Soggy Seven of Diamonds
AO: Boneyard
When: 11/12/2021
QIC: FannyPack
PAX (8): DIY, FannyPack, Feathers, Flo, Mater, Morphine, Scrooge, Oxtail
Preamble:
A full body workout on the “Lawn of Yawns” (so named, just now, by YHC) & 60/70’s British rock on the playlist, this was a standard 7 of diamonds with a few combination exercises (see Exicon for detail) to keep it fresh.
Warm-O-Rama:
Mosey around the amphitheater followed by SSH’s, Windmills, Weedpickers, Hillbillies, Arm Circles and COVIDs. Mosey to the “Lawn of Yawns”.
The Thang:
First, use cones to create a baseball diamond. 30 paces between cones, a few headlamps to light the cones. Start at home plate. Next, a brief demo of unfamiliar exercises & explanation, followed by a single rep in unison for familiarity.
The 7 of Diamonds is a series of different exercises, each count repeated at each base as we round the bases 7 times. The exercise changes, and the counts change, with each time around.
1st round: Absolutions x 7
2nd round: Captain Thor x 14
3rd round: Imperial Squat Walker (Single-Count) x 21
4th round: Side Straddle Hop x 28
5th round: Merkins (vary hands positions per base) x 21
6th round: Lunges (Single-Count) x 14
7th round: Burpees x 7
YHC gave instruction for the last 4 at a base to proceed in order to keep the group tight. AKA “The Final Four Catch Up”
Ended with a few rounds of Mary.
COT:
Prayers for sane & safe conference travel for Feathers and Flo; speedy recovery and acceptance of age limitations for all of us; Safe travel for my family this weekend.
Naked-Man Moleskin:
Thankful for the chance to lead and for these awesome men- may we continue to encourage each other to be better husbands, fathers, men, and leaders in our community.