Although it was probably pouring rain when they woke up, 10 men rolled out of bed and showed up at Fortress to get stronger and keep the Q, coming off IR, good company. Didn't hurt to have those extra 15 minutes to get ready, and Chowda use every minute to facilitate a smooth parking lot pick up.
The thang: Warm-ups on the basketball court then mosey to the HotBox with some Jump Squats and Monkey Humpers on the way.
A few circuits in the busy Hot Box with coupons and Overhead Presses, Donkey Kicks, Curls, Lawn Mower Pulls and Squats. Finish with some crowd-pleasing core work on the dry pavement before heading back out into the damp gloom.
Next, partnered up and alternated some more Mary (LBCs, Freddie M's, and Rosalitas) with loops around St. Gabe's parking lot including Merkins, Backwards runs up the hill, and Dips.
Some Baby Derkins and Lunge Walking in the Charlotte Prep parking lot, then hustled home. A minute late and a mile under the "standard," but a great start to the day.
Closed out with prayers for Diego and his family. Good news on Saville's daughter's start at West Point. Glad to have White Pine and WonTon bring the average age of Fortress crowd down a bit.... Headlock somebody and/or sign up for a Q, and join the best 5:45 workout in Metro.