As everyone knows, I’m always one for games. So today’s beatdown leaned heavy into fun, confusion, and mumble chatter.
We kicked things off the right way with a solid stretch, because stretching is important. Six PAX circled up for a waterfall of burpees, each man adding one at a time until we hit 100 total. There was notableresistance from the peanut gallery (👀 Upchuck), but once we found our rhythm, things moved fast. By the time we hit around 50, we were cruising and wrapped up strong at 100.
Then it was on to the main event with a twist. I brought along two 15-lb weights (my wife’s… don’t tell her), and the rule was simple: the weights go everywhere. We alternated carries, and while I’m pretty sure not everyone touched them equally… that’s okay. That’s what the PAX is for pick up the slack when needed.
Weights in hand, we moseyed over to Stewart Ave for one of my favorite chaos workouts:
Run down the street, and every vehicle that passes dictates the exercise.
I didn’t do a great job explaining—or remembering—the exercises, but it went something like this:
- SUV → 5 Merkins
- Pickup truck → 10 Merkins
- Crossover → Partner up for Boo-Yah Merkins
- Silly / odd vehicle (including a boat) → 15 Monkey Humpers
There were a lot of crossovers, plenty of confusion, and even more complaining—but the PAX rolled with it. We ran Stewart one way, then back the other, adjusting rules on the fly as the chaos unfolded.
From there, we headed back to the playground blacktop for a Triple Check:
- Round 1: Weighted lunges / Flutter Kicks / WWII sit-ups
- Round 2: Run / Flutter Kicks / WWII sit-ups
- Round 3: Weighted lunges again / Flutter Kicks / WWII sit-ups
While grinding through the Triple Check, we mixed in the Question of the Day—fittingly car-related: What was your first car?
Highlights included Senior Frog’s Pontiac LeMans and Upchuck’s absolute unit of a Chevy Caprice battleship.
We finished by heading back to the flag for a full round of Mary—mostly so Upchuck could make sure he really got his work in.
Closed out with prayer, lifting up those less fortunate—especially with cold weather coming—and a reminder to keep them in mind. I also shared that my father was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, and I truly appreciate the prayers and support from the PAX.
Strong mumble chatter, strong work, and a great way to start the day. Appreciate every one of you—this is exactly what sets the tone right.
Last announcement, pigskin is heading to the bridge this weekend and he could always use extra folks for Saturday it’s a great opportunity and a moving experience if you’ve never been.