Alexander Graham Bell once said, “When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” This morning, 31 HIMs collectively said hold my beer Mr. Bell and showed up despite a temperature of 78 degrees, feels like 85 degrees and a skosh of humidity. As The Green Mile (RIP) officially shut its doors, a new one swung wide open at The Woodshed—with the hinges practically ripped off thanks to Teddy KGB, who somehow accurately predicted 12 FNGs! You read that right, a record 12 FNGs. Someone get this man a Powerball ticket. Here’s how the sweat fest went down:
Warmup: Mosey down the street and back up to the soccer field. Circle up for explanation of F3, Mission Statement, Core Principles, Disclaimer. Exercises included SSH, Ukranian Soldiers, Copperhead Squats, Merkins, Knee to Chest R/L, Roscoes Mom.
COP 1: Partner up for 11s from soccer goal to soccer goal. Booyah Merkins and Ab Leg Throws. Mosey to the parking lot.
COP 2: Triple Check – Carolina Dry Docks, 4 Way Lunges, Runner up small hill and across the soccer field and back.
COP 3: Build a Bank – 3 runners take off to the playground to perform 10 dips each. PAX left in the circle works to bank up quantity of called exercise – 250 Burpees, 500 Jump Squats, 1,000 Alabama Prom Dates, 500 Merkins.
Cop 4: Full Sprint to the end of the parking, 50% pace returning to the flag for time called
Numbers, Names, Naming of the FNGs (We promised the new guys the COT doesn’t always take this long with having to name 12 dudes), Announcements – July 4th Convergence at Atlee, Boys of Summer continues at Timberwolf, Homegrown Half in August, Prayers – Rosie’s family members battling cancer, Rosie’s family friend deployed, Kenny G’s friend’s wife trying to get out of the UAE
What. A. Morning. Amazing turnout for Day 1 of The Woodshed. The energy was high, the effort was real, and the sweat was plentiful. As Rosie reminded us: “It doesn’t get easier, but you get stronger.” Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. Let’s keep that momentum rolling. Spread the word. Headlock another brother to come out next time. And remember—you might walk into the gloom tired, but you’ll leave forged stronger. Honored to lead, fellas. Go do great things today. Stay blessed.
