AO: Da Grizz
When: 01/03/2025
Number of Pax: 11
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Blue Gill
Introduction
Making good on the last RDG 2024 Challenge and also its been a minute since I’ve Q’d at the most scenic AO in the region. Weather looked like it was going to be cold and windy so everything was setup perfectly to bring some heat
Warm-O-Rama
Warmed up under the performance stage (less icy). Led PAX through the following movements
SSH, Arm Circles, Abe Vigodas, Imperial Walkers, Michael Phelps, and a few Harry Rockettes. Upon completion gave PAX opportunity to stretch on their own while I explained a few movements they would encounter in the beatdown
The Thang
20 Coupon Pullovers
30 Hand Release Merkins
40 Crossfit Style Situps
50 Alternating Reverse Lunges (1:1)
Run to first parking lot on right(headed towards main park entrance) and return then perform
20 Overhead Press
30 Flying Squirrels (offered Burpees as alternate for those doing to the Make America Burpee Again challenge (Gopher was not having any of that)
40 Gas Pumpers
50 Air Squats
Run to the first bench at top of hill (heading towards big hill) and return
Rinse and Repeat until 0555
Mary consisted of Flutterkicks, Reverse Crunches, Leg Lifts/Holds, and JLo’s (aka Shakira’s)
Circle of Trust
AAR was positive. Hank Hill read the announcements (thank you). Message today was a quick reflection on how 2024 flew by. Posed a question to the PAX as well as myself if there were things you wanted to do or people you wanted to see more in 2024, but for whatever reasons didn’t pan out. Lets not forget that time is a thief and also undefeated. We are not promised tomorrow. So make a point to enjoy the moments in 2025. I capped it off by sharing something I heard from a news interview of one of the bystanders from the recent tragic incident that took place over New Years down in New Orleans. The bystander talked about what he had saw, the lost lives, the carnage and mentioned how precious life is and to “not let the little things dictate your life” Meaning we often get caught up in things that really don’t matter. So go get shit done and cherish the moments and the time we have!
Ended with prayer/moment of silence
Naked Man Moleskin
Most appreciate the 10 men that joined me this morning! Thanks Hank Hill for reaching out in advance to get the plan and having our 6. Thanks Sparkler and Gopher for doing a little scout run to double-confirm one of the running paths was good to go