Yes, International Mountain Day is really a thing. Started in 1993. So what better way to celebrate than by visiting the Pontiff Mountain. Pool Boy in full snowman attire to shield from the nearly 50 degree temps. Welcome back Logo! Great to see you out in the gloom again!
Quick Warmup, then grab a rock and head over to the mountain. At the mountain – carry the rock over and back. Over and back. Over and back. Each trip starts with Overhead Presses, then Curls at the top, then Rows on the far side, then Chest Press back at the top. Start with 1x for each. Then 2x. 3x. 4x. Continues until YHC gets bored – which happened after finishing 11x. Other PAX were well beyond that, even though Mahatma earned a 5 OYO burpee penalty by throwing his rock.
Head over to the pavilion for some leg work. Step Ups, Bulgarian Split Squats, Slow Squats, Calf Raises – thanks to Mr. Rogers suggesting we do it on the curb, exposing YHC’s severe balance challenges. A wee bit of Mary, then we gotta hustle back to the flag lest the KOT krewe get grumpy.
Finish with a COT. My challenge for today: Jesus’ charge for disciples in Matthew includes the specific instructions to See, Listen, Pray before Acting. May I do the same before jumping the gun. Practice empathetic listening and reflection and prayer to help ensure that I am doing right, before acting reflexively.
