Author: Def Leppard (Page 3 of 16)

Very warm day at the greatest afternoon AO around and 10 strong Pax came out to evidently what was expected to be an easy workout from the old man Q. Let’s see what we can do to change that notion!

Warmup
SSH, Abe Vigodas, Right over Left, Left over Right, Moroccan Night Clubs, Low Slow Squats.

Pledge

Mosey toward dog park hill stopping at each light pole for 3 Burpees for about 10 light poles stopping to wait on the six at each pole. Burpees? Yes Burpees. I hate them but probably need a few so I called them.

At dog park hill, partner up for Dora 123. Partner 1 runs the hill while partner 2 begins:
100 perfect form merkins (Hand release Merkins with shoulder taps, hate these too)
200 flutter kicks (count right leg)
300 LBC’s. Several “dogs” in the dog park seemed to be paying attention to the guy with perfect hair.
This was tougher than expected but luckily I had Defib as a partner and he did more than his fair share of the reps. These dudes worked that hill! Several finished by bringing in the six for a nice group effort! At this point Sister Act’s name was brought up in a negative light but I shut that down and will not hear of this during my Q!

Mosey to the lower parking lot for Route 66 with 1 CDD, bear crawl to the next space, 2 CDD’s and continue through 11 spaces. Some comments about CDD form but I am not sure who it was directed toward. Freight, Slaw, Defib and Wirenut made this look easy but it was not!

Mosey to the parking lot back near the flag for one last thang.
Elevens with 10 Big Boys on one side and 1 American Hammer on the other. We almost completed before time.

During the workout I read a few quotes about blessings from various people as I have been feeling very blessed in many ways lately. I think most of us are so very blessed in many ways and it is good to have gratitude for those blessings. Here are the quotes.

“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson

“Gratitude lifts our eyes off the things we lack so we might see the blessings we possess.” – Max Lucado (I can recommend his books as they are easy reads and very practical).

“When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given in its place.” – C.S. Lewis (His books are a bit more difficult but I have enjoyed the ones I have read).

“Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayer and worn with thanks.” – Thomas Goodwin

“Don’t just count your blessings. Be the blessing other people count on.” – Anonymous

I relayed the story of a friend who passed away last week who was always a blessing to others. His name was Bud Jonas and I have known him over 40 years. His visitation was full of laughter and funny stories and the church was over capacity with people standing. The pastor even said funerals like this are easy because his life speaks for itself. We should all be striving to live so that our life is a blessing to others.

Announcements:
Mayor is available for skate parties.
JJ5K 9/24 at 9:00 a.m.
Canned food collecting at Crossroads for Dallas Christian Ministry.
Street cleanup on Garrison near Lineberger Park after Gashouse on 10/1.
Convergence 10/15- at Bulldog I think (W.A. Bess Elementary)

COT
Huck
Turtleman
Camelia traveling
Oompa Loompa took us out!

I haven’t Q’d in a long while so Wojo needed a stand-in, I volunteered and developed the weinke and knew a few may be missing but 8 strong showed up for the old man Q. Slaw is on the IR but still brings us water and a flag and emotional support! Freight was likely celebrating his forty-somethingth birthday. Warm, muggy day at Midoriyama and I see a truck pull in I don’t recognize. Who gets out of this truck but the one and only ALLEN TATE! Yes, that Allen Tate! I haven’t seen him in a long while and he looks ready to werk! Always good to have a Kotter back in the fold. Let’s get to it.

Warmup – SSH, Don Q’s, Couple of Stretches since this was supposed to be a Wojo Q (no fire hydrants though), Imperial Walkers, Low Slow Squats, 5 burpees OYO.

Pledge

Mosey to small soccer field
Corner 1 – 10 perfect form (PF) merkins, (hand release w/shoulder taps at top)
Corner 2 – 20 American Hammers (count right side as one), repeat 10 PF merkins
Corner 3 – 30 Imperial Walkers (count ride side as one), 20 hammers, 10 PF Merkins
Corner 4 – 40 Flutter Kicks (count right side as one), 30 Imperial Walkers, 20 hammers, 10 PF Merkins
Corner 3 – 30 Imperial Walkers (count ride side as one), 20 hammers, 10 PF Merkins
Corner 2 – 20 American Hammers (count right side as one), repeat 10 PF merkins
Corner 1 – 10 PF Merkins.

Mosey around the soccer field sidewalk to Dog Park Hill.
Triple Nickel: 5 LBC’s at bottom and 5 Low Slow Squats at top 5 times.

Mosey over to the soccer field line for some sprints/suicides.

Sprint about 50 feet to a line and sprint back when I say go. We did this 7 times. Broke left early once but Tonka was way ahead on most of these. Old geezer Oompa got pretty swift on at least one of these. After each sprint while we were catching our breath I would read a quote about kindness. Kindness is a great attribute to have especially when dealing with our families. Listen to each quote and think about where you are right now on a kindness scale and how you can improve.
1. Love is patient and kind. 1 Cor. 13:4
2. Less is more unless it’s kindness, sleep or toilet paper.
3. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
4. Kindness goes a long ways sometimes when it maybe should have stayed at home.
5. To err on the side of kindness is seldom an error.
6. Kindness is more than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.
7. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 The ultimate in kindness shown to us all!

Mosey back to the flag.

Announcements: 50 mile relay 9-10, Skating with Mayor 9-17, JJ5K in Stanley 9-24.

Prayer Requests:
Defib’s friend in Louisiana
Huckleberry
Turtleman
Dean Carpenter

Broke took us out!

11 Pax braved the afternoon heat of Midoriyama for a simple workout from a simple Q.
Warmup
SSH x 15
Right over Left
Left over Right
Cotton Pickers x 15
5 burpees for Slaw
Pledge
Mosey to the far Turd shack to find some shade.
Got Defib to call 20 Merkins in cadence, yes in cadence.
Got Freight to call 20 LBC’s in cadence.
Got Slaw to call 20 Low Slow Squats in cadence. He added a little extra at the top.
Mosey to the playground. Repeat the three exercises.
Mosey through the pump track to the picnic shelter. Repeat the three exercises.
Mosey through the woods down the hill by the volleyball court toward the parking lot. Repeat the three exercises except x 10 due to time and the Q juice running low.
Mosey across the road. Repeat exercises x 10.
Mosey back to the flag area and go get a block.
Curls x 30
On Your Six Chest Press x 30
Overhead Tricep Extensions x 10
Shrugs x 10
Curls x 30
On Your Six Chest Press x 30
Overhead Tricep Extensions x 10
Shrugs x 10
Curls x 30
Put up the blocks. Out of Time.

Announcements:
PT Test at Gashouse Saturday
Clean Up our section of Garrison Blvd after PT Test.
Tubing July 30th

Prayer Requests:
Haze’s Sister In Law and mom
Turtleman
Defib’s friend
Sargento

NMM- Thanks to all who came out today. Hard work was done by all. I read a few cleaned up versions of David Goggins’ quotes. He certainly has figured out how to push his body past what most anyone can do. A reminder to take the hardest step of the workout which is the first step out the door. Plan ahead and be consistent.

8 strong Pax showed up at a breezy, warm Midoriyama. Broke was originally the Q but he asked for a fill in due to his back problems and I was glad to help out. The mumblechatterers started before the workout even began. Several jokes about how easy the workout was going to be, tapering for races, etc. Slaw ran a 5K EC. Coming in hot was Sister Act for a rare afternoon post. His arrival seemed to increase the mumblechatter. Imagine that. Broke wasn’t walking very well so he decided he would do some work on his own.

Warmup: SSH x 10 IC, Right over Left, Left over Right, Moroccan Night Clubs, Low Slow Squats.
Pledge
Mosey to the far parking lot rest room building in the shade for a “modified” Walls of Jericho. We would do ONE exercise, run a lap around both parking lots, return to the shady side of the building to hear a quote about Attitude from various sources.
7 burpees
7 LBC’s IC
7 Merkins IC
7 Low Slows IC
7 American Hammers IC
7 Military Merkins IC
7 Big boys IC

1. I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude. -Charles Swindoll
2. It is not the body’s posture but the heart’s attitude that counts when we pray. – Billy Graham
3. We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars. – Oscar Wilde
4. Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. – Helen Keller
5. Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching? – Unknown
6. Great effort springs naturally from great attitude. – Pat Riley
7. Funny is an attitude. – Flip Wilson

Mosey to a never before used hill in F3 Gastonia history on the first base side of Field #3 for a Triple Nickel. 5 squats at the bottom, 5 Merkins at the fence at the top, 5 times. I was the six by the time this one ended and needed Slaw to give a ten count.

Mosey the long way behind all three ballfields on the side near the woods stopping behind Field #1 at a nice hill for another Triple Nickel with Flutter Kicks on top and Moroccan Night Clubs at the bottom. Once again I am the six and need another 10 count from Slaw.

Mosey back to the flag for some Mary. LBC’s, certain Canoe called 10 burpees, Dying cockroaches, some others to close it out.

I reminded everyone about how many times the father’s attitude can set the daily tone for the family and to be very mindful of this. I learned this probably much later in life than I should and it is good to be reminded.

Announcements:
Speed for Need Event at Community Foundation Run this Saturday April 9th beginning at 9 a.m. Check Slack for details.
Trash Clean Up on Saturday, April 16th after Gashouse workout on Garrison near Lineberger Park.
Honey Hunter’s Baseball Game with F3 Gastonia on Sunday, April 24th.

Prayer Requests:
My M
Broke
Oompa
Gumby’s Mom
Mayor’s M
Huckleberry
Turtleman
Blart took us out.

**Big thanks to all the Pax who came out today as it was a group of spirited, hard chargers. Blart was trying to sprint on the laps around the parking lot. Sister Act and Freight had lots of discussion about form and effort, who has it and who does not and also some who don’t care. Slaw found a softball while we were out and this led to a discussion of our church softball days where he and Blart and I played together for many years with many funny stories. Some did not appreciate all of the “attitude” quotes and disparaged some of them but I liked them all. The attitude quotes were mainly for me as I have been having some difficulties and need reminding to check my attitude. It was great to lead such a fine group!

Unseasonably warm this afternoon for a holiday week workout. 7 strong Pax out today to get better and Defib brought out his 2.1 Eddie to enjoy the show. Found out Eddie was nicknamed for Eddie Van Halen as he plays guitar.

Warmup

SSH x 15 IC, stretches Right over Left, Left over Right, Leg stretch in Plank position, Hillbillies x 10, a few Calf Raises, 5 burpees OYO for Slaw.
Pledge.

Walk through the horseshow pits to the Hidden Blocks.
Curls x 30, Chest Press x 30, Shrugs x 30, Curls x 30. Leave the blocks out. A while back, Stroganoff (as he is known to do) gave me a book entitled The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. I try to remind myself of these frequently as they are wonderful goals to work toward. 1st agreement; Be impeccable with your word.

Mosey to top parking lot and partner up for Dora 123.
100 Merkins, 200 Squats, 300 LBC’s, partner run across both lots and back. 2nd agreement; Don’t take anything personally.

Mosey to Dog Park hill where it was very dark by now.
Triple Nickel
Merkins at bottom, Plank Jacks at top, 5 times. 3rd agreement; Don’t make assumptions.

Back to the blocks for more. Curls x 10, Chest Press x 10, Shrugs x 10 , Curls x 10. 4th agreement; Always do your best. Return the blocks.

Back to flag.

Instead of resolutions, ask what disciplines will you do in 2022? The Four Agreements can be a great part of that.
1st agreement; Be impeccable with your word.
2nd agreement; Don’t take anything personally.
3rd agreement; Don’t make assumptions.
4th agreement; Always do your best.

Announcements:
Convergence here at Midoriyama on 1/1/2022 at 7:00 a.m. Everybody be there.
Rice and Beans on Jan. 4th with 10 slots.

Prayer Requests:
Freight’s wife’s grandfather and family
Broke’s mother
Tiger’s M and stepsons
Stroganoff’s Mother-in-law

*NMM Hard working group today in the warm gloom. Slaw took his shirt off as expected. Seuss was throwing that block around pretty good. Eddie was using his youth and energy to show us old guys how it is done. It was good to see the average age of Midoriyama drop for at least one workout. Gavel told about his boy’s Nerf guns and remote controlled cars and the fun they are having. I’m sure Tiger has some toys at his house too. Once again Sister Act is too scared to attend one of my Q’s. Maybe in 22.