Where’s the pond?

Where’s the pond?

Big numbers out after the long weekend (18 Bagpipe, 27 Swift), and all 2.0s now in school. Sweaty but great morning…

The THANG

Disclaimer given (quickly so Frehley’s wouldn’t grumble more than normal). Mosey into the parking lot darkness – butt kicks, high knees, side shuffle along the way.

Circled up for Mountain Climbers, Peter Parkers, Merkins, LBCs (more on that later), Imperial Squat Walkers, and Slovakian Nut Stretchers (more on some of those later too).

Partners: Mosey down to another lot. 10 Ab/Leg Throws & 10 Partner Plank Derkins (x3)

Pond, Partners again: Bear Crawl to top of hill, 10 Jump Squats, back down & around – partners go opposite directions – and then 10 Hand Slap Merkins upon convergence (x2 rounds, plus extra climbing of hill for “fast guys”). Plank & Mary.

Headed out to road toward Sara’s YMCA – “All you’ve got” to stop sign, followed by more Plank & Mary.

Down to wooded exercise path – head in and do 5-10 pull-ups then 5-10 Sister Mary Catherine’s, make way out to Lock Ness for Mary.

Head back toward home. Nice work.

MOLESKIN

Even as a former Bagpipe site-Q, and workout Q many many times, I still map out a Weinke the night before. Goal is always to try to really keep everyone together, and also keep moving – legs, arms/chest, etc. “Bootcamp” doesn’t have a specific definition but to me we should burn our lungs at some point, and also burn various muscle groups at other points. And weaving in “partners” is always a goal as well. I also write up and keep the Weinke on me for each Q, although I almost never need to look at it once it’s created & reviewed early before the workout.

Good effort out there by all. Some are coming back from injury & inactivity. Others are just getting going with F3, and other veterans keep posting & pushing. Cooter on the bike is such a positive presence, and continues to inspire (unknowingly). Strawberry & Heartbreaker actually at the same workout again, both sweating hard. Great that Heartbreaker is back as a regular after a long IR – missed you bro! Toward the end of the workout Strawberry reminded me “only 4 minutes to go” – come on man, trust me!! 🙂 #NotFirstRodeo. Snuka defies age, and flies around like his namesake Jimmy Superfly Snuka. We can now set our watches by Swine Flu – what a transformation that keeps going. And talk about setting watches to a newer Pax, how about Circuit City, another Wisconsin born/bred F3 Brotha – keep posting, you’ll be on Q sooner than you know! Kirby- hope you are okay man (when we were circled up for Mountain Climbers Kirby quickly was flipped on his back, either hurt, tight, or confused. He recovered nicely!) Kelly, awesome to see you and just keep posting. You are an effort Beast & will progress like crazy. Happy 1 week anniversary – you’ll be on Q before you know it! Frehley’s- seems like your shoulder is a little better, great to see, and hope you & family are okay. Market Timer, great to see you & nice push up that hill. War Eagle thanks for looking out for others, like you always do, and yes my “Imperial Squat Walkers” were more like “Hillbilly Squats”. Cobbler, you snuck in just in time and worked hard as always – nice. Awesome to have Brisket & Morning After back with Bagpipe, where they belong (after a brief “running phase” 🙂 )Mic Check always helps set the pace & pushes himself too, helping everyone stretch. Mighty Mite was the only guy who actually knew the pond I was looking for was right next to us – all these years of Bagpipe/etc and that pond is always a bit of a hidden mystery! Wingman it was great to partner with you – you do so much behind the scenes for SOB, are always watching the bigger picture, and I/we look forward to getting more insight from you on how we can make SOB even better going forward.

Great to see 45 SOBs out there this morning (18 Bagpipe, 27 Swift) all coming off of the long weekend. Many grumbled about sub-optimal consumption over the holiday, and were eager to get back after it today. Many also posted the massive Union County convergence/launch, all feeling the energy from being part of something “bigger”, and perhaps being reminded of the power of engaged, excited Pax. Maybe a good point in time to make sure not to take SOB for granted – good solid numbers on a consistent basis, but perhaps an opportunity to “step up” as an F3 brother to current & new Pax.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

“Hope Challenge” (Paper Jam)- please do share stories with each other of hope, redemption, progress, etc- never know who needed to hear it.

Holiday party is November 22 (NOT the 15th 🙂 )

Q’s needed for Brave (One Niner) & Bagpipe (Cooter2)

Thanks Bratwurst for COT takeout

SWIFT – 27 (if needed)

Haggis, Bunker, One Niner, Fire Hazard, Prohibition, Mario, Tuck, Paper Jam, Rock Thrill, Frasier, Gruden, Fletch, Tiger Rag, Doe-See-Doe, Thin Mint, Wolverine, Polly, Gold Digger, Brexit, Bratwurst, Madame T, Atlas, Woodson, Gumbo, Meatloaf, Wild Turkey, Bas Boot