It was an honor to lead you men this morning. The dome held out and the only thing falling was reps and sweat!

As you take this day off, for most, reflect on how lucky we are to have the opportunity to get up and do the Murph. We can get up early and run freely around SCary, enjoy fellowship with friends, and even pray or speak freely at the end of it all.

John 15:13. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” This verse embodies the spirit of Memorial Day. Many gave all to keep these freedoms for us. Let’s not forget that!

Love you guys! MIAGD!

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Yogi was the Q and led the charge with 52 Card Pickup! Each PAX pulled a card in rotating fashion. Diamonds resulted in diamond merkins, clubs required squats, hearts were burpees and spades were WWII’s. Within each suit ace = 15 reps, kings = 13 reps, queen = 12 reps, jack = 11, 10 = 10, 9 =9 and so on. Let’s not forget the Joker = 10 of any choice exercise. The deck was split in half with one stack uphill and the other down hill with an 80 yard hustle in between. All PAX pulled cards.

Many thanks to HGTV for organizing Honor Week!

At the end of the workout Yogi offered words of wisdom encouraging all not to hold it in and to lean on your brothers in arms, church family and others during hard times.

Announcements:
Kiffin let us know that Tuesday at Just Dough It they will be running F3 Tokens to Henry’s House. Henry is 9 years old and just beat stage 4 cancer!

Kitty Litter let us know that Monday at 88MPH we will begin The Murph and run down to Ritter do some stuff and run back to Waverly Place.

Prayers:
Life Alert just getting back from vacation working through family conflict.

Pickup mentioned Prayers for those in memory of veterans and those who have given all for our country this Memorial Day Weekend.

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Thang 1
Swing 20
Single KB Dead lift: 20
Halo: 10 each way
Around the world: 10 each way
Figure 8, squatted: 20
Overhead Press: 10 each
Lawnmowers: 10 each
Glute bridge press: 20
Front row: 20
RDL: 10 each
Side bends 10 each
On the shelf 10 each
Curls 20
Tri extension 10 each
Triangle Push up on 1 bell
Swing – 20

Farmer’s Carry
Bruce Lee: 1. Hammer, 2. Leg raises, 3. LBC’s, 4. Heel Touches, 5. Crunchy Frog, 6. 100’s.

COT: Memorial Day Murph
Prayers for peace in Pickup’s family; Sbarro’s brother in law; Promo’s work challenges.
Enjoy each day men. It goes by fast. My advice is what you are already doing; making fitness a priority; becoming a better person (physically, emotionally, spiritually); and surround yourself with good people.
MIAGD.

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The rain Gods were kind to us today and the Heavy metal Gods were out with a playlist of 1980s British and LA bands good enough to make you wish you still had your mullet. We hit the shoulders and legs pretty hard today with some farmer walks in between. I’ll probably be sore tonight. Great workout fellas and thanks for coming out.

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At 0528 there were only 4 HIMs at the flag, but 10 more arrived over the next 7 minutes. I guess that’s how they do things at the Hulk. One of the site Q’s was there, so that was good.

The Q needed to keep his legs limber for an upcoming Maynard, so the exercises were mainly focused above the waist, except for the required swings, of course.

The workout consisted of sets of 20 reps of exercises grouped together by muscle group, followed by 20 swings at the end of each set. We did all this to the sounds of ska-punk from the late 90’s.

Warmups:
20 Swings
Run in place (holding bell)
Big arm circles
Halos

Shoulders:
20 Front raises
20 Shoulder press
20 Upright rows
20 Half kneeling press
Then 20 Swings

Chest:
20 Chest press
20 Offset Merkins
20 Pullovers
20 Decline press
20 Half Turkish getups
Then 20 Swings

Arms:
20 Curls
20 Tricep extensions
20 Suitcase rows L/R
20 Cleans
Then 20 Swings

Abs:
20 American hammers
20 WWIs
20 American Sledgehammers
20 American hammers
20 Big Boy Situps
Then 20 Swings

Back:
20 Rows L/R
20 Pull through
20 Superman’s
20 Center Rows
Then 20 Swings

When we got through all 5 sets, we did rapid-fire sets of 10 reps of 5 exercises (1 exercise from each group), followed by 10 swings and then a 30-second break in between. We got through 3 of these rapid-fire sets.

We prayed our unspoken prayers. HDHH tonight. Murph coming up. ToC zoning meeting on May 22nd. MIAGD.

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We made it a great morning at Stonecutters today where we celebrated earth week and those that genuinely like to hug trees and furry things. The fellas had different ideas on how to stop global warming and save our world. But the consensus seemed to be: eat less, which in turn reduces farting and other gas emissions, nutrient degradation, toilet paper, baby wipes and landfill space, methane production and the endless flushing and drainage of water down the pipes and running off our lawns, which in turn saves us from the next unplanned close up view of the dark side of Kevin the Elder’s strangely proud moon. Yikes. Until next month, hgTV 5 ChrisR 3, out.

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5 for an under the pavilion SWWingers like experience with a round robin Q share.

Stories were told, exercise happened and we left better than we arrived.

Stations of the cross, Highland Games and picnic around the corner.

Prayers for someone to hear a message this weekend that changes their life.

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**Backblast: The Jordan Finals Tribute Workout**

*Date*: April 12, 2025
*Location*: Lochmere Parking Lot

On this fine day in the year of our Lord, 2025, a ruggedly handsome group of HIMS assembled to channel their inner “His Airness.” The workout paid homage to Michael Jordan’s NBA Finals flu performance—a legendary display of grit and determination.

With the silky rhythms of the *Space Jam* soundtrack to keep them in the zone, the men set out on a range of challenges that mirrored Jordan’s versatility:

1. **Shuttle Runs** – For that fast-break speed.
2. **Defensive Drills** – Hustling like MJ in his prime.
3. **Kettlebell Swings** – Building strength like a champ.
4. **Hill Runs** – Pushing through with Jordan-esque resilience.
5. **Rounds of Push-ups, Pull-ups, and Squats** – Because greatness demands reps.
6. **Layup Drills** – Some stayed in their lane; others showboated with long-distance shots.
7. **Final Feat**: A 250-yard car tow of a 2014 Ford Escape – because why not?

It was a performance worthy of the GOAT himself, with camaraderie and effort shining through every exercise.

**Announcements**:
– Check Slack for all the happenings this weekend.
– Haven’t signed up for the picnic? What are you waiting for?
– Highland Games are coming—don your kilts and show up in style!

**Inspirational Note**:
Life is a team sport, and we all need someone to lean on—just like MJ needed Pippen to conquer those legendary moments. Take a moment today to check on someone who might be in crisis or simply someone you haven’t heard from in a while. A small gesture can mean the world. Together, we can lift each other up and keep pushing forward.

**#NeverAlone #BeLegendary**
Great work today, gentlemen. Let’s keep hitting life like MJ hit those clutch shots.

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EC- 5 for the first ever Kettlebell mile. It took us about 14 mins and then we jogged after. Might be a monthly thing.

ME – warm up jog, plyos going to all you got, then 11s at the Garmin hill, Indian runs, ladder sprints, and burpees broad jump in the parking lot.

Full workout! I was using it to get ready for ultimate frisbee try outs.

Also, looks like Garmin has some back to the office mandates.

Thanks for letting me lead!

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A bunch of SCary-ites and 2.0s plus many outside our region came together for the premier family friendly donut eating race in our fine state. Grateful for the turnout, the volunteers and the pax who makes this all possible – Bagels. Special thanks to Shut In for planning the route and providing thorough instructions. Congrats to our 2025 winners Zero Drop and Daniel Boone. Special props to Web MD’s M who unofficially became the first female full qualifying finisher. We truly did make this a great day. If I forgot any SCary pax say the word.

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