AO: The Colosseum
When: 03/14/2026
Number of Pax: 6
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Ricochet
Introduction
This was a 11 style workout where the aim was not only to get 1% better but to help raise money for Hope for the Day, an organization that helps provides resources and tools to those struggling with mental health. Their aim is to help have preventative conversations about suicide prevention and their slogan is “It’s okay not to be okay”
Warm-O-Rama
Warm-R-Rama included: Willie Mayes Hayes, arm circles, Abe Vigodas, calf stretch, and imperial walkers. But not in that order.
The Thang
The thang was an 11 style beat down that took place entirely in the parking lot. One exercise started at the flags and the other was on the short opposite end of the lot under the lightpost. The structure was very simple.
3 Rounds of exercises.
Round 1 = OHP and Merkins
Round 2 = Squats and Bonnie Blairs
Round 3 = WW3 and WW1
Coupons would stay at one side of the lot. Mode of transportation was running/mosey to the other side. Coupon side started with 10 reps while bodyweight side started with 1. Then 9 for coupons, 2 for bodyweight… 8 and 3 etc…
When a round was complete the PAX would use chalk to draw 3 tally marks on the blacktop. Each tally mark represented $1 to donate to Hope for the Day. In total the PAX pushed themselves and the 6 present helped raise $72!
Circle of Trust
I discussed Hope for the Day briefly with the PAX and how I got to learn about them. Unfortunately my brother in law took his own life in February of 2022. It was a shock to us all and we wouldn’t have guessed anything like this could have happened to someone as funny, outgoing, and seemingly happy as my brother in law, Michael.
I came to learn about Hope for the Day and have donated to them a few times, including a boot camp in February of 2025 setup in a similar structure. I reminded PAX that it’s okay not to be okay and it’s always better to talk about things that we are battling or weighing us down.
Naked Man Moleskin
Big thanks to Cutler, 5 Putt, Juanita, and Foghorn for coming out! Especially Party in a Bottle for having the 6 as well! Great work today men, thank you for pushing yourselves so someone out there may get some help that they need through Hope for the Day.