YHC decided to take the farewell tour of Thursday at the Epicenter (at least temporarily). YHC knew after Tuesday’s BC that merkins were not going to be involved at all after the amount of merkins that were done since Saturday at Fury. Sorry, Southern Belle since it probably didn’t help you with the monthly challenge. YHC didn’t know what to expect on attendance with the exception of Hulk and Weaver. YHC had meant to reach out to Judge Hairy yesterday but forgot and was pleasantly surprised to see that he was already there when YHC pulled up. YHC was even more pleasantly surprised to see Southern Belle make the trip to the Epicenter. So 5 is what we had.

Weather – Cold, but at least it wasn’t raining.

Disclaimer was given.

Warm-up
SSH x 20
Cut the Grass x 15
Imperial Walkers x 20

Mosey to the coupon cage. This was going to be a DORA style workout so, Weaver and Southern Belle paired up and secured one coupon while YHC, Hulk, and Judge Hairy teamed up and grabbed two coupons. We then rifle carried the coupons to the pull-up bars. Pretty quickly Hulk realized that not having gloves might prove painful as all PAX were quickly reminded how cold those things get in this type of weather. Hulk also realized that he might need some longer shirts.

Pull-up Bar Dora
PAX 1 does 5 pull-ups while PAX 2 starts the work which was 50 Thrusters, 100 Plank Drags, and 200 Biceps Curls. For the group of 3 the work was 75 Thrusters, 150 Plank Drags, and 300 Biceps Curls.

AB Break
When both groups finished, PAX completed 50 flutters counting right leg only and 50 LBC’s.

Coupons were then rifle carried to the picnic tables at the roundhouse.

Picnic Table Dora
PAX 1 does 5 burpees while PAX 2 starts the work which was 50 Goblet Squats, 100 Triceps Extensions, and 200 Chest Press. For the group of 3 the work was 75 Goblet Squats, 150 Triceps Extensions, and 300 Chest Press.

AB Break
When both groups finished, PAX completed 50 flutters counting right leg only and 50 LBC’s.

Coupons were then rifle carried to the red benches.

Bench Dora
PAX 1 does 5 box jumps or step-ups while PAX 2 starts the work which was 50 KB Swings, 100 Monkey Humpers, and 200 Bent Over Rows. For the group of 3 the work was 75 KB Swings, 150 Monkey Humpers, and 300 Bent Over Rows.

AB Break
When both groups finished, PAX completed 50 flutters counting right leg only and 50 LBC’s.

6:00 was upon us and recover was called. Coupons were rifled carried back to the cage and we moseyed to COT.

Announcements
Schedule change
Christmas part at Blu’s house on 12/15 at 7:00
Everyone should be in or leading an accountability pod
Jingle All the Way 5K run on 12/22. Details coming.

Prayer Requests
-Hulk as he counsels a couple who’s husband is recovering from a drug addiction. Prayers for Hulk for wisdom and the couple for strength.
-Similar prayers for family friends of Southern Belle who have a daughter who is fighting the same battle.

NMS
-Mumblechatter was at a minimum but Hulk did realize that gloves would probably be a wise investment. Although he did state that about 15 minutes in, his hands felt okay. Judge Hairy thinks because his hands were probably numb by that point.
-The pull-ups started to suck in the first DORA. YHC underestimated the effect of those exercises with the pull-ups.
-YHC shared Ephesianas 4:22-24 (MSG), “Take on an entirely new way of life – a God-fashioned life, a life renewed from the inside and working itself unto your conduct as God accurately reproduces his character in you.” We talked about how becoming like Christ is all about allowing Him to transform our character into the man that he wants us to be. That we need to approach trials and difficult circumstances in a way to discover what is God trying to develop in my character to be more like him. Too often, YHC becomes frustrated and misses the point of the trials instead of seeking His will during the trial. We also talked about how it is easy to display a more Christlike character at work and when we are out but for some reason, once we get home, we don’t feel like we need to display that same with our M’s and 2.0’s which is where it is needed more. So, the challenge for us all is to allow God to develop our character and let that be consistent throughout out day.

Until next time,

BenGay