“It’s gonna be lit!”

The title quote is attributed to our esteemed Nant’an (read on for the full context), who was grinding out step-ups when I arrived at Bulldog at 0525.

Today’s beatdown had been planned for one of the weeks in September during the Iron Pax Challenge, but I didn’t get to execute until today. The idea was to bring a few different exercises as a counter-balance to the muscle-misery of IPC. As 0530 struck, the blurry gray streak of Time Frame’s truck squealed into the parking lot. He managed to join the circle right at the end of the customary side-straddle-hops. Next was Imperial walkers, arm circles then on to The Thang, 30 seconds of work 15 seconds transition. Cranked up the Offspring channel and away we went, though Roscoe went his own way back towards the benches.

Round 1: Rotate clockwise through 7 exercises. Most don’t require coupons, but I brought optional 5-lb and 3-lb dumbells for the Nolan Ryans:
– Nolan Ryan (L)
– Heels to Heaven
– Nolan Ryan (R)
– Side plank (L)
– Superman pullups
– Side plank (R)
– Babymakers

Complete 2 cycles, then on to Round 2. I offered the Pax a choice; Time Frame opted for “Legs.”
– Kettlebell swings
– Lunges
– Calf raises
– Goblet squats

Complete 2 cycles, then on to Round 3:
– Kettlebell swings
– Curls
– Tricep extensions
– Dips

We accidentally skipped over the dips at the end of the first round (Q-fail), but then discovered in the second round that tricep extensions followed by dips was poor planning (another Q-fail?). No matter, it was time to go back to Round 1. We completed 2 more cycles of Round 1 plus one cycle of Round 2 until it was time.

Announcements:
– Half marathon ruck in October, check Slack
– Christmas party Dec 2, mark your calendars now!  Time Frame expressed personal gratitude for holding this event early in December so he and his M can enjoy both the F3 festivities and their anniversary. Which begs the question – where else would you want to be on your anniversary other than with your M plus 40-50 of your Brothers and their M’s? Just asking… Anyway, Roscoe responded that he and all the Pax appreciate Time Frame’s vocal talent. I won’t spill the beans on which 80s earworm we decided he’s bringing to the mic, but  our Nant’an encourages everyone to be there because “It’s going to be lit!”

Prayer requests:  Turtleman, Tube’s M, Spiderman’s father-in-law, Time Frame’s aunt

It was a beautiful morning to lead a fine group of HIM’s.  I’m privileged to have the opportunity.  Thanks brothers!
– Nutria