01/10/2022 - Dark Tower - Black Diamond runs THE MURPH

AO: Dark Tower

When: 01/10/2022

PAX:

Number of Pax: 11

Pax Names:

DR Names:

Number of FNGS: 0

FNG Names:

QIC: Big GONG


Introduction

YHC woke up early on Sunday so the back blast went out first in line. Game time.

 

I warned F3 Naperville PAX what was on the docket: We’re running the MURPH. 20lb weight vests suggested. Let’s get after it.

 

YHC also got out early in the gloom Monday to scope out the course. I rolled down to my favorite spot, the covered bridge, to make sure it was prepped for our party. I brought all the party supplies: salt + snow shovel.
Thankfully, Naperville kicks ass so the paths were already decent. I chipped away a little ice and went on my merry way, happy as a clam I didn’t have to change plans…

Warm-O-Rama

0500 WoR

  • Welcome to F3 Black Diamond. 5CP, Mission, Disclaimer were given.
  • All PAX were in weight vests.
  • SSH’s x 43. That’s right; 43 feet out front.
  • Imperial walkers x 15
  • Seal claps x 15
  • Short mosey to the party location…

The Thang

THE MURPH.

(work done with minimum 20lb weight vests)

  • 1 mile mosey on Jackson Ave. (actually 1.2 miles)
  • 20 rounds of the following, all done IC:
    • 5 pull ups
    • 10 merkins
    • 15 squats
  • 1 mile mosey on Jackson Ave. (actually 1.2 miles)

Mad T-claps to PAX who wore weight vests throughout.

YHC had to take weight vest off after 10 rounds to maintain some semblance of good form on pull-ups. I’ll keep working on it…

We moseyed back to the flags just in time for

Mary

  • Absolution x 5 IC
  • Absolution x 2 IC
  • Absolution x 3 IC
  • Absolution x 3 IC

RECOVER. RECOVER.

Circle of Trust

CoT

oof, I came into CoT without a thought or inspiration. It’s hard to find inspiration sometimes, ya know?

 

Anyway, it hit me when my knee hit the ground. I asked PAX to run a “Prayer request Ring of Fire.” I’ve been trying to up my prayer life this year, and so I thought it would be good to hear from each and every PAX something we can be praying about.

I also asked PAX to make it a personal prayer request if possible. I’m not against praying for other people. I do think there’s something special about praying for those who are right in front of you, though.

I challenged PAX to hold these requests in mind throughout the week. Shame on me for not writing them down immediately, because I already forgot a few.

Let’s see if I can get this right. (These are very general; you had to be there for the personal details)

  • Presence for Serena
  • Retreat for Bassmaster
  • Health for Blinky family
  • Wisdom for Hootie’s adult 2.0’s
  • Consolation for Laimbeer’s sister & family
  • Guidance for Cable Guy’s brother
  • Longevity for Gordon’s parents
  • Strength for Wide Right
  • Smooth Blending for Blues Clues & family
  • Narrow Path for Chazz
  • and finally, Unity for YHC and M

Naked Man Moleskin

-@Laimbeer loves to roll around on the ground (he calls it “stretching”) while the rest of the crew is doing WoR…SMDH. Also, those stretches looked a lil’ raunchy for that early on a Monday morning… ; )

-@Bassmaster- next time we’ll let you run free

-@Blinky said 20#’s but I don’t believe him…

-Next time, to keep Serena happy, we won’t give any clues in the pre-blast. No more warnings.

-I apologize for getting defensive during AAR. I always have to remind myself to just keep my mouth shut and listen to your feedback. I think I was a bit self-conscious today; Hopefully you can forgive me.

#blackdiamondninjas

#showupandfindout

 

Big GONG out.

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