12/16/2020 - Iron Lion - Chasing the unicorn . . . WIAB SECRET RUN CLUB
AO: Iron Lion
When: 12/16/2020
PAX:
Number of Pax: 17
Pax Names: Bartles & Jaymes, Blues Clues, Bootlegger, Callahan, Cousin Eddie, Dorn, Ebeneezer, Goldberg, Mellencamp, Mr. Nice Guy, Riunite, Ronda Rousey, Small Cakes, Software, Sulley, Urban Cowboy,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS:
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QIC: Wine in A Box
Introduction
As I was reminded again (thank you info only no chatter on mondays!) that I picked up another Q I had some writers block planning what to do. I have Q’ed a fair amount of times over the last month and a half and wanted to spice things up a bit.
So what havent I done a lot of in my Q’s? Mary and running . . . . ok game on.
Because I HAVE to do something lifting weights, sprinkling in some coupon work was mandatory.
Warm-O-Rama
Five principles . . .
15 SSH
10 Abe Vigodas
10 Grady Corns
Mosey to Lisle High school parking lot.
The Thang
Catch the Unicorn!
Using the Lisle high school parking lot as a racetrack, divide into two groups of 8 for an indian run to “catch the unicorn”. Wearing a unicorn drawstring backpack, the Unicorn sets the pace for the Indian runs. When the first person in the Indian Run run line rotates back to the top and “catches the unicorn” they then wear the backpack and set the pace. When we get to the “curves” we do a PT exercise in cadence as a group. Rise, repeat. The coupons stay at one of the curves for added PT
Indian run
20 Merkins
Indian Run
20 thrusters with coupon
Indian Run
20 Hydraulics
Indian Run
20 Coupon rows
Indian Run
20 lunges
Indian Run
20 Coupon curls
Indian Run
20 curb dips
Indian Run
20 Coupon Seated shoulder press
Indian Run
20 curb calf raises
Indian Run
20 coupon lat pullovers
Indian Run
20 Big Boy sit ups
Indian Run
20 Pickle pointers with coupon
Indian Run
20 LBCs
Indian Run
20 Freddy Mercury with coupon
Indian Run
20 Curb rocky balboas
Indian Run
20 Coupon American Hammers
Mosey back to parking lot
Ring of fire Plank for Mary until 6AM
Circle of Trust
My CoT today was about doing things unexpected and not falling into ruts. I have done a lot of Qs lately and tend to fall into patterns with what I have been planning. But that doesnt help you grow or get better. I needed to shake myself out of my rut and do something different. So I specifically planned doing a few things that I absolutely hate and “shock the system”.
We ran over 1.5 miles today and the minimum pace for the Indian runs was 8:30 minute mile. For a lot of guys here today that avoid run clubs (like ME) this was a needed shock to the system. Keep pushing yourself and help to push others to break out of their ruts and continue to grow.
Prayers held silently . . . then an Our Father
Naked Man Moleskin
Ronda- The fastest damn unicorn out there today! Always an honor my brother. . . . Congrats on the new leadership position!!
Riunite- Excellent site Q and stat tracker for pace/distance!
Sulley- I guess the ankle is better based on your sprints today . . .
Mr. Nice Guy- Jeez . . . the NICEST GUY EVER . . . nufced
Callahan- Great to see you out there today and getting to know you better.
Urban Cowboy- Us clydesdales arent the happiest about these kinda Qs, but you embraced it my friend. Great job!
Software- Way to keep pushing through and not giving up!!! The start of F-3 is just the worst . . but the men like you that take crappy running and keep coming back is the strength that keeps us going.
Smallcakes- I had to do a double take! A westside regular at the Iron Lion? I hope that leg heals fast my friend . . you are always a welcome addition at IL.
Blues Clues- I deeply appreciate you making the trek my friend. Your sprints are something we can all strive to emulate.
Bartles and James- Thank you for making the trek brother! A Q definitely outside my normal for you to experience.
Ebeneezer- I see you on those American Hammer with Coupons . . . I see you. . . .
Bootlegger- Turning on the freaking afterburners at the end! Hell yes!!!
Cousin Eddie- Although you narrowly missed catching the “Scottish Rocket” Ronda Rousey, those were some impressive sprints nonetheless my friend.
Dorn- Another faster than expected Unicorn sprinter! Damn man . . . down 25 pounds already?!?!
Mellencamp- Rocking the brand new F-3 gear! Nice!!!
Goldberg- I exist to gain your acceptance for my Qs Everytime you HC I get a nervous pit in my stomach . . “I hope Goldberg will like it!” . . . . Congrats on the new leadership position!