Category: Nashville

16 HIM picked up the phone and got dialed in for a 4-1-1 themed workout at III Pillars this morning.

QIC: Princess Aurora

PAX: Formica, Go Fish, Gov’t Mule, Grape, Grisham, Haggis, Harbaugh, Howitzer, It’s Just Lunch, Michelin Man, Paper Pusher, Pep, Ranch Hand, T-Cell, Zelenskyyy

THE THANG:

After a haphazard disclaimer and brief preview of the theme, mosey to field for COP:

• SSH
• LBAC F
• OH Clap
• LBAC R
• SnL Squat
• WMH

Telephone:

Grab the 20lb slam ball and line up for a little game of “telephone.” Starting at the goal line, PAX stand shoulder to shoulder, pass the ball to the next man, running to the front to repeat until we’ve crossed to the opposite goal line. Repeat other direction. For third round, we switched to alternating behind the head and between the legs and then repeated again.

Dialtone

All talked out, we hit the bleachers to get “dialtoned.” PAX completed 4 rounds of 11 reps each of the following circuit with a lap in between each round.

• D. – Derkins
• I.  – Irkins
• A. – Ab Thrusters
• L. – Leg Raises
• T. – T-Raises
• O. – Overhead Squats
• N. – Newton’s Cradle (2-ct)
• E. – Eccentric APD (4-5 seconds to lower)

Rotary Phone

Mosey back to midfield and circle up facing outward and on our six. PAX pass the slam ball around the circle, aiming to get faster in each subsequent revolution. After some confusion with this antiquated piece of equipment, we threw it out and made our way back to flag for cooldown stretches and COT/BOM.

MOLESKINE:

Hopefully PAX got all the information they desired from calling 4-1-1 today. Always appreciate the way y’all humor me and my silly themes. My hope is that y’all have as much fun doing the work as I do coming up with it.

BULLHORN:

TAPS:

• Prayers for my mom, Louisville, and the Covenant and Nashville communities.
• Prayers and praises for PP’s M’s last chemo treatment

Keep shining your light in this city and leading with kindness and conviction.

PA out.

Nine PAX acted like a bunch of lovefools after Cupid paid a visit to III Pillars this morning.

QIC: Princess Aurora

PAX: Go Fish, Grape, Grisham, Haggis, Pep, T-Cell, Vector, Yum Yum

THANG:

Today’s theme followed the lifecycle of a young man’s date.

Mental and physical prep – Warmorama

• SSH
• LBAC F
• OH Clap
• LBAC R
• WMH
• Good Morning
• Bulgarian Split Squats 2 x 10
• Skullcrushers 2 x 10

Buying flowers – “Flower” by Moby

• Classic routine of holding people’s chair and moving up and down on corresponding lyrics #crowdpleaser

Time to meet our date – Cindy

• 20’ 12’ AMRAP of 5/10/15 with Pull-ups/Merkins/ Squats, respectively.

This place sucks, let’s go dancing – Cupid Shuffle

• Plank circuit – J-Lo’s during chorus, Mountain Climbers, Kicks, and Low-to-High in sync with instructions

Misguided advances are rejected and we find ourselves alone back home looking through old Valentine’s cards – Mary

• I’m Jane Fonda You
• You Make My Heart Flutter Kicks
• Be My Little Baby Crunches
• You Make Me So Happy Crunchy Frogs (T-Cell)
• I Want You to Be My Alabama Prom Date (Grape)
• Let’s Monkey Humper Around (Yum Yum)
• You Put the Pound in My Pickle (Grisham)

Frustrated by a date gone bad, it was time to take it out on this stupid little Valentine box with Boxcutters.

COT/BOM

MOLESKINE

Thanks once again to the PAX for putting themselves out there this morning. Rejection isn’t easy, but we’re better for it. Glad to introduce many of these guys to the “Flower” routine. It’s certainly been a minute for me. Also, grateful for minimal judgement during the “Cupid Shuffle.” Certainly had to be where the date turned sour since Cindy realized we couldn’t dance. 

BULLHORN

TAPS

• Pep’s job search continues, and his renovation has begun
• Yum Yum’s mother’s health as well as his MIL’s health. Prayers for safety as they travel to visit.

Love you all. XOXO
PA out.

Three amigos enjoyed the cool temps and a stand-in Q at III Pillars this morning.

QIC: Princess Aurora

PAX: Go Fish, Grape

THANG:

Post-disclaimer, PAX carefully moseyed up to midfield for warm-o-rama.

COP:

• SSH x 20
• Windmill x 10
• WMH x 10
• Imperial Walker x 15
• SnL Squats x 10
• Good Mornings x 10 OYO

Hop over to the jungle gym and find some space for a 20’ AMRAP circuit of the following:

• Pull-ups x 5
• Merkins x 10
• Big Boy Sit-ups x 15
• SSH x 20

Find some space on low wall for another AMRAP circuit:

• Dips x 15
• Step Down R x 10
• Step Down L x 10
• Bent-over Y Raise x 15
• Run 120 yds

RnR for 12’

Mosey back to start and get 10 quick reps of side-lying hip adductions (Thighmasters?) on each side

COT/Triangle of Man

MOLESKINE:

Felt good to lead again after having to punt on last Friday’s subzero Bomber and having the good problem of a steady stream of Qs and VQs at iiiP.

I owe it all to Hipster’s appendix which is the perfect segue into…

BULLHORN:

TAPs:

• Hipster’s appendectomy and recovery
• Grape’s and Go Fish’s small group
• Holiday travel for all

Upcoming events:

• 01.01.23 – NYD Convergence, 0600 at Bermuda Triangle in Brentwood
• 01.02.23 – LeanPax Challenge begins – No alcohol, follow a *healthy* diet of your choice, and 30 minutes of exercise
• 01.03.23 – Brewsday! (If you’re forgoing the above OR can stomach the taste of NA beer OR just want to hang out in a bar – all are acceptable)

Go Tigers!

PA out.