Joy and Peace and Cold

11 strong showed up a cold 26 degree morning in Downtown Gastonia. Here is how it went.
Warm Up
5 Burpees OYO, Goofballs x 10 IC, Don Q’s x 10 IC, Calf Raises x 10, Squats x 10 IC
Pledge
Mosey across bridge past Courthouse to the DSS parking lot stairs.
Partner up for SPAM (Stairs Partner Ab Merkins) I made the name up but “borrowed” the routine from Stroganoff.
Partner 1 runs up the stairs and does 10 Merkins and runs back down while Partner 2 does Flutter kicks until each partner does 3 sets. Switch the exercise to Squats for 3 sets each, then Freddie Mercuries for 3 sets each.
Mosey back across the bridge to the parking deck top floor.
Set up cones and the bluetooth speaker for Reducing Time Sprints. Starting with 10 second intervals with 8 seconds of rest for 3 sets then reducing time to 9 seconds for 3 sets then 8 seconds (lost a few guys) for 3 more sets then 7 seconds (lost a few more) and then 6 seconds with only Orangeman and Virus still beating the timer. Virus was rolling. While we caught our breath on the top floor of the parking deck I talked about two words that are used frequently around this time of year. Joy and Peace. I had to admit that I haven’t been too “happy” lately about several things but I am trying to keep an attitude of Joy and Peace. It has been said often that being “happy” is based on your current circumstances whereas Joy and Peace are deeper feelings that aren’t shaken by your current circumstances. I shared of people I have seen who had the Joy and Peace in absolutely horrible circumstances. I am striving to be that kind of person and we all should. Mosey back to the flag.
A few minutes left for Lindsays on the benches (I said benches):
30 Dips/10 LBC’s
25 Dips/15 LBC’s
20 Dips/20 LBC’s
15 Dips/25 LBC’s
Stopped for time.

Announcements: Not so CSAUP CSAUP Saturday December 21st at 5 am at Folsom, 5:30 at Yank and Gashouse.
Convergence on December 28th at Gashouse at 7am
After Christmas F3 Gastonia Party on January 4th at Lewis Farms.

COT: Dry Rub’s M, Orangeman’s mom, special request for Easy Rider’s son. You don’t always know who may need lifting up but Easy Rider shared with us about his son needing prayer and also he and his M needing it as well as they deal with their son. It was great to have a group of guys lift up their brother as he deals with some of the things this world throws at us. It is also great for a big strong guy to be willing to say he needs some help. Thanks Easy Rider. Bedpan took us out in prayer. Thanks to all of the guys who showed on this cold morning. It was a pleasure!