12/23/2021 - Dark Tower - 12 Days of Christmas
AO: Dark Tower
When: 12/23/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 11
Pax Names: Cupcake, Dingo, Game Cock, Radio Flyer, Sarah Palin, Snowden, Sparky, Spirit, Sweet Gherkins, Woodwind,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Skilling
Introduction
I came up with this idea to do a workout themed on the 12 days of Christmas for Dec. 23… then realized I’m definitely not the first to think of this idea. Decided to make sure the workout names fit into the melody of the song as much as possible.
Warm-O-Rama
5:15am, Disclaimer Read, and we’re off.
Motivators from 7
12 x Tappy Taps
12 x Arm Circles Front and Back
12 x Goofballs
Grab Coupon and mosey over the hill to Riverwalk Cafe.
The Thang
Sing it with me now! We started with the 1 then added 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc. all the way up to 12. For simplicity here they are for the 12th day only!
On the 12th day of Christmas Skilling made me do….
- 12 Rows, Bent Over (Bent-Over Rows)
- 11 Dips-a-Dipping (Coupon Dips)
- 10 Reverse Lunges
- 9 O’er Head Presses (Overhead Presses)
- 8 Body Builders (8-Count Body Builders)
- 7 Coups-a-Curling (Coupon Curls)
- 6 Decline Merkins
- FIIIIIVE BURPEES, AYE!
- 4 Goblet Squats
- 3 Pull Ups
- 2 Blockies
- And a heartfelt run up the hill! (Run to top of hill and back)
Most of us got to 8 or 9. Spirit started 10 before I called time. So I called an audible and helped us all close the loop through mary…
Mary
- 12 Big Boys
- 11 LBCs
- 10 4-count Freddie Mercuries
- 9 Reverse Crunches
- 8 Merkins
- 7 of something… i forget.
- 6 American Hammers to 6:00
Circle of Trust
The family is the core element of a thriving society. Population Growth is at an all-time low. The birthrate is down, the mortality rate (influenced by COVID which was the 3rd leading cause of death in 2020) is up, and immigration has slowed as well.
Start at home. How are you preparing those in your family to be positive influencers of society?
Prayers for families, those who are traveling, and BR.
Naked Man Moleskin
That was a workout! No set breaks which kept things intense the whole time. I worked out the timing beforehand and figured we’d all get to 9 or 10 but I wasn’t sure so I didn’t shorten the run like I had considered. I think a run around the cafe would have helped with timing, but the run up the hill was better for the heart and I think led to better mumblechatter.
I’ve now Q’d 10 times and posted 100 times. Completed my 2021 goals in this area, with 8 days to spare!
2022 Goals: 100 posts and 12 Qs. ‘Merica. I’m not upping the post count largely due to a Boot Camp Program I’m in which will be a time suck. I see men accelerating around me and honestly past me and for a second I get sad and jealous about it. I really enjoy getting out ITG and leading as well. I may do more next year, but I want to at least honor my commitments and feel like 100 & 12 is the right level to shoot for.