In the late 80s, sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined a term called “the third place”. The first two places, of course, are your home and your work. Having a “third place”, he proposed, is critical to connect with others, have sun, and share meaningful thoughts.
Since the rise of community based gyms in the early 2000’s, gyms have become the “third place” for remarkably more people than ever. Bars, social clubs, and coffee houses have been mainstays in this way, but since the global shut down from COVID-19 many of the establishments that would qualify as a proper “third place” are closed or only open in modified fashion.
For the first time ever, we can say almost unequivocally that millions of Americans either have a gym community or no “third place” at all. I don’t know much, but given the choice I’d bet just about anything that Oldenburg would be pumping iron with us.
Is DEUCE your “third place”?
9/25/20 WOD
DEUCE ATHLETICS GPP
[Meet at Anderson Park]
DEUCE BACKLOT GPP
[Meet at Pan Pacific Park]
DEUCE GARAGE GPP
12-12-10-10
Alt Front Rack Reverse Lunges
Then, complete 2 rounds for quality of:
12 DB Deadbugs (ea)
24 Banded Sumo Stance Pull Throughs
Then, complete 4 rounds for reps of:
AMRAP 3
12 Jumping Lunges
12 Slam Balls
-Rest :90-