03/16/2020 - the-forge - OnePly’s VQ – Back to the Beginning
AO: The Forge
When: 03/16/2020
PAX:
Number of Pax: 17
Pax Names:
Commando, Shockwave, Wall Ball, OnePly, Dakotoes, Sloppy Joe, Rapid Fire, Gadget, QT, Swedish Ham, Gucci, Monkey Samurai, Jalopy, Casper, Drafty Kilt, Big Perm, Wheels (FNG)
Number of FNGS: 1
FNG Names: Wheels
QIC: OnePly
Introduction
In honor of his first Beat Down (Jan 13th), YHC decided to revisit the same format. The selection of venue was a more hotly debated topic than the international response to the COVID-19 virus. Much to our mutual relief, the field was dry and so were our panties. A special surprise incentive was teased for the fastest Pax.
Warm-O-Rama
Short mosey around the parking lot, SSH, Weed Pickers, Windmill, and Baby Arm Circles (front and back) to warm up appropriate muscle groups.
The Thang
Dora 1-2-3 with a sick twist.
YHC couldn’t sleep so he arrived early and prearranged our coupons. Excellent and unexpected turnout meant we didn’t have enough. Pax were lazy to volunteer to get additional coupons but 2 brave souls stepped up.
100 x Coupon Military Press
200 x KB Squats
300 x BBSU
One works while the other makes a 50 yard down and back sprint.
50 yard sprint to finish once all Pax completed The Thang. FNG Wheels took home the prize (A NEW ROLL OF ONE PLY TP!!!)
An excellent playlist kept us motivated.
Circle of Trust
General thoughts and prayers for wisdom and guidance during this crisis. Commando reminded Pax to keep those less fortunate in our thoughts and look for opportunities to be the 20%.
Naked Man Moleskin
YHC wished to expand upon Wall Ball’s comment from last night: We Forge Together
Definitions of Forge and what they mean to YHC:
1) To make or shape by heating in a fire or furnace and beating or hammering it
What are we doing here? Iron sharpening iron. Not when it is convenient. Or warm. Or dry. We choose to walk in to the fire and come out changed. Physically. Mentally. Spiritually.
2) To create, as in a relationship or bond
Nothing forms stronger bonds than shared hardship. Sacrifice. Working together to a common yet unattainable goal. But more so vulnerability. Openness. Trust. This is the foundation we build our house upon.
3) To move forward, gradually or steadily
To forge ahead. Never wavering. Never stopping. Relentless pursuit of that which cannot be attained.