16 PAX including Willy Lomans from Charlotte, Crotch Rocket and Rice Burner, paid tribute to D-Day at Titan this morning and got a little sand in their cracks.
QIC: Princess Aurora
PAX: Crotch Rocket, Right Said, Bad Boy, Porcelain, Trapper Keeper, Pop-A-Lock, Brother-at-Law, Reveille, Bicentennial Man, T-Cell, Hi-Viz, En Fuego, 3rd Degree, Rice Burner, Third Person
After heavy mumblechatter about how everybody was passing the two spots closest to the gathering of PAX, T-Cell finally comes in hot and nabs the first one to cheers from the group. Third Person would eventually take the second, and it was off we go for a brief tribute to Global Running Day.
THE THANG:
At a medium mosey, PAX ran a modified version of the mile loop counterclockwise and ended at the statue of JT. Circle up for a quick warmup:
- SSH x 20
- SnL Squats x 15
- LBAC F x 15 – 20ct hold – LBAC R x 15
Off we go toward the sand volleyball courts, our beaches of Normandy this morning. PAX were encouraged to remove shoes, a built-in 60 count. Started off with some lateral shuffling to the right around the perimeter of the court. Take another lap leading with the left this time. Split into two lines on either side of the net for a little volleyball jump drill. Two steps to the right, jump block. Repeat down the net and get back in line for another round. RnR going left.
It was time for the main event, but first, a short history lesson. The Normandy invasion (codename: Operation Neptune) consisted of many parts, but perhaps most famous were the beach landings by Allied infantry. The coast was divided into five sectors: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Both Utah and Omaha were the responsibility of American troops, so that would be our inspiration for the day.
In honor of the 74 years since D-Day, PAX performed 74 reps of the following:
- U-boats
- Tuck Jumps
- American Hammers (2ct)
- Hillbillies (2ct)
After a light mosey around the courts, it was time to land on Omaha.
- Overhead Squats
- Merkins
- American Hammers
- Hip Slappers
- Ab Thrusters
With just over a minute left, YHC had to call time and lead us back on a barefoot mosey to the launch point. COT/BOM.
MOLESKINE:
- Glad to have Crotch Rocket and Rice Burner in from Charlotte. CR shared some great information about F3 Expansion and the cities F3 has recently launched in Phoenix, St. Louis, and Lexington, as well as some planned launches for Detroit, Omaha, and Kansas City. Spread the word if you know people in these places, and reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested in helping out.
- Working out in the sand is tough, but it’s so much easier with a group like this. From Bad Boy’s sandy crack comments to Brother-at-Law’s story about his grandfather serving in Italy and sharing a birthday with D-Day, the camaraderie makes the hard work that much more enjoyable.
BULLHORN:
- Friendly Friday this week. Get your SadClowns out.
- Friday is also the last day to get in on Ironclad. DO IT.
- 3rd F opportunity supporting Oasis Center at Crievewood Baptist on Saturday, June 23. Hit up Dupree for details.
- TN Can Ruck on Saturday, July 21. Registration goes live Saturday. Your fee is a ruck full of food and an optional $5 if you want a patch. This will be an open event, so invite anybody you think would enjoy it.
- Continuing to lift up Spicoli and others both sick and injured.
As always, thanks for letting me lead you.
PA out.