Tortoise & Hare – Final Run for Class 2025-01

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: hambone, Michelin Man, Decaf, Barney, Whoopi (Franklin), Big Rig, Toadstool, Toots, Square Root, Airball, Yes Chef, D Pole, Jackie Moon
FNGs: None
COUNT: 14
CONDITIONS: Perfect running weather – 30 degrees with a nice cold breeze.

WARMUP: Standard pre-run warm-up – SSH, Squats, IWs, Stretches

THE THANG: RUN!!! We had 4 PRs today! We had 5 of the 8 men from 4:13 Strong finished sub 30:00 and we had an “all in” time of 32:12.

Since we finished the run so quickly, there was plenty of time for Mary – Burpee + Squat Apocalypse.

MOLESKINE: Thank you to the F3 PAX that joined us on Tuesday mornings. Your participation was a huge encouragement for the 4:13 Strong men and made a meaningful difference in the journey. Sometimes the little things we do mean a lot more than we know.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Signing Day this Friday at 11:30am. All are welcome to join.

COT: Prayers for family, discernment, strength and healing.

Valentines Shuffle

AO: thestronghold
Q: DintyMoore
PAX: Mullet, Barney, Dan and Dave, Young and Restless, Decaf, Chyna, Skeet, Red Skull, toga, Yessir, BigRig, Toots, Toadstool, Airball, DPole, JackieMoon, Square Root
FNGs: None
COUNT: 17
CONDITIONS: Brisk and Wet

WARMUP: SSHs, Willy Mays, Good Mornings, Slow and Low Merkins

THE THANG:
Mosey to front 🅿️

Partner 1 – hold plank for partner when done
10 Burpees
20 Iron Mikes
30 Merkins
40 Lunges
50 Mountain Climbers

Partner 2
Run across 🅿️ and Bernie back

Once everyone completes all five sets then mosey to baseball diamond

Break into four groups at each base.
10 Merkins and 10 SSHs before Bear Crawl to next base.
Repeat at each base until one full circuit.

Mosey to Back Hill
Partner 1
Low Plank Hold
Ohio Prom Dates
V-Ups
Elevated Leg Holds

Partner 2 sprint down and bear crawl back up

Mosey back to Start ⭕️ for 4:13 Selected Mary

MOLESKINE: One week left in this class, stay strong, encourage each other, take ownership of your opportunity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No BrewRuck on 2/15 :rain_cloud:

COT:
It was a pleasure to lead and encourage the men of 4:13. Thanks for having me.

Tortoise & Hare #5

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: Decaf, Barney, Right Said, Crawlspace, Whoppi (Franklin), Big Rig, Toadstool, Wolverine, Mane ‘N Tail, Sax Man, Toots, Square Root, Airball, Yes Chef, D Pole, Jackie Moon, Danny (to be named when he returns to our Thursday workout)
FNGs: 1 Danny (to be named when he returns to our Thursday workout)
COUNT: 18
CONDITIONS: WET and COLD – a nice cold, constant rain for the entire run – 39 degrees

WARMUP: Standard warm-up – SSH, Squats, IWs, Stretches

THE THANG: RUN!! 3 soggy miles followed by some fun in the circle. Spent time on the ground to make sure that everyone enjoyed the moisture.

MOLESKINE: Despite the less than ideal conditions, we had one FNG and 4 PRs this morning. What a fantastic Week 5 showing.

COT: Prayers for strength, guidance and healing.

Tortoise & Hare – Run #4, See it Through

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: Chunks, hambone, Right Said, tampalibra, Crawlspace, Decaf, Barney, Whoopi (Franklin), D Pole, Yes Chef, Airball, Sax Man, Jackie Moon, Wolverine, Mane ‘N Tail, Big Rig, Toots, Toadstool
FNGs: None
COUNT: 19
CONDITIONS: 61 degrees with a light mist in the air

WARMUP: SSH, Squats, Tappy Taps, IWs, Stretches

THE THANG: Partner Up and RUN!!

MOLESKINE: We had several PRs today – Wolverine, Mane ’N Tail and hambone!

Today we put into practice the last line of the poem we have memorized…“eyes front, head high, to the finish, see it through”. Several PAX failed to see it through this morning, opting to take a break after the run rather than join the circle. To make sure that everyone finished together, a surprise 1/4 mile was added in before COT.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Only two more runs remain for this class. Signing Day is Friday 2/21

COT: Prayers for healing, family, strength and guidance.

Tortoise & Hare, run #2

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: hambone, Chunks, Judy, Barney, Decaf, Take 3, Big Rig, Toadstool, Wolverine, Mane ‘N Tail, Sax Man, Toots, Square Root, Airball, Yes Chef, D Pole, Jackie Moon
FNGs: None
COUNT: 18
CONDITIONS: 16 degrees and dark!

WARMUP: Regular pre-run warm-up: SSH, IWs, Squats, Stretches and WHM.

THE THANG: RUN!! We had only one PR this morning. Toots broke 30 mins for the first time and finished with an impressive 27:30!

MOLESKINE: Spirits remain high with this class. Thanks to Chunks hambone and Judy for joining us this morning.

COT: Prayers for healing, courage, strength and guidance.

Cluster

AO: thestronghold
Q: tampalibra
PAX: Chunks, sooner, Oatmeal, Ginger, Red Skull, Skeet, Decaf, Shocker (Mark Holmes), toga, Ponzi, Pole Dancer, Young and Restless, Dan Tanna, Pearl (Jonathan Halter), DintyMoore, Crawlspace, Right Said, Hair Band, Mullet, Wedding Singer, Minnie Pearl, Catfish, Chyna, Whoopi, Escort, jackie moon, Toadstool (aka Princess Peach aka formerly PlayStation), Tail and Mane, Barney, Dpole?, Yes Chef, SaxMan, BigRig, Air Ball, Toots, Square Root, Wolverine
FNGs: None
COUNT: 38
CONDITIONS: Perf

WARMUP:
50 SSH, 10 Merkins, 25 Flutters, 10 WMH, 10 GM’s

THE THANG:
First, YHC quickly realized there was not enough blocks for what was planned. I don’t feel like I pivoted very well tbh, that’s on me for not having a backup plan in place.

Here is what was rx’d:
– 15 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Hand-release Merkins, 200m run
– 14 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Goblet Squats, 200m run
– 13 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 We’re not worthy’s, 200m run
– 12 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Hand-release Merkins, 200m run
– 11 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Goblet Squats, 200m run
– 10 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 We’re not worthy’s, 200m run
– 9 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Hand-release Merkins, 200m run
– 8 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Goblet Squats, 200m run
– 7 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 We’re not worthy’s, 200m run
– 6 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Hand-release Merkins, 200m run
– 5 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Goblet Squats, 200m run
– 4 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 We’re not worthy’s, 200m run
– 3 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Hand-release Merkins, 200m run
– 2 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 Goblet Squats, 200m run
– 1 Burpee Block jump overs, 50 We’re not worthy’s, 200m run

In reality here is what happened:
Partner up – 1 block per partner group
– 15 burpees together
– P1 does 50 HR-Merks while P2 runs, flipflop
– P1 does 50 WNW’s while P2 runs, flipflop
– 14 burpees together..etc

2-3 rounds in YHC called an audible, rallied the troops, apologized for poor planning, constructively criticized poor listening, stupid questions, and bitching from PAX, and then prescribed finishing out the burpees (apocalypse+) starting at 13. Funny enough the MC and smart-mouths stopped :man-shrugging:

MOLESKINE: Lessons learned on leadership, planning contingencies, listening, using the time someone gives you to ask questions, etc