Are we really running?

Are we really running?

8 dedicated PAX braved sub freezing temperature to answer the question, does Paper Jam really run?  After a proper disclaimer was provided and over 3 miles later, they had their answer:

COP:

Mosey through the apartment complex next to Chic-Fil-A, stopping at each speed bump we came across to perform 5 merkins. Running back along Rea Road we ended up at at the fountain in Blakeney Park to warm up the upper body: regular arm circles x 10, reverse arm circles X 10, dips x 15 and incline merkins x 15.

Then run over to the parking lot area near OrthoCarolina for IW x 15, LSS x 15 and crunches x 15.

The Thang:

Divide into teams of 3s and mosey to the traffic circle in the neighborhood behind Elevation Church. The idea: as a team of 3, run down to the end of the street, perform an exercise and run back to the traffic circle. 3 rounds on each street a different exercise on each street. But after running back and forth a few times, figured out what looked good on google maps and on paper did not work well. So an audible was called and after a few runs, we regrouped at the traffic circle and we were off.

Run to the First Citizens parking lot for some mary. LBCs and heels to heaven.

From there it was running up Blakeney Heath, stop once to perform some merkins, second stop at the first neighborhood entrance for some Wojo squats then to our favorite rock pile as I don’t want soccer arms with all this running.

Grab a lifting rock, then in cadence: 20x curls, 20x shoulder presses and 20x triceps extensions. Then I introduced the SOB crowd to the Triple Lindy 15x. put the rock down.

Run up to the playground for some grinders. Back into your team of 3s. Pull-ups, LBCs and running back and forth. 5 rounds.

Then a round of plank-o-rama: regular, 6-inches, right and left hand high, elbow plank.  A different PAX gives each plank a 10 count.

Leave the play ground, run back to the rock pile: Triple Lindy 15x in cadence, then 15x curls, 15x shoulder press and 15x triceps extensions OYO.

Run back to the parking lot near 131 Main for some mary. Flutter kicks, rosalita, LBCs, crunches and can openers.

Run back to the launch point, stopping at some random corners for squats.

Back at the launch, 3 burpees each in honor of Ruth Samuelson, beloved mom of McGee.

Announcements:

In April, Richard Sheltra 5 k, this event honors the 19 year old firefighter, of the Pineville Volunteer Fire Department, who died in the line of duty recently. All proceeds will benefit the “Richard Sheltra Memorial Fund” which is designed to purchase New Turnout Gear and Educational Expenses for first responders. F3 needs a presence at this event. Reach out to Dumpster Fire

Looking for PAX who attend The Maul or Rebel Yell to start a 3rd F at the Chic-Fil-A after the workout.

SOB Land board encouraging feedback on outreach opportunities for our region, see board members Soft Pretzel, Argonaut, Thin Mint, Frehleys, Wild Turkey or General.

Charlotte Rescue Mission, which is a men’s shelter for those recovering from addiction, Saturday at 9am F3 leads a very modified workout for the residence of that shelter. Reach out to Tootsie for more details and to get involved. This is an older 2.0 friendly service opportunity (10 yrs or older).

Church on the Street, serving food to homeless men and women in Charlotte. Excellent service opportunity, well run and organized. 2.0 and M friendly (kids should be 10 yrs or older). Sign up  through F3 app or newsletter.

Finally, the video is a shout out to my friend McGee who quotes this song at every workout we attend together-we are all thinking about you, standing by you and here to support you in any way we can during this time.