11/09/2026 Kenan – Punxutawney Phil in Fall

November 9, 2026

WHEN: 11/09/2026
QIC: Pumpkin
PAX: Pacer, Amtrak Joe, Youse-Down, Gordo (Respect!), Tie Dye/fema (Respect!), Nightshift (Respect!), Coach K, FatTire, go-getter, Gridlock, Bump Draft, Spy Balloon
ME HEADCOUNT: 13
EC HEADCOUNT: 3
COFFETERIA HEADCOUNT: 11

Back in 2023 when YHC first started deep dives into the FM Exicon, I came across this workout, but never had quite the right moment to roll it out. As this was exactly 4 years after my first post in late 2022, this felt like the perfect time to finally give it a go. Perfect weather for this kind of work, hope all the pax got a good workout this morning.

Three PAX got a little extra work in with some kettlebells as the temps return to normal autumn weather ahead of the arrival of some of the pillars of the Kenan AO.

WARMUP: quick one as we needed as much time as possible, plus the mosey over to the field would act as a little extra "get the blood flowing" movement.
Side shuffle hop – 20 IC (regular, or nightshift variation, PAX choice). Imperial Walker – 10 IC. Michael Phelps – 10 IC.

THE THANG:
Mosey to hooker fields and line up at the near corner for the Bill Murray (named as such because after a few rounds it starts to feel like groundhog's day).
The set up: run a lap, then do 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 big boy sit ups, 10 merkins. Repeat as many times until 6:12. I think most got 8-9 rounds, a couple got 10, and I think Bump got 11 rounds in.
No time for mary (and we did roughly 100 BBSUs in the ME anyway).

ANNOUNCEMENTS / COT:
Memorial Day Convergence at the Seymour Center on Homestead (Rameses closed this week, but Nightshift re-opens next week).
VQ for Tie Dye at Vortex next Tuesday! Come out and support as he takes the Q plunge.
Praise from Amtrak for the support he's received during a difficult health scare with his family, appreciation for this group, as well as a reminder to reach out.
YHC took us out emphasizing what Amtrak mentioned, that we are all eager to help someone out, but many COTs contain few if any prayer requests. Step outside your comfort zone, be vulnerable, and lean on this great community we have.