AO: The Ridge
When: 09/05/2024
Number of Pax: 43
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Deliverance
Introduction
Deliverance promised a Hillbilly Beatdown for his first VQ and told the PAX they’d be hitting that hill, running the Ridge like true mountain men, and loving every second of the beatdown in the lush bluegrass. And who knows, by the end, everyone might just be squealing like a pig.
The beatdown required coupons, shoes for all terrain, heart, strength and fire.
It was nice warm morning, the hill lit up like an air strip on all sides and many pax arriving early for EC 1.5 or more mile runs.
The turnout had been described as a convergence-like event.
Warm-O-Rama
- 07 Motivators
- 10s Calf Stretches (each leg)
- 05 Good Mornings
- 12 Arm Circles (front and back)
The Thang
Thang 1:
- Coupon carry Mosey to the hill followed up 15 Merkins
- 4 groups of 10+ pax formed for a two column slingshot run
Thang 2:
Station A:
- 50 Air Squats
- 40 Curls
- 30 LBCs
- Bear crawl up hill
- 10 burpees
- Run down hill
- Run coupon to next station
Station B:
- 50 lunges
- 40 chest press
- 30 Big Boys
- Duck walk up hill
- 10 burpees
- Run down hill
- Run coupon to next station
Station C:
- 50 Mountain Climbers (1 = 1)
- 40 OHP
- 30 World War 2s
- Lunge walk up hill
- 10 burpees
- Run down hill
- Either / Or Run coupon to flag if time for Mary, or Run coupon to Station A until time
Mary (At Lot):
- 12 Heel Taps
- 30 LBCs
- Hold Plank til 6
Circle of Trust
Beat downs and Build ups
Real men lift each other up, not just in strength, but in character. — Unknown
We show up for these beatdowns to push ourselves, challenge our limits, and grow stronger together.
But the real strength comes in the “build-ups”—how we encourage, support, and uplift each other in every aspect of life.
It’s easy to take on the beatdowns, but it’s our responsibility to be leaders who lift each other up at home, at work, and in the community.
1. Be Intentional
2. Offer Support
3. Share Wisdom
4. Celebrate Together
5. Lead by Example
Deliverance led pax on prayer with intentions for 3 families struggling through difficulties wirh the ask that the men gathered be provided the strength, wisdom, compassion, and capabilities to lead positively within their communities and homes in order to be a positive force of change and support.
Naked Man Moleskin
To other pax looking to VQ – just move! You’ll always have something not gi the way you planned and that is GREAT! You Will be supported and learn. Get out there and leas from the front and don’t be afraid to lean on your fellow men for advice. Most of all just have fun. SYITG!