PAX – Thistle, Cheesesteak, Root Canal, Spicoli, Ziggy Stardust, Benjamin Button, Undertow, Lamb Chop, Greenspan, Drama Queen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impossible Situation was living up to it’s name Sat morning around 6 AM when I was getting dressed.\u00a0 Another wet and nasty day appeared to be our fate.\u00a0 YHC decided to head on down and scout cover for what was sure to be a small number of Pax.\u00a0 After a short recon that located covered walkways and the tunnel and rain plan was hatched – kinda and the original plan that really didn’t have a ton of detail was scrapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YHC was pleasantly surprised as headlights kept coming into the newly designed parking lot of the Mothership.\u00a0 As the watch struck 0700 a grand total of 8 were there to begin a day in the wetness.\u00a0 The disclaimer given was much like the one for the log ride at Carowinds – you will get wet, you may get soaked.\u00a0 No one returned to their cars.\u00a0 Success #1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We moseyed to the shelter near the track and proceeded to do a short Warmorama – Q should have lengthened this for a couple of reasons. 1. The plan was as fluid as the standing water on the track and 2. Two pax (Root Canal and of course Spicoli)\u00a0 found us a little later after we had left the cover of this shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We moseyed up the hill to the covered walkway and performed a three man grinder after Q failed at both math and explaining details very well.\u00a0 Pax were very adaptable and smart and made it work.\u00a0 Rotations at the end points consisted of merkins\/LBCs at the top of the tunnel hill and squats and lunges near the pullup bars. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After 3 or so rounds were completed the rain had slacked enough to go out in the open.\u00a0 We proceeded to the track where we performed a reverse pelaton with various modes of transport including bear crawls, frog jumps, lunge walks, alligator crawls, Apollo Creeds, Cariocas, backward and maybe a few others.\u00a0 Man in rear ran to front as rest of pax performed transport exercises.\u00a0 We got in a half mile of this foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At this point time was moving slowly and Q was on the fly so an old standard was called upon.\u00a0 Around the track again – 4 corners with wrestling drills for exercises.\u00a0 Those consisted of reverse lunge (defend the single leg). Stand up from ref position. Sit out drill aka the ever popular dry dock crab.\u00a0 And finally a real crowd pleaser on the cold wet track – shoulder bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We then moseyed up the steps facing The Intimidator and gathered round a huge mud pit – cue the mud wrestling jokes.\u00a0 We grabbed spots on the wall and performed step ups, derkins, wall sits with Jack Reachers and wall sits with Wonderbras. Cue the stories of pax who knew Sara Lee employees that chose the Wonderbra models.\u00a0 Why do you ever give up that job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We moseyed back to the parking lot with just enough time for a round of Sumo Drill – some of the newer pax didn’t see that one coming.\u00a0 Thistle drew YHC and he was a worthy opponent. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly Q called a few Mary exercises that attempted to keep us somewhat dry – of course it was a little late for that.\u00a0 0800 and we’re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NMM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impressive turnout for such a nasty morning.\u00a0 YHC rarely attends IS but always enjoys trips to the expansive AO that is The Mothership.\u00a0 However, the construction and the weather made navigation a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All got after it and quickly adapted to Qs multiple Omahas.\u00a0 The always pleasant duo of Thistle and Root Canal, kept the MC going.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wrestling drills seemed to bring back some memories for Cheesteak, Spicoli and Root Canal – maybe some others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Good to meet Benjamin Button. A few other pax that YHC rarely works out with were welcome additions to this fine group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two main announcements from the morning have already happened – Christmas Party and Wobegone’s Run benefitting Piedmont Land Conservancy.\u00a0 Tclaps to all who attended one or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
COT<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YHC lifted up Bill a friend from church recently diagnosed with ALS.\u00a0 We also lifted up those who battle addiction and depression especially at the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always and honor – DQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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