After LSU spanked Arkansas and the Saints squeaked out win in the final seconds of the game, 17 men appeared out of the gloom on a frigid Monday morning. After the standard disclaimer, they were off to the rock pile for a warmup.
Warmup
SSH (x20), Hillbillies (x20), Arm circles- 10 forward and 10 backward, Grass grabbers (x10), Peter parkers (x20), Abe Vigodas (x15)
The Thang
The PAX counted off by 1s & 2s and split into two lines to complete an Indian Run of BLIMPS around the asphalt track as follows: 5 burpees OYO at the start, 10 lunges in cadence at the hill, 15 Imperial walkers at the first metal building, 20 Merkins in cadence at the first parking lot, 25 plank jacks in cadence at the second parking lot, and 30 Squats in cadence at the flag. Mosey back to the rock pile. Bogey, with his much appreciated wit, was noticeably silent throughout this part of the workout. I recall hearing a comment about “three in the tube” during the Indian Run, but that’s about it.
With Rudy in the group, YHC knew he would be chastised if we didn’t play with rocks at “Rock City!” The PAX were instructed to grab a medium-sized rock and mosey to the first tree line between the two baseballs fields for 11s using said rock. YHC felt we have been neglecting our triceps so triceps extensions were the pain of choice. PAX were instructed to begin with one extension, mosey with rock to the opposing tree line for curls, then mosey with rock back to the first tree line, and so on.
Once 11s were complete, the PAX returned to the rock pile for five minutes of Mary. Still little word from Bogey, although he denied it!
For our final act, PAX were instructed to dig deep and give the last of what was left in the tank for a full sprint to the flag. With one minute remaining, a leg stretch was completed.
COT: Name-o-rama, announcements, intentions, and a prayer. Give thanks for all that we have. Somehow YHC was able to mostly stifle Rudy’s complaints and Bogey’s witty commentary. What gives?! The Sound of Silence can be eerie. Thank you F3 for the opportunity to lead a group of leaders! Thank you PAX for being great followers. It’s always an honor.
