10/26/2021 - Dark Tower - Importance of a sound roof

AO: Dark Tower

When: 10/26/2021

PAX:

Number of Pax: 24

Pax Names: Baby Hands, Ball Boy, Big Gong, Bjorn, Dingo, Glenn, Harbaugh, Overthrow, Patchouli, Putt Putt, Radio Flyer, Sam Walton, Sarah Palin, Serena, Shandy, Shells N Cheese, Slumlord, Smokey, Snowden, Squeaks, Wide Right, Wire Nut,

DR Names: Turkey Leg (F3 Memphis)

Number of FNGS: 0

FNG Names: 0

QIC: Skilling


Introduction

It has been a while since I Qd I was overdue. After a rainy weekend and monday, the weather was finally clearing up and it was about time for a nice dry workout. I teased the Pax with lots of talk about the river and swimming, but eventually decided not to put my lifeguard skills to the test.

Warm-O-Rama

  • Motivators from 7
  • Abe Vigodas x 12
  • Arm Circles front/back x 8 each

The Thang

Mosey w/coupon to Riverwalk Cafe for a dora where Partner 1 runs to bridge and does their choice of 5 Pullups, 15 Rows on the rail, or 20 second static hang from a beam. Meanwhile, the other partner starts executing the following:

  • 100 M – Merkins
  • 100 O – Overhead Press
  • 100 C – Curls
  • 100 K – Kettlebell Swings

Then after this a little pearls on a string with some interval work (max reps when applicable):

  1. At the red landforms sculpture – :30 of Bear Crawls clockwise / :30 of Lunges counter-clockwise
  2. At the ampitheater – :20 Decline Merkins / :30 SSH / :20 Incline Merkins / :30 SSH
  3. At Q-Source – :20 Bench Dips / :40 Step-Ups

Back to the coupons for Mary

 

Circle of Trust

We got a lot of rain recently. My question to you men is, “how is your roof?”

My physical roof has got some issues! In fact I called up F3 Al Borland and he’s taking care of it so I don’t have an actual leaky roof.

But also consider the metaphorical roof you provide to those around you. Maybe you’re a police officer and you respond to crises so that law abiding citizens don’t live in chaos. Maybe you’ve served in the military and fought our nation’s battles overseas. Maybe, and quite importantly, you are a father and you gain an understanding of the forces for good and evil in the world around you so you can offer proper protection from error for those in your concentrica.

Whatever you shelter in the world around you, know that there are people out there who depend on you to do what you do. Keep doing it.

Naked Man Moleskin

I’m once again super impressed that the crew keeps coming out to get a workout with me as Q. To have so many Pax that I respect, including a lot of Black Diamond regulars, was humbling and really gratifying. Heck, maybe I should Q more on days when I’m not competing with Black Diamond. Heck, maybe I should be at the Black Diamond. Heck.

Special callout to Putt-Putt, Big Gong, and Sarah Palin, as well as Crash who had work. Super encouraging to see the world of faith and fitness intersect ITG. Those shared connections are really starting to help me, 2 years into my time since having moved here from out of state, feel more linked in to the community.

Also even though I already mentioned it privately, wanna also call out Smokey publicly. I think he’s been at 4 of my 5 Qs this year, and he even took me to the train after one before dropping off my gear for me at home. It means a lot to have that kind of support.

I mentioned to Harbaugh that I think this was the first Q where it wasn’t a Thursday at DT with Townie on the 6. Having thought about it I think this is my 2nd such Q, but still really helpful to have a solid 6. You take videos every time. Even creepy ones of Serena just hanging there with more of his mid-section showing than I cared to see 🙂

And to the other 19 who came out, thank you. I know you have choices when you post. Thank you for choosing Skilling. We’ll see you again soon.

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