- When:01/31/17
- QIC: Utah
- The PAX: Poptart, Mermaid, Ductwork, Ironsides, Orange Whip(site FNG), Fault Line, Gummy, Alf, Margo, Hannibal, Purple Haze, Van Petl(R), Utah(QIC)
Fast Twitch going old school.
Lucky number 13 PAX posted for an old school version of Fast Twitch. After the worst disclaimer that was ever given, we took a brisk mosey to Anvil for circuit work.
The thang-
Break off into groups of 3 and one group of 4.
Five stations consisting of-
- Slosh pipes(5′, 8′ & 10′) filled half way with water. 10 curls, 10 over head press and carry while walking, jogging running or stumbling with the 10’er.
- Run to hot box for 10 step ups each leg and 15 skull crushers.
- Run to playground for 10 pull ups and 10 toes to bar.
- Run to retaining wall at corner of parking lot and perform 15 dips and 15 derkins.
- Run to and up North Face and perform 15 LBC’s at top.
Repeato 2x.
Moleskin-
YHC’s goal today was to go with a different Fast Twitch workout. I figure the hills at Rain Tree and Piper Glenn aren’t going anywhere and we all know that’s what we’ll be doing for the next six months for BRR prep. I was told this was an old school version of Fast Twitch. You mean like a You Can’t Touch This t-shirt, puma sweats and addidas on the feet or in Van Pelt’s day butterfly collar, bell bottoms and moccasins?(I’ll probably pay for that one) Anyways, it was different but we still covered the requisite FT mileage(5.7).
YHC heard rumblings of possibly violating Avil’s site visit days(I guess we’re only cleared for Wednesday and Saturday). Don’t worry, I cleared it with the NanTan. I blame him.
With the groups spread apart I did not hear any mumble chatter although it was strong in the beginning(Gummy, I’m looking at you). YHC’s group of Fault Line and Orange Whip was putting in hard work while discussing and possibly solving a great deal of the worlds problems. I trust the other groups were doing the same. Next time discussion topics will be handed out.
Site FNG Orange Whip looked like a Fast Twitch regular. He’s quick. Thanks for coming.
Not sure if Alf had GI issues leading up to the workout but once he saw the slosh pipes he bolted for the crapper in White Gate. I hear they have hand sanitizer and air freshener over there. High class.
Iron sides gave a new twist to the slosh pipe carry, Scottish Highland Games style. Throwing it for distance wasn’t in the plans but no worries, I have submitted my receipts to the F3 management for reimbursement.
YHC can honestly say this workout smoked me. When I give the wrong age at the end, that’s a good sign. 42 for the record not 41. Although I can pull off 41. Yes, icey hot is being applied today.
YHC with the take out. Thank you to the Fast Twitch site Q’s for the opportunity to lead.
Annoucements- Savage Run coming up, see Pop Tart for more details. Centurian is looking for volunteers to serve, see Margo for more details.
Utah author
So what happens when you put two accountants (Haze & Gummy) together for circuit work around the Calvary AO?
Sound like the beginning of a bad joke? Today, it was my reality. Let’s just say I learned about some electronic accounting database (who knew that existed?). If that isn’t like eating gels during a long run, I don’t know what is. Fortunately, a ten-pound-lighter, sans sanitizer Alf (contrary to popular belief, there isn’t actually hand sanitizer in those porta potties (or Alf chose the wrong one)) came to the rescue.
Good Q today, Utah. It was nice to not be in the hills of Raintree, and thank you for the reprieve. Nice crew out there this morning, too – always fun to workout with you gents.
If Calvary’s security team doesn’t take action when a guy pulls into the parking lot at 5:00 am, drags 3 long pvc pipes filled with stuff out of his truck and into the bushes, then drives away, they should probably reevaluate.
Margo reminded me that Utah was the one who hid cinder blocks in the bushes at Rea/Providence last year for us to carry back to base after Five Knolls. I’m not falling for it again.
Slosh pipes are interesting tokens. Didn’t really have enough time to master their use. Always enjoy a long circuit and definitely happy to stay off the hills. What will Utah bring to his next Q?
I did a double take when you said you were 41 and meant to double check your age on the way home, but forget. Was fairly certain you are quite a bit older than me.
Great Q, Utah and a nice change of pace from the hills.
I too thought of the awful cinder blocks when we stopped at the park for the 10 count. Thankfully that carry did not become a reality.
Enjoyed partnering with Mermaid and Margo today… and I think our conversation may have been slightly better than the accountant-speak.
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