Thank you!!!

Thank you!!!

14 PAX, including 2 FNGs, posted on a wet Monday morning to partake in YHC’s VQ. As I walked up from checking out the rain damage on the AO, I was both energized and the slightest bit intimidated by the great group of guys that showed up to get their week off to a good start. Right off the bat I noticed an original Red Wood. That simply means he was at the very first F3 workout. More on MMOB in a bit. The pressure was on to deliver.

With the disclaimer duly given, we were off…

Warm up jog down Strawberry Ln and back to the school for COP

SSH (Side Straddle Hop) x 10

IW (Imperial Walker) x 10

Low Slow (or fast) Squats x 10

The Thang:

Suicides using the basketball goals as markers, then run over to the rocks.

10 Curls and 10 overhead triceps using the rock, then run down to the bleachers.

10 step ups for each leg, 20 dips, then run back to the rock area.

Partner peoples chair tunnel of love style – I totally thought this is where the workout could go sideways. There was some serious grumbling and displeasure but in the end everybody knocked it out like a champ. MMOB taught me this one. Then run down to the track.

1 loop around the track with 5 merkins at each corner.

Return to the start for round two – Very similar to round 1 but a very distinct difference.

Suicides using the basketball goals as markers , then run over to the rocks.

10 Curls and 10 overhead triceps using the rock, then run down to the bleachers.

10 step ups for each leg, 20 dips, then run to the track.

1 loop around the track with 5 merkins at each corner.

On the track we did Planker’s Delight – PAX planked shoulder to shoulder, while groups of 3 went down the line doing a hand slap merkin with each man. I have to give props to (Dumpster) Fire for teaching me this one. Did it at a workout he led 3-4 months ago… Loved it! Then run back to the parking lot.

With no time to waste, and in an effort to get more mileage in, we finished up with an Indian Run down Strawberry Ln to Rosecliff and back.

We had time for one more merkin and time was called.

The official mileage (according to Booyah and Grizzly) came in at 2.9.

The Moleskin:

Since you only get one VQ, I want to take this opportunity to thank the 14 guys that were able to make it. Hariball, if I haven’t thanked you today, thank you! I’m so grateful for you introducing me to the world of F3.

Excellent effort by everybody today. I had even more fun than I thought I would have. The time seemed to fly by. If I was aware how close we were to 3 miles, we would have taken our last half minute to spare to run around the parking lot a little more.

We had two FNGs – Both kept up as if they had been doing F3 for a while. I know them both well. Super guys. Danny and I have been best buds since we were 10 years old. Glad to finally get him out.

Brent (Choo Choo) is married and father of two. He is from Texas and graduated from Texas Tech with an engineering degree. He’s a business owner. His company works on imagining equipment.

Danny (Babe Ruth) is married and has a daughter. He went to grade and high school in Charlotte (CCHS). He graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in business. He works for B of A. When we were 10 my grandfather nicknamed him Babe Ruth. That is all he ever called Danny till the day he died. At 10, Danny could knock the living piss out of a baseball.

I was tickled to see 3 of metro’s finest make the journey to the south side to join us this morning. I’ve known these guys for a while and they don’t come any finer. I appreciate the three of you going out of your way to make it.

Gandalf is a stinkin’ beast!! He represented the metro area well by finishing first in everything we did. I shouldn’t expect any less. Gandalf’s work ethic is off the charts. Brilliant and a Tar Heel. Always has a positive attitude. It’s contagious. Did I mention he’s a Tar Heel.

Grizzly put in a solid workout. Not afraid to get dirty, as he kicked mud on me several times. He reminded me as we ran through the parking lot toward the rocks that I used to give him and my brother rides to basketball practice at South Charlotte Middle. Oh the memories… So many good ones. Look forward to making more with you brother.

MMOB (former candidate for Charlotte Mayor) was behind the inspiration to try partner peoples chair tunnel of love style. He gave me some last minute pointers this past Friday. He’s been to hundreds of F3 workouts. I’ve had the chance to get to know MMOB (aka MMCH) over the years. Super dude! Thank you for taking us out this morning. I could not have said it better myself.

Jelly, Mad, and Smash. You gave it the usual 100%. Jelly and Mad are gaining more endurance with every workout. Smash does everything gracefully. He never really looks tired.

Booyah, Goonie, and Heartbreaker. I appreciate you being there this morning. You are great examples of what F3 PAX are all about. You’ve always made me feel part of the club. Booyah, I know basecamp is not in your normal rotation. It means a lot that you went out of your way to be there. As always, you brought swag, you were as cool as the other side of the pillow.

Beaker (aka the Professor). You were and are a stud. I look forward to pushing each other to many more F3 workouts.

Hairball. THANK YOU!!!

It was an honor to lead you guys. I appreciate Simba and Goonie for giving me the opportunity. I look forward to posting with all of you again, soon.

Announcements:

Joe David Run is Jan 7. Get signed up.

Extreme Hike for Cystic Fibrosis – Sign ups start at the end of December. 30 mile Appalachian Trail hike in 1 day. The hike will be on April 22, 2017. Contact Grizzly for more info.

Fort Mill Custom Go Ruck at Alice Springs Greenway in April. Contact Mad for more info.