After starting the F2L read and listening to a few F3 podcasts this month, YHC decided to grab the Q for a unique Rock City.
Metry Rd train derailed plans of arriving early, as well as all PAX showing up on time. Forgiveness granted. Eventually we were 16 strong.
Normal disclaimer. Reminded all that contrary to Pool Boy’s beliefs, YHC is not a professional trainer.
Mosey to the field.
SSH x27 – 27th of March coincides with YHC’s 42nd birthday
Rest of workout focuses on Mental Health Month of March.
Imperial Walkers x22 – 22 veterans commit suicide everyday
Hill Billies x21 – 21% of US adults experienced mental illness last year
Grass Grabbers x10 – suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in America
Arm Circles + Reverse + Seal Claps + Overhead Claps x10ea – only 40% of people with mental disorders actually seek and receive treatment
Mosey to the parking lot. While Bogey led the infamous twist squat, YHC finished setup. Shared the story of a friend of a PAX committing suicide a few years prior on March 27th. Ever since, the east coast AO established a WOD (workout of the day) to be done on the anniversary in remembrance. This is a modified version.
5 Stations inspired by the 5 Core Principles of F3. As PAX advance through the rounds, all previous workouts are completed at each station. After each station, return to COT for burpees.
Station #1: Free of Charge
Rd 1 – Hand Release Merkin x10
Rd 2 – ADD Clap Merkin x10 (later changed to hand release)
Rd 3 – ADD Fingertip Merkin x10
Rd 4 – ADD Floyd Mayweather x10
Station #2: Open to All Men
Rd 1 – Shoulder Tap x15 (2 is 1)
Rd 2 – ADD Mountain Climbers x15 (2 is 1)
Rd 3 – ADD Peter Parkers x15 (2 is 1)
Rd 4 – ADD Parker Peters x15 (2 is 1)
Station #3: Held Outdoors
Rd 1 – Monkey Humpers x20
Rd 2 – ADD Bonnie Blairs x20 (1 is 1)
Rd 3 – ADD Side Lunges x20 (1 is 1)
Rd 4 – ADD Jump Squats x20
Station #4: Peer Led
Rd 1 – LBCs x25
Rd 2 – ADD Freddie Mercury (bicycle) x25
Rd 3 – ADD Penguins x25 (2 is 1)
Rd 4 – ADD Flutter Kicks x25 (2 is 1)
Station #5: Circle of Trust
Rd 1 – 2 burpees (total of 8)
Rd 2 – 4 burpees (total of 16)
Rd 3 – 8 burpees (total of 32)
Rd 4 – 2 burpees (total of 8)
Shared a few more unfortunate stats along the way in between rounds:
– About 1 in 2 men will have a diagnosable mental disorder at some point in their lifetimes.
– Men are about 2x less likely than women to seek help if problems occur.
– Almost 50% of men feel that they are struggling more than they admit to people in their life.
– Depression looks significantly different in men than in women… women tend to present as sad and withdrawn, while men tend to present as irritable and angry.
Coming up on 6:14am we had to HALT midway through Round 4.
Mosey back to relocated COT.
Welcomed an FNG EH’d by Pool Boy. Father of 6 including 5 girls… WEDDING PLANNER it is.
Hokie prayed us out beautifully.
Remember the WHY behind the WOD. Men are not good at reaching out. Touch base with someone that you haven’t spoken to in a while just to check in.
Thanks for letting me lead on my birthday! SYITG!
