I wasn’t born for diggin’ deep holes. I’m not made for pavin’ long roads. I ain’t cut out to climb high line poles, but I’m pretty good at drinkin’ beer. – Billy Currington
It’s about 8:30 pm Thursday night. In an effort to ease some of the pain from Dawn Patrol that morning (or maybe the pain was watching UNC’s redzone offense…), YHC was enjoying a few cold ones from Foothills brewery. All of a sudden, Pergo’s name lights up my phone. My initial thought is, “Pergo must be watching the game and wants to talk about it. Let’s see what he wants.”
Pergo: You too tired to Q Flood Zone tomorrow? Denali was misscheduled and hasn’t gotten back with me whether he can or not.
Me: I’ll do it. I would’ve 110% fartsacked otherwise. Tweet it though so I don’t.
Pergo: 0515 EC and see you there.
Ugh. Forgot about the EC part… After about ten minutes, I realized I was in the same boat as Larry Fedora.
Do I have the capability to pull this thing off? Sure. Will poor decisions inhibit that capability? Debatable.
Rather than try and force the issue (unlike Marquise Williams throwing ducks in the endzone), I stuck to the tried and true method: K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, stupid). Here’s what we sweated out:
EXTRA CREDIT
Mosey to the old restaurant that looks foreclosed and grab some rocks.
- Curls x 25
- Tricep extensions x 25
- Overhead presses x 25
- Bent-over rows x 25
- Squats with rock x 15
- Rosalita x 20
- Squat to high press x 20
Mosey back to the launch site to pick up the 0530 crowd
WARM UP
Mosey up the stairs to the top of the deck for the following:
- SSH x 30
- Imperial walkers x 30
- Mountain climbers x 30
- Merkins x 30
MAIN THANG
Partner up.
Partner A runs down the deck to the wall and back while Partner B performs AMRAP exercises. Each member of the PAX did 6 sets of exercises and 6 trips to the wall and back.
- Merkins (twice)
- Squats (twice)
- LBCs (twice)
Mosey further across the deck to some short wall/railing space for 11s (dips and air presses) and 30 Rosalitas. This was repeated 3 times.
Mosey over to the Belk wall for people’s chair. Similar to first exercise, Partner A backwards ran to the wall and ran forwards back while Partner B held in People’s chair. Each member of the PAX made 5-6 trips.
Mosey back to the launch point for more Mary
- LBCs x 50
- WW2 sit-ups x 20
- American Hammer x 20
COT
MOLESKIN
Partner exercises always seem to push the PAX a little bit harder, and it definitely didn’t go unnoticed. Lots of strong work out there this morning. I wish I remembered who all was out front leading the way, but it’s escaping me. Sound off in the comments if you really want to brag about it.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Labor Day convergence. Check the site for AOs that will be hosting them. 9/11 stair climb is next Friday at Floodzone. Be there at 0515 so groups can be assembled to launch on time at 0530.
Great takeout by Overdraft.
Thanks for the opportunity to Q, Pergo. You caught me in a moment where my self-confidence was high, and I wasn’t capable of saying no.
Aye.
Popeye
