05/05/2021 - The Complex - Cinco…Cinquenta de Mayo
AO: The Complex
When: 05/05/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 27
Pax Names: Ann Arbor, atat, Baby Hands, Backdraft, Bjorn, Chachki, Drago, FakeID, Leuben, Long Story, Longshanks, Mia Hamm, Mom's Group, Nair, Nala, Onions, Powderpuff, Sam Walton, Shandy, Skilling, Spork, Tailspin, Tang, Waterfall, Wet Wipe,
DR Names: 5-Putt, Cyclone, Fish Sticks
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Corningstone
Introduction
First of all, Thank you for coming out to my AOVQ at The Complex. The turnout and support was overwhelmingly awesome. Special Thanks to Nair for having my 6 for the 50-rep beatdown.
Warm-O-Rama
20 SSH
10 Good Mornings
10 Arm Circles both directions
Short Mosey through parking lot
The Thang
We headed down the path in the park to spread out along the hill. The goal–start and finish together. When a PAX reaches 50 reps, call it out and we mosey down the hill, then back up with a variation of bear crawls, Bernie Sanders, side shuffles, mosey or lunge walks. Then, next exercise.
50 curls
50 Bobby Hurleys
50 overhead press
50 merkins
50 coupon squats
50 Big Boys
50 derkins
50 mountain climbers
50 side jumps
50 Grady corns
50 Bent over rows
50 Bonnie Blair’s
50 skull crushers
50 LBC’s
50 coupon American hammers
50 SSH
Circle of Trust
I worked 10 years in television, news anchor/sports anchor/reporter all of it.
The last 5 years of that in Milwaukee I became a breaking news reporter—I was the guy knocking on the doors of dead people’s families, loved ones who’s kid just died in a crash or shooting. With that came internal baggage, stress, negativity. I brought all that home with me late at night and usually couldn’t sleep, would have a couple beers to wind down because I was thinking about what I did that day. I felt like a desensitized robot, even though I was viewed as compassionate and caring by colleagues and people I interviewed.
At the same time, I was working an opposite schedule of my wife and had a 1-year old. I often worked weekends so I wasn’t seeing them. I probably wasn’t the most present I could be as a husband.
I dreaded going to work. I decided…I don’t have to do this. I don’t need to be around the negativity and I want to see my family.
I left TV, we moved back to Naperville and I got a job at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville. It was instant relief and satisfaction. 5-putt brought me into F3…knowing I wanted to make changes in my life when it comes to my health. Fish Sticks & Cyclone also work at Mistwood and know what a special place it is. I hold those friendships close. And all of you…and F3…instead of me dreading the day—I now get to start it with positivity. Something to look forward to.
Prayers for Spork’s brother and AtAt’s Daughter
Naked Man Moleskin
Surround yourself with people who make you better, who push you…who won’t leave you behind.
Embrace the family time. Embrace the special moments.
Don’t settle. If you’re not happy—take a chance. You can’t put a value on happiness.