AO: The Ridge
When: 03/13/2023
Number of Pax: 9
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Chum Bucket
Introduction
In a dynamic world, how do you stay in rhythm with yourself, the relationships around you, and your SkyQ? It’s like a circus act of spinning plates on poles, and to stay upright, you will need to be prepared. This week’s QSource WoW will introduce the topic of the Concentrica and what we need to focus on to have the most impact to stay in rhythm and continue accelerating.
The goal of this WoW is to educate about what the “M” is, find out where it lies on the Concentrica, and develop the skills needed to enjoy life with the M through the 5 points of marital preparedness that the HIM must focus on to avoid committing relationship malpractice.
M – the transformative relationship between a man and his wife. The M is the HIM’s most important relationship.
Concentrica – the set of circular rings formed by a man’s most proximate relationships. At the bullseye of the Concentrica is the M, the one upon which all of his other relationships are founded.
Warm-O-Rama
Jog in place while going over the introduction and disclaimer.
SSH OYO while going over the F3 mission, core principles, and credo.
Warm-up stretches: Harry Rockettes, TIE fighters, Willy Mays Hayes, Chest openers, and tricep stretch.
Mosey with coupons over to the field to the west of the parking lot.
The Thang
6 cones set-up in the field in a 5-point star formation with one cone in the center. The 5 outer cones were evenly spread out about 20 yards from the center cone. At each cone, there was a sign representing the M in the center and the 5 points of marital preparedness. Workout is done OYO, you vs. you, push yourself to get as many rounds done as possible (impress that M!).
Start at center cone, which represents the M: the HIM’s most important relationship. Perform 5 blockees, and rifle carry coupon to Point 1.
Point 1: Maintenance = Decceleration. Perform 10 burpees, murder bunny back to center. Perform 5 blockees in the center, and rifle carry coupon to Point 2.
Point 2: The Culture is a Jester. Perform 15 thrusters, murder bunny back to center. Perform 5 blockees in the center, and rifle carry coupon to Point 3.
Point 3: There is no fifty yard line. Perform 20 coupon deadlifts, murder bunny back to center. Perform 5 blockees in the center, and rifle carry coupon to Point 4.
Point 4: Your wife is not your best friend. Perform 25 merkins, murder bunny back to center. Perform 5 blockees in the center, and rifle carry coupon to Point 5.
Point 5: Joy trumps happiness. Perform 30 air squats, then mosey with your coupon around the entire perimeter of the 5-point ring (symbolizes the Concentrica as a whole, that the M is the center/foundation of all other relationships within) and then back to the center.
Start back at the beginning, and keep going on repeat until Mary.
Mary exercises:
Laying hamstring stretch, in cadence, with shoulders off ground and abs engaged.
Laying knee pull stretch, in cadence, with shoulders off ground and abs engaged.
Pickle pushers IC x 15 with hold at the end.
Group plank walk in circle to the right, and then to the left until 6am.
Circle of Trust
By focusing on the 5 points of marital preparedness, the HIM ultimately develops the skills he needs to enjoy life with his M, the most important relationship. In this workout, the M is symbolized by the complex blockee exercise, in which the 5 different simpler exercises will help develop. The beatdown layout as a whole also symbolizes the circular bullseye shape of the Concentrica, with the blockee (M) at the center. We will be learning about the other relationships within the Concentrica outer rings in future weeks, but know that your relationship with your M is the one upon which all other relationships are founded. That is why we continued to go back to the center after each exercise, and why we circled the entire perimeter after all 5 exercises were performed. The M is the HIM’s transformative relationship because he becomes something new. Before marriage, a man is an “I”, but afterwards he is part of an “Us”. The HIM puts most of his focus on the M, because if that fails, the rest of his relationships will fail as well. Marriage is a Team, not a Community. It requires Proximity and purpose to succeed. It transforms a man from a selfish Happiness-junkie into a selfless Joy-seeker. The HIM knows if he fails at his M, nothing else he does will matter.
Naked Man Moleskin
Thanks Scat for having my 6, thanks Dilly Dilly for pushing the pace (3 full rounds completed), and thanks Quatro for bringing the coffee.