It has been a busy morning on Social Media regarding the Iron Pax Challenge. I am truly excited to see more and more Louisville Pax engaging in this competition. Last year was fun, but this year has taken it to a new level. As I prepared my mind for the workout this week I knew it would be gassy. 2.5 miles of running and 600 reps of exercises with a coupon. Can someone say #WOOF?
This workout did not feel like it lent itself to my strengths, I am not a runner (at least long distance) and as a smaller member of the Pax, anything with coupons can be a disadvantage. Thinking about all of this got in my head, but I tried my best not to let it deter me.
Captain Insane-O wanted to get an early start so we moved the workout up to 0500 and I offered a 0515 option for anyone else who didn’t want to show up that early. It turns out misery does love company and everyone who was coming was there prior to 0500.
I did a simple disclaimer and asked the Pax to push themselves today and that it would be a long gassy workout. I explain the workout and all elements to ensure everyone knew what we doing.
Here is the workout for those who haven’t seen it.
We did a simple COP with SSH (15 IC), Copperhead Squats (10 IC) and Kendra Newmans. After that I got the first group (which ended up being everyone) started.
Pax: Bulletin (R), Scuba Steve, Grizzly, Plumb Bob, Snow Day, Hot Wheels, Frosted Tips, Deuce, Face, Captain-Insane-O, McAfee (QIC)
Here were the results:
McAfee – 29:42
Grizzly – 38:13
Scuba Steve – 39:30
Captain Insane-O – 40:52
Deuce – 41:21
Face – 43:10
Bulletin – 43:54
Hot Wheels – 48:20
Plumb Bob – 55:33
Frosted Tips – 56:03
Snow Day – Came just for the workout and to support the Pax.
This workout was difficult, but more than anything it was so encouraging to see Pax encouraging each other to push themselves and give their best. Props to Grizzly for continue to work after he was done to help others to finish. All Pax finish the final 400m with out last two Pax. Proud to be a part of these #HIMs.
Great work fellas and looking forward to Week #3, or not!
-McAfee out.
F3 Louisville 