AO: The Colosseum
When: 05/30/2023
Number of Pax: 15
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Skinner
Introduction
This was a rough one to get going. Got in late from a weekend away. I modified a similar Q that I had done earlier in the year that required no setup. Hopefully, it was hard enough.
Warm-O-Rama
-20 SSH
-10 Arm Circle (Forward and Reverse)
-10 Michael Phelps
-10 Good Mornings
-Calf stretch (For the 1 injury I was aware of)
The Thang
Thang 1: Ascending Ladder (the length of the parking lot with stops at each set of parking spaces)
For the way down the lot, upper body. Each stop added an exercise and reps + previous stop’s reps
Stop 1: 5 burpees
Stop 2: 5 burpees, 10 overhead press
Stop 3: 5 burpees, 10 overhead press, 15 merkins
Stop 4: 5 burpees, 10 overhead press, 15 merkins, 20 curls
Stop 5: 5 burpees, 10 overhead press, 15 merkins, 20 curls, 25 LBCs
Stop 6: 5 burpees, 10 overhead press, 15 merkins, 20 curls, 25 LBCs, 30 Skull crushers
For the way back, we focused on lower body:
Stop 1: 5 burpees
Stop 2: 5 burpees, 10 air squats
Stop 3: 5 burpees, 10 air squats, 15 mountain climbers
Stop 4: 5 burpees, 10 air squats, 15 mountain climbers, 20 lunges
Stop 5: 5 burpees, 10 air squats, 15 mountain climbers, 20 lunges, 25 leg lifts
Stop 6: 5 burpees, 10 air squats, 15 mountain climbers, 20 lunges, 25 leg lifts, 30 Rock Balboa’s
Thang 2:
Bear crawl the width of the lot. At each parking stripe, do 1 merkin
Crab walk on the way back, at each parking stripe, do 1 seated Grady corn
Circle of Trust
On Friday, I was getting ready to head out for the weekend. My 3 daughters had a half-day, and my M got a text that some parents wanted to do a clap out for the 5th graders (my oldest’s grade). I made a comment that “I don’t mean to be unsentimental, but I just want to get them and head to the lake, I don’t want to be hanging around for a long time”
My wife called me on my comment, and I am thankful that she did. She respectfully reminded me that this was not about me and it was not for me. It was for our girls. And she reminded me to not rush through these times because our oldest is already heading to middle school.
I am thankful that she kept me in check. It was a great way to start the weekend. The kids loved the celebration. Parents had music playing, signs made, confetti cannons, etc. It set the tone for a great weekend together! If I had rushed it, everyone would have missed out and in a cranky mood. Remember to take the time you have with your loved ones. It is really more important than anything else you may have going on.
Naked Man Moleskin
Thank you to Wreck it Ralph for having my 6! Also, be careful when you Q a Colosseum workout if you see the sanitation truck pull in. Maybe the worst smell you could experience.