11/17/2020 - The Ridge - Embrace the Change

AO: The Ridge

When: 11/17/2020

PAX:

Number of Pax: 19

Pax Names: Dilly Dilly,

DR Names:

Number of FNGS: 0

FNG Names: NA

QIC: Dilly Dilly


Introduction

I arrived early to The Ridge with a bunch of cars in the parking lot as their were EC rucks & run taking place for the infamous Reindeer Games. I began to set up my cones in the big open field & by the view of my wavy line I knew I was in trouble b/c I could not see the cones!  Then to the rescue my trusty Site Q showed up in the nick of time to provide some lights for the cones & we were off to the races.

Warm-O-Rama

Warm O Rama: (5 mins)

  • Hairy Rockettes (12) IC
  • Annie’s (12) IC
  • Rudy’s (12) IC
  • Mountain Man Poopers (12) IC
  • Mosey to the football field

The Thang

Thang #1:  Ladder of Doom

  • 10 yard increments set up all the way to 100 yards; perform the below exercise at each yard marker; after exercise you sprint back to the start do 1 burpee for each yard market you just completed; rinse & repeat back down the ladder
    • Run 10 yards; 10 Carolina Dry Docks; run back; 1 burpee
    • Run 20 yards; 20 Bonnie Blairs; run back; 2 burpees
    • Run 30 yards; 30 Big Boys; run back; 3 burpees
    • Run 40 yards; 40 hand release merkins; run back; 4 burpees
    • Run 50 yards; 50 Bobby Hurley’s; run back; 5 burpees
    • Run 60 yards; 60 LBC’s; run back; 6 burpees
    • Run 70 yards; 70 Shoulder Taps; run back; 7 burpees
    • Run 80 yards; 80 Monkey Humpers; run back; 8 burpees
    • Run 90 yards; 90 Grady Corns; run back; 9 burpees
    • Run 100 yards; 100 Side Straddle Hops; run back 10 burpees

Mary:

  • Fire Drill – Ring of Fire

 

Circle of Trust

Count-A-Rama – 19 (we gotcha Bone Spur)

Announcements – PLEASE take COVID seriously & abide by the guidelines

Name-A-Rama – done

Prayers – in our hearts

Naked Man Moleskin

1 year ago their was a FIRE that started here at The Ridge as 6 men over 3 weeks executed their VQ’s. with yours truly being a part of that.  A few short months early a spark had started with the opening of The Ridge & today it is one of the strongest AO’s around.  I wanted to share with you the message that I shared the day I lead my VQ in a monsoon of rain:

  • Let’s talk about change men & more specifically SUDDEN change. The change that you don’t expect, punches you in the face, & can turn your world upside down.  I was reminded of this on Monday when I learned a best friend growing up had been diagnosed with MS.  He was the friend you grew up riding bikes, playing baseball in the backyard, camping/fishing.  Now at 40 years old he is searching for answers. I myself have encountered this SUDDEN change in my life:  I lost my father when I was 17 years old, I watched my Mother battle mental illness & most recently in the last 3 years I have up-rooted my family & lived in 3 states being a Nomad of sorts. I don’t question why these SUDDEN changes have happened to me & I am a staunch believer that things happen for a reason.  I have always approached each SUDDEN change in my life with the Triple A philosophy: have the right attitude, develop an action plan, & be accountable.  We just moved to IL about 4 months ago & actually the first house we purchased was hit by a storm called a microblast & we lost that house to a SUDDEN change days before we were to close but we forged on even being “homeless” for a short period before landing here in Grande Park.  I believe that happened for a reason I believe I found Tourniquet on Facebook three months ago for a reason & I believe I am here in this moment now b/c these SUDDEN changes have lead me here.  This group is changing my life & making me look & think about things differently & now calling me to create that SUDDEN CHANGE in other lives.  Gentlemen I implore you: DO not fear change, embrace change, & more importantly be that change for someone else.  AYE!

 

  • Bow our heads & pray. I found this bible verse from  Joshua 1:9 which speaks to change
    • The Lord said: Have I not commanded you?  Be strong & courageous.  Do not be frightened, & do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Lord thank you for this opportunity to be in this moment today with these men.  We have felt you call us to this group of men to change our lives.  We feel you calling for us to embrace this change to be better men.  Lord we know more importantly now more than ever in this world today you are calling for us to be your leaders & to be the CHANGE for others.   Watch over us, those that were spoken aloud, & for those that are in our hearts.  In your name we pray.  AMEN

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