07/23/2021 - Dark Tower - BC’s AOVQ Makeup
AO: Dark Tower
When: 07/23/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 14
Pax Names: Backdraft, Bartles & Jaymes, Beach Boy, Bean Counter, Big Gong, Cannoli, Daisy, Dingo, Glenn, Overthrow, Ozark, Riunite, Spirit,
DR Names: Gordons
Number of FNGS:
FNG Names:
QIC: Bean Counter
Introduction
Pre-Blast Dark Tower 7/23 5:15am What an amazing and inspiring line-up set for tomorrow! If Dark Tower is your place to be, I will be happy to have you join me for a full body beatdown in what will be my AOVQ! This was supposed to happen a couple of Monday’s ago, but unfortunately I was not able to make it. I look forward to getting the chance to make it up tomorrow. Bring your coupons, gloves, and shoes for all terrain. SYITG! Let’s see those HC’s below!
Wow was it hot out today. I got to DT at about 5:05. Got a few fist bumps in with the PAX before we got started. Not sure why, but something told me to go over to the top of the hill and get a lay of the land. I am glad that I did because I quickly noticed that the tower was fenced off! There goes my original idea for Thang 2. Time to modify. I walked around to try and find somewhere else to do some box jumps / step ups. Found a solution over on the east side of the hill. There were a few covered benches. Perfect.
Got back to the flags at 5:14 and started to get the PAX circled up. Show time.
5 Core Principals and Disclaimer Recited.
Warm-O-Rama
Triangle Taps Alternating Sides IC x 16
Bat Wings (Forward Arm Circles, Backward Arm Circles, Seal Claps, Overhead Claps) IC x 10 each
Motivators 6 and 5 then switch to Smurf Motivators from 4 to 1
We are warm.
Mosey to the top of the hill with coupon!
The Thang
Thang 1 – Hill Work – All Exercises In Cadence (IC)
10 Thrusters IC
Run down North side of hill. 10 Burpees IC (6 Count). Run back up hill
10 Thrusters IC
Bear Crawl down East side of hill. 10 Bobby Hurleys on my Down. Bear Crawl back up hill.
10 Thrusters IC
Run down South side of hill. 10 Hand Release “T” Merkins IC (4 Count). Run back up hill.
10 Thrusters IC
Bear Crawl down West side of hill. 10 Mahktar N’ Diayes Shoulder Tap Combos (6 Count). Bear Crawl back up hill.
5 Thrusters IC
Run down North side of hill. 5 Burpees IC (6 Count). Run back up hill
5 Thrusters IC
Run down East side of hill. 5 Bobby Hurleys on my Down. Run back up hill.
5 Thrusters IC
Run down South side of hill. 5 Hand Release “T” Merkins IC (4 Count). Run back up hill.
5 Thrusters IC
Run down West side of hill. 5 Mahktar N’ Diayes Shoulder Tap Combos (6 Count). Run back back up hill.
Thang 2 – Four Corners
Base of the Hill is “Corner 1” – 10 Squat / Coupon Curl Combo
Covered Bridge is “Corner 2” – 5 Pullups
Base of the Hill is “Corner 3” – 10 Squat / Coupon Tricep Extension Combo
Covered Benches on East side of hill is “Corner 4” – 15 Bench Box Jumps or Step-ups
Rinse and Repeat until time is called.
Mary
Leg Climb Set 1 – 3 taps on the way up, each leg IC x 5
Leg Climb Set 2 – 2 taps on the way up, each leg IC x 5
Leg Climb Set 3 – 1 tap on the way up, each leg IC x 10
SLOW Freddie Mercuries IC x 10
Big Boy’s on my up with a hold on the way back down. We did about 5 or 6 of these. The way down varied from a 4 count to a 10 count.
RECOVER!
Circle of Trust
Count-o-rama – 14!
Announcements – Thanks Glenn
Name-o-Rama
CoT
I found this quote yesterday that read:
“In Life, it’s important to know when to stop arguing with people and simply let them be wrong.”
With all the divisive topics these days and all of the misinformation and opinions floating around, it is important to remember that trying to convince everyone of your specific viewpoint is a losing battle. We do our best as HIM to lead others in the right direction, but there may be a time when we just need to let others go on their path and learn the hard way. Roach Couch said something last year that resonated with many of us. He said that when we all have differing opinions it is important to remember that both sides can have a little bit of ‘right’ in their positions. This also reminds me of the saying that there are three sides to every story. Your side. My side. And the TRUTH. So whether it is work, family, friends, political, etc … just remember that we all have opinions and while we may want to ‘steer’ each other in certain directions, there may just come a point where we need to realize we are not getting anywhere and stop arguing. Let the other person go on their way and let them learn.
Prayers requested for Sparkler and his daughter and family. Also for Snart and his M.
Naked Man Moleskin
The Tower being closed off kind of threw me but I am glad we were still able to make it work. Also – It was MUGGY out today! I wrung my shirt out before leaving the DT lot and let’s just say there was a nice puddle left there. I really appreciate all of the support from the PAX who came out. Special shout out to Backdraft, Ozark, and Cannoli who I have worked out with a bunch of times on Virtuosity but maybe only a couple of times in person. Always nice to see people in the flesh.
This was my 3rd time posting here at DT. 4th if you count the Convergence. It is a very nice AO with a ton of space and elevation changes. I had a lot of fun and will be sure to come back as long as I am enjoying this Home Office life! On to the next AOVQ!
Pleasure as always.
– Bean Counter