5 bold brothers braved the extra hour to make bad decisions together on the track. Some came before 5:30 others came after 5:30 – but we all made it that is what matters.
The Thang:
We hit the track this morning in a state of confusion, thanks to that delightful daylight savings time change. Apparently, we were “well-rested,” but by the looks of us, no one had any idea what time it was, or even what day it was. It was the workout equivalent of showing up to work in pajamas.
1. Tabata #1: SSH / LT Dans (optional weights, because that extra hour was not gonna carry itself)
Hot Lap #1: We hit the track, thinking we had a jump-start on the day. LT Dans, as usual, humbled us by Lap 1. YHC learned why they were called LT Dans from OTB, and YHC shared how his cousin dressed up their son as LT Dan for Halloween.
2. Tabata #2: Burpees / WW2s
Hot Lap #2: Burpees gave us just enough oxygen to question every life choice that led us to this track. WW2s had us “resting” in prone position, where some of us considered just staying, hoping someone would “find” us at the next lap. The tough part was the getting up and getting down honestly.
3. Tabata #3: Rows / Flutters (weights raised high if ya got em’)
Hot Lap #3: The flutters were a teaser for the wide flutters that we had to do during Mary later on. Never done a wide flutter – don’t bother.
4. Tabata #4: Alternating Overhead Press / Triceps Press
Hot Lap #4: We waved our invisible barbells and tried to remember which arm was supposed to go up. The arms weren’t happy, but hey, neither were our legs. By this point, everything hurt equally, so… balance?
5. Tabata #5: Curls / Squats with Weights
Hot Lap #5: Nothing like daylight savings curls—these somehow made that extra hour feel more like extra weight. Squats were a bonus challenge as we collectively tried to remember how our knees used to work. Hitch asked why we say “curls for the girls” and we explained it had to do with getting ready for spring break in college.
6. Tabata #6: 4 Minutes of Mary – YHC learned that it wasn’t 4 minutes on the stop watch but 4 more minutes of Tabata, and that would have made it so much easier on the counting.
Hot Laps #6 and #7: Just as we thought we were almost done, we threw in the extra laps for the final burnout.
Moleskin:
We survived and thrived this morning, and remember PAX, the gloom doesn’t get easier—it just gets an hour earlier once a year.
COT:
We circled up, gave thanks for the day, YHC took us out with thoughts for others around us that are in need and being mindful of those needs. Plus giving thanks for what we have. Prayers for Upchuck for his upcoming doctors visit, and an extra prayer that he gets some good news from the test results. We all look forward to hearing what the doctors have to say.
It was an honor to lead this morning and as YHC heard it from one PAX member – it’s like taking a test with the principle in the room, but this principal can explain the meaning behind the exicon, so that is fun.
