Introduction

I have been feeling like a Sad Clown lately because of my injuries and inability to post consistently.  So to combat the dreaded disease, I decided to sign up for some posts in the coming weeks.  When I opened the Q Schedule I was shocked to see that Saturday at the Outpost was open!  I quickly signed up for it before someone else grabbed it.

Then Thursday rolls around and I go for my second Covid vaccination…. By Thursday night, I can barely lift my arm and I am feeling kinda crappy.  By Friday morning, I am starting to think that I might have to ask someone to take over for me….  Thankfully I was feeling better by Friday night.

So, now that I am feeling better, I start thinking about what I want to do…. My pre-blast already told everyone to bring a jump rope…. So I know we will be doing that… but what else can I come up with to make it suck really bad, but make us all stronger in the end…. Read on and you will see what we did….

I arrived at The Outpost at 6:45am to warm up and stretch.  Because of my injuries (and probably my age too), I have been doing some hip flexor and hamstring stretches as well as some shoulder mobility exercises with Indian Clubs.  What are Indian Clubs you ask…. Well that is exactly what Chaps and Captain Underpants asked too… So I gave them a crash course in the basic movements and let them have a try…. Basically, they are weighted clubs that help to promote shoulder strength and mobility.  If you want more information on them, just ask…

As 7am strikes on the clock, we toss the Indian Clubs in my truck and move towards the flags.  On the way, I let everyone know that I am not a professional.  I don’t know how to prevent injury, I don’t know about anyone’s injuries and all the exercises I am leading are suggestions.  However, I asked everyone to push themselves, but don’t hurt themselves and modify if they have to….