The inaugural Maintenance Crew kicked off at Rapho at 0700 sharp. No frills, no hero workouts — just a group of men showing up to keep the machine running. Remember: this AO exists because nothing is broken… it just needs regular upkeep.
This one is built for the Respect PAX, returning IR guys, and anyone who just needs to knock the rust off without pretending we’re training for the Olympics.
The Thang – 30 Minutes
We kept it simple, controlled, and beneficial — the kind of stuff your joints won’t send angry emails about later.
- “Slowsie” (name coined by Meatball… and it will absolutely stick) around the soccer fields. Alternating between shuffling and walking between park benches until we arrived at the pavilion.
At the pavilion:
- Arm Circles
• Reverse Arm Circles
• Irkins
• Dips
• Toe Touches (Meatball loudly confirmed he still has toes)
• Calf Raises
• Step-Ups
• Dips (again)
• Irkins (again)
• Lunges
Maintenance Circuit – 15 Minutes
The Modified Terrible Mile
Walk and talk for 1 minute.
Stop and perform 1 squat.
Repeat the process, adding one additional squat each minute.
Result:
• 15 minutes of walking and talking
• 120 lunges completed
• Zero pulled hamstrings (a victory)
Mary
- LBCs
- Flutter Kicks
- Homer/Marge
- Freddie Mercury’s
- Stretching
COT and Coffeeteria
After wrapping up, we joined the Rapho PAX for COT and coffeeteria — because the real cardio is drinking coffee while discussing topics none of us are actually qualified to solve, but we’ll gladly offer some insightful suggestions anyway.
Observations
- No injuries reported.
- Several PAX admitted they actually felt better afterward, which is suspicious.
- Maintenance isn’t just physical — it’s mental, relational, and spiritual. Some guys don’t need a sore-until-Wednesday beatdown… they just need a place to reconnect and stay in the habit of being around good men.
Final Thought
You don’t wait until your truck engine explodes to change the oil. The same goes for men.
Maintenance Crew — Still Operational. Some Noise Expected.
SYITG