Utah’s 43

  • When:09/15/2017
  • QIC: Mermaid
  • The PAX: Purple Haze, Runstopper, Shoe (R), Margo, Brushback, Bout Time, Snuka (R), Champagne, Paper Jam, Drago (late), Clubber (late), Udder, Thunder Road, Mojito, Van Pelt (R), Marconi (R), Utah, Toolbag, Shrink Wrap, Checkpoint (R), Brilleaux, Rachel, Mermaid (QIC)


Utah’s 43

Champagne brought my giant white Igloo cooler on loan to Minions for BRR.  To fit it in the back, had to take out the cinder block in the cargo hold.  This made Haze nervous.  How does YHC know this?  It may have been the rapid-fire questions about what the block would be used for.  Haze even offered suggestions.  Dangerous move there.  More chatter and speculation around the cinder block as men arrived and shared good cheer.  YHC began disclaimer and then paused to wait for latecomers Drago and Clubber.  Continued to disclaim pax and recognize Utah’s 43rd Bday.  Tried to celebrate with an ICB yesterday evening, but he had to work late.  We pushed it back to 0530.  Mom always said to bring a gift to a party, so Utah gained responsibility for the block to do as he saw fit, just need to come with us.  Being such a great guy, YHC knew he would share the burden.  Off we go.

Moving COP

Mosey up Little to corner at McMahon.  Mountain Climber x 15 IC.  Merkin x 43 Civilian Cadence.  Mosey to McMahon/51 corner.  12 Hand-Release Burpees OYO.  Mosey down 51 and into CCHS entrance.  On to entrance to Tartarus (deck).  Pull off to the side away from the entrance.  People’s Chair to regroup.  Low Plank Jack x 20 IC.  Low Plank Alternating Leg Lifts x 10 (per Haze request)  People’s Chair while instructions given.

Ramp Repeats

AYG from Level 1 to Level 4.  Flutter x 43 IC.  Down Stairs to Level 1.  SSH OYO to regroup.

AYG from Level 1 to Level 4.  Dolly x 43 IC.

Redemption Loop

Descend to ground.  5 Burpees.  Right around field.  Stop at scoreboard.  5 Burpees.  Continue around perimeter of field.  Stop at Cougar entrance.  Bear Crawl to crosswalk.  AYG to Level 4 short ramps (Forgot the 20 merkin prior to Bear Crawl–Q fail).

Mary–all IC.  Feet 6 inches between exercises

Flutter x 10/Dolly x 10/Heels to Heaven x 10/ High Flutter x 10/Rosalita x 10/LBC x 20

Mosey down ramps to level 2.  Smurf Jack IC to regroup.  Line up abreast.  High Plank

Short Rest Full Ramp Sprints–Plank Start

  1. Low Plank RLH–AYG to top of long ramp
  2. High Plank RAF/LLH–sprint
  3. RAH/RLH
  4. LLH/LAH

Burp and Merk

Burpee with 1 merkin/Burpee with 2 merkin/Burpee with 3 merkin/ascending to 10 merkin

Squats to wait on six.

Down Stairwell 1 to ground.  Over to Stairwell 2.  Up to level 4.  Back over to Stairwell 1.  Descend to ground and back to launch.

10 Burpees OYO

COT

HBD to Utah.  43.   He is probably in better shape now than he was 10 years ago.  Consistent posting will do that.  You may remember, it took YHC and Rock Thrill about 2 years of EH before his 1st post.  Then he posted.  And got stronger, faster, and better.  And made many friends.  And got pushed.  And pushed others.  And dropped time from all race distances.  A bunch of time.  And on and on…Thankful he posted and keeps posting.

Clubber and Drago were late.  0530 men.  But wait, Runstopper was even later, arriving as the pax exited the launch lot.  Margo waited and he caught up.  Something about his tights taking too long to put on.  Yes, men, you read that right.  Tights.  It was 65 degrees today.  Paper Jam quickly called out YHC for recent sleeves when Runstopper was called out.  Fair enough.  Whatever floats your boat or however that goes.  Just glad Runstopper joined us-also first out.  Busy man.  Clubber and Drago, like I said at the workout, young men, pace yourselves.  Out front on first ramp repeat and had to send a search party for round 2.  Glad you joined us men.

Haze faced his fear immediately to get it out of the way.  He was the #2 man on the cinder block.  He does not like running and carrying heavy things.  Heck, neither does YHC.  Grabbed the bull by the horns and put his work in right away.  Well done.

Rachel seems to have recovered from BRR.  Always seems strange when YHC is not following him.  Brilleaux, Checkpoint, Bout Time out front for some of the stuff we did.  Checkpoint was war-daddy too.  #Beast.  Speaking of respects, 4 others today.  Shoe, Snuka, Marconi, and Van Pelt.  #AlsoBeasts.  Strong work men.

Brushback seems to have himself in a posting routine.  He helped me give guidance to the young bucks regarding the pacing issue and not expending the load early.  Thanks brother.  Udder and Paper Jam made sure to round up the six.  T-claps men.  High plank with right arm forward, left leg high called.  Toolbag arrives and raises his right hand while standing.  YHC called out the good form.  Think Toolbag may have a VQ coming up on Saturday.  Good to meet Mojito.  Keep posting.  Think it was he, Utah, and Thunder Road finishing the block carry on the 1/2 Centurion Mile COP mosey.

Lastly, security guard came in hot.  Right after YHC told group to get off to the side to avoid a potential over-ambitious employee arrival.

Always a pleasure to lead this group of men.  Thankful for the ability to do so and for the fellowship of this morning.  Great way to start the day.

Announcements

Basin Run.  Relay race around Lake Norman.  Shoe is doing it and can get you more info.

F3 Golf: 10/27/2017.  F3golf.com to register.  You should register and play.  All proceeds to LEAP expansion efforts.

Centurion F3 Golf hole sponsorship.  Bring a few dollars the next few weeks to sponsor a hole at the outing.  $100 or more to sponsor.

Isabella Santos Run.  09/30/2017.  Ballantyne.  5/10K and 1 mile fun run.  Speed for Need will be in full force.  Run it, support it, watch it, whatever, just try to make it out.

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Chelms aka Tatertot
6 years ago

Utah – Mermaid really loves you. All I got for my birthday was a little paver.

Centurion hole sponsorship already over the minimum of $100. However, we are aiming much higher so dig into your piggy bank and bring it. Help F3 give it away as proceeds will be used to fund F3 Expansion.

Utah
6 years ago

Yes, thank you for the birthday gift/35lbs of burden.

As the day wore on I realized that the cinder block was more than a way to slow me down/level the playing field.#eliteathelete. It was a symbol, an uncomfortable metaphor of how one person might be shouldering a burden all alone. When you are weighed down and feeling pressure, all of a sudden a brother in the gloom comes along to to help carry the load. Meaning you are never alone.

I’m sure this was the message Mermaid was trying to send.

On the other hand, it’s very interesting to see how fast the pax scatter from a cinder block. I’ll remember you. Reminder, I build homes so there will be a workout where I have a block for everyone.

As I did the take out prayer at Devils Turn, I mentioned the gift of F3. It’s one of the best presents I have ever received. Mermaid and Rock Thrill never stopped the EH. Thank you men.

Enough of this heart felt sh*t. Time to pound a beer and have a glass of scotch.

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