Numbers Game

The Lactic Report, 8.13.11  “Numbers Game”

SANDBAGS XXIII.  

“Calvin & Hobbes”, by Bill Watterson

Okay, the box score … 

Starting Line up:

J-Delta

Doc

One Lap

KX

Curly Fry

Buck

Fig Newton

Rock (+2)

Fly Gurl

Butt-Rub

The Workout

Box o’ Fire:  Two laps around Tapestry, some stretches to move the blood then right into the Box.   Numbers this week allowed us to work the Box as a group.  Some creative leadership emerged as we passed the tire on every lap.  Nice to see everyone had their thinking caps on.  Sixteen stations … ‘nuff said. 

Random grains of sand ….

Jaw-ja Education:   We reviewed Dredd’s counting video back in Week 5.  It seemed like a simple principle at the time but a remedial lesson is needed.  2-count and 4-count exercises confused even our most cerebral. 

Double the Pleasure (Pain):  Rule #1 – Do as the reps.  Rule #2 – if you get tired, refer to Rule #1.  We learned (again) this week that our brain is the weakest muscle in our body.  Don’t over-think it; just do the reps.

Ticking Clock:  Rock is on Daddy-watch with Mom due any day now.  Wishing the best to Rock and family.  Keep us posted.

Mine Sweeper:  Fig showed up early with a snow shovel to clean the field of all landmines.  It’s a dirty job but someone’s gotta “doo” it.  Thanks Brother!

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS

Calibration

We haven’t had an official Pull-up calibration in 6+ weeks, but KX was posting up some high numbers along with a few others.  Time to chart our progress.  Get ready.     

Leader Search:  Looking for leaders to bring some fresh workout ideas.  If you want to lead a Saturday session, volunteer (or we’ll just pick you).  Remember, we all have an equity position in this. 

 

Be sure to invite a friend for next week.  May our group grow in numbers and in strength.    

J-Delta

Whatcha Puttin' Up?

The Lactic Report, 8.06.11, Sandbags XXII

Anton Chigurh: What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss.
Gas Station Proprietor: Sir?
Anton Chigurh: The most you ever lost. On a coin toss.
Gas Station Proprietor: I don't know. I couldn't say.
Anton Chigurh: Call it.
Gas Station Proprietor: Call it?
Anton Chigurh: Yes.
Gas Station Proprietor: For what?
Anton Chigurh: Just call it.
Gas Station Proprietor: Well, we need to know what we're calling it for here.
Anton Chigurh: You need to call it. I can't call it for you. It wouldn't be fair.
Gas Station Proprietor:  I didn't put nothin' up.
Anton Chigurh: Yes, you did. You've been putting it up your whole life you just didn't know it.

from “No Country for Old Men”

Okay, the box score … 

Starting Line up:

J-Delta

KX

KX 2.0

One-Lap

Rock (+6)

Corndog

G-Dawg

Fig Newton

Fly Gurl

Nat

Michigan

Halle Berry

Lil Mich

(I know I missed a few others … help me out here)

The Workout

Square Peg / Round Hole:  Routine breeds boredom; boredom leads to death …and I’ll have no one dying on my PT field (unless of course it’s exercise induced and if that ever happens, we’ll hang a banner in your honor).  So, a new layout for this week’s workout to keep it fresh.  Four corners of pain with speed runs between each.  Mtn Climbers, Cock Roach, Spartan Push-ups, Sandbag squats, Timber lunge, Timber press, Spider Crawl, Flutter kicks, Bar B-Q Ribs, Sandbag Pullovers, Timber Squat, Burpee, Kettle Ball Swing, Bode Millers, Carolina Lockdown and something else sadistic that I can’t remember.  Bottom line, it hurt like a bloody blister dipped in alcohol.

Following the Square, we knocked out pull-ups (20 reps for Corndog, our current U18 Champ) and tire run.

With our numbers growing, we split into two groups.  JD & Fly Gurl headed up Group #1; KX took the reins of Group #2.  The executive committee (do we have one of those?) is meeting this week to discuss possible alternatives to accommodate the continued growth (a nice problem to have).

Random grains of sand ….

Youth Movement:  The U18 crowd continues to grow and set the bar high for the group.  Off the chain in my book and I hope the trend continues with school starting back full-time. 

18-25:  Fly Gurl represented the college crowd this week. Only a few more weeks before classes resume at UConn.  Sadly these numbers are dwindling fast as our older students return to campuses around the country.   You’ll be missed.  Promise to return during Christmas break; we’ll be out here in the wet & the cold.  Guaranteed!

Old Farts (25+):   Yup, that’s us.  Hey, if the shoe fits, wear it.  The good news is getting old doesn’t have to suck.  SANDBAGS is turning back the hands of time on plenty of us.  Waistlines are shrinking, faces are getting leaner, bad backs and knees are magically healing.  It’s amazing what can happen when we get off the couch.  Keep showing up and throwing up.  Max effort all the time.

Scatologically Speaking: Though no reported casualties, several large land-mines were spotted on Tapestry this week.   Sadly this has become the norm each Saturday.  It’s only a matter of time before someone does a back plant on nice big pile.  Suggestions anyone?

New Meat:  Expecting a few meat-heads (friends actually) from NRG to join us in the next few weeks.  Let’s welcome them with the intensity and ‘never quit’ attitude that defines this weekly workout.  If you have others to invite, bring them out. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS

Flip

Best wishes to Flip who reported to North Georgia Military College this week.  Flip is a freshman on a full
ROTC scholarship.  You brought a lot to the group and look forward to seeing you in December.

Soldier Marathon.  Distance runners.  A few in our group are running the Soldier marathon on Ft. Benning in November.  There is also a half-mary option.  If you want to run this event or just hook up for weekly training runs, let me (JD) know.  http://www.soldiermarathon.com/

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J-Delta