11/27/2020 - Iron Lion - Birthday Q. I got 99 problems but a B!#%$ aint one . . .
AO: Iron Lion
When: 11/27/2020
PAX:
Number of Pax: 11
Pax Names: Bongo, Cousin Eddie, Ebeneezer, Fredo, Mr. Nice Guy, Nosejob, Rainman, Riunite, Ronda Rousey, Sulley,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS:
FNG Names:
QIC: Wine in A Box
Introduction
Walked the familiar fields of Iron Lion on Wednesday to get inspired for my birthday Q. As I havent posted in two week due to ex wife drama and a badly pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder, I knew my cardio would be for shit. So . . . bite the bullet and plan a Q that my Jedi Iron Lion teachers (Goldberg and Babyhands) would be proud of.
Nothing could be more apropro for the crap I am dealing with right now than the song “I got 99 problems, but a bitch aint one” . . . . So lets theme this around 99 reps, 9 laps, sets of 11 . . .
I was amazed that there was zero goose crap on the octogon. So the plan was now in motion . . . a lot of rain, so lets stick to pavement and avoid mud.
LFG
Warm-O-Rama
Meet at the Lisle parking lot, because running with coupon IS STUPID AND WILL INJURE YOUR BACK.
SSH- 15
Abd Vigodas- 10
Grady Corns- 10
Thats enough . . lets get to work.
The Thang
ONLY THANG
99 problems . . .
Start in a circle at the octogon.
First 99
11 reps- Merkins
11- Bent over Rows
11- Shoulder press
Run a lap around the upper lit trail, then back to the octogon. (This distance is a smidge over a 1/4 mile. The goal is to finish 9 laps by the end of the workout. PS- I still hate running) Total of 99 reps and 3/4 mile for the first 99 . . . .
THREE SETS. Then do Big boy sits ups until the 6 is in
Second 99
11- Single arm coupon curls
11- “Ebeneezer Skull crushers”
11- Kettleball swings
Run a lap. Do three sets. 99 reps and 3/4 mile again . . .
Big Boy sit ups till the 6 was in
Third 99
11- coupon lunges. Eleven per leg
11- Goblet Squats
11- Thrusters
Run a lap. Do three sets. 99 reps and 3/4 mile again. Legs were pretty wobbly at this point.
Big boys waiting for the 6
BUT WAIT . . . THERES MORE
MARY!!!!!
LBCs – 20
Partner leg throw downs- 10
Windshield wipers- 15
Plank Ring of Fire
Circle of Trust
So today is Thanksgiving. I start by giving you one of my favorite quotes from Dr Seuss
“Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people that treat you right, forgive the ones who dont and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get the chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, they just promised that it would be worth it”
Life it too short to harbor ill will or negativity. If someone shows you a kindness, thank them. If someone treats you poorly, thank them too . . . because they just showed you how NOT to treat someone else. Treat every interaction as an opportunity to share that kindness with others. My personal life has been dogshit yesterday, but I keep trying to turn the other cheek and take the moral high road. The sad part is there isnt much traffic up there . . . Be thankful for the opportunity to be out here ITG, becasue there will be a day when you cant anymore. Be thankful for the friends and family in your life that build you up. But also be thankful for those that would tear you down because IRON SHARPENS IRON. That adversity makes us better, makes us stronger, and shows us a better path forward.
Im thankful for you 10 men joining me on my birthday Q. Happy Thanksgiving.
Naked Man Moleskin
Ebeneezer- This is why why we say “we dont know your injuries.” When I said we were doing tricep extension “skull crushers” I didnt mean for you to literally HIT YOURSELF IN THE HEAD WITH A COUPON!! Im glad the bleeding finally stopped. THANK YOU for the amazing coupon!!
Nosejob- You silent son of a gun you . . . Do you ever talk?!?!?
Riunite- Sorry for all the running. But thats how is big powerful Scots get stronger . . . we take the road less traveled.
Mr Nice Guy- Stop saying Im a runner. Im not a runner. I hate running. I appreciate you saying im turning into a runner, but its far far from the truth.
Ronda Rousey- I have yet to Q or be at a post where you arent one of the leaders in every single exercise or rotation. Way to be the rabbit that we are were chasing today!
Fredo- Im glad you are healed and back on ITG. We are much stronger with you with us.
Sulley- Man . . for a new guy you are freaking lighting it up my man . . . keep it up!
Bongo- Might be the first time we didnt get enough chance to talk at a post. Im glad the ankle is healing well, and thanks for coming out!
Cousin Eddie- You stink. Like…. a lot. I have no idea if you decided to chomp down a pound of sauerkraut for breakfast or if you are lactose intolerant and chugged half a gallon of whole milk. But if its not diet related you had better get that checked out . . . because your colon is in necrosis.
Rain Man- Your vest is very cool. Thank you for having my 6! Appreciate the conversation afterwards too . . . definitely having runs interspersed keeps the heart rate up and burns a bunch more calories. I cant say im a fan, because running generally sucks . . .