12/18/2020 - The Launch Pad - 12/18/20 Dark Tower Backblast
AO: The Launch Pad
When: 12/18/2020
PAX:
Number of Pax: 9
Pax Names: Cousin Eddie, Drago, Ebeneezer, Flush, Moonlight, Parks and Rec, Patchouli, Sun Devil,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Townie
Introduction
Launchpad 12/18 5:15 AM preblast
🚀🚀🔥Need to burn some calories before the holidays kick into full gear? Then this is the place you need to HC. We will be on the move tomorrow so wear some shoes that can carry you a couple miles on / off pavement and leave those coupons at home. 🚀🚀🔥
Join me for my AOVQ!
Warm-O-Rama
stretching / explained Thang 1 since the location is near several houses. Keep the mumblechatter down
SSH 20
Let’s roll
The Thang
Thang 1
Mosey to Apache Park (approx. 1/2 mile)
50 dips
50 big boys
Thang 2
Mosey to Jefferson Junior High (approx. 1/2 mile)
11s
Burpees and Bobby Hurleys
Thang 3
Mosey back
10 merkins at each driveway and side street on Bauer Rd
5 merkins at each driveway
Mary
Freddie mercury 20
LBCs 20
American Hammers 30
Plank Circle
Circle of Trust
As opposed to my previous Qs where I agonize a bit over COT, I didn’t have anything prepared today
Jefferson Junior High has a special place in my heart and wanted see what feelings came to me today. I noticed a mural in the window with a rainbow and the words “friends are friends forever”. I met some of best friends at Jefferson and some that I still talk to today. But most importantly, this is where I met my wife in 6th grade.
The window next to the mural drew my attention. My 8th grade math class was in that room. Looking back, the math teacher, Mr Richardson, really went out of his way to push me to enjoy math and excel at it. I remember the McDonalds lunches he would provide for students that did well in his class. I thought that was really cool and he didn’t have do that. Looking back, there were a lot of teachers at Jefferson that had a big impact on me and went out of their way to push me.
I don’t think we really appreciate the impact we can have on other’s lives every day. We may never get a thank you but the impact is there. Just a great reminder to look to help people and leave a positive impact on them. And be friendly to everyone…you never know who will end up being a great friend or your wife!
Naked Man Moleskin
This has been a really tough year on me mentally and this has been exceptionally hard. I deal with a lot of the problems at work and need to do it with a positive attitude. But it is draining. By the end of my COT, I was exhausted…kinda hit me like wave. Maybe the emotions of going down memory lane. Maybe the weight of a long year. Maybe I just kicked my own ass with the workout.
I really appreciate the 8 PAX that came out today. My good friend Parks and Rec drove the 30 minutes out from Oswego…seing him always puts a smile on my face. As do the other 7 other PAX…what a great group of guys. I’m lucky to have met them and be part of this group.
Looking forward to having 2 weeks off to recharge and get ready for 2021!