07/03/2020 - The Citadel - My VQ
AO: The Citadel
When: 07/03/2020
PAX:
Number of Pax: 14
Pax Names: Ball Boy, Bob Ross, Captain Underpants, Flo, Handy Manny, Harley, Nala, Parks and Rec, Sweet Gherkins, Tonka, Trailer Park, Zima,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 2
FNG Names: Power wheels, radar (not FNGs just not listed)
QIC: Fargo
Introduction
After months of planning and preparation I was ready to lead my first Q at the Citadel. 14 PAX came out to support me. The build up and anticipation was intense and had PAX traveling from Memphis to join. Some even giving up the day off just to heed the call. Expectations were low (talk of me muddling my way through it) but I delivered a good beat down.
Warm-O-Rama
Started with a little warm up:
SSH to 20 -IC
Abe Vigota -10 IC
Tappy taps – 10 IC
Arm circles – 10 forward, 10 back
Mosey to pavilion
The Thang
1776 theme. 17/7/6
But kind of out or order to spread things around.
Start was Pavilion magic #6: Burpees, jump or step up bleachers/tables and broad jumps each 6.
Mosey to steeper side hill. Once you get to the hill sprint up it.
Top of hill magic # 17. Grady-corns
Mosey to right side bottom of hill for merkin station.
Magic # is 7: Merkins, diamond merkins, wide merkins 7 each.
Mosey back to pavilion.
Repeat until we time out
555 Mary
Big boys -40
heel touch-20 IC
american hammers-20 IC
toe touch LBCs (not sure the name)-20 IC
hold plank until 6.
Circle of Trust
Answering the call to lead (finally) and gratitude.
Since I started F3 back in February I’ve lost some lbs,added distance and endurance,I’m stronger and faster than I’ve been in year, made a number of new friends, start my mornings at home and work in a better mental state, have a ton more energy that helps me keep up with my 3 boys, I drink less, eat better, just taking better care of myself.
There’s been a lot of benefits in my life since I joined this group in February.
But one of the biggest benefits has been having F3 through these crazy times we’re facing. It’s helped me stay motivated and work through my own noise by pushing myself mentally and physically before the house wakes so I can be the calm my family needs. 2020 will always be considered a shitty year for me and everyone. But you men have helped me feel like I conquered it in a way.
That’s the power of this group and all the leaders in it. Took a lump like I was and help me be a better person. So Thank you all for leading me. As I took the lead today I hope that I can continue that momentum and be that leader for the next lump that comes along.
Prayer requests for Mr Miagi, Crabgrass’ family, Zima’s brother
Naked Man Moleskin
Couple things I could improve.
First and most important I should try to lead more often. I admit that I waited too long to take the reins. Fear got in the way.
Second: forgot the disclaimer about me not being a pro.
Third: the last 5 minutes or so of the thang was a bit tricky trying to get everyone back together at the same time. I think it can be difficult to time that out or plan it but need to be more smooth with that