For the past few weeks, YHC has been eying the Bastille Q sheet. When TB recently had to drop this week’s Q, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to lead this wonderful men.
YHC wanted to do something memorable for the Southern PAX. Recently, Pusher, a product of the Northern Province, and someone who has never found a coupon he couldn’t curl, brought out The Board of Pain in July, YHC logged away this beatdown for future Qs.
In preparation, YHC efficiently roamed the aisles of Home Depot for the perfect sized Board, made sure to purchase a fresh sharpie, combed through Amazon Music “Workout” playlists as he compiled a suitable playlist that satisfied Cousin Vinny’s high DJ standards, and secured a speaker from Nickelback to blast the tunes.
Board of Pain, cinderblocks, and speaker in hand, YHC arrived at Bastille.
24 total PAX cut through the gloom ready for a workout.
WARM-UP:
PAX took off for the heart of Southern Village (mumble chatter ensued). While moseying, PAX completed Butt-Kickers, High Knees, and some super cool Skipping. PAX arrived at the parking lot in between Snap Fitness and Weaver Street.
Finkle Swings x 10 per leg, cadence count (CC)
Chinooks x 10, CC, switch directions x 10, CC
Annies x 10 per arm, CC
No FNGs present, however, YHC still gave disclaimer in preparation of the morning’s beatdown. PAX took off for the Southern Village Green.
THE THANG:
YHC unveiled the menu for today: The Board of Pain
Board of Pain – 100 Burpees, 150 Calf-Raises (50 Reg, 50 Toes In, 50 Toes Out), 100 Ski Abs, 100 Merkins, 100 Deep Squats, 200 LBCs, 100 Carolina Drydocks, 100 Russian Hammers, 100 Makhtar N’Diayes, 100 Jump Squats, 100 Mountain Climbers, 200 Shoulder Raises, 100 Mary Catherines, 100 Hello Dollies, 100 Wide Arm Merkins, 100 Squat Jacks, 100 Nipplers, and 100 Burpees.
After each exercise is completed (i.e. after 100 Burpees), PAX must run the loop around the Green and then move to the next exercise.
YHC explained to Homes that this was not a menu, you do not pick and choose. Start at the top and work your way down.
YHC explained to the PAX the importance of Controlled Fury. Utilize your instincts of an 18 year old to attack each exercise combined with the wisdom of an adult to ensure you do not injure yourself.
YHC gave the PAX 25 minutes to complete as much of the Board as possible.
From Rage Against the Machine, to Miley Cyrus, and C+C Music Factory, the PAX were taken on a musical journey to distract from the sheer torture of completing this amazing workout.
When YHC called time, it was clear that Pookie and Cheesesteak were engaged in a battle for 1st place. Both PAX having completed 200 LBCs, itt was determined that Cheesesteak finished the set faster. Cheesesteak was our winner and took home the grand prize –> The Board of Pain.
After cheering for Cheesesteak, the PAX immediately began Mary:
Boat-Canoe (Northern Province Style) x 15
Freddie Mercuries x 10, CC (low and slow)
Chilcutts x 30 seconds
Filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment, the PAX moseyed back to the playground.
COT:
Announcements – Habitat for Humanity build this Saturday (08/18), see Rebar and 3rdF channel; Adopt a Widow in the Northern Province, Nickelback has found our first widow to help, plan is to move a storage unit of stuff to a shed at her home in December, PAX from up north will report back in hopes of creating a model for the rest of Churham
Moleskin:
YHC was excited to get back south to work with these amazing PAX. YHC wanted to share some Q love from the north and provide a favorite beatdown. Cheesesteak, as winner of the Board of Pain, has the honor of taking the Board home. The only requirement is that the Board must make another appearance at one of his Qs, and the winner of that workout shall then take possession of the Board.
Great way to start a Friday and weekend.