01/07/2021 - the-forge - Silent Thoughts, Deadly Farts
AO: The Forge
When: 01/07/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 16
Pax Names:
Shawshank, H2O, Double Dutch, Shotgun, Boucher, Slalom, Jerky, Snowflake, Swedish Ham, Samurai Monkey, Gucci, Sloppy Joe, OnePly, Rapid Fire, Dakotoes, Gadget
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names: n/a
QIC: OnePly
Introduction
We all follow different paths. We are all here for different reasons. What may speak to one PAX does not speak to another. One thing that spoke to us all was Monkey’s backside…
YHC asked that the pax keep mumble chatter to a minimum to think and reflect upon their fitness journey and the quotes discussed.
Warm-O-Rama
Active stretching of shoulders and arms
Baby Arm Circles (Forward, Back)
Pretzels
Active Stretching of shoulders and arms
The Thang
25 Kick Outs
25 6″ – 90’s
25 BBSU
25 Push Ups
25 Curls (DB)
25 Push Press (Coupon)
25 Tricep Extensions (DB)
Rinse and Repeat until time is up
Circle of Trust
Thoughts and prayers for hardships and struggles of a number of Pax.
5:15 start time for Friday BD to make time for Q-Source discussion
Naked Man Moleskin
A few quotes were presented from Gates of Fire…
The hardship of exercises is intended less to strengthen the back than to toughen the mind.. The real test comes when all strength is fled and the men must produce victory on will alone.
This BD wasn’t terrible at first, but it mounted. By the end, all strength had fled. Who maintained form and pushed through, who slowed down, and who cheated form to get the reps?
Second quote was read and commented upon throughout the beat down.
A king does not abide within his tent while his men bleed and die upon the field. A king does not dine while his men go hungry, nor sleep when they stand at watch upon the wall. A king does not command his men’s loyalty through fear nor purchase it with gold; he earns their love by the sweat of his own back and the pains he endures for their sake. That which comprises the harshest burden, a king lifts first and sets down last. A king does not require service of those he leads but provides it to them… He served them. Not they him.