34 #HIM gathered on a muggy February morning to accelerate and get better. The turnout brought the feel of a mini-convergence and great fellowship. After the disclaimers were outlined, and a handful of the PAX moseyed off for a 4-5ish mile run, the remaining 20 something PAX moseyed to the parking deck and straight to the 7th (top) level for a foggy view of NoLa and a little COP:
COP – all IC:
Moroccan Night Clubs x 20, Arm circles forward and backward x 10
Mumble chatter and one of the PAX counting backwards, distracted YHC and the count. As a result, 5 penalty burpees were promptly called. The backward counting of the PAX ceased.
Side straddle hops x 30 – varying speeds
Double count Merkins X 15 with a hold to plank – salutations to the left and right then to down dog, a few repeats of planks at normal height and 6 inch holds.
Low slow squats x 20
COP complete – Mosey to the 6th level
YHC and the PAX of the Fort have spent much of 2019 talking about getting comfortable with discomfort. Given that the NoLa Nantan (aka Reluctant Yankee) talked of doing 11’s on the morning ride to the AO, it seemed only appropriate for YHC to call, of course, 12’s. Therefore:
Partner wheelbarrow carries – 2 rounds (just to warm up), then:
Jacobs Ladder – Burpees, lunge walks roughly 25 yards (YHC’s rough math), LBC’s and mosey 25 yards (roughly) back to the start. 11 burpees, lunge walk 25 yards, 1 LBC, mosey back. 10 burpees, lunge walk 25 yards 2 LBC’s, mosey back. You get the idea. Al Gores or LBC’s done by early finishing PAX until the 6 was in.
Mosey down 6 flights, out the deck, through the courtyard to the front circle for a partner Dora
Dora 100 – YHC had to shorten Dora (normally a 1-2-3) due to time and, of course, saving the last 5 minutes for (what else?) Mary (more to follow). So a partner dora of 100 merkins and circular shuttle runs got the PAX their fill of shoulder work for the morning before moving on to a little ab work…….but just a little.
Mary:
Protractor – 1 minute, varying angles and stopping short to allow unanticipated cars to park and pass.
Hello Dollys IC x 15
Box Cutters IC x 15
Mosey back to COT YHC chose intentional as his word for 2019. In trying to become a #HIM, being a part of F3 teaches us all that the real benefits and gains we realize in our lives are from intentionally living 3rd, getting out of our comfort zone and pushing our limits to break through thresholds we may have felt were not possible before. Whether it is the opportunity to Q at a new AO or step up in any other way, getting outside your own comfort zone, serving and leading are reminders of why it is important for each of us to fully and intentionally engage in every role to which we are called to serve and why we seek to accelerate in our development – physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is always a special occasion for YHC to post away from home. I have been lucky to be made better by PAX from all over F3 nation and considered this past Friday morning both a privilege and an honor to get uncomfortable and better with a great group of #HIMs. Thanks to Reluctant Yankee and the PAX of NoLa for the opportunity and a great 2nd F as well.
Cyclops
