12/09/2021 - Iron Lion - Gobbler’s Challenge Black Diamond

AO: Iron Lion

When: 12/09/2021

PAX:

Number of Pax: 12

Pax Names: Bassmaster, Bear Spray, Blistex, Bush Push, Cable Guy, Gordon's, Harbaugh, Hootie, House Arrest, Putt Putt, Urban Cowboy,

DR Names:

Number of FNGS: 0

FNG Names:

QIC: Big GONG


Introduction

:blackdiamond: Black Diamond PREBLAST  – 12/9/21 – 0500 :blackdiamond:
Join YHC at Iron Lion for my Sophomore BD Q
All I’m gonna say is “gobble gobble” :turkey:
  • Park at the football field
  • No coupons needed
  • Shoes for grass
  • Gloves for bear crawls…lots of bear crawls… :teddy_bear:

Warm-O-Rama

endurance & mental fortitude

 

    1. Motivators from 15
    2. Bat wings x 15
    3. 2-line Indian run 2X around field

The Thang

    1. Gobbler’s Challenge 2021

      1. 10 rounds (or as many as possible in 45 minutes)
        1. 50yd Bear crawl
        2. 10 rowers
        3. 50yd bear crawl
        4. 20 hand-release merkins
        5. Bear crawl
        6. 10 rowers
        7. Bear crawl
        8. 20 squats
      2. Total work if completed
        1. 2000 yards bear crawl
        2. 200 rowers
        3. 200 hand-release merkins
        4. 200 squats

Most PAX got in three rounds, a few got in four, and I believe only two got in five.

FWIW, Five rounds = 1000 yards of bear crawls. Boom.

 

Just before 0600 we had time for a few Dr. W’s, but honestly I can’t remember how many we did…

Circle of Trust

How lucky are we to have this sacred CoT to share our blessings and/or struggles and receive encouragement & support from high impact men?

Honestly, we can’t take it for granted.

I heard Dredd talking on the podcast about how F3 often catches flack for being “men-only.” One of his main defenses was the sanctity of the CoT. Think about it: how much different would this be if it wasn’t just us men?

Today I tried something new. Instead of sharing my thoughts, I opened up the floor for any men who might have something on their heart to share. Even though I lead the workout, I hoped to be last in the CoT. I just wanted to give space for other men to open up if they had something to share.

It turns out the crew wasn’t very vocal, so I just encouraged them to keep in mind this is our safe space, CoT will be there when they need to share. In fact, it’s exactly what the CoT is for: We’re stronger together.

Naked Man Moleskin

Wow, YHC has rarely heard so much complaining or seen so much lolligagging. I mentioned in the preblast there would be plenty of bear crawls, so I hope nobody was surprised. I guess they didn’t think I really meant it?

 

PS: three days later, my forearms, wrists, and calves (from motivators?) are still sore as sh*&!

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