March 29th, the 88th day of the year. That screams out for a particular exercise. Hint hint – fortunately, Frac knew the answer…
But first – the air was a bit chillier than anticipated for this first annual National Midriff TShirt Day. Bogey and Frac joined YHC in baring our bellies. Not quite sure how this idea started, I blame over-caffination at CC’s on Monday. Hokie, Mayhem and PVC KNEW what was expected, but bailed on us. The other 6 PAX (including 1 FNG who undoubtedly was wondering what he’d gotten into) were blissfully unaware of that expectation.
So we started with 9 burpees OYO as a penalty – 1 for each fully-clothed PAX
Then off to the rocks (“Don’t cheat yourself” was the instruction. Frac and FNG took that to heart).
In the field, YHC’s timer struck 4 minutes. That meant – its time for 8 8-count body builders. After PAX completed, YHC explained that the timer was set to go off every 4 minutes. Each time, drop what we’re doing and do 8 8-count body builders. We’ll finish with 11 sets, 88 total 8 counts. Good times!
Thang 1: 8 x 8 x 8 to work these flabby, exposed midriffs back into shape. Start on one side of the field with 8 Twists, then in the middle with 8 4-count slow flutters, then the other side of the field with 8 BBSU. Then return to the start of the field. All exercises and movements con roca. The goal is to get 8 sets.
Oh, and YHC would announce the 4 minute timers.
The Architect set the pace, finishing his 8th set right around 6am (just after set #7). In the interest of time, YHC called it off.
Thang 2: Keep that rock up. 8 Overhead, 8 curl, 8 row. Repeat at 7, then 6, … then 2, then 8. 2 more sets of 8 counts in the loop.
Time to return home – via a rifle carry to the rock pile. Hand Grenada took off at a sprint. Impressive!
One more set at the rock pile. Horses back home, and finish with the 11th set right as time expired.
Back at the flag, finish with name-o-rama, naming our FNG – “First Shot”. Maybe that was because it was the first nickname shouted out, or maybe it was because he’s proud parent of a sweet little girl, born approximately 9 months after his wedding day…. (BTW – He’s Mutt’s son)
Closing with a prayer to help us all live our life intentionally, as we called out intentions for those who are sick.
