HIMs: 35 total KOA, Duracell, Animal House, Cougar, Boss Hogg, Ichiro, Big Rig, Squeaky Clean, Lady Bug, Busser, Longboard, Chernobyl, Dynamite (down range from MN), Ray Bans, Ear Tag, Truck Stop, Reflux, D2, Rooney, Girl Dad, Beans, Double Dip, G String, Obi-Wan, Mr. Hankey, Shocker, Belding, Swiper, Feeny, Firewalker, Slow Pitch, 3 FNGs (Forehand, Stink Bait, Chops)
I showed up for my VQ at 4:28am for a “Missy Elliott” pre-run. I continued on for the pre-run, but cut the route short to setup for the day and meet an FNG.
Beat down commenced at 5:30am sharp. The theme of the day was “back to high school”. Papio is where I graduated HS, so figured it was a fitting backdrop for my VQ.
I started by reciting the Mission Statement, 5 core principles, and Credo. I stated I’m not a professional and to modify as needed. We welcomed the 3 FNGs and one down range, then began the beat down. The beat down was split up into 7 class “periods” as follows:
1st period: Study Hall
Mosey to front of the school (south lot) for warmama
2nd period: Spanish (count in Spanish…this didn’t last long)
Warmorama
10 Tappy Taps
10 Big Ones
Hip flexor stretch
15 cherry pickers
15 raise the roof
8 motivators (single cadence)
3rd period: Algebra
Mosey to northeast parking lot
4th period: Gym
Walking lunges, 20 yards once down / back
5th period: Fun Dip History Test
10 big boys, 10 merkins, 10 air squats. Run a lap around lot (.18 miles). Decrease by 1 rep until down to 0. Equals 55 reps of each
6th period – Mosey back to flags for Hammers
7th period – Namorama
Finished with announcements and prayers.
COT was a challenge to take a look up from your day to day and see if there were areas in your life that could use a little effort for a large gain. It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day, what can you see around you that is slipping because you’re focused on your checklist, calendar, etc.
Closed for coffee at 6:17am.
