05/25/2021 - Iron Lion - Happy Star Wars Day
AO: Iron Lion
When: 05/25/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 7
Pax Names: Big Kahuna, Brooks, Cousin Eddie, Cowbell, Ebeneezer, Nosejob, Sulley,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Cousin Eddie
Introduction
Tomorrow is the day that Lucas has made. Let us rejoice and be glad. May 25th is THE Star Wars day. While this may look a lot like May the Fourth, it will be better. No coupon needed. HC in the thread and come get your geek on.
The Scene: Star Wars music? Check. Death Star set up? Check. Arrived at 5am to set up. Ebenezer on site Q duties.
Welcome & Disclaimer
F3 is:
Free
Open to ALL men,
Peer led in a rotating fashion
Held outdoors rain or shine, heat or cold.
Ends in a Circle of Trust
I am not a professional. You are here of your own free will. I have no knowledge of any injuries or fitness considerations. It is your responsibility to be safe and modify exercises as needed. Maintain 15 feet between you and the next guy at all times. In cadence (IC) is the rhythm in between each rep or the body movement between each rep.
Warm-O-Rama
Imperial Walkers (4 count) IC x 20
Tie Fighters (4 count) IC x 20 each way
Darth Vaders: Motivators from 6 – done twice (Order 66)
Line up – Rebel Run to back of High School – PAX in back runs to the front and so on
The Thang
THANG 1 Jedi Training
Jedi balance against the wall – hands on ground, feet on wall, hold yourself up
Use the Force – hold right hand out for 30 seconds, recover, hold left hand out for 30 seconds
Let go of your hate – shoulder taps (4 count) IC x 10
Line up again. Leave significant space
Trench Run – Like the Rebel Run, Pax in the back will run to the front while weaving in between Pax like they are flying a starfighter, do this at least one loop around the parking lot in front of the school. All PAX should weave at least once.
THANG 2 Death Star
Death Star – set up 10 cones in the shape of a star. One at the center. Start at the center with 5 burpees. Run to a point in the star and do 30 squats. Run back to the center and do 5 burpees and so on until you complete the circuit. Next round is 20 merkins. Final round is 10 plank jacks. YHC made it to the second set of merkins. I’m either going to have to take out the Jedi Training or save this for a Saturday. Maybe it’s good enough as a Black Diamond? The world may never know.
Rebel Run back to flags.
Mary
Jedi Master Set (aka Bruce Lee) – 1. Hammer, 2. Leg raises, 3. LBC’s, 4. Heel Touches, 5. Crunchy Frog, 6. 100’s. (4 count) IC x 20 reps. I think we made it through 4 out of the 6 exercises.
Circle of Trust
Announcements
Get on that Q sheet. Need lots of Q’s for this Saturday. Partner with the site Q. They’ll be happy to help.
Prayers
Pray for the family of Emma, who recently died of cancer.
Wet Wipe and his family
Cap’s FIL Jim, Half Price’s MIL, and Tini’s brother Tom
Wedding Planner and his family
All those coping with elderly parents.
Naked Man Moleskin
May 25, 1977 was the release date for the first Star Wars movie. May 25, 1983 was the release date for the third Star Wars movie. Growing up, the Star Wars universe would ebb and flow through my life. I remember seeing Return of the Jedi during its bargain run at the Brementown theaters in the south suburbs. This was one of the few movies I saw with my Dad. After my Dad died, I was pretty lost. In high school I made the mistake of selling off my Star Wars toy collection. This was during the “dark times” when there were no movies, no books, no comics, nothing. Shortly after I had done this, I watched the movies again and I suddenly understood them on a whole new level.
Then, a new book series came out and rumors of the special editions were permeating through entertainment news shows. My obsession was rekindled. My love for the Star Wars mythology was solidified. Even though I am a part of the OG generation of fandom, I love the prequels. I stood in line for so many hours to get tickets for the midnight showing and several subsequent viewings that I think I got heat stroke and a second degree sunburn on my back. If you’re not a fan, that’s ok. We can still be friends. I say all this to open up a little bit of myself to all of you.
Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change what I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Peace,
Cousin Eddie