry, 51% of all turns are left hand turns. High five.”
Hand off to OCHO.
Ocho has been watching youtube. Therefore, pair up for:
- Herd Protection – This was obviously a cruel attempt to make Turtle do 10 burpees. And it worked. All PAX, save Turtle, huddle up NFL style (except standing), arms interlocked in a circle. Steve was our little baby elephant we had to protect. And Turtle was the lion(ess) on the hunt. He had 30 or 60 (i forget) seconds to get both hands on Steve while the PAX rotated clockwise and anti-clockwise to protect our little calf. If successful, PAX to do 10 burpees. If unsuccessful, Turtle to do 10 burpees. PAX caught their breath while Turtle burpeed.
- Hard Hands (did anyone else blush while reading that) – In this test of skill, strength, and ability not to be embarrassed by holding another man’s sweaty hand for like a really long time, 2 PAX faced off Sumo style. Grasp right hands, partner A attempts to push partner B’s hand toward B’s thigh. Success results in 5 burpies for B. Switch to left hand. Then Partner A becomes the defender and Partner B becomes the offender.
- Push and Balance. Continue Sumo faceoff positions. Try to push partner off balance using hand to hand contact only. Loser does burpees.
- Snatch (#blush) – Again, Sumo standoff position. One PAX removes shoe (not a typo) and places it between partners. Ocho called out various G-Rated body parts (head, shoulder, knees, toes, etc). And when “SNATCH” is called out, both partners try to snatch up the cast-aside footwear. Loser bear crawls 10 yards.
Countorama. Nameorama. Announcements. Shooter volunteered for next Tuesday Q. Toots prayed us out.
Ei
