Raiders from the North

Raiders from the North

When the call went out that Dromedary was going to be leaderless, YHC from the Northern Territory saw an opportunity to rush down across the border for some UC territorial assault. So, with my best Shakespeare impression, “Once more unto the breach dear friends…” – I jumped into the fray as their morning Q. With a Bratwurst and Tuck’s humid Pre-Run (or as Tuck put it – just sweaty people) along with 15 other men for 17 total – we set off to conquer the pit of misery (actually the plush grass of the practice football fields).

War Tactics:

• After a 1.5 minute ‘Oops’ delay and a quick disclaimer, we mosey’ed from a flat and well-lit area, to an inclined and dark area for warm ups: SSH x 20, Merkins x 10, IW x 20.
• After that we Mosey’ed over and around the middle school to the football practice fields where we elbow planked on the softest grass in the entire AO; maybe in all of F3 (Not on purpose but I’ll take credit). After the 6 arrived, instructions given for our first exercise:
  • Line up across the sideline. Do called exercise and sprint to far sideline for elbow plant unto the 6 arrives and planks. Rounds were as follows:
    • LBC x 25
    • Flutter x 20
    • Heels to Heaven x 25
    • Dolly x 20
    • Rosalita x 25
    • Box Cutters x 20
    • Chippy Cross x 25
    • Freddy Mercury x 20
  • Short work for a longer distance to travel, but the grass was worth it.
  • Mosey back around to the lunch room patio at Marvin Middle for many dips and a few step ups until the 6 arrives.
  • Mosey back down to the rock pile and partner up. One lifting rock per team.
  • Partner 1 does a called exercise while partner 2 runs to the far end of the parking lot, and back to relieve them. Flap Jack. Get at least 25 reps each, but lift until your partner returns. Rounds here as follows:
    • Curls
    • Overhead Press
    • Triceps Extensions.
    • Triple Lindy
    • Thrusters were on tap, but we were running out of time. Dang 1.5 minute delay because of YHC socializing. Cobains!
  • Mosey back to launch and bust out 30 LBC’s before we’re done.

War Journal:

• Not that anyone’s keeping count, but this largely unknown territory to the North Country city slickers had today (and typically has) the largest contingent of pax posting week in and week out between UC, SOB, and A51. TClaps to Bratwurst and Goodfella for their leadership in growing this awesome and diverse AO.
• Speaking of growth – Goodfella brought out a FNG – Troy Cartegina (sp) or now known as YoAdrian! (my own exclamation point, how can you not say it without?)
• Everyone was pushing hard today, and you can see the physical growth of many. What’s even better, there’s a lot of great support for each other.
• Good takeout my Money Ball.
• Thanks for letting me lead!

Upcoming Skirmishes:

• It’s 5K racing season starting up. Speed for Need has a ton of racing coming up. Run Jen Run is the first race of the season (actually 2^nd – Joe Davis was the 1^st). Richard Sheltra, many more. Sign up for one or many and ask to push a track commander in the chariot.
• Marvin Ridge – Run for the Ridge 5K at the end of March. Speed for Need will be there, but no track commanders as of yet. Let Bratwurst know if you have anyone in mind.
• Bro-lympics is this Saturday at Weddington HS – be there at 5:30
• Church on the Street – shameless plug and Q leverage – you need to do this! It will humble you, and we all need that. M and 2.0 are welcome! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4aaba82ca7fe3-church1
• Q School is scheduled for Saturday 3/3 from 7-9AM. This is for anyone who wants to know more about the method to our madness. We’ll go over cadence, tailoring workouts, help with backblasts, and some basis of why we do what we do. Below is the link to sign up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTmqrhPvgfvmaGfqcsqWeMLh53_9mNXum88RUtKxZtER66NA/viewform
• Many 3^rd F opportunities are being started up, or have been happening. Great small groups together with other F3 men and/or otherwise:
  • Johnny Utah is starting one – Week from Thursday at Chimney’s clubhouse: 7:30-8:30PM. Book reading – “Disciplines of a Godly Man” Contact him for details
  • Bottlecap and Money Ball have started one Sunday morning 7-7:45AM at Lawson Clubhouse
  • The Sanctuary is Monday evenings 7:30-8:30 at Brooklyn Pizza Parlor in Wesley Chapel.