02/24/2021 - Iron Lion - Minute to Win It!

AO: Iron Lion

When: 02/24/2021

PAX:

Number of Pax: 13

Pax Names: Catfish Hunter, Goldberg, House Arrest, Mellencamp, Nacho Libre, Nosejob, Riunite, Ronda Rousey, Software, Sputnik, Sulley, Sun Devil, Urban Cowboy,

DR Names:

Number of FNGS: 0

FNG Names:

QIC: Sun Devil


Introduction

Welcoming all contestants for IL edition of Minute to Win It! Do you have what it takes to win? Bring a coupon and HC below.

Warm-O-Rama

  1. Motivators from 5
  2. PAX stretch option as rules explained for Minute to Win It!:
    1. Partners have 60 seconds to complete as many reps OYO of 1 exercise (no repeato exercises)
    2. Only after recovery will the standard be given; if both partners have met the standard, then the team gets 1 point

The Thang

Thang 1: Minute to Win It (60 seconds)

note that standards will be held as mystery for future Q

  1. Blocko’s (blockees without the overhead press; finish position is coupon racked at chest level.)
  2. Rocky Balboas
  3. Thrusters
  4. Ranger Merkins
  5. Run around both cones and back to center
  6. Goblet Squat
  7. Curls
  8. Reverse Lunge
  9. Plank Jacks
  10. Calf Jumps
  11. Big Boys

Thang 2: Ladder chase

  1. Lunges out and duck walk back; ladder out to 4 cones (1oyds apart). YHC gave PAX head start and then chased. Any individual PAX to finish before YHC gets a team point.
  2. Lateral shuffle out to last cone and back, facing same direction. YHC gave PAX head start and then chased. Any individual PAX to finish before YHC gets a team point.

Thang 3: Tackling Dummy Ring of Fire

  1. PAX Side straddle hop until it is their turn to tackle the dummy in the snow at the center of the ring
  2. PAX hold plank until it is their turn to tackle the dummy in the snow at the center of the ring
  3. PAX chop their feet and do up-downs on YHC signal and then tackle the dummy in the snow

Circle of Trust

My grandma died when I was 2, and I have no memory of her. Before she passed, knowing that she wouldn’t be around to make sure I grew up to be a HIM, she asked my dad to give me the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling. Full poem is below as reference, but bolded section below was read at COT, as it ties in with the theme of giving your full effort at all times – for the full minute. The only way you win that minute is if you give your full effort.

If by Rudyard Kipling

If you can keep your head when all about you
    Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
    But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
    Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
    And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
    If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
    And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
    Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
    And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
    And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
    And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
    To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
    Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
    Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
    If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
    With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,   
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,   
    And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

Naked Man Moleskin

After a late night of F3 soccer (headline: “Naperville beats Crossroads; no injuries), glad to see Goldberg, Riunite, and Nose Job make it out. While we were tired and sore, the warmth of spring (~40) and The Great Melt put the pep back in our step. Thanks to Riunite for being the best Site Q in the business and making this AOVQ seem like another day in the office.

I am proud of each PAX for putting in their full effort for the 60 seconds of each exercise!

Software, you mentioned that you thought about fartsacking after yesterday’s WiaB beatdown, but glad you showed up. You pushed it to the limit and continue to get stronger!

Nacho Libre, your mumble chatter was on point today (I know you are saying, “when is it not?”), thanks for keeping it fun and encouraging all PAX to meet not only the quantity standard, but the form standard. Good luck skiing…try not to start any fights.

Ronda Rousey, you took a spill yesterday and were a game-time decision. Glad you came out in the gloom to partake in a lively discussion on the benefits of cossack squats and reg-u-lar style. Appreciate you continuing to the push on Homebound services channel. I think next time we ask at COT, “raise your hand if you’ve been to Q-Source,” every hand will be raised.

Sulley, I think you missed an opportunity by not playing football. You coulda been a contender…great work helping keep everyone together on the lap. Your IL streak is impressive!

Urban Cowboy, you were a beast out there today. Every time you hit the tackling dummy, it went clear across the circle. Very impressive! Your lateral shuffle was solid as well – getting you ready for basketball.

Nose Job, after dominating last night at soccer (literally running circles around everyone on the field), you could have rested on your laurels, but I appreciate you coming out to play a real man’s sport…I mean playing with your feet all the time can be boring…it’s nice to hit things as hard as you want without getting a yellow/red card. Good work on the goblet squats today. You didn’t need to read “Relentless”, because you already are relentless.

Catfish Hunter, love the intensity you bring to the exercises. You are also doing a great job with Frontline OCR internship. Looking forward to the ruck from DT to IL.  I am confident that you will also reach the goal of $2K donations for Operation Support Our Troops (care packages for our overseas troops.) Donations can be made directly to frontlineocr.gmail and you can put “OSOT” in the memo.

House Arrest, I have seen enough “Cops” and “Reno 911” episodes to know not to run…it only ends badly… Your take-down form was impeccable. I know it’s not the same without Patchouli, but he will be back in the gloom full time soon! Hang in there buddy, spring is right around the corner! Training for May OCR now!

Mellencamp, winner of Minute To Win It! Congrats to you and your partner (I didn’t see who you were paired with.) You guys didn’t meet every standard, but you met the internal standard of giving it your best effort every time.

Sputnik, glad we were paired up at Mellencamp’s VQ, as it was nice to get to know you better. Good push today on the Blocko’s. I hope you enjoyed tackling for the first time…and learning why mouth guards can be important!

Goldberg, Weasel Shaker and true HIM. I recognize and appreciate your continued leadership. You are great about including everyone and keeping the PAX accelerating…mostly I am just saying these things because you bought my coffee today. Good job as assistant to the assistant soccer coach last night. We’ll work on tackling form so you don’t concuss yourself Curds style.

Riunite, thanks again for helping make AOVQ easy-peasy. You were already beast-mode pre-75 Hard, but you are taking it to the next level. Appreciate you leading Q-Source and EC Sunday rucks. While the Italy national soccer team might not be calling, you looked the part last night. Great form on Ranger Merkins!

Wine In A Box – we missed you and hope your tooth pain goes away! This Q was right up your alley so we will have to reprise it again…and no you can’t steal it for tomorrow’s IL BC!

Bootlegger – No fartsacks allowed! We missed you and your mumble chatter. I think you would have done well with this workout also. We will get you out to the next one.

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