As YHC was pondering a theme for my second Q at The Bullpen in downtown Durham, two ideas converged:
- February being Black History Month
- Durham’s rich legacy related to the civil rights movement as reflected in our city’s urban art
With those two notions in mind, YHC mashed up the following Q to make 10 PAX stronger and a bit more woke.
Warm-Up
- Fellowship Run to DAP (.4 mile)
- SSH x 20
- Willie Mays Hayes x 10
- LBACs x 10 x reverse
- Overhead Clap x 10
- Good Mornings x 10
- Windmills x 10
- Mosey to the “Diamond”(aka Parking Lot near Beer Durham)
The Jackie Robinson
- 3 shuffles then sprint to light pole, 5 Merkins (1st base)
- 3 shuffles then sprint to light pole, 5 Merkins (2nd base)
- 3 shuffles then sprint to light pole, 5 Merkins (3rd base)
- 3 shuffles then sprint to light pole, 6 Merkins (Home)
- Repeat for total of 42, plank hold for teammates
- Same thing, subbing Carolina Dry Docks for Merkins
- Repeat for another 42
- Mosey to the “Court” aka Civil Rights Mural (parking lot next to Durham Arts Council)
The Wilt Chamberlain (Modified)
- LBCs x 13 (IC), sprint to other end of court
- Jordan Jumpers (Jordan: squat for ball, jump and jam – 360s optional) – OYO x 23, backward run
- Flutter Kicks (IC) x 13 – sprint to other end of court
- Abdul Jabbars (step-jump left foot, right hand sky hook; step-jump right, left sky hook) OYO x 33
- Side Note: PAX noted this move deserves some ballet-style, musical accompaniment
- Total Exercises: 108, besting Mr. 100 by 8
- Mosey to Pauli Murray Mural (TROSA parking lot across from YMCA)
Dwight and Makhtar Unite
- Dwight Howards x 26 (his most rebounds in a game)
- Makhtar N’Diayes x 10
- Mosey to Big Circle @ Park across from Farmers Market
The Walter Payton
- Run straight up the grassy hill
- Crawl Bear down
- Run back up
- Bear Crawl down
- Run up one last time
- Side Note: we need to pick a bigger hill next time 😉
- Back to ReCity for Mary
Mary
- Floyd Mayweather x 49 to LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out”
- Note: Turns out I was off. Mayweather’s record = 50-0. Do one more OYO!
CoT
Black History belongs to all of us as Americans. Every one of us can appreciate the success and progress of our fellow citizens – and athletics is just one area where we are can bond around brilliant feats of human achievement.
Yet there’s unfinished work to make our nation a more perfect union – and always will be. YHC believes that education is the great equalizer. The more we know, the more we can grow in empathy and understanding, then take steps to help one another get to the finish line together. Good news: there are some great Black History Month events in Durham yet in February! Check ’em out.
Last quick preaching moment: F3 Churham could be more diverse as well, reflecting the rich tapestry of the Triangle. I’ve talked about it here and there with some of you, so I know I’m not alone in this observation. 🙂 What if we each intentionally looked to invite someone that comes from a completely different race or or nationality than ourselves? Imagine what we could learn and the relationships we could build in the foxhole of Fitness, Fellowship and Faith.
Until next time, PAX. Thank you.