Been a while since YHC had provided a history lesson on ND, and Rock City is now filled with PAX that haven’t been blessed with this knowledge yet. So its time to fill them in. Brief disclaimer and we’re off to the rocks with a few straggling PAX rolling in hot post-train.
Temp: Too Hot, Too Humid.
Conditions: Ground surprisingly dry after a weekend of rain
Quick warmup of an assortment of stretch-y and low-impact stuff. Then grab a rock and head to the field. I said “surprisingly dry” earlier, but the mosey to the field did manage to find the quagmire.
Thing 1: ND History Ladder
5 Burpees: for Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Order of the Holy Cross
Add 10 Squats: for Fr. Edward Sorin, founder of the University
Add 15 Merkins: for Fr. Andrew Morrissey, build the Grotto
Add 20 Curls: for Fr. William Corby, Chaplain of the Irish Brigade during the Civil War
Add 25 Imperial Walkers: for Fr. Thomas Walsh, oversaw rebuilding of ND post Fire
Add 30 Rows: for brand new president Fr. Robert Dowd, 2 weeks on the job
Add 35 Hello Dolly: for long standing president Fr. Ted Hesburgh
In between, rifle carry back and forth across the field.
Mixed in some ND trivia whereby Wedding Planner, Hand Grenada, Mahatma and Frac all managed to lose and earn 5 Blockees for the PAX. Pool Boy correctly guessed Navy, saving everyone from 5 more.
Thing 2: Route 88s
Like Route 66s, but better. Plus it evokes memories of ’88, the last ND championship year. Start with 3 Thrusters at Tree 1. Add 1 at each Tree. Halfway through, in the interest of time YHC had to modify as he was never going to get all 88 Thrusters. Mr. Rodgers, though, did. With a 30 pound weight vest too.
Return the rocks and get back to the circle in the nick of time.
Finish with COT: count-off (15 PAX!) and Name-o-rama. Ranging in ages from 20 (Good to see you Pinewood) through 60 (Kotter for the Mutt!)
Thanks for putting up with me!
