AO: The Ridge
When: 08/12/2024
Number of Pax: 11
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Quatro
Introduction
Exactly one day before his first colonoscopy, Quatro bravely steps forward to lead other men.
Warm-O-Rama
Jog in place, good mornings, imperial walkers, worlds greatest stretch, calf stretch.
The Thang
PAX split into 3 groups, with each group starting at a different station.
– 5 stations, 4 exercises at each station, 25 reps each. Teams can share reps of weaker members. Run half lap together (or modify to quarter lap), then carry coupon to next station. Repeat, reducing reps by 5 each time you visit station.
Station 1 (pavilion)
– bent over rows (r)
– bent over rows (l)
– dips
– step ups
Station 2
– goblet squats
– skull crushers
– monkey humpers
– bench press
Station 3
– kettle bell swings
– Grady corns
– coupon hammers
– Good mornings
Station 4
– merkins
– overhead press
– curls
– Bonnie Blairs
Station 5
– big boys
– leg lifts
– American hammers
– lbc’s
Circle of Trust
COT is from 3 principles for marriage at http://pursuegod.org
Review: Choosing love, earning trust. I can choose love and earn trust by learning how to communicate effectively during conflict.
Principal #3 – Keep Talking
Communication is key in marriage, during good times and bad times. Let’s talk about the bad times, because we all have them.
Conflict is not bad, it’s inevitable. How we deal with it makes it Good or Bad.
Me and my wife are a team, yet often in my communication I forget this, and I’m defending ME, not US.
- Avoid the three unhealthy “Fight Languages”: escalation, withdrawal, and invalidation. These habits become the issues that derail you from talking about the issue you’re trying to solve.
- Healthy communicators use “I feel…because” statements instead of pointing fingers at their spouse. Learn to be an active listener (“what I hear you saying is…”) and work together (“Let’s try this…”) to find solutions.
Let’s learn how to deal with conflict in a loving, US centered way – for the good of our marriage.
Naked Man Moleskin
I confess this is a repeat of a previous Q that I led on my 1 year manniversary almost 3 years ago.