02/15/2021 - Dark Tower - 2/13/2020-DT Saturday
AO: Dark Tower
When: 02/15/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 25
Pax Names: Aladdin, Augustus Gloop, Baby Hands, Bobby Fischer, Chain Link, Clearcoat, CVS, Dingo, Disclaimer, Goldberg, Handy Manny, Happy Meal, Harbaugh, Hootie, House Arrest, Lewinsky, Moonlight, One Bar, Rusty, Sun Devil, Sweet Gherkins, Thomas Tank Engine, Tonka, Trailer Park, Urkel,
DR Names: n/a
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names: n/a
QIC: Tonka
Introduction
Could not believe that it had already been a year. Signed up a few months ago for a DT Saturday knowing that a plan was no good until the day prior because the terrain could go any which way.
Day prior to the beat down the M, 2.0s and I were heading to a Dr. appointment. Found a shortcut that allowed me to scope out a section of DT that I was planning to use for Thang 1. After the typical “Ughh” and eye roll from the family, my M found it in her heart to save the PAX from 10′ of snow. “Tonka, are you stupid there is like 10′ of snow, don’t make them go there”. The bridge it would have to be.
Been bothered with a shoulder injury lately so the doc gave YHC some exercises to do. Figured I could get those done during the beat down. Also good idea to keep it body weight only.
Preblast written, posted and had to poke the bear.
Morning of, arrived to the general area about 40 min early to scope the terrain. PAX were out ECing and coming in ready to work.
5:15-start moving in place, principles said let’s go!
Warm-O-Rama
- Punches IC x20
- High knees x20
- Butt kickers x20
- Mountain Climbers–Forgot what I wanted to do here. So pulled this out of my ___
- Motivators from 7
Let’s Move…
The Thang
Little mosey to Thang 1. Thang 1 at the bridge 11s-Toes to wood and Superman IYTW. Rusty came up with some crazy saying to remember 4 letters. Still have no idea what it was but he thought it was funny. Babby Hands pointed out that are all black is now white due to the snow. Hootie provided a run down of the first soccer practice for F3 Naperville. Basically YHC lost count. Glanced down saw some PAX standing, so it was time to move to Thang 2.
City workers graciously paved the way for Trailer Parks Double Tap Saturday Nikes. However they forgot to clear a path to the municipal garage. Clear coat was heard yelling “I’m still not a Runner!” and little did he know.
Thang 2 Municipal Garage-Sprints and Manny
- 5 lines of 5 PAX deep lined the garage floor. First PAX in each line went to the first Pillar. Next in line PAX sprinted to that PAX who then sprinted back to the end of the line. YHC gradually increased the distance by yelling “move back 1 pillar”. Continued this for roughly 10 minutes. Urkel later said through his “Holy” mask, “I knew you were going to do that and if you didn’t I was going to do it anyway.” Handy Manny showed his backup tailback speed, Chain link was a monster and TTE had a quick step. Called all PAX to circle up and on your 6!
- Mary at Halfway?-Yep Manny Pacquiao ab work was met with groans from the likes of Sweet Gherkins and Lewinsky and confusion from Disclaimer and Dingo. Halfway through Aladdin tries to take a picture and YHC yells “GET ON YOUR ASS ALADDIN”. This took away from a well positioned photo of House Arrest.
Alright boys 6 run was met with utter confusion. So those that have done one were ushered to the front and we moved. Felt Goldberg’s stare in the back of my skull the entire run, but had move everyone at the same time. 1/2 way through the PAX got the hang of it. Bobby Fischer and Harbaugh were constantly seen at the front and One Bar in the middle. I believe I even heard CVS yell a cuss word in my direction but that is not him. Arrived to the final location the big garage.
Had about 13 minutes to do a thang and get back by 7:30. Quarter pounder was ordered 25 Bonnie Blairs, 50 LBCs and 75 Squats with 5 4 count wall walks were all that were ordered. Moonlight and Happy Meal smoked this as this is obviously their specialty.
7:24 time to head to the flags. All were instructed to get back by 7:30 and to GO!!!!!
Baby Hands and Lewinsky lead the pack out of the gate and eventually chose to take on the hill. Good choice YHC joined in all be it 1/4 mile behind them. At this point Augustus Gloop ran by with a big smile an took the hill with ease. All were accounted for and I’m sure someone’s gadget said 7:30 when the 6 was in.
Circle of Trust
Whether we post 90%+ or less than 5% of the time together, each of you have helped me this year. Has this year in F3 been all rainbows and butterflies, no! I’ve been known to delete the app saying screw this, only to be found in the gloom the next morning. Yet you keep me coming back. you keep me coming for the push in the gloom., your accountability when we are not together and your inspiration to continue this path. For that, all I can say is Thank You. Most of all Thank You for making this pandemic a cakewalk compared to many other people out there.
Naked Man Moleskin
Today was fun and thank you to all that came out and dropped their feedback.
Tonka-Over and Out!