AO: The Ridge
When: 05/30/2023
Number of Pax: 14
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 2
FNG Names:
QIC: Foundation
Introduction
It was a great morning for a beatdown. We had two FNGs!
Warm-O-Rama
SSH, Abe vigodas, Arm Circles, downward dog for calves
The Thang
Pearl on a String with four stops with 5 minutes of exercises at each stop with running to the next stop between
Run lap around lot and end at pavilion for first stop. 10 merkins, 10 dips and 10 freddy mercuries (1/2 each leg) then run down the path and do next stop before the pond (10 leg raises, 10 LBCs, 10 pickle pushers, then just around bridge (10 alternating leg bird dog (1/2 for each leg), 10 flutter kicks (1/2 each leg), 10 American Hammers (1/2 each leg), then last stop (10 merkins, 10 leg raises, 10 LBCs.
Circle of Trust
For my COT, I want to start with this quote “Every moment in our lives is a miracle we should enjoy instead of ignoring”
I was unhappy and lived in depression for so long that I missed out on truly appreciating the moments. I was always worrying about what I didn’t have or what people would think or react such as an ex wife or coworker or family member. I would worry so much about things outside of my control that I didn’t just let my mind be in the present. This weekend was a great example of how the my new outlook has helped me to let go of things that don’t really matter or I can’t control and I was able to just enjoy several good moments. I was able to really be present and just appreciate a simple 15 minute walk with my oldest daughter and my girlfriend Heather when we walked the dog on Saturday. We had a nice conversation and was able to slow down from the insanely fast pace of our normal day. I don’t get too many of those with my 18 year old anymore. Yesterday, I didn’t get focused on not going to a family picnic because my 15 year old daughter was still not feeling great with bronchitis after an urgent care visit Sunday afternoon. The old me would have focused on missing the picnic and worrying about what my family would think. I embraced spending a quiet day today with my youngest daughter and with my girlfriend. We played a game and talked. Had a nice lunch and talked and then watched a movie together. I was there in the present and just enjoyed and appreciated the nice them with them.
My challenge to you is to try to not worry about the extra bullshit that gets in the way today and not worrying and dwelling on things outside of your control. I want you to pay attention in the present and enjoy the gift that we are given that is our life today. There is only a finite number of days in our lives. Appreciate each of the great moments in your day. Everything from the simple hug of your 2.0 or M to the warm sun on your face while you are walking the dog.
Aye?
Naked Man Moleskin
I would shorten the 5 minutes to 4 with another stop added in with shorter increments of running