Abu asked YHC if I would be interested in organizing the 9/11 convergence for F3ENC and I told him it would be an honor. I sought some input from veteran PAX and agreed to have 3 workout options. A run centric, ruck and mall walker group. In the spirit of invigorating leadership in our community, 3 great Q’s were chosen. Noonan, who has been emerging as a leader would lead the run group. Seal who has delivered some epic beatdowns in Farmville would lead the ruck group and the one and only Charlie Brown (respect) would lead the mall walker/mumble chatter group.
EC run and Ruck groups were well attended and we were ready to go at 0530.
Warm up – Bench
9 – SSH IC
11 – Merkins IC
PAX convened to their respective groups.
Run group Noonan:
“First 20 minutes we ran 2 miles and drew out 9/11 on the map.
Then 19 minutes running up the stairwell and back down the ramps. We did 9 to 11 (some did less and majority got 9 and a couple got 11 times up the stairs) and down then down the 6 ramps.
There are 4 sets of stairs we went up 11 times which equals 44, for the 44 that lost their lives taking down flight 93. It was an honor and pleasure to lead the PAX in such an important day to never forget!!”
Ruck group Seal:
“Muster at bottom of parking deck for briefing.
Mosey to the top of parking deck to 4th level for a warm up. Mosey steps back down!
Now mosey up one ramp bear crawl the next to top level! One there drop ruck and take position of wall chair in a single file line. Once the six is in position we passed all the rucks down and back! Recover.
Kill 22 pushups.
Mosey to Armed Forces memorial. Kill 22 pushups to honor fallen teammate ND2 Golden. Team caterpillar 10 count plank and 5 pushups. 8 burpees to honor 8 hero names on OIF monument! Mosey to parking deck,drop ruck, 36 and 6 pushups for 366 emergency personnel that lost lives in 9/11. 19 4-count flutters w/ruck overhead to represent 1900 steps in twin towers. 30 4-count swimmers!
Hooyah gentlemen, was an honor to lead on such a heartfelt day! God bless you all, be safe, be vigilant, be the protector, and keep pushing that boulder!”
Mall Walker/Mumble chatter group Charlie Brown:
“No man left behind 9/11. 3051 kids lost a parent in 9/11, 1609 people lost their spouse/significant other in 9/11. We will stay together and leave no one behind today.
Mosey from parking deck towards Town Common.
Run block then 30 lunges each leg, 51 squats. Run next block then 30 lunges each legs, 51 squats. Turn on 1st st. and stop at each intersection for Hallelujahs 16 each led by each pax.
Head towards courthouse. Irkins and step ups timed on benches. Mosey to courthouse steps and run walk up and down each section twice. Mosey towards death valley stopping at intersections for more hallelujahs, Irkins, squats and lunges. On your six and each pax leads 20 flutter kicks and LBC’s timed 1 minute.
Mosey to campus and and partner up. One partner does squats while other partner run steps to emergency phone and back. Tag , rinse and repeat.
Mosey back towards deck stopping for more flutter kicks,hallelujahs, planks, chilcutts, and other stuff. At lower level of deck , bear crawl to top of level 1 and lunge back down. On your six, for more flutter kicks led by each pax. Back to flags fro COT/BOM.– “
COT/BOM Bench:
Prayer requests:
Everyone impacted by the events of 9/11/01
Dr. Randy Parker
King Pin biopsy
Weather safety
Matlock’s brother-in-laws family
Closed Hand’s wife family in Pittsburgh
Vandelay recovery
Members of C-12
Bono & Piper’s Pastor
Praise for BRR participants
Slim Jim’s knee
One inaudible request that YHC’s phone did not pick up but the Lord heard loud and clear.
Announcements:
All AO’s cancelled until further notice
Be prepared to mobilize to serve the community
Be Safe
Moleskin: September 11th, 2001 has had profound impact around the globe. In the immediate aftermath we saw incredible acts of courage, kindness and patriotism. Many people came back to the church and others put more of a focus on family life. Our troops have been putting their lives on the line defending our freedom around the world. The best thing we can do to honor their lives now is make good on our freedom and safety. Take the time to love each other today. Take a moment to be kinder today. Say a prayer of thanks for the great nation we’ve been privileged to live in, where we can still speak, worship, prosper and create. Let us have the resolve to preserve it. YHC came across the message below, if you have some time over the next few days to marinate over these words I encourage you to do so. We Will NEVER Forget!
Until next time, Bench out!