But hey, at least there were no shot puts involved!
As sometimes is the case, the most amusing part of the beatdown happened in the first few minutes, as Jose entertained us with tales of being a track coach.
Coach 10k has got some stories, and it dawned on me that if he could hone his sound effect skills over the next 20 years (a la that dude from Police Academy), he might just take over storytime for Frank.
YHC came somewhat prepared today with a car full of props (ok, not all-in Mathlete style, with the full gym in tow). Bush had reached out the day before to poke and prod as he is prone to do, insisting (correctly!) that we always do the same ol’ shit. Touché. Well, you gotta step up and Q it yourself then, Bush!
Anyway, he personally requested balls to the wall, which YHC would’ve happily included, but alas, there was no Bush to be found this gloom.
Cycled through each of the following stations twice. Second time through we replaced the merkin rows, which were brutal, with a core exercise. Once everyone had two turns at each station, hit the slalom and up the stairs for a round of SMKs/Lunges up top. Rounds were:
Jump Rope
Merkin Rows w/ Dumbell (R2: Leg Raises)
Squat Thrusters (x30)
Up Stairs – 20 SMK’s (2:1)
Jump Rope
Merkin Rows w/ Dumbell (R2: Crunchy Frogs)
Curls (x40)
Up Stairs – 20 Lunges (2:1)
Jump Rope
Merkin Rows w/ Dumbell (R2: Gas Pumps)
Chest Presses (x40)
Up Stairs – 20 SMK’s (2:1)
Jump Rope
Merkin Rows w/ Dumbell (R2: Freddie Merc’s)
Alpos (x30)
Up Stairs – 20 SMK’s (2:1)
Once Jose departed, Russo and I discussed how snow days work when you’re home schooling, as well as the ins and outs of starting a global crochet empire. Forget Etsy, these baby blankets, beanies, and booties come with Kardashian endorsements and are featured in viral Tik Tok dances. Russo already booked flights to Shenzhen to tour their manufacturing plant and see if their knitting is up to snuff.
All in all, if not an inventive beatdown, it was at least effective one. COT and Russo took us out. RCR is rapidly approaching, if you don’t have a team, get one today. I believe the Pork Chop Express might still need a few guys.
And thanks to these two gents who make it a point to be consistent and keep people like myself accountable. I am incredibly appreciative to be out there with you two.
