YHC arrived at Atlee High School at 5:25 AM which is about 4 1/2 minutes earlier that he normally arrives. This was a sign of unusual things to come. Within a few minutes, 2 others had arrived. Bulkhead gets out of the car and walks over the the VSF. Soon after this, we see Trout getting out through the passenger door since the driver’s door was frozen shut. YHC takes the Q and off they went in this 22 degree morning.
In case others were arriving late, Parking Lot Tracers were called. Soon after beginning, Trout observed all of the black ice.
As the PAX members were now trying to complete the Parking Lot Tracers without falling, a lady came up to them an asked, “Can I join you for a run?” Apparently, it was F3RVA’s wearing of shorts in these temperatures that drew her attention to us. YHC quickly responded that this was a bootcamp. YHC responded that this was a bootcamp. She then asked if she could join us since her running parter did not arrive. At this point, the Parking Lot Tracers had been abandoned due to unsafe terrain. YHC said in a very unsure voice, “sure.”
COP – The PAX circled up. YHC, who is such a rules follower, was trying to figure out how to start the COP with a lady joining us not know if this is allowed. Did he mention the 5 core principles? No, although he did mention that is is a men’s group. Did he mention his nickname or welcome to F3 DaVille? No. Did he even say if there were any new guys? No. He was trying to make up his mind how to start and eventually called the first exercise. The exercises were Puppy Pile rated, so no APDs, no Monkey Humpers, no Ball Dippers, no Roselitas, no Hello Dollys. and no Wilson’s Wife or Fudd’s wife. At first, he did call them pushups, but eventually felt comfortable to call them merkins.
Corned Beef joined after the first few exercises were completed. All of the exercises were in cadence: SSH, Helicopters Don Quixotes, Arm Circles, Reverso, One Legged Lunges, other leg, Merkins, Angled Knee Jumps, American Hammers, LBCs, Heels to Heaven.
The Thing
Because of the issues with the black ice, the PAX headed towards the common’s entrance to Atlee High School.
Triple Check with Five exercises – The PAX rotated through these exercises 3 times: The People’s Chair, Donkey Kicks, Freddie Mercuries, Hand Released Merkins, with the timer running to the parking lot, doing 3 burpees, and returning.
Elevens with Jump Squats and windshield wipers – We bear cralled about 18 feet and then lunged back.
Mosey back to the VSF for Plank-O-Rama
Hold Plank then IC alternate between Carolina Dry Docks and Merkins. Rotate to side plank then IC lower hip and raise it. Rotate to back plank then IC lower and raise butt. Rotate to other side and IC lower and raise hip. Rotate back to plank to end with Mountain Climbers IC.
Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Trout took us out.
NMS
Well done to the PAX this day including the FNGirl Cass (Tracker). I do think it was awesome that she wanted to join us today even after learning it was not a run and not knowing any of us. She does regulary run with a group that includes Marco Polo. She told us that she has run 15 marathons including 2 Boston Marathons. She is also a world traveller. She seemed to have no problems completing the exercises. Running was limited do the conditions, but that would not have been an issue for her. Marco Polo said her husband is a great guy, so maybe this will lead to having Marco Polo and Tracker’s husband to join us soon.
After the bootcamp, Corned Beef, Bulkhead, and YHC hung out for a few minutes at Starbucks.
Gotta Run!
Phonics