Build the Wall, Build the PAX

January 26, 2018

WHEN: 01/26/2018

QIC: Skynyrd

PAX: Rambler, Marky Mark, Boyardee, Sussudio, Grunge, Gold Pinky, Horny Toad, Chum, Dueling Banjos, Germ, Nescafe, Gomer, Dupleo, Nanu-Nanu, Topper, 8 Bit, Closer, Bright Idea, As Is, Link, Griswold, Zook, Stinky Pete, Kosher, RG3, ICE, Skynyrd

—, The Wall

Important Note – Play this while reading:

January 26, 2018

Dearest Marciana,

I pray to Mars that this parchment finds you well from the wildland of Britannia. We are preparing for our final march against the wildmen called the Picts and I wanted to give you a brief window into our day. First I would like to record the names of my fellow legionnaires in my century so you and the gods will, know their names..

Rambler, Marky Mark, Boyardee, Sussudio, Grunge, Gold Pinky, Horny Toad, Chum, Dueling Banjos, Germ, Nescafe, Gomer, Dupleo, Nanu-Nanu, Topper, 8 Bit, Closer, Bright Idea, As Is, Link, Griswold, Zook, Stinky Pete, Kosher, RG3, ICE, Skynyrd

Four of these stolert citizen soldiers would make Caesar proud, as they vowed to do even better than the required marching time of 24 Roman miles in 5 summer hours (EC Ruck). Three others prepared themselves by racing up a hill, I swear they could compete with Mercury in all their swiftness (EC Hill Runs).

The morning started off hours before Aurora showed herself. The Optio ordered our men to scrounge the field and procure enough stones for the Onager. After locating enough stones for the whole campaign, we marched up and down what seemed like endless hills

(First find a stone that you won’t mind having a long term relationship with. Then pair up with another PAX – one does exercise with their stone, second runs with the stone. PAX will plank before moving onto next Round until all are back)

Round 1:Stone Bench Press
Round 2: Stone Goblet Squat
Round 3: Stone Shoulder Press
Round 4: Stone Rows
Round 5: Roman Stone Hammer

Drop stones where you found them or Dupleo will get you.

After the arroundous march, we were in sight of the wall. Emperor Hadrian’s Wall truly does honor to the empire and to the emperor himself. Over 80 miles long, with forts, and towns. It truly is a marvel of Roman engineering. Speaking of marvels, we passed two of the most beautiful aqueducts I have ever laid eyes upon.

(PAX forms two ranks, and proceeds to do the Tunnel of Love)

No sooner had we arrived at the wall, we had to quickly defend it against those barbarian Picts. We could smell the unwashed horde even before we saw them. I swear, it was as if Pluto himself had opened the underworld for all the stench that assaulted us. The chort quickly formed up and attached the horde. After three charges, the remaining barbarians quickly fled.

(The rounds of hill runs…

Round 1: 5 burpees at the top
Round 2: 5 merikins at the top
Round 3: 5 burpees at the top)

After the successful display of martial prowess, our century celebrated with a round of mulsum.

(MARY: Ring of Fire, reverse sit up, Flutter kicks, Sitting Arm Circles of DEATH!, LBCs)

Give my love to Antonina, and Maximus.

-Skynyrdius

Announcements

Boyardee: Five men are needed to help at Penny Lane Farm on 2/17/18 from 10-1
Rambler: 20 mile overnight tomorrow evening 1/27. Launch from the Thicket AO at 7.
Marky Mark: keep FatCat, Goat Cheese, Can You Hear Me Now, and all other PAX that are hurt or for other reasons can’t make it out.
Werewolf converange Wednesday at the big house 5:30-6:30. EC ruck @ 4:45 and Post EC 5 mile run

COT

Today’s workout was inspired by Hadrian’s Wall…plus all those rocks just laying around the AO. Main message I came away with planning and conducting the workout is that we are all stronger as a unit then we are as individuals. Much like how the Roman Legion was so powerful because it was literally a legion of men working toward a common goal. This is in contrast to the countless other armies they defeated who were less trained and more individual focused. As individuals we can make an impact and change in our communities, but as a group we can make a much larger one. Continue to lift up and push each other to the common goal of betterment.

Build the Wall, Build the PAX