Pre-Blast
15 men grew stronger together physically, relationally, and spiritually at Apex’s premier limited run work out on Wednesday that meets at Sovereign Grace Church, Tortoises. Incredible extended COT with several men sharing about their struggles and victories related to mental health. After a raise of hands, we realized that virtually everyone in the circle had dealt with one or more of the issues we discussed in their life. I especially loved seeing the young guys learning from the older guys who’ve really been through.
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An IMPromptu Beatdown
Riptide was on the Q sheet. Unfortunately, his M is very sick and he wasn’t able to make it. He did message the site q’s in advance, but I didn’t see the message until after the workout. Rooney had work early this AM, so YHC took the helm for a Q off the top of the dome. Here’s what went down:
WARM-UP
Jog over to the Pre-School parking lot.
Mosey over to the Pre-School parking lot.
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Stay In It
Pre-Blast
15 men grew stronger together physically, relationally, and spiritually at Apex’s premier limited run work out on Wednesday that meets at Sovereign Grace Church, Tortoises. Incredible extended COT with several men sharing about their struggles and victories related to mental health. After a raise of hands, we realized that virtually everyone in the circle had dealt with one or more of the issues we discussed in their life. I especially loved seeing the young guys learning from the older guys who’ve really been through.
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Tears of Pain
A beautiful, God-given morning greets 18 HIM for an impromptu, Earhart beatdown (get better Riptide). Most of the PAX show-up on time, so quick disclaimer and pledge allegiance then a quick mosey around the big parking lot. Circle up for: Warm Up Good Mornings
Combo of shoulder work including arm circle twirlies, overhead claps, behind the back claps
Cotton Pickers
Windmills
The Thang Done with warm-ups, each PAX grab a bell, Sega grab the 15lb medicine ball and head to the back shelter.
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As Easy as 1-2-4
It’s a little known secret that when YHC Qs sometimes I transpose numbers or leave out/imply the unimportant ones. It isn’t really an issue though because I am still considered the best Q in Carpex (In fact, Ma Bell has even taken me aside a number of times and offered to pay for me to attend an elite Q school called Camp Gladiator for the next few years.) But there is always room for improvement so YHC thought long and hard about how to deal with all of these ’numbers’.
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Oil Can and Meatballs Along Route 66
Thirteen HIM’s gathered this morning for YHC’s 1-year F3 anniversary Q. Perfect spring weather for a run around Bond Park.
Warm-up: Mosey to the upper lot, circle up for Good Mornings, Side Straddle Hops, Windmills, Hillbilly’s and a few stretches. PAX in full chatter mode today with Yogi and Liverpool leading the mumblechatter, noting the Q’s rather stylish flexibility on display. Mosey to the rockpile for Thang1
Thang 1: Find an ego rock and circle up for Rock Rows, Squats, Curls, Overhead Press, Lunges and Triceps; PAX traded rocks to keep everyone honest.
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Hello Kitty Q'd Dante's Peak on a Friday in Apex
I’ll admit, sometimes I still flip on the ole GPS to get me out to DP, but when I get there I’m reminded at just how glorious this site is.
A few hombres showed up at 0510 for ECP and laps. The only way to get better at pull-ups is to do more pull-ups. Aye!
Back to the lot around 5:35 for record PUT6 w/ The Commish. Episode available HERE.
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PG Rated
A
I happened to check Slack at around 9:30PM Saturday night and notice a Riptide post looking for a co-Q for Phoenix Saturday morning. I jumped on and decided to help Rip make his daughter’s Soccer game for which Hermès never stopped talking about for 30 min. Speaking of Hermès, many were happy they left the 2.0’s at home cause old Hermz was in rare but normal form. He did apologize during the prayer LOL!
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Weird Stuff
Callahan put out the call for a substitute… and you KNOW I can’t resist the chance to Mr. Garvey a workout.
I promised Prodigal on Slack that I wouldn’t do weird stuff, but then I looked in the mirror. Time for an exicon deep-dive.
FNG Check - Disclaimer - Fair Warning on weird stuff - Let’s Go
Lap around the parking lot. Circle up for Finkle Swings.
Lap around the parking lot.
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Back in the Saddle
You ever had one of those moments when that which you once found easy to do is now quite taxing. It has almost been three weeks since I last posted. Many HIMs have reached out to check in on me during this time and I am appreciative. Never the less it was time to get back in the saddle. There’s nothing like putting yourself on the hook to Q to hold you accountable to posting.
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