• Post Type: Backblast
  • When: 11/04/2019
  • AO: Neverland
  • QIC: JJ
  • FNG's: Styx
  • PAX: Dirt (R), Watts Up, Dry Rub, Slaw, Sargento, Goose, Whoopee, Stroganoff, Hipaa, Gastone, Defib, Outhouse, Bandit, Clavin (R), T-Square, Tube, Island, Time Frame, Stinky Bird, Gump, Bed Pan

Seems there are a lot of challenges being thrown out there lately. A few weeks ago, YHC was called out to join an EC ruck workout. I must say I have become a fan (but I still wouldn’t call myself a Sambriches). That same day, YHC was challenged to Q a workout at Neverland. It had been a while so it was probably the push I needed. My day just happened to fall on day 4 of the 40/50 challenge. YHC reversed the challenge back on the PAX of F3 Gastonia to see if we could get 40 to post on day 4. Yes, it was ambitious. No, it didn’t matter if we didn’t get 40 to post. The men who showed up would push the rock, and putting a little extra challenge out there may help some PAX get the challenge going.

On the morning of the workout, there were only a handful of cars in the Snoball’s parking lot when I rolled in about 520. At this point, I was hoping to have 4 PAX to post. Pretty rapidly, a flurry of vehicles came in and the count grew. As 530 approached, I knew we may not hit 40, but it was the largest crowd that I had Q’ed.

Clock hit 0530 so it was time to start.

No FNGs, so a short disclaimer

Warm-up
SSH x 14
Merkins x 14
LBCs x 14
Imperial Walkers x 14

At some point, an FNG rolled in so a more detailed disclaimer was given.

The Pledge

Mosey to the park between the baseball fields

Partner up for a round of Squatros. One partner runs to the end of the baseball field while the other does AMRAP of the exercise. When partner 1 returns, partner 2 runs while partner 1 does the exercise.

Round 1 – Squats
Round 2 – Sumo Squats
Round 3 – Imperial Walker Squats
Round 4 – Copperhead Squats

Rinse and repeat with Merkins

Round 1 – Merkins
Round 2 – Diamond Merkins
Round 3 – Wide-armed Merkins
Round 4 – Copperhead Merkins

Mosey to the field near the rocks for some 4 corners

Round 1 – Escalating 4 corners
Corner 1 – Merkins x 10
Corner 2 – American Hammers x 20
Corner 3 – Flutter Kicks x 30
Corner 4 – LBCs x 40

Round 2 – De-escalting 4 corners
Corner 1 – LBCs x 40
Corner 2 – Flutter Kicks x 30
Corner 3 – American Hammers x 20
Corner 4 – Merkins x 10

Mosey to the picnic shelter
Dips x 20
Step Ups x 40
Dips x 40

Mosey back to Snoballs with several stops along the way for flutter kicks to keep the PAX together.

Announcements
Sledge-O-Matic election (He won! Congrats!)
P200 – see Montross or Stroganoff
Go Ruck Light – 12/7
Go Ruck Heavy – April
40/50 Challenge – Prep for the CSAUP-ish close on 12/21 which may or may not involve rucking

Prayer Requests
Mason – trip to specialist
Dry Rub’s M

Naming of the FNG – Welcome Styx!

Prayer to take us out.

Thanks to the HIMs that posted that morning. Upon returning home from this post, I found the daily Bible verse on my phone was from Galatians 5:16. “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” To me, this embodies the spirit of the 40/50 challenge. We’ve talked a lot about the maintenance of calories, but I see this as a challenge to become better men in all aspects of life. There is, by the way, a good deed component specifically called out. Being around the men of F3 Gastonia helps me in my walk. You guys encourage me to be better and set the pace in our community in all areas of leadership. I feel truly blessed to be a part of this group.

Until next time…