Adapt, Improvise, Overcome

“Adapt, improvise, and overcome”. YHC has been out of the military for almost 19 years now, but not too long after he arrived at the ER this morning the wise words of Chief Gorence (AKA. the most badass USAF Chief that YHC ever knew) began ringing loudly in his ears. The PAX had obviously started one traditional lap of the ER as YHC arrived late.
Adapt – YHC did what he does and jumped in there with the boys, but as he was running up the parking deck steps, Markup informed him that he has the Q”. “What?  Really? Today?”
Improvise – Come up with a plan…quickly. Not difficult at Hickory’s premier Monday AO where there’s a multitude of great options.
Overcome – Get with it and execute the plan (a bad one is better than none). Others are depending on it.

The Thang:
After completing one lap of the ER, mosey to the top of hospital hill
Escalating BLIMPS (Running from the top of the hill to the bottom in between sets)
Top of the hill – Burpees X 5
Bottom of the hill – Burpees X 5, Lunges X 10 (R&L)
Top of the hill – Burpees X 5, Lunges X 10 (R&L), IST X 15
Bottom of the hill – Burpees X 5, Lunges X 10 (R&L), IST X 15, Merkins X 20
Top of the hill – Burpees X 5, Lunges X 10 (R&L), IST X 15, Merkins X 20, Plank Jacks X 25
Bottom of the hill – Burpees X 5, Lunges X 10 (R&L), IST X 15, Merkins X 20, Plank Jacks X 25, Squats until called by the Q

Mosey to the YMCA creek and grab a rock
– Curls X 20 OYO
Pass rock to the left
– Overhead presses X 20 OYO
Pass rock to the left
– Tricep extensions X 20 OYO

Mosey back to the top of hospital hill for Mary
– Pretzels (L&R) X 20
– V-ups X 20
– Peter Parkers X 20
– Parker Peters X 20
– LBC’s X 20
– Jane Fondas (L&R) X 20
– Mountain Climbers X 20

Mosey back to South Campus and plank for 1 minute.

Moleskin:
Thanks to whoever took the lead for YHCs slackness this morning and called one lap of the ER. This gave him time to formulate a plan. Lots of high quality mumble chatter going on this am as 14 PAX completed 1/10th of this weeks POH challenge. By the end of the week we’ll see who is left standing.

WOD/BOM:
YHC shared a word from James 5 with an emphasis on keeping our hearts and minds on what is important to God. The material things of this world will rot, corrode, and disappear. But the things that you do to honor God (like loving Him and your neighbor) will endure for eternity.

Always honored to lead!