YHC warned the PAX that it was going to be a soggy shoe day. The overnight rain came through as expected, and sure enough – the grounds of Okwata were as soggy as I hoped. Much to my surprise, the Lakeview PAX made a strong showing. Perhaps rumors of the collective fear of water are overstated. 530, time to start with our disclaimer (and one last reminder to expect wet shoes) and mosey to get started.
Warmup: after about a 15 yard mosey, warm up with Open the Gate (PAX were quite insistent on Close the Gate as well, which they earned after a 5 burpee “just be quiet” penalty). Some Grass Grabbers, Abe Vigodas, SSH and Imperial Walkers to get the blood moving.
Thing 1: Across the soggy grounds to the Levee. Quadrophelia. Does an Okwata workout really count if you don’t do Quadrophelia? Discuss amongs yourselves.
Thing 2: Mosey 10 yards along the top of the levee. From the way-back-machine, found reference to a Triple Nickel. Lets do it. 5 exercises. Each exercise is 3 sets of 5 reps. Start at the top of the levee – down one side for 1 set, back to the top for 2nd set, down the other side for 3rd set, back to the top to plank and wait. Sit Ups – PAX grumbling that more than their shoes were getting wet. Hand Release Merkins – yup, lets get the front side wet and dirty too. Jump Squats, Dr Ws and wrap up with Carolina Dry Docks.
Thing 3: 4 groups at the House of Pain. Bear Crawl up the levee, 3 burpees, bear crawl back down (timer). Pull Ups, Sit Ups, Hand Release Merkins. Got through 2 cycles. If there was any remaining doubt about shoes – the 6 inch puddle under the pull up bars solved that problem.
Thing 4: Across the street to the planters for a few rounds of RLSU, LLSU, Dips, Box Jumps
COT: Cracklin’, we’ve got your back through prayer and action. QSource on Language, which gave YHC a chance to talk about one of my NY Resolutions: to better watch my own language – not only remove cursing, but also enhance the quality of my language. Speak intentionally, reflect not only the person I am but the person I hope to be.
Thanks for the chance to lead – and trust me, the shoes should be dry by Okwata next week.
