12/24/2021 - Black Panther - “Welcome To The North Swole”

AO: Black Panther

When: 12/24/2021

PAX:

Number of Pax: 15

Pax Names: bedpan, Blowfish, Bubble Wrap, Crambone, DJ Sump Pump, Fargo, O'Douls, Pork Rinds, Rx, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Stand Up, Title IX, Trickle,

DR Names:

Number of FNGS: 1

FNG Names: Hot for Teacher

QIC: Parks and Rec


Introduction

Needed a little inspiration to do something different from the normal things. Looked around the web for some ideas and came across the “North Swole” picture and the rest started falling into place. Preblast went up:

Come kick off Christmas Eve Black Panther style! Here’s the plan:

Warm up by the fire (not).
Crack some nuts.
End with a little Merry.
Yeah, that’s a little cheesy!

A couple of HCs trickled in and then I saw that there might be a FNG. I wanted to make sure that we stayed close together tomorrow. I went to sleep and I’m pretty sure there were only about 5 HCs. Alarm was set for 3:50am. I was hoping to log some EC ruck miles and chalk the workout plan before everyone showed up. Arrived at the AO about 4:20am and started putting everything together. There was enough time to get in a mile of rucking.

Next thing you know there are 15 PAX in the lot.

Warm-O-Rama

Not a professional, you are here on your own free will, and modify as necessary.

Welcomed the FNG and demonstrated the exercises.

All of the below were performed in perfect cadence.

  1. Tappy Taps x 10
  2. SSH x 20
  3. Goof Balls  x 10
  4. Abe Vigodas x 10
  5. Good Mornings x 10

 

The Thang

Thang 1: “Santa’s Workshop”

Descending Ladder 8 -> 1

  • Building Blocks (Blockees)
  • Squat Jumps

Thang 2: “Santa’s Sack” (time to load the sled)

Suicide Run advancing the coupon one interval at a time (bring coupon to first cone, then run back to start then run to coupon and bring to the second cone). About 4 minutes. 

Thang 3: “Rudolph Run”

Essentially an Indian Run around the lot with Rudolph coming up to lead the sleigh. One lap, about 1/4 mile.

Thang 4: “Down Through The Chimney”

Descending Ladder 8 -> 1

  • Chimney Jumps (Box Jumps)
  • Walkout Merkins

Thang 5: “Chimney Climbers”

  • Chimney Climbers (4-count Mountain Climbers)
  • Star Jumps (said with a “weeee” – recommended by Trickle I think)

Thang 6: “Rudolph Run”

Indian Run back to the “North Swole.”

Merry:

  • Plank (covered the 5 core principles and the credo)
  • Swimmers for Doubtfire
  • Heel touches
  • American Hammers
  • Plank until 6 (less than one minute)

 

Circle of Trust

Prayers were offered for all of the PAX dealing with COVID. Prayers for health, strength, healing and well being as these people are separated from family during a time that families gather. Prayers were offered for DJ’s M’s mom who passed away in her sleep a few nights ago. Prayers for their family. Prayers for all of the PAX and families that are traveling for the holiday. Amen.

Naked Man Moleskin

When putting this workout together I was trying to think of something that was a little more lighthearted. Albeit, a little cheesy. The “weeee” added a nice touch. I’m especially thankful for the opportunity to gather with you men on Christmas Eve and I’m feeling terrible for those PAX that are now separated from their families due to COVID or other reasons.  I wish you all a Merry Christmas and I hope that all are able to enjoy the time with their family and friends this weekend.

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