Just II days before Super Bowl LIII, IX PAX gathered near the Weaver Street Market to engage in their own version of pre-game preparation, including their very own coupons. YHC had dialed up an offensive onslaught that would focus on the Biceps, Abs and Legs — a workout heretofore known as “BALLR.” Details below.

WARM-UP
Run to the lowest, dank, dungeon-like portion of the parking ramp (OH: “You can’t breathe down here in summer”)
Seal Jacks x 20 IC
Good Mornings x 10 IC
Imperial Walkers x 10 IC
WMH x 10 IC
Smurf Jacks x 20 IC

THE THANG
YHC donned a high school football jersey last worn in MCMXCIII (Go Colo-NESCO Royals!), complete with last name on the back, as well as a football helmet, informing the PAX that the person with the ‘crown’ would lead the PAX through a series of BALLR exercises, incorporating the coupon as much as possible.

DUNGEON FLOOR
Biceps: Slow Curls IC x 20
Abs: LBCs x 30 IC (holding coupon)
Legs: Air Dramas x 40 SC (holding coupon)
Legs: Low, Slow Squat x 50 SC (yes, holding coupon)
Run up the ramp

GROUND FLOOR BACK
Biceps: Half Curls IC x 20
Abs: Flutter Kicks x 30 IC (w/coupons)
Legs: Right Leg Lunge x 20 SC (w/coupons)
Legs: Left Leg Lunge x 20 SC (w/coupons)
Run up the ramp

GROUND FLOOR FRONT
Biceps: Upright Rows x 20 IC
Abs: Box Cutters x 30 IC (w/coupons)
Legs: Traveling Broad Jump 1/2 Up the Ramp (w/coupons)
Legs: Bunny Hops Rest of the Way (coupons all day long)
Run up the ramp

1ST FLOOR (Helmet Handed to Nubbin)
Biceps: 21s (halfway up x 7, halfway down x 7, all the way x 7)
Abs: Hammers x 30 IC (w/coupons)
Legs: Carioca Leading Left Halfway (w/coupons)
Legs: Carioca Leading Right Halfway (w/coupons)
Run up the ramp

2ND FLOOR (Helmet Handed to Nickleback – “Partner Up!”)
Biceps: Ring of Fire 10 Curls w/25 lb plate, PAX wait for plate in plank
Abs: Spell K-R-Z-M-A-R-Z-I-C-K with legs straight out
Legs: Partner 1 Plank, Partner 2Jump Over Ankles x 20, Flapjack
Legs: Partner 1 High Knees, Partner 2 Squat Hold Hands Out (Thumbs In), Flapjack
Run backwards up the ramp

TOP FLOOR (Helmet Handed to Cortes)
Biceps: Curls x 20 IC (my memory is fuzzy here, he may have been more creative)
Abs: Ski Abs to PAX Mutiny (OH: “Cortes! No one else is doing them anymore”)
Legs: Plank Jacks x 20 IC
Legs: Ran out of time, so…
Ran down the back stairs

MARY
Hello Dollys until Buffay rejoins PAX with clothing, then 10 IC to close

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER
Toast McQueen: safe travels as he and the fam traveled to VA
Buffay: 7-week old baby, sleep, patience, peace
Milton: M Cedar starts chemo on Feb 14, healing and courage

COTS
Milton’s request for prayers on behalf of his M was an emotional and inspiring moment for the PAX who were present. The depth of love this man has for his wife was obvious and heartfelt, and it offered a picture of the Gospel, demonstrating just how much each of us are loved – with a kind of love that sacrifices and gives one’s life for another. That’s what we’re called to be and do – whether it’s caring for our families, serving our neighbors in need (as the Northern Province PAX do so well), or being a beacon of light and love wherever life leads us. The wellspring of emotions that erupts now and then is a sure sign of life being lived and felt to the fullest. Love deeply. Love well.