AO: Other
When: 09/11/2025
Number of Pax: 11
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Spit Valve
Introduction
I did a 9/11 ruck last year, I wanted to change it up slightly and do it with a different group of guys. Also we were being filmed for the MOJOS walk.
Warm-O-Rama
this went longer than normal due to being filmed. It was the usually mix of SSH/Motivators and then some dynamic stretching.
The Thang
We did a story ruck. Each stop I told more of the story and the exercises and rep counts were related to the story. Each station we added symbolizing the increasing weight of the day.
Station 1 – September
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9 Ruck Curls
Station 2 – Eleven
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9 Ruck Curls
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11 Ruck Squats
Station 3 – Twin Towers
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9 Ruck Curls
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11 Ruck Squats
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22 Ruck Rows (11 each tower)
Station 4 – Pentagon
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9 Ruck Curls
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11 Ruck Squats
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22 Ruck Rows
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5 Ruck OHP
Station 5 – Flight 93 & Firefighters
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9 Ruck Curls
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11 Ruck Squats
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22 Ruck Rows
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5 Ruck OHP
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93-Second Plank
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Buddy Carry / Fireman’s Carry 110 steps
Final Station – Resolve & Banner
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12 Ruck OHP
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12 Ruck Rows
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12 Ruck Curls
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12 Ruck Squats
Circle of Trust
I completed the story of how united we felt on 9/12/11 and beyond. on tiktok @burnedoutmusicteacher i talk more about this.
I then ended with something that occured to me this week. During 9/11 we, for the most part, understand who the enemies were. It was us vs. them and while maybe we weren’t clear on the “them” we certainly knew who the “us” were.
Naked Man Moleskin
As a new yorker 9/11 hit me hard and continues to do so. Interestingly the further I get from it, the more things like COVID and now Charlie Kirk are hitting me harder. I do enjoy celebrating the unity of those moments.