Run Forrest Run!

light stretching – arm circles, neck rolls, run’s stance, Bear, pigeon, frog

Each PAX performed a series of 4 exercise with bands including Merkins, Thrusters, Curls, Shoulder extensions, squats, etc.  PAX then completed a fast pace 1.1 mile run around Brunswick Lake and then completed 4 more banded exercises.

Ultimately, we made it though 3 laps around the Lake and two sets of 4 exercises 15 reps each exercise and a total of 3.3 miles at a pretty significant pace.  (I was right in the middle and my watch said 7:47 mile 1, 7:52 mile 2, and 7:56 mile 3.  (@Shugah and @Padre were much faster than me)

heals to heaven 10 reps at 4 count and Ground Pounders (variation of plank) x 10

We talked about perseverance and I brought up the below quotes and how they applied to life.

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” – John Wooden

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill