Cats have a long history of superstition and mythology, leading all the way back to ancient Egypt. But that changed forever in 1843, with the publication of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, “The Black Cat.” That disturbing tale, published in The Saturday Evening Post, helped establish black cats as a symbol of the macabre, cementing their place in Halloween symbolism.
Welcome to the Nine Lives WOD. October’s Ruck Club Callout is a workout based around the popular myth that cats have nine lives. You’re free to schedule this workout any day in October. We suggest adding a playlist of fun Halloween music or spooky sound effects to encourage smiles as you put in the work together (because smiling always makes Good Livin’ a little easier)!
9 Rounds:
- 9 Ruck Push Ups
- 9 Ruck Lunges
- 9 Dead Bugs (ruck overhead)
- 9 Ruck Swings
- 9 Ruck Overhead Press
- 9 Flutter Kicks (4 count - ruck overhead)
- 9 Wood Choppers (hat tip to Edgar Allen Poe)
The Details
- Use your normal training weight
- Add a sandbag if you want an extra challenge
- Share on social media and use #RUCKCLUBCALLOUT and tag @goruck
