Age Before Beauty

27 men met at the fountain this morning for a little recreation. After stretching, pax seemed pleased by the early call for Burpees, though a “Isn’t this a little abrupt?” was heard from someone. We then took the long run the full length of Freedom Park up to the basketball court. There we did Merkins, Squat Jumps, LBCs, More Squat Jumps, Dollies then more Merkins. Short stop at the Panther community outreach propaganda site for dips/pullups. Then up and over the Matterhorn, Merkins at the speed bumps and planks at top and other side. The climax of the morning was giving pax the pleasure of partner hand slap merkins on both sides of the lake before gathering at the Yoga mat for R&R. YHC was pleased by the kindliness shown him. Pax allowed us to slow cadence and intensity down to a pace befitting my advancing age and senility. This age-sensitivity is appreciated by YHC. But I was not alone. YHC noted three galant men over 67 at the front of the mob more or less throughout the workout; noted, too, were our handsome young studs in the middle and the back. Such deference by these young men is a sure sign of their proper upbringing and good manners. It is satisfying to know that, even at F3, Age goes before Beauty. Thanks for the keys, Spoons. Always ready to lead again. Valdez