Martin Luther King Jr. a true HIM

AO: The Ridge

When: 02/05/2026

Number of Pax: 15

DR Names:

Number of FNGS: 0

FNG Names:

QIC: Dilly Dilly


Introduction

Came strolling right around 5:10 AM passing a few men making their way to the flags after a good EC. Mummble chatter was high as I tried to get the disclaimer out:)

Warm-O-Rama

WARM UP

  • Grady Corns while you go through the “Big 3”
  • 10 Good Mornings
  • Active stretch
    • Super Mario
    • Frankenstines
    • Butt Kickers

The Thang

THANG 1 – A True HIM

We will head out on a Pearls on a String workout making 6 stops where each PAX will complete the below exercises OYO at each stop.

  • SSH – 97 years ago he was born on Jan 15th 1929
  • Air Press – 78 years ago he graduated from Morehouse college in 1948 at 19
  • LBC’s – 73 years ago married to Coretta Scott
  • Squat – 69 years ago delivered 1st national address in 1957 a prayer at the Lincoln Mem.
  • Merkins – 66 years ago first arrested participating at a sit in Atlanta in 1960
  • Lunges – 63 years ago he delivered the “I have a Dream speech” 1963
  • American Hammers – 62 years ago received the Time Magazine Man of the Year & Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
  • Flutter Kicks – 43 years Ronald Regan signed the holiday into law in 1983

MARY

  • Hold low plank for 1 minute

Circle of Trust

Count – 15

AAR – liked the format & the new location

Announcements – sign up for convergence

Name O – all accounted for

Prayers – in our hearts

Naked Man Moleskin

  • Dr. King represented 3 key characteristics
    • Passion – jailed over 30 times in pursuit of equal rights
    • Give Back – donated his nobel peace prize of over $54k back to support equal rights
    • Peace – learned that passive, nonviolence, & love were the key to success
  • The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort & convenience but where he stands at times of challenge & controversy – Dr. King

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