06/22/2020 - Iron Lion - Winners simply say “Thank You”.
AO: Iron Lion
When: 06/22/2020
PAX:
Number of Pax: 11
Pax Names: Baby Hands, Belichick, ChainLink, Cousin Eddie, Flush, Goldberg, Hootie, Webelos, Wet Wipe,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS:
FNG Names: Not an FNG, but Mr. Burns name did not pull up.
QIC: Ronda Rousey
Introduction
Absolutely perfect weather for a Q. Was nice to see Wet Wipe and Flush at the Lion. Had a chance to meet Chain Link and Webelos for the first time and to welcome back Mr. Burns.
Warm-O-Rama
Side Straddle Hops – 50 IC
Tappy Taps – 10 count IC
Impeccable Goofballs – 10 count IC
Slow mosey around the parking lot, shuffle…etc…
Stretch R over L / L over R – Squat – Side to Side
The Thang
Everything from here on was done with a ruck unless noted otherwise.
Thang 1
Ruck run to Octagon
Chest Press x 50
Ruck Swings x 40
Bring Sally Up – Single Arm Row/Push Press PAX choice – Switch at 1:30 mark for rows.
Ruck hold over chest with scissor kicks – 40 count IC
Thang 2
Ruck run to the base of the hill
Ebenezer Penny Pinchers x 10 each arm IC
Called audible from lunges to sprint up hill
Curls x 15 at top of hill
Thang 3
Ruck run to bottom of hill and back up to pavilion
Shoulder taps IC x 15
Step ups x 30 – half the PAX did these while the others did squats x 30. Switch and repeat. I stuck with squats to keep eyes on PAX and keep things moving. Math is hard.
Thang 4
Indian ruck walk back to AO. Baby Hands continued to run at the front after his 1st turn, so we were running for the most part. Researched post Q and found the term “Restrictor Plate” in the Exicon. Will remember this for next time.
Curb calf raises x 40
Mary
Plank Jacks IC x 30
LBC ‘s x 75 – Sans Ruck
American Hammers IC x 45 – Some PAX with rucks. Not sure who all behind me RSVP’d for this party, but I know Baby Hands and Goldberg did.
Plank variations for 3 minutes until time was called exactly at 6 AM
Circle of Trust
Inspired by a conversation I had with my dad on Father’s Day. The exact context stays with me, but this is the quote that I’ll carry with me always that I wanted to share.
“Winners simply say Thank You.” – James M Campbell III, Father’s Day 2020
Thank you for coming out today. I know you could still be in bed and I sincerely appreciate your decision to kick back the covers to join me ITG. Thank you. Two simple words really, but of great importance. Especially now. When anyone has historically said something nice to me in the past, I always felt the need to somehow deflect their praise. I was never rude and would always say “Thank You”, but not before throwing up blockers along the way first. I never wanted to seem too arrogant, or smug. Praise has always had a way of making me feel uncomfortable. I never wanted my actions to appear like I was trying to draw attention to myself. My grandfather used to say that self-praise is like peeing in the ocean. It might feel good, but it does not raise the water level. The problem is that by deflecting the praise of a genuine compliment, you don’t acknowledge the person who was nice enough to say something. Simply saying “Thank You” fully acknowledges the person who took the time to make the compliment and allows you to enjoy the moment as well. A simple “Thank You” is all someone who wants to make you feel good really needs. Maybe we all just need to focus on genuinely giving thanks a little more. Again, Thank You for coming out today and for your support.
Said a special prayer for all of those that needed healing, guidance and support. May God shelter those that need safe harbor in his pocket, raise up the spirits and hearts of those who need healing and welcome home with loving arms those individuals that we have lost into His Kingdom. Ended in an Our Father.
Naked Man Moleskin
I did not find out until much later that Wet Wipe simply threw a coupon in has back pack for today’s events. I can only imagine how odd that was to lug around with the running we did. Just damn impressive.
A special thank you to Eddie as well for having my 6 and catching my Goofballs in the wild on film. You’ve all been warned.
Make time today to give those in your life that proper Thank You that you might be holding onto at the moment.